CNIT test

A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation.

False

A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets.

False

Web-based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases

False

Beta software is made available because

a company is making an early release to test bugs.

Bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of

a subscription-style business model made possible by technology.

All of the following are current focuses of AI research EXCEPT

cognitive surplus.

Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce?

mobile commerce

You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?

"Captain America: Civil War"

In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the top-level domain name?

.gov

A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.

2-in-1 PC

Data and information are interchangeable terms.

False

When you subscribe to software, no license is necessary.

False

Ginny downloads and modifies an open source software program, then uploads the program with a different name. Which type of software license is she most likely to be working under?

GNU General Public License

Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?

Outlook

Software that is hosted by the vendor and accessed online is called

Software as a Service (SaaS).

Your location can be captured from your mobile device even if app location tracking is turned off.

True

The most common computer port is the ______ port

USB

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Unethical behavior is always illegal.

Which of the following is a sensor found in certain smartphones?

accelerometer

Which of the following describes an IP address?

all of the above

Being computer literate includes being able to

avoid spam, adware, and spyware, use the web effectively, diagnose and fix hardware and software problems. all of the above

In a computer, each _____ can represent either a 0 or a 1.

bit

Digital audio software can be used to

compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments

Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?

display screen

Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.

false

Ergonomics is an important consideration

for all computing devices.

When you install all the most commonly used files and programs to your computer's hard drive, you have completed which kind of software installation?

full

Device drivers are

often bundled with the operating system.

LibreOffice is an example of which type of software?

open source software

When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as

preemptive multitasking.

The most common output device for hard output is a

printer.

What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?

privacy browsing

Image-editing software allows you to

remove red eye

The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the

root directory

Which of the following is not a component of a search engine?

search assistant

The crisis-mapping tool Ushahidi

shows that a free software product can have great value

The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called

system requirements.

Which statement is not true about the web?

the web is based on the WWW protocol.

Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.

true

Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.

true

The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.

true

Which of the following is a good precaution to take when making online purchases?

use a private browser when purchasing items from a public computer

Touch-screen devices usually feature ______ keyboards.

virtual

Ensuring that website content is not slanted in its point of view is checking for:

Bias

Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics

Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family.

App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop.

False

Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do

False

Catfishing is posting inflammatory remarks online to generate negative responses.

False

Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems.

False

Podcasts can only be created by professional organizations.

False

RAM is non-volatile storage.

False

______ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper

Inkjet

Crowdfunding sites include

Kickstarter and GoFundMe.

Which of the following would not impact the digital divide?

Less sharing of the work we produce

An example of an open source OS is

Linux.

Which feature in Google Chrome enables you to restrict search results by Size, Color, Type, Time, or Usage rights?

Search Tools

Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?

System Restore

Different versions of Linux are known as distros.

True

Google Docs is an example of a wiki.

True

Hactivism is different from cyberterrorism.

True

Intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object.

True

Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers

increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines.

When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)

interrupt.

A GUI user interface is special because

there is a set of icons that represent the OS tasks.

System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.

False

The move toward access instead of ownership is a sign of cognitive surplus.

False

Which of the following is an example of financial management software?

Quicken

Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?

Roomba Vacuum

Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?

Task View

SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts.

True

The "S" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.

True

The "brain" of the computer is the CPU.

True

A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called

Virtual Desktops.

Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?

processing