Computer Applications 2019 Midterm

Both wired and wireless devices can connect to the same network. True False

True

A real-time chat with an online customer service representative is an example of _______________. A. email B. SMS C. instant messaging D. text messaging

C. instant messaging

How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges? A. Use a surge protector B. Unplug the computer when it is not in use C. Use an uninterruptible power supply D. Use a cable lock

A. Use a surge protector

Which of the following are intended to protect a copyright holder from unauthorized use? Choose all that apply. A. Watermarks B. Filters C. Licenses D. Downloads

A. Watermarks C. Licenses

How could an online attacker use your online profile to gather information about you to steal your identity? A. Use your profile picture to figure out where you are B. Pose as a long lost relative to become one of your friends C. Use your posts to figure out answers to possible security questions D. Post a message that appears to be from a friend warning about a security breach and encouraging you to change your account information

C. Use your posts to figure out answers to possible security questions

Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use? A. A word processor app to keep a record of her expenses and make calculations B. A personal interest app to keep track of all the expenses based on her personal interests C. A device management app to track all the expenses she makes using her credit and debit card D. A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations

D. A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations

Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn´t plagiarize? A. Use the farmer´s explanation verbatim in his paper B. Rephrase the farmer´s explanation in his paper C. Change a few words in the farmer´s explanation in his paper D. Add a formal citation and use the farmer´s explanation in his paper

D. Add a formal citation and use the farmer´s explanation in his paper

Service packs are free updates to an operating system. True False

True

You should keep at least 50% of a hard drive free at all times. True False

True

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer? A. A faulty port B. A dusty computer vent C. Insufficient space on the hard disk drive D. An issue with internet connectivity

A. A faulty port

_______________ superimposes game objects onto the live image of your surroundings. A. Augmented reality B. Digital reality C. Virtual reality D. Live reality

A. Augmented reality

Which of the following are examples of social networking? A. Facebook B. World of Warcraft C. Wikipedia D. Skype

A. Facebook

Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer? Select all that apply. A. Form factor B. Software and applications you intend to use C. Platform or Operating System D. Storage capacity

A. Form factor B. Software and applications you intend to use C. Platform or Operating System D. Storage capacity

How does encryption work? A. It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it B. It protects data on your hard drive, but once you choose to send it to someone, it is no longer protected C. It is a key that you insert into your computer to unlock your saved files D. It is what happens when you download attachments from your email

A. It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it

Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch? A. M-commerce app B. Banking and finance app C. Photo editing app D. Social media app

A. M-commerce app

Naomi wants to create a slideshow of pictures from her vacation to be her desktop theme. Which Windows setting would she select to make this change? A. Personalization B. Accounts C. System D. Apps

A. Personalization

What are the benefits of pairing robots with human workers in manufacturing? Select all that apply. A. Quality is improved B. Work is streamlined C. Cost efficiency is achieved D. Competitiveness is earned

A. Quality is improved B. Work is streamlined C. Cost efficiency is achieved

Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures on websites. As her friend, you might explain there are technologies available to help her. Describe what technology she might use. A. Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents B. Turn on closed captioning to display scrolling text for dialogue in videos C. Try a Braille printer to print out what is on the screen D. Enable a graphic organizer to create outline and structures of the information

A. Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents

In a word processor, a template is a _______________. A. predesigned document you can customize B. feature for formatting selected text C. series or screens for completing a complex task D. cross-referencing tool

A. predesigned document you can customize

When using cellular service, your device transmits data via _______________. A. radio waves B. Bluetooth transmitters C. phone lines D. wireless routers

A. radio waves

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ________. A. the web app's server B. one's mobile device C. a LAN server D. one's desktop computer

A. the web app's server

You can search every U.S. Government website at ________________. A. usa.gov B. usa.com C. usa.edu D. usa.ru

A. usa.gov

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device? A. An input device creates formats in text, graphics, audio, video, or any combination of these. An output device is a touchscreen or a keyboard B. An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed C. An input device is how the processed information is displayed. An output device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device D. An input device include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards. An output device includes game controllers and webcams

B. An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed

Additional software that takes up storage space is often called _______________. A. adware B. bloatware C. trialware D. spyware

B. Bloatware

Which of the following is NOT a common form of malware? A. Adware B. Bloatware C. Spyware D. Ransomware

B. Bloatware

To save storage space, digital video is _______________. A. limited to 55 GB B. compressed C. converted to Ultra HD D. saved as analog video

B. Compressed

Andre cannot find the document he was just working on and he needs to find it fast. How would he use the file manager to find it? A. He can navigate through all the folders looking for it B. He can use the search tool to locate it by name, content, or date C. He could restore old documents from the Recycle Bin in case it was accidentally deleted D. He could clear the cache as it might be interrupting his computer's memory

B. He can use the search tool to locate it by name, content, or date

Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a good quality image that corresponds to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag in loading of the website because of high-quality images? A. TIFF B. JPEG C. DOC D. GIF

B. JPEG

The _______________ is a hybrid console with a built-in display. A. Microsoft Xbox One B. Nintendo Switch C. Alienware Aurora D. Sony PlayStation 4

B. Nintendo Switch

A group of characters that expresses an emotion is called a(n) _______________. A. emotioncon B. emoticon C. emojicon D. emotecon

B. emoticon

Jodi is traveling to San Francisco for a conference. She has her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides? A. Storage space on her external hard drive B. Access to the latest version of the web app C. A poor internet connection D. Storage space on her laptop

C. A poor internet connection

Which company was the first to develop personal computers? A. IBM B. Dell C. Apple D. Intel

C. Apple

In which format is data finally stored in computers? A. Letters of English alphabet B. Even numbers C. Binary digits D. Special characters

C. Binary digits

Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data? A. He should use a memory card to store the data if his laptop has a slot for one, because they are very small and handy B. He should use the internal hard drive of his laptop to store the data because since it is not detachable, it will ensure maximum safety C. He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large D. He should use a DVD to store his data because other handy storage devices like flash drives and memory cards, cannot store such a sizable amount of data

C. He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large

Chloe works as a web content editor. She likes to work out of various cafes and uses free WiFi that they provide to access the Internet. Chloe's company, however, is concerned about the security of these networks. Which of the following steps can ensure that Chloe's activities on her computer remain encrypted? A. Her firm should advise her work out of a specific cafe, to be able to use only one connection, rather than working out of different ones B. She should encrypt the free WiFi that she uses at cafes, before starting to work C. Her firm should use virtual private network (VPN) to provide her secure access D. She should connect her smartphone to public WiFi, and then create a hotspot on it which she can use to access the Internet on her laptop

C. Her firm should use virtual private network (VPN) to provide her secure access

What is the legal term for ownership of intangible assets like ideas and software? A. Site license B. Proprietary C. Intellectual Property D. Digital Rights Management

C. Intellectual Property

Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI. It informed her that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data. How would you describe what is happening? A. A hacker is trying to put a Trojan on her computer B. A worm has infected her computer and she needs to unplug her device C. It is most likely a ransomware because it is telling her she needs to verify payment information to unlock her computer D. Nothing has happened and the message is fine to ignore since she has not been home all day and her computer has not been turned on until now

C. It is most likely a ransomware because it is telling her she needs to verify payment information to unlock her computer

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password? A. A short phrase B. Numbers in a short series C. Letters, numbers, and symbols D. Personal information

C. Letters, numbers, and symbols

What devices do not device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer? A. Printers B. Monitors C. Plug-and-play devices D. video cards

C. Plug-and-play devices

Betsy is the owner and the only designer of a company that sells designer jewelry. She wants to create a basic website showing what products she offers, but does not have the money to hire a web designer. Betsy is an expert at designing jewelry, but not at HTML coding and does not have time to design the website. Which of the following should she do? A. Learn basic HTML coding and design a simple website that shows images, descriptions and prices of every product she sells B. Learn basic HTML5 coding to be able to design a trendy and effective website with videos showing how each product is created C. Use WordPress or Squarespace template to design a website and include all the elements she needs D. Design a website with Wix but also learn basic HTML coding to make it more dynamic before she launches it

C. Use WordPress or Squarespace template to design a website and include all the elements she needs

Rafael has to type a report about class trip to the museum. Which of the following types of apps should he use to type the report? A. Presentation B. Spreadsheet C. Word processor D. Messaging

C. Word processor

A private network for use by customers, vendors, and/or suppliers is called a(n) _______________. A. extranet B. Internet C. intranet D. website

C. intranet

How is a program window different from a folder window? A. A program window displays open devices and a folder window displays contents of a drive B. A program window displays content of a drive, folder, or device a running program and a folder window displays a running program C. A program window displays open drives and folder window only displays folders D. A program window displays a running program and a folder window displays contents of a drive, folder, or device

D. A program window displays a running program and a folder window displays contents of a drive, folder, or device

Google is an example of which type of website? A. An online social network B. A content aggregation site C. A web portal D. A search site

D. A search site

In a web app, where is data usually stored? A. Mobile network B. Application storage C. Local computer D. Cloud storage

D. Cloud storage

Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job should Juan apply for? A. Research and Software development B. Technical support C. Training and support D. Information security

D. Information security

Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master? A. CSS B. JavaScript C. HTML5 D. Logo

D. Logo

At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box all year long. A. Email all documents home, so the students can print them out there B. Have students share copies and rotate who turns it in so each time one student gets a grade C. Ask each parent to donate a box of paper so more copies can be made D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts

D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts

What concerns are there about open source programs? A. Programmers will add functionality and sell their versions B. Programmers will enhance the code faster than the computer hardware can keep up C. Programmers will hide the code enabling them to control and profit from the program D. Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system

D. Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system

A firewall protects your computer from data loss due to hardware failure. True False

False

Streaming audio stores data as one complete file to your device. True False

False