Exam 1 CGS2060

A website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge.

App store

This type of software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks.

Application

Which of the following are files inserted into an HTML document that control the appearance of web pages including layout, colors, and fonts? CSS Javascript AJAX Applets

CSS

Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?

Database

Programs that allow you to mix text and graphics and focus on flexible page design and layout.

Desktop publishing

________ cash is the Internet's equivalent to traditional cash.

Digital

Parents can use this type of program to block access to selected Websites.

Filter

_______ use(s) rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.

Hard disks

________ is the component of the information system that is described as the equipment that processes data to create information.

Hardware

These programs are used to create and edit vector images.

Illustration programs

These are specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying digital photographs.

Image editors

The ___ connects millions of computers and resources throughout the world via wires, cables, and satellite.

Internet

Which of the following is NOT a popular cloud suite or online office suite? Apple iWorks Microsoft office 365 Google docs Lotus symphony

Lotus Symphony

________ apps are add-on programs for a variety of devices including cell phones and tablets.

Mobile

Add-on programs for a variety of mobile devices, including cell phones and tablets.

Mobile apps

RAM will ___ retain data when the computer is turned off.

Not

Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.

Operating system

________ are all about making people (end users) more productive.

Personal computers

________ are used to download media files to your computer.

Podcasts

________ are programs that combine a variety of visual objects to create attractive, visually interesting presentations.

Presentation software

Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating system? Providing internet access Running applications Managing resources Providing a user interface

Providing Internet access

Which would be the most appropriate type of application to create, analyze and forecast budgets?

Spreadsheet

________ organize, analyze, and graph numeric data such as budgets and financial reports.

Spreadsheet programs

________ operating systems control a single desktop or laptop computer.

Stand-alone

Which of the following is not a system software program type? Storage Device drivers Language translators Utilities

Storage

This type of software works with end users, application software, and computer hardware to handle the majority of technical details.

System

What are the two major software types?

System software and application software

________ is an operating system widely used by servers on the web, mainframe computers, and very powerful personal computers.

UNIX

________ images are made up of geometric shapes or objects.

Vector

________ refers to the process whereby a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems.

Virtualization

Web authoring programs that allow you to build a page without interacting directly with HTML code are known as ________.

WYSIWYG editors

This type of boot occurs when the computer is already on and you restart it without turning off the power.

Warm boot

This version of the web evolved to support more dynamic content creation and social interaction.

Web 2.0

In a(n) ________ sellers post descriptions of products at a website and buyers submit bids electronically.

Web auction

Which of the following programs would be used to create a website? Web authoring Illustration Desktop publishing Image editor

Web authoring

This type of e-mail account is more widely used because it frees the user from installing and maintaining an e-mail client on every computer used to access e-mail.

Web-based

________ are used to create text-based documents.

Word processors

Will Secondary storage retain data when the computer is turned off?

Yes

Attachments to e-mail messages can be ____ or ____

a document or an image.

A(n) ________ store is typically a website that provides access to specific mobile apps that can be downloaded either for a nominal fee or free of charge.

app

Creating a website is called web ________.

authoring

All major operating systems offer ________ utilities to save a copy of your device's data.

backup

Google Chrome is an example of a ________.

browser

System software includes all of the following except: real-time operating systems utilities stand-alone operating systems browsers

browsers

The purpose of software is to ____

convert data into information.

A ____ is a collection of related data.

database

Highly structured and organized data is stored in ____

database files.

Many operating systems now include voice assist tools that allow a user to ___

directly issue commands.

____ is the process of copying a file from a website to your computer.

downloading

Wikis allow many individuals to ___

edit the site's content

Cloud computing has the potential to ____

free end-users from owning, maintaining, and storing software and data.

In a Ribbon GUI, a ____ displays the additional options.

gallery

Microsoft Access is an example of

general-purpose application software.

The protocol ________ is used for web traffic and is one of the most widely used Internet protocols.

https

Microsoft Word can identify ____

incomplete sentences, awkward wording, and incorrect punctuation.

A(n) ________ converts the programming instructions written by programmers into a language that the computer understands and processes.

language translator

In a database, primary keys are often used to ___

link tables.

Twitter is an example of what type of site?

microblog

Application software can be categorized as either general-purpose, specialized, or ________ apps.

mobile

A(n) ________ is a communications system connecting two or more computers.

network

Windows Server is an example of a(n) ________ operating system.

network

Are the Internet and the Web are the same.

no they are not

Many apps are written for a particular type of mobile device and will ___

not run on other types.

Most ________ are accompanied by several common utility programs, including a search program, a storage management program, and a backup program.

operating systems

The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is ___

optical disc

The parts of an information system are:

people, procedures, software, hardware, data, and the Internet.

Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified as ________.

personal computers

Office suites are also known as _______ suites.

productivity

Office suites are also known as ________ suites.

productivity

In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word ________.

program

Cell phone operating systems are a type of ________ operating system

real-time

The ________ compares your entry against its database and returns the result, a list of sites on that topic.

search engine

Unsolicited e-mail is called ________.

spam

"Background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called ________.

system software

In a Ribbon GUI, ________ are used to divide the ribbon into major activity areas.

tabs

Instagram, a popular microblogging site, is designed

to share images and videos posts, with little to no written content.

In the URL "http://www.simnetonline.com," ".com" is the ________.

top-level domain (TLD)

JavaScript is a language often used within HTML documents to ___

trigger interactive features.

For browsers to connect to resources on the Internet, the location of the resources must be specified through addresses called ________.

uniform resource locators (URLs)

Antivirus programs, backup programs, and virtual assistants are all examples of ________ programs.

utility

Knowledge of HTML and CSS is considered essential for the job of a(n) ________.

webmaster

A ____ is a rectangular area that can contain a document, a program, or a message.

window

Increased use of mobile or wireless communication devices and cloud computing has been termed "the ________ revolution."

wireless

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic components of cloud computing? wireless connectivity clients the internet service providers

wireless connectivity