Exam 3 IT
true
A GIF file will hardly shrink when you use a file compression program because it is already stored in a compressed format.
wavetable
A MIDI-capable sound card contains a(n) ____, which is a set of prerecorded musical instrument sounds.
24
A True Color bitmap is also referred to as a(n) ____-bit bitmap graphic.
computer engineer
A ____ designs and tests new hardware products, such as computer chips, circuit boards, computers, and peripheral devices.
computer operator
A ____ monitors computer performance, installs software patches and upgrades, performs backups, and restores data.
client-side
A ____ script consists of scripting statements that run on your local computer.
technical suport analyst
A ____ troubleshoots hardware and software problems.
false
A basic speech synthesizer consists of speech-to-text software.
true
A computer's multimedia card has audio-processing circuitry that transforms the bits stored in an audio file into music, sound effects, and narration.
false
A megapixel is one thousand pixels.
all of the above
A security specialist ____.
IS
A(n) ____ degree program focuses on applying computers to business problems.
computer programmer
A(n) ____ designs, codes, and tests software.
system analyist
A(n) ____ investigates the requirements of a business in order to plan and build new or improved computer services.
metasearch engine
A(n) ____ is a software program that searches the Web across more than one job database at a time.
query processor
A(n) ____ looks for your search terms in the search engine's database and displays a list of relevant Web sites in your browser.
true
A(n) gradient is a smooth blending of shades from one color to another.
true
A(n) meta keyword is entered into a header section of a Web page when it is created and is supposed to describe the page contents.
true
A(n) technical writer creates documentation for large programming projects and writes the online or printed user manuals that accompany computers, peripheral devices, and software.
true
A(n) thumbnail link opens a larger image of the original link.
true
A+ Certification provides good credentials for jobs in computer stores or repair shops.
midi player
All of the following are examples of popular video player software EXCEPT the ____.
mp3
All of the following are popular video container formats EXCEPT ____.
false
At a university such as MIT, information systems courses cover calculus, physics, computer architecture, chemistry, engineering, physics, computer organization, logic design, signal processing, computer architecture, and microprocessor design.
playing digital software
Audacity is an example of software used for ____.
rasterized
Audio can be all of the following EXCEPT ____.
true
Audio compression removes bits that are beyond the frequencies of normal hearing.
false
Browser updates can be expensive.
false
CD stripper software is used to convert CD-audio music to computer-friendly digital audio format.
offshoring
Carlos is explaining to Ari the different market strategies in the computer industry. Carlos tells Ari that with ____, some U.S. computer companies have established manufacturing and development facilities in China, India, Thailand, Mexico, and Malyasia.
place
Charlotte is learning about fair use of copyrighted material. Charlotte learns that a Slingbox is a ____ shifting device.
true
Computer science degree programs focus on computer architecture and how to program computers.
false
Data compression is based on a compression ratio.
sales rep
Effective ____ have good people skills and can understand business problems and solutions.
reducing the ray tracing
Ethan is working with desktop video. Ethan knows that all of the following are ways to reduce the file size of the original video EXCEPT ____.
reducing the ray tracking
Ethan is working with desktop video. Ethan knows that all of the following are ways to reduce the file size of the original video EXCEPT ____.
false
Files are deleted from the Web utility within the time period that you specify in your browser's options dialog box.
tags
HTML ____ specify how a document should appear when displayed on a computer screen or printed.
special effects
In a 32-bit bitmap graphic, eight bits are used to define ____.
false
In a typical browser window, click the Review button to redisplay the page you are currently viewing.
b. During a person-to-person payment, your credit card number is given directly to the merchant.
Jarod wants to learn more about his options for secure transactions while conducting e-commerce. Jarod learns that all of the following are true about person-to-person payment EXCEPT ____.
false
Job-hunting experts advise IT job seekers to spend 75 percent of their total job-hunting efforts online.
true
Jobs like 3D artist, video engineer, and instructional designer are included in the ITAA job category of Digital Media.
false
Jobs like call center support rep, customer service rep, and help desk specialist are included in the ITAA job category of Enterprise Systems Analysis and Integration.
false
Jobs like desktop publisher, documentation specialist, and instructional designer are included in the ITAA job category of Programming/Software Engineering.
false
KompoZer is a text editor that can be used to author Web pages.
false
Linear editing uses a random-access device to hold both the original footage and finished video.
rtf
Many word processing programs can read the ____ format.
256
Most grayscale palettes consist of ____ colors shades of gray.
solid state memory cards
Most of today's dedicated digital video cameras store data on ____.
IC3
Nina is preparing for a job in the IT industry. Nina takes the ____ certification exam, which covers basic computing knowledge and skills.
true
Outsourcing is buying parts and labor from outside suppliers.
true
Sound card circuitry, called integrated audio, is built into the motherboard.
phenomes
Speech synthesizers string together basic sound units called ____.
true
Subscription to a podcast is usually free.
true
The HTTP status code 500 is used to indicate an unexpected server error, such as encountering a scripting error.
mis
The IT department is sometimes called the ____ department.
404
The ____ HTTP status code indicates that the requested resource does not exist. 301
302
The ____ HTTP status code indicates that the resource is temporarily unavailable.
404
The ____ HTTP status code indicates that the resource moved to another URL and should be automatically retrieved by the client software.
MOS
The ____ certification is most useful for entry-level secretarial and clerical positions as well as help desk staff.
true
The higher the sampling rate, the more storage space required by a file.
W3C
The original HTML specifications have been revised several times by the ____.
rendering
The process of covering a wire frame with surface color and texture is called ____.
interpolaration
The process of pixel ____ creates new pixels by averaging the colors of nearby pixels.
FTP
The purpose of ____ is to make it easy to upload and download computer files without having to deal directly with the operating system or file management system of the remote computer.
ray tracing
The technique for adding highlights and shadows to a 3D image is called ____.
information technology
The term ____ industry is used to refer to the companies that develop, produce, sell, or support computers, software, digital communications, and computer-related products.
hypertext
The term ____ was coined to describe a computer system that could store literary documents, link them according to logical relationships, and allow readers to comment and annotate.
locator
URL stands for Uniform Resource ____.
true
URLs cannot contain spaces. (true or false)
CIO
Under the ____ is a staff of computer professionals whose members are often grouped under programming services and computer operations.
infarred ports
Using ____, you can wirelessly transfer photos between the computer and your digital camera.
false
Using an infrared port to transfer photos from your digital camera to your computer is much faster than using a FireWire.
all of the above
Which of the following offers an associate's degree as an alternative to a four-year degree in the technology field?
false
Workers in many industries prefer to geolocate, which means that they use technology to work from home or another off-site location
300
You can choose from about ____ computer-related certification exams in areas from desktop publishing to network installation.
false
You can use Web cloud services to work with others on the same files.
3d animator
You can view digital video using all the following EXCEPT ____.
You should make sure your résumé file converts easily into a format such as ____.
QA specialist
____ are sometimes assembly-line workers who examine and test chips, circuit boards, computers, and peripheral devices.
non linear
____ editing uses a random-access drive to hold both the original footage and finished video.
novell
____ offers certification in the NetWare network operating system.
cisco
____ offers the CCNP certification.
microsoft
____ offers the MCSE certification.
QA specialists
____ participate in alpha and beta test cycles of software.
resolution
____ refers to the dimensions of the grid that forms a bitmap graphic.
synthesized
____ sound is artificially created.
