Intro to Computers Exam 1
Which of the following is not true about CC licenses?
Others can use, copy, or distribute others' work without giving credit.
A DNS server is a server on the Internet that usually is associated with an ISP.
True
The ALU performs ______.
arithmetic, comparison, and other operations
A Missouri law defines ______ as occurring through the transmission of a communication including, but not limited to, a message, text, sound, or image by means of an electronic device.
cyberbullying
Metadata is data that ______.
describes other data
Lack of awareness of your surroundings is one of the signs of digital _____.
distraction
When the contents of a webpage are regenerated each time you display it, the website is ______.
dynamic
he system unit contains ______.
the motherboard, hard drive, and other electronic components
Which of the following is true about high-bandwidth connections?
they support transferring a large amount of data at one time
Which of the following is not true about web design?
A browser can be used to design webpages.
Amy is purchasing a new computer. She is trying to decide which platform she needs. What question does she need to answer?
Do I want to use Windows or macOS?
A game console is more portable than a handheld game device.
False
Alt text displays scrolling text for dialogue in a video.
False
Ergonomics is an applied science that produces guidelines regarding the impact of e-waste.
False
In real-time Internet messaging, both parties do not have to be online at the same time.
False
Security experts recommend using the same password for all websites and apps so that you don't forget it.
False
Ultrathin laptops typically are more powerful than traditional laptops.
False
Using the air from inside a facility to cool a data center is a recommended green computing strategy.
False
When you restore an operating system, you are reverting back to the status of your last data backup.
False
Which two of the following are examples of online social networks?
Google plus, instagram
Which two technologies are used to develop webpages?
HTML CSS
Luis is setting up his LinkedIn profile. Which of the following is true about using professional online social networking tools?
He should ask colleagues for recommendations that endorse his skills.
Which of the following typically includes both input and output capabilities?
Headsets
Stevie is raising money to produce her independent student film. Which two of the following platforms could she use?
Indiegogo Kickstarter
Which of the following best defines streaming?
It is a way of receiving audio and video content on your device as it is being downloaded from the web.
You can use social networking sites designed to provide business and employment-oriented services such as ______.
Adrian is shopping online. Which of the following is true about e-commerce?
Many C2C sites use email forwarding to connect buyer with seller to protect everyone's privacy.
Which of the following is not one of the SEM action steps?
Remove your data before disposing of your old devices.
A computer that makes file available to users at a location called a data center is called a/n ______.
Server
Which two of the following technologies are used to find webpages and add new data about them to a database?
Spider Crawler
Which of the following is not true about using web apps?
They take up a lot of storage space on your device.
For what purpose would a company enact an AUP?
To list guidelines and repercussions of the use of the Internet and other digital company resources.
A content aggregator site gathers, organizes, and then distributes, web content.
True
A gigabyte is equal to approximately a billion characters.
True
A modem connects a communications channel to a sending or receiving device.
True
A voice synthesizer converts text to speech.
True
Electrical noise is defined as unwanted high-frequency energy.
True
Keyboards and printers are examples of peripheral devices.
True
M2M refers to communications between machines, equipment, and devices to perform tasks.
True
Many developing countries have become disposal sites for e-waste by illegitimate recycling companies.
True
Netiquette includes the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet.
True
Processors today are superscalar, which means they can execute more than one instruction per clock cycle.
True
The ENERGY STAR program was developed to help reduce the amount of electricity used by computers and related devices.
True
The EPA estimates that American generate over 9.4 million tons of e-waste each yer.
True
The basic premise of IoT is that objects can be tagged, tracked, and monitored through a local network or access to the Internet.
True
The fair use doctrine allows you to use a sentence or paragraph of text without permission if you include a citation to the original source.
True
Fred logs onto a/n ______ network, which gives him high-speed data connections without needing a physical connection.
Wi-Fi
Marist uses an online social network to share information with other users. Her feed shows ______.
a listing of the most recent content posted to the network
Which of the following best defines the term host?
any device that provides services and connections to other devices on a network
People who aggregate data in order to sell it to third parties are called data ______.
brokers
The purpose of an NIC is to _______.
connect a computer to a wired or wireless network
Amy wants to extend her storage capabilities beyond her internal hard drive and to be able to use her files on other devices. She uses a USB cable to connect a/n ______ to her computer.
external hard drive
In the 1960s, computers engineers developed silicon chips that placed the equivalent of thousands of vacuum tubes or transistors into a/n ______.
integrated circuit
Which of the following is not a recommended effort for green computing?
keep your computers and devices on even when not in use
With doxxing, a person's ______ is shared digitally.
private or personal information
Noa uses the upvote feature on the discussion forum network he uses to _____.
promote answers he finds useful