microcomputer applications final exam

Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. She had asked a friend to design the cover of her book but he backed out at the last moment. Samantha now needs to design it herself. Which of the following apps should she use to complete this project?

A graphics app to design the cover page and place the desired text where needed

Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?

A lock icon is not displayed in the address bar. The URL of the website begins with http.

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

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following?

Adjust the settings for the mouse through the control panel.

Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?

Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market

When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files?

Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.

How are the ways you learn and the ways AI learn similar?

Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.

Which of the following is/are true about artificial intelligence?

Computers with AI are trained that "if X happens, then do Y." Computers with AI combine information in new ways. Computers with AI can reach conclusions. Computers with AI can make decisions.

Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time. Which of these is the most likely cause?

Declining free space on the hard drive

You have just been told by your boss that the company needs to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% over the next 2 years. You have one week to put together a plan to present to the full management team. How will you propose the company meet their goal?

Encourage employees to use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices. Use outside air to cool the data center or computer facility. Allow employees to telecommute to save gas and reduce emissions.

Abe has to design a presentation about the progress of his research team over the previous year. He wants to add small video snippets to show the actual work his team carried out during the research. Which of the following apps should he use?

Graphics software, which would allow him to create and edit graphics and text A video editing app, which will allow him to modify videos to use in his presentation A presentation app, which would allow him to use basic animation functions, and add graphics and videos

Keith, a 9th grade student, wants to find out if a Pete Clifford, an author of an article on inflation, is an expert in Applied Economics or not. Which of the following can he do to find this information?

He can search the Internet for other articles written by Pete on this topic. He can search LinkedIn to learn if Pete is an expert in that field. He can post a question on different social media platforms.

The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However, when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds more slowly. What should she do to optimize her storage?

Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance

Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. Tomas heard about a program they could use to see the Alps without getting in a plane and traveling there. Explain to him how the program he has heard of works.

It contains infinite space and depth.

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?

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

Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.

It is saved on a server you access through the Internet, so as long as you have an Internet connection, you can access it. It is able to be accessed by others you share it with and all changes are saved as they are made.

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder.

How does the operating system help you print a document?

It sends the document to the printer. It lets other software know the printer is busy. It establishes a connection to the printer.

Which of the following describe the purpose of the operating system?

Manages interactions between hardware and software Directs internal components to manage and complete a task Coordinates the resources and activities on a computer

Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture?

One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed.

Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to keep a database of all his customers, send e-mails when garments are ready, create designs, and maintain financial records using software. Which productivity suites should he consider?

OpenOffice, G suite

Which one of the following would be considered green computing?

Purchasing products with an Energy Star Label

Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?

RAM

A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?

She should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or "https."

When you ask Siri or Cortana a question, how will you know if the operating system is working?

Since the operating system is what you interact with to get help, by asking them a question, when the answer is supplied, you know the operating system is working.

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

Tests to check the components Checks the settings of connected devices Identification of connected devices

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

Tests to check the components Correct! Identification of connected devices Correct! Checks the settings of connected devices

Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?

They had to unzip or extract it.

To interact with a GUI, what do you have to use?

Tiles Buttons Icons

Which of the following are ways in which you can use the file manager?

To search for folders To navigate between folders To move between folders To reorder folders

To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?

Transfer contents to an external storage device.

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?

Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.

You have been asked to create an authentication security plan for your company. Which of the following components would you incorporate to ensure your company is secured?

Use two factor authentication where the user enters the password and a code sent his or her cell phone. Use biometric security that uses characteristics of your face, hands, or eyes. Use a password manager to create unique strong passwords.

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Using a UPS or a surge processor

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.

Lately you have been noticing more and more ads from clothing stores are popping up on your Facebook page, and when you log into your email there are unsolicited emails from clothing vendors as well. Thinking back, what most likely has changed on your computer to allow these thing to be happening?

You permitted pop-ups from a clothing website. your browsing data has clothing websites in it. Cookies were accepted from a clothing website.

How can you protect your information when using social media?

accept friend requests from people you want to be friends with

Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn't plagiarize?

add a formal citation

Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from Amazon Appstore. What operating system does she have on her smartphone?

android

Which company was the first to develop personal computers?

apple

Mateo is designing a diagram showing a water cycle that can extensively be used by various textbook publishers, and he wants to recover the costs he incurs designing it. At what stage will his intellectual property rights come into effect, which will necessitate users to pay him royalty?

as soon as the image exsists in physical form

In which format is data finally stored in computers?

binary digitis

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

blue ray discs

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

clock speed and bus width

Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them?

cloud storage

Ronald maintains a website that focuses on travel-related information. He gathers adventure posts from various travel blogs and shares them to his site. What type of a website does Ronald maintain?

content aggregator site

What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output?

control unit and arithmetic logic unit

Fiona is responsible for presenting data at the monthly team meeting so that it can be understood at a glance and is visually appealing way. The data is available in spreadsheet. Which of the following can Fiona do?

create trendlines

There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

creating malware

After Penny broke up with her boyfriend, he texted some teammates from the track team about some private and intimate moments he and Penny had shared while they were dating. He even lied about their breakup, creating rumors about her behavior. Penny started getting inappropriate looks and advances from the team whenever she was at practice and felt completely humiliated. Penny is a victim of ________.

cyberbullying

Remus is an art student who wants to start creating digital artwork on his computer. He wants to be able to create images that retain their quality in all sizes. Which type of app should he use?

drawing app

In which of the following situations would you find a data backup helpful?

during a natural disaster because a data backup provides a copy of previous data if a data backup overwrites current data, so you can correct user error if there has been a software malfunction, because then a data backup can restore a previous version

Which term refers to the science that specifies the design and arrangement of items you use so you interact with the items efficiently and safely?

ergonomics

A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap on icons.

false

Big data is processed using relational databases.

false

Ebooks are not interactive and only work during the semester that the course is offered.

false

Google Scholar and Google News are examples of specialty search engines that allow a person to access information sources of a particular category.

false

News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content.

false

Social-networking sites have a history of providing tight security and giving users a clear understanding of how security features work.

false

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public schools purchase or acquire funding for adaptive technologies.

false

Brendon is browsing a website called "chalknboardforums.com." What is chalknboardforums most likely?

for-profit organization

During which step of the boot process does the computer or device load the operating system files into RAM?

fourth step

An organization has its employees working from home. Which of the following productivity apps should the employees use so they are able to collaborate easily with each other?

g suite

Which of the following is a web app?

google docs

Sophia is putting together a training manual for her new batch of employees. Which of the following features can she use to add a document title at the top of each page?

header and footer

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 would should Juan apply for?

information security

Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?

it is using virtual reality

The local community college want to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______.

learning management system

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

linux

Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch?

m-commerce app

Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office?

make the program avalible as a webapp

What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?

most relevant results

Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?

no permission is required to use the photograph. This photograph of the president is free of copyrights.

What is it called when an attacker convinces you to enter personal information at an imposter website after receiving an email from a person masquerading as an employee from your bank?

phishing

Which of these is not an input device? printer stylus webcam scanner

printer

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?

projector

With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise?

repetitive strain injury

Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants?

secondhand "red skateboard"

Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her?

technology sales

An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company's network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing.

true

How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges?

use a surge protector

How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?

use gps to avoid traffic delays

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?

vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

when the system slows down when programs or apps do not start properly

Which of the following devices can be used to advance slides without having to click a button on the laptop?

wireless remote control

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?

word processor

In which of the following real-life situations would it be useful to use a digital certificate?

you were signing a rental lease

Lauren wants to be a blogger but uses a Chromebook for writing posts and uploading them to the website. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work?

zoho writer