Test 1 MIS 1305
Steve has built an online shopping website and he would like to increase his website ranking in the search results. You are his consultant. Which of the following would you recommend for him to help achieve his goal?
Link his website to other popular websites
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 last all year long?
Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.
What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?
Plug-and-play devices
Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites
Price comparisons from different vendors
Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?
Projector
Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering?
Robotics
Joe wants to use an engaging image as a hook in his presentation, but he's afraid of violating any copyright laws. What should he do?
Search for an image on Creative Commons
is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.
The Internet of Things
Kay is researching the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on the website tracyshealthproducts.com. Which of the following can assure Kay that the content is credible?
The article's author has been a nutritionist for the last three years.
is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the internet, and those who do not.
The digital divide
Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.
Susan is reading through a collection of webpages that contains information about a software firm. The firm manages the information on these webpages. What is Susan most likely browsing?
The website of the software firm
Which of the following is classified as input device?
Webcam
When should a user consider restoring the operating system?
When programs or apps do not start properly
Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which of the following websites is designed to provide answers to factual questions?
Wolfram Alpha
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on
a server on the Internet
Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?
a usage rights filter shows information about using an image
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?
a. Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?
art history*
What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?
b. USB flash drive
What determines the speed at which data travels?
bus width
You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production?
computer-aided manufacturing
Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer?
d. Price comparisons from different vendors
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?
scan code
Which of the following technologies assists users that have a visual disability?
screen readers
When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with
the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?
there are search engines available with more reliable research
Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software?
to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?
* (asterisk)
Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?
A desktop computer
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?
A faulty port
Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?
A formatting toolbar
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?
Apple
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent?
Automated vehicles will be developed.
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?
Which of these is not an input device?
Printer
Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?
Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
The URL of the website begins with http.
Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?
The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey.
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?
The photo is free of copyrights.
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by eustomers when purchasing products?
They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?
They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.
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.
Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e- commerce?
Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
Manny copied a table from an MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where was the table stored after he copied it?
in RAM
Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing?
machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
Which of the following top-level domains would generally refer to an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?
net
When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?
platform
Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?
read-only memory (ROM)
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"
Jane volunteers at an orphanage called We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?
www.weareone.org
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 and use the farmer's explanation in his paper.
Mateo is designing a technical diagram that many textbook publishers can use, and he wants to make sure he retains the rights to the diagram before selling it. At what stage does a copyright for his creative work come into effect?
As soon as the image exists in physical form
How are the ways Al learns similar to how you learn?
Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?
Clock speed
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
Cloud storage
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. What type of license should he use for his book?
Creative Commons license
is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use, copy, or distribute their work.
Creative commons (CC)
If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you?
Digital forensics
What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?
Disconnect all the input and output devices.
Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?
Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components?
Gamepad
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?
Hard drive
Taran wants to work in the technology field but is unsure of which career to pursue. He has been told he has strong people skills; he is good at figuring out what is wrong with computers and fixing them; and he is patient and helpful when others do not know how to use computers. As his college advisor; which technology careers would you suggest he explore?
Help desk support
Sanjay, a middle school history teacher, has assigned his class to work in groups to create a presentation on the different legal systems around the world. Each group consists of three people in the class and one person from their pen pal class in India. How would you describe Sanjay's use of technology?
He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.
Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?
He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence that can provide information about preferred routes
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?
You can shop online at any time of day and in any weather conditions.
Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?
speech recognition software
Simone just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create an account online that will give her access to all her health records. How would you describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with?
A mobile health app (mHealth)
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?
Bottlenecking
Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?
Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time
The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a lass projeet on reeyeling and wants te involve the antirs community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking?
They could create a hashtag and post on social media.
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?
They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and *likes."
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?
d. Cloud storage
How do delivery companies track packages?
They use code-scanning technology.
