BCIS Exam 1 Review

The teachers in the Mathematics Department want to increase student retention and success rates in all the math courses. They are interested in looking for something that will allow students to check their progress, take practice tests, and message instructors with questions. What would you recommend they consider?

A learning management system

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

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

Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

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 technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns

How is the microprocessor different from the integrated circuit?

Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.

which of these sites provides coupon codes and offer alerts for discounts?

RetailMeNot

Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?

The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.

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

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?

They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes"

Alicia often uses short, engaging videos to engage her fifth-grade science students. She finds RhythmOne a lot more intuitive than Google in offering the most relevant videos when she performs a search. Which of the following most likely explains why?

Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part with the search keyword.

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.

Miller logged into his school email account using a browser on his iPhone. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to have been the browser he used?

apple safari

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

bottlenecking

(t or f) A business transaction carried out with a person after being introduced on a social networking website is an example of e-commerce

false

(t or f) A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap on icons.

false

(t or f) All new cars are required to have embedded computers, which make driving safer.

false

(t or f) All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers

false

(t or f) Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model

false

(t or f) News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content

false

(t or f) Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off

false

(t or f) Operating systems can only be run if they are installed on your computer or device

false

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

false

(t or f) The Clipboard saves the file or folder from the source file or folder until you delete it from the Clipboard

false

(t or f) The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.

false

(t or f) The operating system is not part of the system software

false

which of these is not an input device?

printer

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ____.

the web app's server

(t of f) Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article.

true

(t or f) A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer

true

(t or f) An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home

true

(t or f) If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software.

true

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

false

(t or f) Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.

false

(t or f) Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards

true

(t or f) Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports

true

(t or f) Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser.

true

(t or f) When using a GPS app, like Waze or Google Maps, you are using augmented reality

true

(t or f) Ebooks are not interactive and only work during the semester that the course is offered.

false

(t or f) If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your operating system may take virtual memory and swap it with ROM.

false

(t or f) If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology

false

(t or f) Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct, especially because the math problems involved solving equations. Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems.

false

(t or f) Your smartphone can be used to connect to your television or cable service and record a show even if you are not home because both devices are smart devices.

true

(t or f) a CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor

true

(t or f) sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously

true

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

voice-synthesizer

(t or f) Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it

false

(t or f) E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to create accounts and manage payment transactions without revealing your financial information

false

(t or f) Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations

false

(t or f) Most people only utilize technology at work

false

(t or f) The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated

false

(t or f) To buy a DSLR camera online, Willa should first evaluate different models based on specifications, read customer reviews, choose a product, make online payment, and finally add it the cart

false

(t or f) Using the CARS checklist is one way to evaluate if a webpage's content as an information source. CARS stands for Crisp, Accurate, Responsible, Supportable.

false

(t or f) When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy.

false

(t or f) When accessed, an e-commerce website that sells carpentry tools displays a lock icon somewhere in the window of the browser. The address bar in the Chrome browser would identify this website as "insecure."

false

(t or f) You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out, and recycling devices and products when they no longer provide value.

false

(t or f) the first generation of computers used microprocessors

false

(t or f) the operating system assigns the file its name, location, and size

false

Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?

faulty power or video cable

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

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"

(t or f) 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

(t or f) Information literacy can help us recognize the fact that information on the web cannot be taken for face value and must be evaluated critically.

true

(t or f) Information literacy helps us to identify the tool most suited to elicit the kind of information we need.

true

(t or f) It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.

true

(t or f) We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.

true

(t or f) Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage.

true

(t or f) Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.

true