BCIS Midterm

Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?

.net

Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?

A formatting toolbar

Google is an example of which type of website?

A search site

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

Android

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

Clock speed

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?

Install additional RAM.

You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document?

It places the document in a buffer.

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

Jim wants to develop an app for a specific purpose that would run even when his computer is not connected to the Internet. What type of app should he develop?

Native app

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

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.

RAM

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Speed at which the processor executes instructions

Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?

Tablet

How is an executable file different from a data file?

Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.

On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.

active window

Sean works for an organization that offers SaaS to a chain of boutiques. By getting data from the database, he has to prepare a list of instances when the billing transaction failed. Which of the following tasks does he need to do to prepare the report?

database

_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.

default settings

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.

gigabytes

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?

macOS

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____

output

Swapping items between memory and storage is called

paging

An operating system is also called a(n) _____.

platform

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer? Correct answer:

plug-and-play devices

Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to develop a customized app to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on developing?

portable app

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

If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.

If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?

.mobi

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

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 Settings dialog box.

Lucy is planning to launch her podcast on career guidance for college students and has already recorded a few videos for marketing purposes. Which of the following apps can she use to mix and match the clips?

Adobe Premiere Clip

For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download?

Apache OpenOffice

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

Blu-ray discs

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width

In a web app, where is data usually stored?

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

When Florence joins her father's construction business, she realizes all the transactions are still done and maintained on paper. What should she do to establish a system where any data can be looked up immediately and transparency can be maintained?

Create a database of company projects, customers and vendors.

Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to work online 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 suite should he consider?

G suite

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

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal hard drive

LensForAll is a company that sells affordable contact lenses on its website. The CEO of the company realizes that an app must be developed that would allow customers to virtually try on colored lenses to find out what best suits them. Which of these features should the app have?

It should have responsive design so that it is easy to use on mobile 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 such as this offer?

Price comparisons from different vendors

Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing?

She should use a virtual account number to make the payment.

Bentley is the head of a software development team and needs to use a web app for project management. Which of the following web apps best suits his needs?

Trello

How can you check data on devices connected through an IoT network?

Us a tablet

Sammy created a new logo for his client to use on the company website and office stationery. However, the logo became a blur when it was enlarged to use on a billboard ad. Now Sammy needs to redo the logo. What should he do to avoid this problem in the future?

Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.

When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem?

Video card

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.

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?

You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.

Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it?

graphics file

Jodi is travelling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting h

A poor internet connection

Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends?

A social networking website

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

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

A virtual machine

Raina is putting finishing touches on her Ph.D. thesis report. She feels she should emphasize the keywords throughout the thesis. How can she do this in the word processor she is using?

Change font size, style, and color of the keywords.

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

Pierre has entered marks obtained by the students in all the classes he teaches in a spreadsheet. Now he wants to highlight some data according to his specifications. Which spreadsheet feature should he use?

Conditional formatting

Which of the following devices is the easiest to upgrade, such as by adding RAM?

Desktop computers

Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?

Encryption

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

Examples of B2B services are advertising, technical support, and training.

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

Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a high-quality image next to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag when loading the high-quality images on the website?

JPEG

If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?

No, because a shortcut does not place the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop.

Rohan is creating a presentation with at least 50 slides. He wants the slides to use a consistent layout and formatting. Which of the following parts of the presentation should he design first?

Slide master

Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?

Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.

Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?

The URL of the website begins with http.

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her?

The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.

Rob is planning his housewarming party. He wants to design an invitation and personalize it for each invitee. He needs to create a list of invitees, design the card, and personalize the card. How should he complete the tasks?

Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.

Debra tracks her business finances in a spreadsheet. She wants to figure out how much she could increase profits if she raises prices on some products. What feature should she use to find the answer?

What-if analysis

Lauren wants to write short articles and post them online. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work? Correct answer:

Zoho Writer

Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?

disk cleanup utility

A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

executable file

Which of the following is not an input device?

headphone

A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

icon

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

_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.

input

A _____ is a named collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document.

style

A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links.

webpage

Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction?

Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.

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

Patricia has started a new interior design business, and wants to store designs in the cloud so her clients can review them. Which of the following apps should she use for cloud storage?

Drop box

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier? Turn off keyboard shortcuts.

Enable sticky keys.

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

Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?

He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.

EasyMart (EM) has a physical store and an online shopping site and is coming up with deals on retail products for the week of Christmas. As a marketing consultant at EM, which of the following tactics would you recommend to achieve the highest sales?

Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?

It begins to run the bootstrap program.

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 available as a web app

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Plotter

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.

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Turn off the computer and remove its power source.

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

USB flashdrive

Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do?

Use animations

Shania has started a new job as an app developer. Her first task was to make an old app designed for Android available on other platforms. Which of the following would make her job easiest and fastest?

Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats.

Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master?

Visual Basic

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

Voice synthesizer

What is the binary system?

a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.

a server on the Internet

What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website?

cookies

Which of the following is a web app?

google dos

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?

graphical user interface

Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which of the following apps should she use to design the cover?

graphics app

When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it?

in a storage area located on a server

Victoria wants to add a new logo to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the home page?

in the header

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?

platform

What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?

program window

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

projector

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

random access memory (RAM)

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?

read-only memory (ROM)

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?

saves your unsaved work to temporary storage

Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate?

scanner

What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?

solid state drive

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?

sparklines

Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?

swap file

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

tests that check components such as RAM and storage

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____. Correct answer:

the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation?

transitions

Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet?

uniform resource locator (URL)

An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online?

web apps

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

when programs or apps do not start properly

When does the boot process start?

when you turn on your computer

Rafael has to type a report about a class trip to the museum. Which of the following apps should he use to write the report?

word processor

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

zipping