Chapter 01 Quiz for tech class

A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.

True

You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel. You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information. What is the app using?

Augmented reality

It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.

True

Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?

Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices.

What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?

* (asterisk)

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

.net

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

A desktop computer

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 people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?

Akiko, who helps smaller businesses establish themselves in the market

Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five Presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study?

Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party

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

Bottlenecking

What determines the speed at which data travels?

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

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)

All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.

False

An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store.

False

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

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

False

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

False

The first generation of computers used microprocessors.

False

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

You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out.

False

Which of the following is a web app?

Google Docs

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.

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.

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?

Install additional RAM.

Your school has just been awarded a technology grant. Each grade level team has been asked to submit a proposal for how they would could use the money. Your team puts forward an idea where students can submit work online and work collaboratively with on projects. What type of classroom have you described?

Intelligent classroom

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

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.

Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called?

Spiders

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.

Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?

The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased.

The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking?

They could create a hashtag and post on social media.

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

They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.

A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.

True

Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices.

True

Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date.

True

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

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

True

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

USB flash drive

Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade science students. She has more success using RhythmOne instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the following most likely explains why?

Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term.

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

Voice synthesizer

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

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.

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 technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways?

artificial intelligence (AI)

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

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

uniform resource locator (URL)

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

webpage

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

A faulty port

The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated.

False

How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.

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

Plotter

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

In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe, and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the computer these games?

The developers were using artificial intelligence.

Your Uber driver just showed up to pick you up and when you open the car door, you notice that the human is in the passenger seat and no one is sitting in the driver's seat. You realize this is a self-driving car. You are pretty excited to experience this new technology, but also have reservations. Based on what you have researched, which of the following might be one of your reservations?

Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving.