CIS 150 Exam 1-1: Computer Concepts/Hardware/Software
Select two software applications that can help you keep track of your family's personal finances.
Intuit Quicken - Mint
Select three 3D modelling and animation software applications that artists and animators use to create 3D objects and animated characters.
Maya Blender 3ds max
______ is a type of integrated development environment (IDE) that has tools and features that help programmers build software and apps.
Microsoft Visual Studio
Can a 32-bit operating system use 8 GB of RAM?
No. A 32-Bit Operating system can only use up to 4 GB of RAM.
Nathan uses Microsoft Word on his MacBook at work. He wants to work from home on his Windows-based Dell laptop. Can he install and run a copy of the Mac-based software on his PC at home?
No. Mac-based software is not compatible with the Windows Operating System.
______ is one example of a gaming console.
PS4
If your magnetic hard drive seems to be running slower than usual, you can speed it up by reorganizing and optimizing its files with a disk ______ utility.
defragmentation
Also known as the hard disk, the ______ is the primary storage device of a personal computer. You can also buy an external ______ to store additional information.
hard drive
Select three items that you will find in a tower-based computer.
Power Supply Drive Bay Cooling Fan
Click on three types of presentation software.
Powerpoint - Impress - Keynote
Meaghan needs to use Microsoft Office for a school project. Select the four ways she can legally acquire the software.
Select all answers except borrow a friend's copy.
The ______ operating system powers Apple's iPhone and iPad. Over a million apps extend the device's functionality.
IOS
When describing a computer's storage or memory, we use a unit known as the ______, which is a collection of eight bits.
byte
All parts of a computer connect to the ______.
circuit board
When a single network server can't handle all the data processing requests, more servers can be added and joined together to create a ______.
cluster server farm
Computers now help a wide range of office workers complete their tasks more quickly and efficiently. For example, ______ use sophisticated software to track income and expenses for the company.
accountants
Colossus was the first programmable electronic ______ used by the British during World War II to help crack coded messages. Select your answer, then click Done.
computer
When the financial manager got home, he realized he lost his USB flash drive at the airport. Luckily, he scrambled the data with a(n) _____ utility, making it unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key.
encryption
Mary wants a computer that allows her to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor. Which computer fits her needs?
Convertible Laptop
Alex wants to buy a computer that he can use for playing video games. He plans to install a better video card when he has the money. Click on the computer that Alex should buy.
Desktop
A document is copied from the hard drive (storage) to ______ when you open it. When you close a document , it's removed from ______ and saved to the hard drive.
random access memory (RAM)
A soldier that loses a limb can benefit from ______ technology.
robotic
To ease the burden of buying expensive software, many companies offer a ______ that allows users to pay a monthly fee to use the software as long as they need it.
subscription model
A network server, mainframe computer, and a ______ are types of multi-user computers.
supercomputer
A supercomputer is a machine that can fill a warehouse-sized room.
true
A health care or insurance company would likely use a(n) ______ software that is tailored to the specific needs of their company.
vertical market
With millions of computer infections and intrusions yearly, home users and businesses can no longer afford to be without ______ and malware protection.
virus
Cables connect computers in a traditional network; however, more computers are now connected via ______.
wi-fi
Select the file extension for an audio file.
.mp3, .m4a
Which part of the figure represents the input phase of the Information Processing Cycle?
1 (the person using the computer)
Home automation allows people to use a mobile device to ______.
Activate Activate Door Locks Control Temperature Turn Lights On/off
A wedding photographer wants to touch up some photographs from her wedding shoots. Select two types of software she can use to edit her bitmap images.
Adobe Photoshop GIMP
The ______ and memory determine the overall speed and performance of your computer.
CPU
Intel and AMD are two companies that produce ______.
CPUs
Alex has $500 and needs a new laptop computer for school. He'll be using the school's WiFi to access Google applications. What type of laptop should he buy?
Chromebook
Select the safest place to back up your data.
Cloud Backup Provider
The primary difference between the various optical discs is the amount of data that they can store. Which optical disc stores the least amount of data?
Compact Disk (CD)
MacOS and Windows share similar features and functions. Select five key advantages of owning MacOS computers.
Support Unified Ecosystem Included Software Fewer Viruses Stability
Almost all of today's external devices use small, rectangular ______ ports.
USB
The ______flash drive is a solid state storage device that plugs into a ______ port. You have probably used one of these to transfer files between computers or store copies of important files.
USB
Which server operating system was developed in 1969 and runs many of the world's most powerful servers.
Unix
______ is Microsoft's operating system and is installed in roughly 90 percent of the world's personal computers.
Windows
Click on two examples of operating system software.
Windows MAC OS
The series of steps in a flowchart is also known as a(n) ______.
algorithm
The devices that can read, write, and erase data are called _________.
drives
Compared to tablet computers, ______ are lighter, more affordable, and enjoy a longer battery life. People use them mainly to read books because their screens can be read in bright, outdoor conditions.
e-book Readers
Another popular use of the Internet is ______, which allows messages to be sent to electronic mailboxes in an instant.
When you delete a file, it's placed in the Recycle Bin or Trash. You must ________ the Recycle Bin or Trash to completely remove the file from your computer.
empty
Select the office suite that only works on macOS and iOS devices.
iWork
A file path is a complete address that describes the exact ______ of a file.
location
Cloud computing allows you to store your files and access applications in a(n) ______ account.
online
Click on the computer part(s) that performs actions based on instruction from a program.
processor
Click on the software applications that you could use to create a budget with charts.
Excel - Calc - Numbers