COMP-210 Final

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks?

Because these networks are rarely protected

What is a number system with two digits, 0 and 1?

Binary System

In Access, _____ view is a spreadsheet-like view of the data in a table.

Datasheet

_____ is Outlook's default message format.

HTML

Steve copied a table from 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 the RAM

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal hard drive

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

Read-only memory (ROM)

Which of the following is a best practice when you are creating a table containing employee names?

Separate the first and last names into two fields.

What is a digital certificate?

Technology used to verify a user's identity

You can use the compact and repair database button on the database tools tab to reduce the size of the database

True

How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges?

Use a surge protector.

Which of the following statements about browser security settings is false?

You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the browser.

An email ____ is an app that allows you to compose, send, receive, store, and delete email messages.

client

Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location.

data backup

If you already named and saved your presentation at least once, what happens when you click the save button on the Quick Access Toolbar?

it saves the changes you made

Which of these is NOT an input device?

monitor

Which of the following is classified as an input device?

mouse & keyboard, webcam

Tables, queries, and forms are examples of Access _____

objects

In Powerpoint, which of the following methods causes the next slide to be displayed during a slide show? (Select all that apply)

*a & c* Click the left mouse button & Space Bar

The last part of an email address is the _____ name.

Domain

Which term refers to the science that specifies the design and arrangement of items you use so you interact with the items efficiently and safely?

Ergonomics

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

False

Although you cannot insert a video on a slide, you can create a video effect by applying animations to images.

False

If you don't like the speed of a transition that you applied in Powerpoint, you cannot change it.

False

In Powerpoint, it's impossible to resize a shape to exact dimensions.

False

In Powerpoint, you cannot print more than one slide on a piece of paper.

False

In Powerpoint, you should carefully edit notes you add to a slide because your audience will be able to see them.

False

It is not necessary to look over a Powerpoint presentation for contextual errors if you use the Spelling command to check the spelling in a presentation.

False

Text that you delete by pressing DELETE or BACKSPACE is placed on the Clipboard.

False

Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI. It informed her that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data. How would you describe what is happening?

It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.

How does encryption work?

It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it.

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.

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

Which view do you choose if you want to see a thumbnail of each slide in a presentation arranged in a grid?

Slide Sorter

When you drag a photo on a slide, what appears to help you position it?

Smart Guides

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

Solid State Drive (SSD Drive)

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

True

A parameter query displays a dialog box that prompts you for field criteria

True

Although you can apply sound effects to transitions, you should consider whether the sound effect will enhance your presentation or act as a distraction.

True

Before you close a database, you must save any changes you made to the data.

True

In Access, the data type determines what field values you can enter for the field and what other properties the field will have.

True

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

True

To see how an animation looks in Powerpoint's Normal view, you can preview it.

True

When a message is forwarded, the original message text is included in the message window.

True

When a record from one Access table is related to several records in another Access table, the tables have a one-to-many relationship.

True

You should receive permission from the sender before forwarding a message.

True

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

Word Processor (MS Word)

What is the binary system?

a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

Microsoft Access can best be described as _____ software.

database

An email's message header contains _____

emails of recipients

In Access, a primary key is a _____

field(s) with values that are unique

What are plug-and-play devices?

get plugged in and works immediately

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

platform

When you have a second monitor attached to your computer, which view provides you with additional tools, such as a timer, to help you as you give your Powerpoint presentation?

presenter view

In Access, each row in a table is referred to as _____

records

In Powerpoint, which key or keys do you press to change a second-level item in a list to a first-level item?

shift & tab

In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?

signing a rental lease

The _____ states the reason for an email message.

subject line

At what point does Access save the data in a database?

when you finish entering or editing a record