Computer class practice test

Checking a website author's credentials is one way to establish a site's ________. a. credibility b. copyright c. information literacy d. security

A

If you are experiencing display problems on your computer, which of the following troubleshooting techniques might you attempt first? a. Check to see that all cables are properly connected. b. Replace the cables. c. Purchase a new monitor. d. Contact a professional for assistance.

A

The ______ window is the window you are currently using, which appears in front of any other open windows. a. active b. native c. default d. forward

A

When creating a strong password _____ is the most important element. a. length b. complexity c. repetitiveness d. ability to memorize

A

Which of the following is not an advantage of e-commerce for consumers? a. You have little risk of having your credit card number intercepted. b. You can shop no matter your location, time of day, or conditions. c. You can choose goods from any vendor in the world. d. You save time by visiting websites instead of stores.

A

Which search operator would you use to locate webpages containing the exact phrase augmented reality, with words in the same order? a. "augmented reality" b. ~augmented reality~ c. - augmented reality d. augmented + reality

A

____ are attackers who want to attack computers but lack the knowledge needed to do so. a. Script kiddies b. Nation state actors c. Cyberterrorists d. Hactivists

A

_____ is the process of "scrambling" information in such a way that it cannot be read unless the user possesses the "key." a. Encryption b. Digital signing c. Decryption d. Certification

A

________ text is descriptive text added to an object. a. Alternative b. Accessible c. Assistive d. Associative

A. Alternative

On a webpage, a ________ provides supplemental material such as social networking feeds and ads. a. navigation bar b. sidebar c. header d. footer

B

Which of the following units measure millions of bytes of data? a. terabytes b. megabytes c. kilobytes d. gigabytes

B

Which type of app would most likely NOT be found included in a productivity suite? a. spreadsheet b. web browser c. word processing d. presentation

B

A shortcut icon puts the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop, removing it from the location where it is saved on your computer or device. a. True b. False

B. False

A data file contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps. a. True b. False

B. false

Flash memory is a type of volatile memory. a. True b. False

B. false

A _____ is a very short duration of a voltage increase that can be absorbed by a surge protector. a. blackout b. brownout c. spike d. surge

C

GUI stands for ______ user interface. a. Google b. general c. graphical d. government

C

Mobile first design is important because ______. a. smartphones generally have more processing power than laptops b. sales of personal computers have surpassed sales of smartphones c. developers must provide simplified user experiences for apps that run on small screens d. developers can only write apps for one platform

C

To run a productivity app with most complete and advanced capabilities, you would most likely ______. a. download it from an app store to your smartphone b. run a web app in a web browser c. install and run the software on your desktop or laptop computer d. update the app online to make sure you have the most recent version

C

When a value in a worksheet changes, the spreadsheet program will ______. a. reformat any cells whose values changed b. launch a calculator for you to check the calculations c. recalculate any cells whose formulas depend on the value that changed d. delete the value

C

Which of the following is NOT true about RAM? a. RAM stores open apps and document data while a computer or device is on. b. Every program and app requires RAM. c. RAM is nonvolatile memory. d. The system can assign virtual memory to function as RAM.

C

Which of the following is an example of a specialty search engine? a. Google b. NexTag c. Wolfram Alpha d. Bing

C

Which of the following is not a web browser setting for managing cookies? a. Delete all cookies when the web browser is closed. b. Accept or deny cookies. c. Have all cookies automatically expire after 45 days. d. Make exceptions for specific websites.

C

_____ is any data and instructions entered into the memory. a. Output b. Information c. Input d. Objection

C

A business-to-consumer (B2C) website tracks the items you place in a shopping cart using ________. a. the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol b. crawlers c. an electronic wallet d. cookies

D

When giving a presentation, pushing one slide off the right edge of the screen as another one appears is an example of a(n) ______. a. exit b. animation c. entrance d. transition

D

Which of the following storage devices requires an Internet connection? a. flash memory b. solid state drive c. internal hard drive d. cloud storage

D

Who or what creates the index for a web directory? a. a wiki b. a digital spider c. a search operator d. a human editor

D

You want to share information about an upcoming event at your school by creating a short promotional video. Which type of app might you use to create the video? a. device management b. personal interest c. communications d. graphics and media

D

________ are smart devices that respond to a user's verbal commands by using search technology to provide an answer to a question or perform a task. A. atms B. Integrated circuits C. Green computers D. Digital assistants

D. Digital assistants

Automated vehicles decrease independent transportation options for people with disabilities. (True or false)

False

Embedded computers are standalone products that have many functions. (True or false)

False

A digital citizen uses technology to be productive and efficient. (True or False)

True

A kiosk is a freestanding booth usually placed in a public area that can contain a display device used to show information to the public or event attendees. (True or False)

True

An operating system is a program that manages the complete operation of your computer or mobile device and lets you interact with it. (true or false)

True

The operating system manages interactions between hardware and software. (true or false)

True

When you work on a file using a web app, changes are saved as you make them. (true or false)

true