Computing Midterm

Speakers and headphones can connect to devices using _____. Select all that apply. A. VGA cables B. Bluetooth C. a 3.5mm audio jack D. USB

B. Bluetooth C. a 3.5mm audio jack D. USB

How are desktop and mobile operating systems similar? A. Both are designed to work both on desktops and laptops, as well as smartphones and tablets. B. Both feature a graphical user interface (GUI). C. Both are optimized to work with limited memory and processing power. D. Both are optimized to work with limited battery life and feature touchscreen GUIs.

B. Both feature a graphical user interface (GUI).

In Windows, you can select multiple files that are not listed sequentially by holding the ______ key while clicking with the mouse. A. ALT B. CTRL C. ESC D. SHIFT

B. CTRL

Overheating caused by direct sunlight can damage the _____. Select all that apply. A. operating system B. LCD screen C. processor D. hard drive

B. LCD screen C. processor D. hard drive

_____ can occur when recording words containing the letters "p" and "b". A. Fricatives B. Plosives C. Sibilants D. Nasals

B. Plosives

A video doorbell can assist you by _____. Select all that apply A. monitoring fuel efficiency B. alerting your phone when someone approaches the door C. unlocking your car as you approach it D. allowing you to talk to a visitor even if you're not home

B. alerting your phone when someone approaches the door D. allowing you to talk to a visitor even if you're not home

The main categories of software are _______. Select all that apply. A. scripting B. application C. system D. development

B. application C. system D. development

Speech recognition does which of the following to understand your meaning? Select all that apply. A. synthesizes phonemes B. considers context C. uses two-factor authentication D. analyzes phonemes

B. considers context D. analyzes phonemes

Uber's automated commercial trucks require a human driver to______. A. drive on the highway B. handle off-highway driving C. maintain a safe distance from other vehicles D. determine GPS coordinates

B. handle off-highway driving

Laptops, all-in-one desktops, and smartphones usually have _____. A. external microphones B. internal microphones C. USB microphones D. headset microphones

B. internal microphones

A sponsored link is defined as a _____. A. search result considered highly relevant by the search engine B. link from an advertiser to a product or service related to the search C. message from the search engine about its search methods D. tool for refining your search in a search engine

B. link from an advertiser to a product or service related to the search

Which of the following are examples of pointing devices? Select all that apply. A. keyboard B. mouse C. touchpad D. scanner

B. mouse C. touchpad

A computer typically connects to a router via a _______. A. modem B. network interface card C. repeater D. networked computer

B. network interface card

Open websites typically include ____. Select all that apply. A. scholarly journals B. personal websites C. commercial sites D. scientific databases

B. personal websites C. commercial sites

LinkedIn is known for helping you _______. Select all that apply. A. develop software B. post your work history, skills, and achievements C. maintain a professional network D. follow fashion trends

B. post your work history, skills, and achievements C. maintain a professional network

Before you place a business call, you should ______. Select all that apply. A. prepare to hang up if the call goes to voice mail B. prepare a brief summary of the purpose for calling C. think of possible times you're available to receive a return call D. plan to include your phone number or other contact information

B. prepare a brief summary of the purpose for calling C. think of possible times you're available to receive a return call D. plan to include your phone number or other contact information

Robotics is the development and study of _____. A. nanotechnology B. programmable machines C. artificial intelligence D. computer science

B. programmable machines

RAID stands for _________. A. redundancy applied to independent disks B. redundant array of independent disks C. redundant array of individual disks D. residual array of individual disks

B. redundant array of independent disks

Elements that have little or no effect on search results include ____. Select all that apply. A. keywords B. stop words C. search operators D. capital letters

B. stop words D. capital letters

Modern processors often have ____ levels of cache. A. two B. three C. four D. five

B. three

A submenu is usually identified by a(n) _____. A. check box B. triangle symbol C. ellipsis D. circle symbol

B. triangle symbol

Natural language processing is AI that ______. A. converts digital audio into analog audio B. understands human languages C. recognizes objects on a highway D. interprets facial expressions

B. understands human languages

Which of these apps would help a visually impaired person with a visual disability the most? A. A graphic organizer app B. A database management app C. A screen reader app D. A word processing app

C. A screen reader app

Browser extensions are made using _______. A. C and C++ B. PHP and MySQL C. HTML, CSS, and Javascript D. Visual Basic

C. HTML, CSS, and Javascript

The short-range two-way communication technology behind contactless payments is called ____. A. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) B. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) C. Near Field Communication (NFC) D. Transport Layer Security (TLS)

C. Near Field Communication (NFC)

_______ recognition converts scanned documents into editable text. A. PDF image B. Visual text C. Optical character D. Scanned text

C. Optical character

________ allows the OS to manage multiple print jobs. A. Defragmenting B. Buffering C. Spooling D. Central processing

C. Spooling

Some software lets you choose between standard and _____ installation. A. anonymous B. complex C. custom D. virtual

C. custom

A virtual machine is defined as a(n) _____. A. request for a computer system B. 3-D reproduction of a computer system C. emulation of a computer system D. graphical image of a computer system

C. emulation of a computer system

The root directory is the main list of _______. A. files that have not yet been saved to disk B. recently deleted files and folders C. files and folders on the drive D. files and folders within a subdirectory

C. files and folders on the drive

Solid state hard drives are a type of _________ memory. A. magnetic B. random-access C. flash D. DVD

C. flash

What are the divisions of a company often called? A. expert systems B. sectors C. functional units D. horizontal markets

C. functional units

A disk utility is a tool for _____. A. installing a modem B. browsing the web C. improving performance D. analyzing numeric data

C. improving performance

Benchmarking is an evaluation of _____. A. feasibility B. feasibility C. performance D. usefulness

C. performance

Software that converts text into speech is called a ______. A. voice converter B. text converter C. voice synthesizer D. text synthesizer

C. voice synthesizer

When using a Windows Internet browser, pressing _____ reloads a page. A. F7 B. F3 C. F1 D. F5

D. F5

A search operator is a _____. A. feature you can use only in the Advanced search page of a site B. search website such as Google and Bing C. special app you can download to narrow a search D. character, word, or symbol you can enter to narrow a search

D. character, word, or symbol you can enter to narrow a search

A fitness tracker is an example of a(n) ______ device. A. input B. output C. virtual D. mixed

D. mixed

An application programmed to run on a specific platform is called a ____. A. utility app B. platform app C. web app D. native app

D. native app

Cookies that remain on your device indefinitely are called ______. A. resistant B. insistent C. constant D. persistent

D. persistent

Which of the following is an example of B2C e-commerce? A. bidding on an item at an estate sale B. providing professional services for another company C. setting up autopayments for household bills D. purchasing items online with a store credit card

D. purchasing items online with a store credit card

Speech recognition refers to a computer's ability to record and edit human speech.

False

The System Restore command in Windows returns deleted or modified documents.

No

To open a saved file, you must first open the app used to create the file.

No

Virtual reality simulates a three-dimensional environment with which users can explore and interact.

True

Web spiders or crawlers search the Internet for new and updated webpages.

True

A specific touch motion you use to issue commands is called a gesture.

Yes

A stylus is an input device.

Yes

An operating system manages system resources including RAM.

Yes

Digital coupon tools are available as browser extensions.

Yes

External hardware can be connected without wires or cables.

Yes

Ink-jet printers use pressurized nozzles to spray ink onto paper.

Yes

Many productivity web apps support real-time collaboration.

Yes

Most file managers include a way to create a folder through the Save dialog box.

Yes

Shutting down a device powers it off completely.

Yes

Solid state drives are more durable than hard disk drives.

Yes

Some assistive devices allow users to input data via Morse code.

Yes

Storage device problems can prevent a computer from starting up properly.

Yes

The Windows 10 Snap feature lets you quickly maximize a window's height.

Yes

The connector on a USB flash drive allows transmission of both data and power.

Yes

Tier 1 networks provide the main travel routes for Internet data.

Yes

You can easily rearrange clips by dragging them.

Yes

You type out a few sentences in an MS Word file, and save it on your desktop. How is this data stored in the computer? A. As a combination of 1s and 0s B. As a combination of letters C. As a combination of special characters D. As a combination of 6s and 9s

A. As a combination of 1s and 0s

Interference is a common problem with _____ devices. Select all that apply. A. Bluetooth B. USB C. HDMI D. wireless

A. Bluetooth D. wireless

Helga runs a website on which she sells houseplants. She also earns through pay-per-click advertising that allows search engines to show targeted ads on her site. Which of these products are likely to be advertised on her website? Please select all answers that apply. Select all that apply. A. Gardening gloves B. Terracotta planters C. Garden scissors D. Watering cans

A. Gardening gloves B. Terracotta planters C. Garden scissors D. Watering cans

Which of these devices will eventually need to be recycled? Select all that apply. A. LCD monitor B. smartphone C. television D. laptop

A. LCD monitor B. smartphone C. television D. laptop

You can place file and app icons on the desktop in which of the following operating systems? Select all that apply. A. Microsoft Windows B. macOS C. Linux D. Chrome OS

A. Microsoft Windows B. macOS C. Linux

_________ services act as a middleman, allowing individuals to securely send and receive money. Select all that apply. A. P2P B. B2B C. B2C D. C2B

A. P2P

Hardware specifications include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. RAM B. DNS C. OS D. CPU

A. RAM D. CPU

A mobile operating system is optimized for ____. Select all that apply. A. a touch screen B. fast file transfer C. analog connectivity D. WiFi connectivity

A. a touch screen B. fast file transfer D. WiFi connectivity

Cloud storage is ______. Select all that apply. A. an Internet service that provides remote data storage B. a safe and easy backup option for many consumers C. accessible without an Internet connection D. good for sharing links to large files

A. an Internet service that provides remote data storage B. a safe and easy backup option for many consumers D. good for sharing links to large files

A small notification that displays only a number on an app icon is called a _____. A. badge B. banner C. lockscreen D. preview

A. badge

File compression is useful for _____. Select all that apply. A. emailing a large file B. reducing the size of an image C. creating an archive of older documents D. saving storage space on a drive

A. emailing a large file C. creating an archive of older documents D. saving storage space on a drive

What is consumer-to-consumer e-commerce? A. individuals selling to individuals online B. individuals selling to the government C. small companies selling items at a local business D. individuals meeting with customers in person

A. individuals selling to individuals online

Advantages of web apps include _______. Select all that apply. A. no need to install an app B. collaboration with coworkers and friends C. available anywhere with an Internet connection D. designed to work on a specific operating system

A. no need to install an app B. collaboration with coworkers and friends C. available anywhere with an Internet connection

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) offers which possible benefits? Select all that apply. A. reduced waste B. increased energy use C. increased production flexibility D. larger parts inventories

A. reduced waste C. increased production flexibility

You can use a browser to _____. Select all that apply. A. research information B. reboot your computer C. work in web apps D. watch videos

A. research information C. work in web apps D. watch videos

To close a window in Windows 10, you can _____. Select all that apply. A. right-click its button on the taskbar, then click Close window B. click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the window C. click the Close button in the window's thumbnail on the taskbar D. click the Start button and click the program name or icon

A. right-click its button on the taskbar, then click Close window B. click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the window C. click the Close button in the window's thumbnail on the taskbar

Common Bluetooth device problems include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. signal interference B. low battery C. pairing issues D. broken cable

A. signal interference B. low battery C. pairing issues

A(n) ________ links an electric meter to a local utility. A. smart grid B. device mesh C. RFID D. neural network

A. smart grid

A small sequence within a process is called a(n) _____. A. thread B. program C. activity D. memory allocation

A. thread

A laptop (notebook) typically includes a _______. (Please select all that apply) A. touchpad or trackpad B. keyboard C. mouse D. non-rechargeable battery

A. touchpad or trackpad B. keyboard

Responsible use of technology can include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. tracking your physical fitness using an app B. sitting alone playing a game on your phone all night C. teaching a friend or family member how to navigate social media D. responding to fellow users with compassion and dignity

A. tracking your physical fitness using an app C. teaching a friend or family member how to navigate social media D. responding to fellow users with compassion and dignity

The two categories of system software are _______. A. utilities and operating systems B. development tools and device drivers C. vertical market and horizontal market D. desktop and mobile

A. utilities and operating systems

You can run multiple operating systems on one computer using ____ machines. A. virtual B. parallel C. distributed D. augmented

A. virtual

Navigating folders involves deleting and moving them.

No

Online fraud does not affect your credit score.

No

Placing a dash before a term tells Google to search only for that word.

No

Random access memory is a permanent storage location.

No

In order to support file sharing, your PC must run a network operating system.

No

Moving a folder makes a copy of the folder and places it in another location.

No

A mobile app is a desktop app that you open on a mobile device.

No

A search site is the same thing as a search engine.

No

A specialty search engine searches only websites that require a subscription.

No

A standard account gives you full access to add other accounts on the operating system.

No

A web app is an app that you access instead of a web browser.

No

B2B e-commerce relies increasingly on in-person sales calls to businesses.

No

Clicking the Save button always saves a file to the hard drive.

No

Embedded software usually runs only during the boot process of a device.

No