COSC_Collective
file extension
".docx" is an example of a(n) _______. Select one: a. taskpane shortcut b. Clipboard snippet c. file extension d. PowerPoint file
To help protect your computer, avoid opening email attachments with any of the following file extensions EXCEPT ____.
.jpg
Of the following, the only original TLD is ____.
.mil
Of the following, the TLD mentioned in the chapter that is intended for individuals is ____.
.name
Case 1-1 Nicole, a sophomore at the local college, spends an evening with her father and her grandfather talking about technology. Nicole is amazed at the changes that have happened over just a few generations. Nicole's father chimes in, and reminds her somewhat proudly that he was born right about the same time that integrated circuits were invented. He was born in ____.
1964
In the accompanying figure, the item in box _____ holds the results of processing.
3 Registers
In the accompanying figure, the item in box _____ stores data and instructions before and during processing.
5 Internal Cache Memory
BD-R dual-layer discs can store up to _____ of data.
50 GB
Copyrights remain in effect until ____ after the creator's death.
70 years
According to the text, a desktop computer may contain up to ____ different chemical elements and compounds.
700
______ binary digits (or bits) combine to create one byte.
8
In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special character is made up of a unique combination of.
8 bits.
hotspot
A Wi-Fi ____ is a location with a direct Internet connection and a wireless access point that allows users to connect wirelessly to the Internet. Select one: a. hotspot b. honeypot c. broadband d. linkup
spoofed
A ____ Web site is a fraudulent site that has been set up to be indistinguishable from the legitimate site it is pretending to be. Select one: a. phramed or framed b. spear phished c. spoofed d. sponged
virus
A ____ is a program that is installed without the permission or knowledge of the computer user, that is designed to alter the way a computer operates, and that can replicate itself to infect any new media it has access to. Select one: a. worm b. Trojan horse c. virus d. DDoS
Trojan horse
A ____ is a type of malware that masquerades as something else. Select one: a. switchbot b. zombie c. Trojan horse d. worm
blog
A ____ is an online personal journal accessible to the public, usually created and updated by one individual. Select one: a. wiki b. blog c. podcast d. plank
bus
A _____ is an electronic path over which data can travel. Select one: a. router b. bus c. redundant array of disks d. sluice
gallery
A _______ is a menu or grid that shows visual representations of the options available for a button. Select one: a. taskpane b. gallery c. tableau d. ScreenTip
favorite
A _______ is a shortcut to a Web page saved in a list in the Internet Explorer desktop application. Select one: a. Slice b. favorite c. frequent d. histogram
protocol
A communications ____ determines how devices on a network communicate. Select one: a. protocol b. topography c. hierarchy d. bridge
extranet
A company network that is accessible to authorized outsiders is called a(n) ____. Select one: a. WAN b. extranet c. intranet d. VPN
digital signature
A document with a(n) ____ guarantees that the document was indeed sent by a specific individual and that it hasn't been tampered with after it was sent. Select one: a. valid IP packet list b. Wi-Fi piggyback c. digital signature d. e-thumbprint
biometric
A fingerprint reader is an example of a(n) ____ access system. Select one: a. holistic b. biometric c. ephemeral d. trivial
botnet
A group of zombie computers controlled by one individual, working together in a coordinated fashion, is called a(n) ____. Select one: a. zero-day threat b. botnet c. wardriver d. etherbomb
mainframe
A large organization that needs a computer to run the programs that staff use during the day, and then spend the night performing payroll and billing, most likely will buy a ____. Select one: a. mainframe b. supercomputer c. cloud computer d. midrange server
the word is not in the built-in spell checker
A red wavy line under a word you type in the message section of Mail means _______. Select one: a. the word is a hyperlink b. the word is not in the built-in spell checker c. the word is too complex for the tone of the rest of the message d. there are synonyms to the word that you might prefer
credit card
A smart card is the size of a _____. Select one: a. postage stamp b. credit card c. sheet of A4 paper d. postcard
an arrow next to or below the button
A two-part button consists of the button and _______. Select one: a. an arrow next to or below the button b. its dialog box c. a corresponding button elsewhere on the ribbon d. the icon that executes the command
router
A wireless ____ is commonly used to connect both wireless and wired devices to a network and to connect that network to an Internet connection via the appropriate broadband modem. Select one: a. coupling b. jumper c. router d. NAC
client, server
A(n) ____ is a computer that requests and uses network resources from a(n) ____. Select one: a. client, peer b. server, ISP c. ISP, client d. client, server
VPN
A(n) ____ is a secure, private path across a public network that is set up to allow authorized users private, secure access to the company network. Select one: a. LAN b. intranet c. VPN d. Internet P2P network
utility program
A(n) ____ is a software program that performs a specific task, usually related to managing or maintaining the computer system. Select one: a. application b. utility program c. kernel d. device driver
digital certificate
A(n) ____ is designed to authenticate the identity of an individual or organization; it contains the name of the entity, a serial number, an expiration date, and a key pair. Select one: a. e-vitation b. digital certificate c. online watermark d. authenti-stamp
trackball
A(n) ____ is essentially an upside-down mouse that can be more comfortable to use. Select one: a. touchpad b. gnome c. trackball d. spinstick
bus
A(n) ____ network uses a central cable to which all network devices connect. Select one: a. ether-ring b. star c. bus d. mesh
surge suppressor
A(n) ____ prevents power spikes from harming your computer system. Select one: a. surge suppressor b. UPS c. rugged frame d. antivirus suite
ScreenTip
A(n) _______ is a box with descriptive text about a button, an object, or another element on the screen, which appears when you point to the button or object. Select one: a. ScreenTip b. contextual tab c. gallery d. Mini toolbar
a username and a payment method
According to the text, no matter what kind of Internet connection setup you arrange for your computer, you will likely need to select these two things: ____. Select one: a. RJ-45 wiring & coaxial cabling b. a username and a payment method c. phone number, username d. WiFi channel, payment method
Ctrl+P
All of the following are shortcut keys for either cutting, copying, or pasting EXCEPT _______. Select one: a. Ctrl+V b. Ctrl+P c. Ctrl+X d. Ctrl+C
mobile phones
All of the following typically use the same operating systems as desktop computers EXCEPT ____. Select one: a. notebooks b. netbooks c. mobile phones d. tablets
FCC
All wireless applications in the United States use specific frequencies as assigned by the ____. Select one: a. FTC b. FCC c. NTSB d. W3C
username
An email address consists of a ____, followed by an @ symbol, followed by the domain name of the mail server. Select one: a. URL b. username c. password d. TLD
@
An email address consists of your username and the server name separated by the ____ symbol. Select one: a. / b. % c. @ d. &
unauthorized use
An employee using a company computer to check personal email is an example of ____. Select one: a. fair use b. unauthorized use c. unauthorized access d. hacking
data
Any fact or set of facts, such as the words in a letter to a friend or the notes in a song, can become computer ____. Select one: a. data b. information c. networks d. hardware
URL
As you click different links on Web pages, the _______ in the Address bar change(s). Select one: a. URL b. history tiles c. protocol d. pins
In the accompanying figure, the Web server is shown in box ____.
B twitter.com/
50 GB
BD-R dual-layer discs can store up to _____ of data. Select one: a. 700 MB b. 8.5 GB c. 50 GB d. 1 TB
_____ is the science of identifying individuals based on measurable biological characteristics.
Biometrics
The _____ is the main processing device for a computer.
CPU
Of the following, _____ is the oldest and now least popular technology in computer monitors today.
CRT
An RSI related to repetitive finger movements on a keyboard is ____.
CTS
a cable modem
Cable Internet service requires ____. Select one: a. a cable modem b. digital telephone lines c. a satellite receiver d. a cable TV subscription
_____ memory is very fast memory circuitry located near the CPU that is used to speed up processing.
Cache
plagiarism
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-3 Damon is learning about intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism. You give him several scenarios to test his understanding. A student copies and pastes information from various online documents to create a research paper, without crediting the original authors. The paper is only for school use and will not be shared or sold outside of school. Damon rightly says this is ____. Select one: a. plagiarism b. not plagiarism c. too little information to say d. illegal, though probably still ethical
too little information to say
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-3 Damon is learning about intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism. You give him several scenarios to test his understanding. A teacher shares a poem with the class. Damon tells you this is ____. Select one: a. not plagiarism b. plagiarism c. too little information to say d. unethical but not illegal
not plagiarism
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-3 Damon is learning about intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism. You give him several scenarios to test his understanding. In an article, a journalist paraphrases a few sentences from another author without changing the meaning, and credits the original author with a proper citation. The journalist receives pay for this article. Damon tells you this is ____. Select one: a. plagiarism b. not plagiarism c. too little information to say d. both illegal and unethical
UNIX
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 You are studying the history of various operating systems. The earliest operating system mentioned in this chapter is ____. Select one: a. UNIX b. Linux c. DOS d. Mac OS
Windows 3.1
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1 You are studying the history of various operating systems. Your uncle talks about the Windows operating environment. He is most likely referring to his experience in using ____. Select one: a. Windows Mobile b. Windows 7 c. Windows Me d. Windows 3.1
personal finance software
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 You are in the market for various kinds of application software. Lastly, you need a specialized program to help you track your personal expenses, balance your checking accounts, and write checks. You were looking at buying ____, but you realized that much of what you need is already available via online banking with your local bank. Select one: a. database software b. accounting software c. personal finance software d. vector software
a spreadsheet program
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 You are in the market for various kinds of application software. You want a program that can use formulas to perform calculations, and organize numbers and values into rows and columns. You most likely want ____. Select one: a. a word processing program b. a spreadsheet program c. presentation software d. note taking software
database software
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-2 You are in the market for various kinds of application software. Your business has a growing client base as well as a growing inventory. You need to keep track of a good deal of information and be able to search for information quickly, so you decide to invest in ____. Select one: a. database software b. mastersheet software c. presentation software d. note taking software
MAN
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Clarice is a network consultant, fielding questions from clients during the day, and navigating a wired and wireless world both at the office and at home. Clarice drives to her office from the suburbs. At the coffeeshop outside her office, she uses the public wireless network to check her email. Six blocks away, at the park where she takes her lunch, she uses the same wireless network. However, when she gets home she needs to use another network. The network Clarice uses during her workday is most likely a(n) ____. Select one: a. LAN b. MAN c. VPN d. extranet
PAN
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Clarice is a network consultant, fielding questions from clients during the day, and navigating a wired and wireless world both at the office and at home. Clarice has a client looking to create a network for her mobile phone, headset, digital camera, and PDA. Clarice tells her about ____ options. Select one: a. PAN b. WAN c. intranet d. VPN
VPN
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Clarice is a network consultant, fielding questions from clients during the day, and navigating a wired and wireless world both at the office and at home. Clarice sometimes accesses her work computer at home via the Internet. She does so knowing that her connection is secure and private. The connection path she uses is an example of a(n) ____. Select one: a. intranet b. extranet c. VPN d. supranet
LANs
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Clarice is a network consultant, fielding questions from clients during the day, and navigating a wired and wireless world both at the office and at home. Next, Clarice meets with a client who leases two floors in a high-rise downtown. He wants to connect them all to their own network. So Clarice explains the various kinds of ____ he should consider. Select one: a. WANs b. PANs c. LANs d. MANs
CompUSA
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-2 Arnold has asked you to help him learn the dizzying array of new communications technologies being developed today. You ask Arnold which of the following companies in the United States is currently NOT supporting WiMAX-based 4G cellular networks. He answers, correctly, ____. Select one: a. AT&T Wireless b. Verizon Wireless c. T-Mobile d. CompUSA
Internet content providers
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 The world of the Internet can be overwhelming. You take some time to break it down in your mind, understanding the community and its players. For each of the following questions, look at the organizations, businesses, or individuals listed, and then determine what they represent as a whole. A blogger, your school's Web site, an online encyclopedia are ____. Select one: a. ASPs b. infrastructure companies c. Internet content providers d. users
ISPs
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 The world of the Internet can be overwhelming. You take some time to break it down in your mind, understanding the community and its players. For each of the following questions, look at the organizations, businesses, or individuals listed, and then determine what they represent as a whole. AT&T, Comcast are ____. Select one: a. ISPs b. software companies c. key Internet organizations d. ASPs
hardware and software companies
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1 The world of the Internet can be overwhelming. You take some time to break it down in your mind, understanding the community and its players. For each of the following questions, look at the organizations, businesses, or individuals listed, and then determine what they represent as a whole. Router manufacturer, maker of the latest Web browser, computer designer are ____. Select one: a. ASPs b. key Internet organizations c. hardware and software companies d. users
a wiki
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 There are widely varied types of online communication and online writing-each with their own special purpose. Knowing what category of information you're trying to find on the Web will help you make more efficient and effective use of your time. In each of the following questions, give the answer that best describes the item listed in the question. A free online encyclopedia updated by thousands of active contributors and visited by individuals around the world is ____. Select one: a. a wiki b. a blog c. Twitter d. iDingo
Cable Internet
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-3 With all the types of Internet connections available, it's important to be able to keep them straight. These questions will test how well you understand the options. ____ has a typical speed of 10-25 Mbps, and is the most widely used type of home broadband connection. Select one: a. DSL b. Fixed wireless c. Cable Internet d. Satellite
online harassment
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1 You study a series of real-life issues to determine what kind of security and/or privacy threat you are facing. A relative of yours is in junior high school and has been subjected to a lot of bullying via text messages and social networking sites. You want to help, so you start to read up on the state laws and school rules that deal with ____. Select one: a. cyberterrorism b. identity theft c. online harassment d. cyberstalking
war driving
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1 You study a series of real-life issues to determine what kind of security and/or privacy threat you are facing. One evening you notice that your Internet seems to be running slower than normal. You look out your living room window and see a strange car parked on the street in front of your house, and someone's inside. It is possible you are being subjected to ____. Select one: a. war driving b. Wi-Fi piggybacking c. botnetting d. a dot con
Trojan horse
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1 You study a series of real-life issues to determine what kind of security and/or privacy threat you are facing. You have found an interesting calendar program at a Web site and downloaded it to help you stay organized. However, within a couple days of installing the program, your computer starts behaving oddly. Strange popups appear, the home page of your Internet browser has been switched, and the system is running sluggishly. You likely have installed a ____. Select one: a. virus b. worm c. Trojan horse d. botnet
spoofed
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1 You study a series of real-life issues to determine what kind of security and/or privacy threat you are facing. You have received an email from your bank asking you to update your account information and verify your password. Suspicious, you hover your mouse over one of the links in the email. It turns out that the actual link does not go to the bank's Web site, but to another site you are unfamiliar with. Knowing what you do about data theft, you assume that the bank's true Web site has been ____ at this Web site in order to trick people into giving their personal information to a thief. Select one: a. phished b. phramed or framed c. piggybacked d. spoofed
Wi-Fi piggybacking
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1 You study a series of real-life issues to determine what kind of security and/or privacy threat you are facing. You live in a 20-unit apartment building. You notice that your wireless Internet seems to run more slowly many evenings, after your upstairs neighbor has come home from work. It is possible you are being subjected to ____. Select one: a. war driving b. Wi-Fi piggybacking c. botnetting d. a dot con
You have deleted your history.
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 8-2 You have had your touch-enabled tablet computer for a week now, and have spent a good deal of time surfing the Web with Internet Explorer. The following questions test your understanding. As you begin typing a URL into the Address bar, no suggested Web pages appear. Why? Select one: a. Suggested Web pages never appear in the Address bar. b. You are using the app and not the desktop application. c. You have deleted your history. d. You are operating Internet Explorer in protected mode.
In the desktop application, you open the Favorites Center, click the History tab, then search for the right Web site.
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 8-2 You have had your touch-enabled tablet computer for a week now, and have spent a good deal of time surfing the Web with Internet Explorer. The following questions test your understanding. You want to return to a Web site you visited two or three days ago. Which of the following scenarios will get you there? Select one: a. In the app, you swipe down from the top, tap "Favorites," tap "History," and scan the selections for the right Web site. b. In the desktop application, you open the Favorites Center, click the History tab, then search for the right Web site. c. In the app, you open the Favorites Center, tap the History tab, then search for the right Web site. d. In the desktop application, you right-click a blank area of the current Web page, click "History," click the "All" arrow, then scan the selections for the right Web site.
"Reply" with Cc to Terry
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 8-3 You are "learning the ropes" about using different functions when writing and replying to emails. In the questions below, select the answer that describes the best or most appropriate course of action. Howard sent you an email with a good idea for a widget. You want to respond. You also want to bring Terry, who has experience with widgets, into the conversation. Select one: a. "New" to Terry, cut and paste Howard's original email b. "Reply" with Bcc to Terry c. "Reply" with Cc to Terry d. "Forward" to Terry with Bcc to Howard
"Reply" to Travis
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 8-3 You are "learning the ropes" about using different functions when writing and replying to emails. In the questions below, select the answer that describes the best or most appropriate course of action. Travis sent you, Jill, Jack, Marlene, Bernie, and Raja an email. You want to reply, but only Travis needs to see the response. Select one: a. "Reply All" then delete unnecessary recipients b. "New" to Travis, then cut and paste his original email into your new email c. "Reply" to Travis d. "Reply" and put Travis in Bcc
opens Backstage view
Clicking the FILE tab _______. Select one: a. opens a dialog box b. adds contextual tabs to the ribbon c. gives you access to editing and formatting features d. opens Backstage view
launches a dialog box related to that group
Clicking the small button in the right corner of many groups on the ribbon tabs _______. Select one: a. expands the group b. launches a dialog box related to that group c. locks the group d. opens the Clipboard
____ refers to data, applications, and even resources stored on computers accessed over the Internet.
Cloud computing
_____ are very small pieces of semiconducting material that contain integrated circuits.
Computer chips
70 years
Copyrights remain in effect until ____ after the creator's death. Select one: a. a year and a day b. 10 years c. a century d. 70 years
____ software is rights-protection software used to control the use of a work.
DRM
burning
DVD ____ refers to recording data onto a recordable or rewritable DVD. Select one: a. ripping b. burning c. tracing d. authoring
The S-video and the ___ ports on a computer facilitate connecting the computer to multimedia devices such as TVs and DVD players.
DVI
In the accompanying figure, the item in box _____ takes instructions and translates them into a form that the control unit can understand.
Decode Unit
In the accompanying figure, the Address bar is denoted by box _____. Select one: a. D b. F c. A d. E
E
The U.S. Department of Energy and EPA developed the ____ program to encourage the creation of energy-saving devices.
ENERGY STAR
over public media
Email is typically transmitted ____. Select one: a. in encrypted form b. through a VPN c. over public media d. at times of low Internet usage
_______ computers are specifically designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as your car or the electronic thermostat in your home.
Embedded
____ plug into slots on the motherboard and provide additional functionality for your computer.
Expansion cards
Today, many notebook and netbook computers use _____ instead of PC Cards to give them additional capabilities.
ExpressCard modules
social networking
Facebook is an example of a(n) ____ site. Select one: a. social networking b. Webinar c. ISP d. wiki
You use _____ to navigate, view, and work with the contents and resources on your computer. Select one: a. application windows b. dialog boxes c. Start windows d. File Explorer windows
File Explorer windows
IEEE 1394 is another name for _____.
FireWire
_____ are the most common type of storage media for digital cameras and mobile phones.
Flash memory cards
_____ has/have begun to replace _____ for storing system information such as a computer's BIOS.
Flash memory chips, ROM
it is not possible to go forward to a more recent URL, only back
From the accompanying figure, you can say that _______. Select one: a. this Internet Explorer application currently has no saved favorites b. it is not possible to go forward to a more recent URL, only back c. the computer has a touch screen d. the screen is not maximized
_____ are shortcut keys that you press to perform special tasks; each software application has its own set of tasks assigned to these keys.
Function
All of the following are common types of interfaces used to connect a monitor to a computer EXCEPT _____.
GPU
search sites
Google, Yahoo!, and Bing are all examples of ____. Select one: a. social networking software b. search sites c. third-party cookies d. tracking engines
over the Internet or another network
Hacking most often occurs ____. Select one: a. in upscale suburban areas b. when an attacker has physical access to a vulnerable computer c. over the Internet or another network d. on college campuses
Case 1-1 Nicole, a sophomore at the local college, spends an evening with her father and her grandfather talking about technology. Nicole is amazed at the changes that have happened over just a few generations. Nicole's grandfather told her that when his grandfather was a young man, he worked on the 1890 U.S. Census using Hollerith's Punch Card Tabulating Machine and Sorter. What can Nicole determine from this?
He worked on a machine built by a company that would much later create the IBM PC.
Web browsers maintain a(n) ____ list, a record of all Web pages visited during a specified period of time.
History
domain names
IP addresses and their corresponding ____ identify computers available through the Internet. Select one: a. HTML codes b. TCP/IP routes c. ring topographies d. domain names
the group button
If you are using a monitor set to a lower resolution and you can't find a ribbon button, you might need to click _______ first. Select one: a. Close b. the taskbar c. the group button d. the scroll bar
Reply all
If you receive an email message that includes multiple recipients, and you wish to respond back to the same list of recipients, use the _______ command. Select one: a. Forward b. Forward all c. Reply d. Reply all
Forward
If you wish to send a received message on to someone who wasn't in the original recipients' list, use the _______ command. Select one: a. Forward b. Forward all c. Reply all d. Broadcast
a star
In the Internet Explorer desktop application, the View favorites, feeds, and history button looks like _______. Select one: a. a turning gear b. a house c. a star d. two overlapping boxes
G
In the accompanying figure, box _______ points to a list box or boxes. Select one: a. B b. C c. F d. G
A
In the accompanying figure, box _______ provides one-click access to commonly used commands, such as Save, Undo, and Redo. Select one: a. H b. A c. K d. M
H
In the accompanying figure, box _______ represents the view buttons. Select one: a. A b. B c. L d. H
C
In the accompanying figure, clicking the area denoted by box _______ provides access to Backstage view. Select one: a. C b. G c. M d. K
3
In the accompanying figure, the item in box _____ holds the results of processing. Select one: a. 1 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5
7
In the accompanying figure, the item in box _____ requests instructions and data from the cache or RAM and makes sure they are in the proper order for processing. Select one: a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 7
5
In the accompanying figure, the item in box _____ stores data and instructions before and during processing. Select one: a. 1 b. 3 c. 5 d. 6
6
In the accompanying figure, the item in box _____ takes instructions and translates them into a form that the control unit can understand. Select one: a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 6
C
In the accompanying figure, you can type entries into the location(s) marked by box _______. Select one: a. B b. C c. F d. G
F
In the accompanying figure, you would click the location(s) shown in box _______ to open another dialog box or window. Select one: a. F b. E c. B d. H
_____ printers form images with toner powder and are the standard for business documents.
Laser
_____ readers are typically used to process bank checks.
MICR
UNIX
Mac OS is based on the ____ operating system. Select one: a. LiMaX b. UNIX c. DOS d. FORTRAN
platters
Magnetic hard drives contain round pieces of metal called _____, which are coated with a magnetizable substance. Select one: a. platters b. cylinders c. SSDs d. saucers
computer sabotage
Maliciously altering the content of a competitor's commercial Web site is an example of ____ is an act of malicious destruction to a computer or computer resource. Select one: a. computer sabotage b. Cyberterrorism c. cracking d. a dot con
MANs
Microsoft and Google have created large networks known as ____ to provide free or low-cost Internet access to area residents. Select one: a. PANs b. LANs c. MANs d. WANs
two-thirds
More than ____ of all home Internet connections in the United States are broadband. Select one: a. one-third b. two-thirds c. three-quarters d. 90%
direct
Most Internet connections today are ____ (always-on) connections. Select one: a. dial-up b. lossless c. direct d. scaled
digital
Most networking media send data using ____ signals. Select one: a. flash b. digital c. analog d. contiguous
GUI
Most operating systems today primarily use a ____. Select one: a. GUI b. command-line interface c. YUI d. neural net interface
magnetic hard disks
Most storage servers are based on _____. Select one: a. magnetic tape b. flash memory c. optical discs d. magnetic hard disks
RF
Most wireless networking applications use frequencies in the ____ band. Select one: a. RF b. audible c. IR d. UV
_____ consists of high-performance storage servers that are connected individually to a network to provide storage for the computers connected to that network.
NAS
The text lists all of the following as commonly used Web browsers EXCEPT ____.
Navigator
Of the following, _____ is the most energy-efficient display technology.
OLED
_____ input data from special forms to score or tally exams, questionnaires, ballots, and so forth.
OMRs
cluster
On most computer systems, the smallest storage area on a hard disk is a(n) _____. Select one: a. track b. cluster c. SSD d. cylinder
encrypted
Only ____ email can be transmitted safely and privately. Select one: a. work b. Web-based c. encrypted d. logged
desktop
Operating systems used with personal computers are typically referred to as ____ operating systems. Select one: a. desktop b. network c. mobile d. embedded
_____ are thin circular discs made out of polycarbonate, topped with layers of materials and coatings used to store data and protect the disc.
Optical discs
The _____ standard means that a computer automatically configures new devices as soon as they are installed and the computer is powered up.
Plug and Play
In the accompanying figure, the item in box _____ requests instructions and data from the cache or RAM and makes sure they are in the proper order for processing.
Prefetch Unit
plagiarism
Presenting someone else's work as your own is ____. Select one: a. libel b. trademark infringement c. plagiarism d. unethical but not illegal
____ is one of the primary operations of a computer.
Processing
_____ is a method of storing data on two or more hard drives that work together.
RAID
Case 2-1 Vincent is trying to build an ideal computer system for his house. He is currently looking at all the hardware options available to him. Vincent is comparing the DDR3 rates of different brands of an item. That item would be _____.
RAM
The term memory when referring to computers usually means _____.
RAM
____ is the place in a computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are stored.
RAM
_____ contain tiny chips and radio antennas; the data in them is read by a reader whenever it is in range (from two inches to up to 300 feet or more).
RFID tags
_____ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.
ROM
_____ are the fastest type of memory used by the CPU
Registers
160
SMS can transmit up to ____ characters in one message. Select one: a. 160 b. 64 c. 1,024 d. 256
hits
Search engines return a list of links to Web pages that match your search criteria, called ____. Select one: a. hits b. homers c. webcrawlers d. hotspots
drivers
Small programs called ____ are used to communicate with peripheral devices such as monitors, printers, and keyboards. Select one: a. buses b. threads c. drivers d. page files
____ is the set of computer programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks.
Software
software suite
Sometimes, related software programs are sold bundled together as a(n) ____. Select one: a. operating system b. software suite c. incentivization d. software cluster
____ is the colloquial term for unsolicited emails.
Spam
search sites
Special Web pages called ____ are available to help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet. Select one: a. robots b. search sites c. Web bugs d. scanner pages
Step D in the accompanying figure is known as the ____ step.
Storage
Case 2-1 Vincent is trying to build an ideal computer system for his house. He is currently looking at all the hardware options available to him. Vincent is looking for top-end bus data transfer rates, and knows that the new _____ technology seems to offer the fastest speeds.
SuperSpeed USB
____ generally run one program at a time, as fast as possible.
Supercomputers
the operating system & utility programs that control a computer
System software consists of ____. Select one: a. the operating system & utility programs that control a computer b. productivity programs such as Microsoft Office c. RAM, the hard disk, and any USB flash drives attached d. only those programs that operate enterprise-class servers
____ browsing allows you to open multiple Web pages at one time.
Tabbed
SMS
Text messaging is also known as ____. Select one: a. SMH b. VoIP c. IM d. SMS
toggle
The Bold button on the Word ribbon is an example of a(n) _______ button. Select one: a. bidirectional b. toggle c. active d. passive
Excel
The Formulas tab is unique to _______. Select one: a. Word b. Excel c. PowerPoint d. Access
____ is the most well-known computer network in the world.
The Internet
ENERGY STAR
The U.S. Department of Energy and EPA developed the ____ program to encourage the creation of energy-saving devices. Select one: a. Gold Star b. ENERGY STAR c. LEED d. GreenWare
IEEE
The ____ develops networking standards. Select one: a. ANSI b. WWW c. IEEE d. TCP/IP
SMTP
The ____ protocol is used to deliver email over the Internet. Select one: a. HTTP b. XML c. FTP d. SMTP
system clock
The _____ is a small quartz crystal located on the motherboard. Select one: a. ALU b. system clock c. bus interface d. heat sink
CPU
The _____ is the main processing device for a computer. Select one: a. CPU b. cache c. USB d. FPU
Plug and Play
The _____ standard means that a computer automatically configures new devices as soon as they are installed and the computer is powered up. Select one: a. Plug and Play b. Fast I/O c. Click and Go d. Slot and Start
the Internet Explorer desktop application
The accompanying figure shows _______. Select one: a. the Internet Explorer desktop application b. the Internet Explorer app c. the Windows 8 desktop d. a page of search results
command-line interface
The accompanying figure shows a(n) ____. Select one: a. GUI b. HUI c. command-line interface d. UNIX interface
flash memory cards
The accompanying figure shows various examples of _____. Select one: a. embedded drives b. flash memory cards c. external hard drives d. ZIP drives
speed
The biggest advantage of fiber-optic cabling is ____. Select one: a. ruggedness b. speed c. price d. flexibility
embedded computers
The computers found in DVD players, thermostats, answering machines, and some appliances are known as ____. Select one: a. mobile devices b. fifth-generation computers c. embedded computers d. miniframes
kernel
The core of the computer's operating system is called the ____. Select one: a. boot sector b. node c. shell d. kernel
workbooks
The files you create in Excel are called _______. Select one: a. documents b. presentations c. workbooks d. databases
Ctrl+X
The keyboard shortcut for cutting text or objects is _______. Select one: a. Ctrl+C b. Ctrl+V c. Ctrl+Z d. Ctrl+X
Windows 8
The latest version of the Windows operating system is ____. Select one: a. Windows XP b. Windows 10 c. Windows Vista d. Windows 8
being sent to foreign nations with lax environmental standards
The majority of discarded computer equipment sent to recyclers in developed nations ends up ____. Select one: a. being reused in new computer components b. being safely separated and recycled within the United States c. being sent to foreign nations with lax environmental standards d. being ground into the underlayment used in highways
interface
The means by which you interact with any program on a computer is called the user ____. Select one: a. interface b. shunt c. plug-in d. GIU
save
The most common tasks you perform in any Office application are to create, open, _______, and close files. Select one: a. share b. delete c. edit d. save
boot
The operating system is loaded into memory during the ____ process. Select one: a. kernel b. boot c. SOLE d. lacing
tabs
The ribbon is organized into _______ and groups. Select one: a. panes b. quadrants c. workspaces d. tabs
system failure
The technical term for the complete malfunction of a computer system is ____. Select one: a. BSOD b. asset demechanization c. file corruption d. system failure
green
The term ____ computing refers to the use of computers in an environmentally friendly manner. Select one: a. green b. blue c. bio d. tonic
Cybercrime
The term ____ encompasses any illegal act involving a computer. Select one: a. Wardriving b. Websparring c. Nethacking d. Cybercrime
software
The term ____ refers to the programs or instructions used to tell a computer what to do, and allow people to use a computer to perform specific tasks. Select one: a. hardware b. networking c. vaporware d. software
RAM
The term memory when referring to computers usually means _____. Select one: a. ROM b. BIOS c. RAM d. RAID
Navigator
The text lists all of the following as commonly used Web browsers EXCEPT ____. Select one: a. Navigator b. Internet Explorer c. Chrome d. Firefox
stringing together easy-to-remember family names
The text recommends all of the following for creating strong passwords EXCEPT ____. Select one: a. using at least eight characters b. using a combination of upper- and lowercase letters c. creating a password from an easy-to-remember passphrase d. stringing together easy-to-remember family names
keywords
The use of multiple _______ is sometimes called using a search phrase. Select one: a. hits b. search results c. search engines d. keywords
architecture
The way a network is designed to communicate is known as its ____. Select one: a. architecture b. protocol path c. topology d. latency
scroll bars
To change which area of the workspace is visible in the program window, you can use the _______. Select one: a. zoom bars b. scroll bars c. resolution setting d. ScreenFilter
keywords
To conduct a Web search, you type ____ into a search box on a search site. Select one: a. passwords b. passphrases c. spiders d. keywords
domain name
To ensure a unique email address for everyone in the world, usernames must be unique within each ____. Select one: a. region b. nation c. hub d. domain name
.jpg
To help protect your computer, avoid opening email attachments with any of the following file extensions EXCEPT ____. Select one: a. .exe b. .jpg c. .com d. .vbs
click the Pin site button, then click Add to favorites
To save a favorite in the Internet Explorer app, you _______. Select one: a. click the Pin site button, then click Add to favorites b. simply type '%' at the end of the URL in the Address bar c. drag the Address bar to the upper-left corner of the screen, then release d. are out of luck; you can only add favorites in the desktop application
ExpressCard modules
Today, many notebook and netbook computers use _____ instead of PC Cards to give them additional capabilities. Select one: a. ExpressCard modules b. flash chips c. FireWire expansion slots d. USB cards
VoIP
Today, the standard term for placing telephone calls over the Internet is ____. Select one: a. podcasting b. Internet telephony c. cyberchatting d. VoIP
Case 1-1 Nicole, a sophomore at the local college, spends an evening with her father and her grandfather talking about technology. Nicole is amazed at the changes that have happened over just a few generations. Nicole's grandfather then told her that when he was a teenager, back in 1952, he helped out in the local Eisenhower for President campaign office. At that time, there was talk of a fancy new machine that was going to help count and analyze the votes that year. That machine was ____.
UNIVAC
____ ports are now the most common ports for connecting input and output devices to the computer.
USB
Case 2-1 Vincent is trying to build an ideal computer system for his house. He is currently looking at all the hardware options available to him. Vincent wants to be able to move very large amounts of data around from one physical site to another. The technology that currently will let him put the most information on one easily portable device is _____.
USB flash drives
Flash drives plug into a
USB port
worms, Trojan horses
Unlike ____, ____ cannot replicate themselves. Select one: a. Trojan horses, worms b. viruses, worms c. worms, Trojan horses d. worms, viruses
a URL
Using only what you can see in the accompanying figure, you can say that the box marked A is pointing to _______. Select one: a. a URL b. the home page c. the status bar d. the current default search engine
The term ____ refers to one resource available through the ____.
WWW, Internet
tabs
Web pages are displayed on _______ in the Internet Explorer desktop application. Select one: a. slices b. dialogs c. slides d. tabs
browser
Web pages are viewed using a Web ____. Select one: a. bug b. spinner c. browser d. compiler
domain name, IP address
When a Web site is requested by its ____, the corresponding ____ is looked up using one of the Internet's DNS servers. Select one: a. domain name, IP address b. IP address, domain name c. TCP/IP route, ring topography d. ISP, HTML code
the buyer acquires a software license specifying the terms of use
When a software program is purchased, ____. Select one: a. the buyer is buying the software b. the buyer can modify and resell the software c. the buyer may always install the software on as many systems as he or she wishes d. the buyer acquires a software license specifying the terms of use
closes the file and the application
When only one file is open in an application, clicking the application's Close button _______. Select one: a. closes only the file b. closes the file and the application c. is dimmed and unclickable d. has different effects depending on the application open
https
When shopping at an e-commerce Web site, make sure you only enter payment information on a secure Web page, one with a URL that begins with ____. Select one: a. http b. https c. SEC-http d. a deadbolt symbol
it is moved to the Deleted items folder
When you delete a message from the Inbox, _______. Select one: a. the sender's name is deleted from your Contacts as well b. it is moved to the Deleted items folder c. it is immediately permanently deleted d. it is moved to a holding area on the desktop or the Start screen
http://
When you type a URL into the Address bar and press the Enter key, Internet Explorer automatically adds _______ to the URL and then displays the page. Select one: a. html::80 b. IE10:// c. TCP/IP d. http://
900
Wi-Fi is designed for medium-range transfers, up to ____ feet outdoors. Select one: a. 100 b. 300 c. 500 d. 900
cloud
Windows Live SkyDrive is an example of _____ storage. Select one: a. NAS b. SAN c. cloud d. direct
radio
Wireless networks usually use ____ signals to send data. Select one: a. analog b. radio c. fiber-optic d. contiguous modulation
serial
With ____ transmission, data is sent one bit at a time. Select one: a. serial b. parallel c. pulse d. fiber-optic
operating system
Without a(n) ____, a computer cannot function. Select one: a. pointing device b. application suite c. operating system d. optical drive
by working with the Internet Options dialog box, General tab
You can change your start page _______. Select one: a. from within the Internet Explorer app only b. by triple-clicking the Address bar c. by working with the Internet Options dialog box, General tab d. only when you first start Internet Explorer
HOME
You can find the _______ tab on the ribbon in all Office programs. Select one: a. HOME b. INSERT c. REVIEW d. VIEW
Address bar
You use the _______ to conduct a search using the default search site for Internet Explorer. Select one: a. status bar b. navigation pane c. Address bar d. Apps bar
_____ paper looks like regular white photo paper, but is embedded with dye crystals that change color when heat-activated.
ZINC
Tabbed
____ browsing allows you to open multiple Web pages at one time. Select one: a. Webbed b. Threaded c. Tabbed d. Reticulated
Twisted-pair
____ cable is the least expensive type of networking cable and has been in use the longest. Select one: a. Coaxial b. Fiber-optic c. Twisted-pair d. Packet-switched
Coax
____ cable uses a thick center wire surrounded by insulation and covered with braided wire to block electromagnetic interference. Select one: a. Fiber-optic b. CAT5 c. Twisted-pair d. Coax
Supercomputers
____ generally run one program at a time, as fast as possible. Select one: a. Supercomputers b. Mainframes c. Quantum computers d. Thin clients
Bitmap
____ images are created by coloring the individual pixels in an image. Select one: a. Bitmap b. Vector c. Illustrator d. Radial
Malware
____ is a generic term that refers to any type of malicious software. Select one: a. Malware b. Cookie c. Virus d. Bug
Bluetooth
____ is a wireless standard in the 2.4 GHz frequency band that is designed for very short-range connections, to replace cables between devices. Select one: a. MIFI b. WiMAX c. Bluetooth d. Red Hat
Processing
____ is one of the primary operations of a computer. Select one: a. Administration b. Sorting c. Processing d. Throughput
Copyright
____ is the legal right to sell, publish, or distribute an original artistic or literary work. Select one: a. Trademark b. Service mark c. Copyright d. Prima corpus
The Internet
____ is the most well-known computer network in the world. Select one: a. Skynet b. Telnet c. The Internet d. AOL
Phishing
____ is the use of a fraudulent email message to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive personal information. Select one: a. Spamming b. Pharming c. Barnstorming d. Phishing
Identity theft
____ occurs when someone obtains enough information about a person to be able to masquerade as that person. Select one: a. Spoofing b. Pharming c. Identity theft d. Data theft
Shareware
____ programs are distributed on the honor system. Select one: a. Malware b. Shareware c. Freeware d. Vaporware
File compression
____ programs reduce the size of files so they take up less storage space. Select one: a. File management b. Backup and recovery c. Cleanup d. File compression
Cloud computing
____ refers to data, applications, and even resources stored on computers accessed over the Internet. Select one: a. Telecommuting b. Cloud computing c. The Ethernet d. Embedded computing
Opting out
____ refers to following a predesignated procedure to remove yourself from marketing lists. Select one: a. Downsizing b. Rabbitholing c. Opting out d. Deprofiling
Spam
____ refers to unsolicited email sent to a large group of individuals at one time. Select one: a. Spam b. Phish c. Salami d. Profiling
Commercial
____ software includes any software that is developed and sold for a profit. Select one: a. Commercial b. Industry-ware c. Freeware d. Vaporware
ARPANET
____ was the predecessor of the Internet. Select one: a. DRAGnet b. ARPANET c. APPLENET d. TARP-Net
Registers
_____ are the fastest type of memory used by the CPU. Select one: a. ROMs b. Level 1 caches c. Level 2 caches d. Registers
Flash memory cards
_____ are the most common type of storage media for digital cameras and mobile phones. Select one: a. Mini-CDs b. Optical discs c. Cache packets d. Flash memory cards
Optical discs
_____ are thin circular discs made out of polycarbonate, topped with layers of materials and coatings used to store data and protect the disc. Select one: a. Platters b. Optical discs c. SSDs d. Hybrid hard drives
Computer chips
_____ are very small pieces of semiconducting material that contain integrated circuits. Select one: a. Motherboards b. Computer chips c. Optical drives d. Expansion slots
NAS
_____ consists of high-performance storage servers that are connected individually to a network to provide storage for the computers connected to that network. Select one: a. NAS b. SAN c. RAID d. Cloud storage
Flash memory chips, ROM
_____ has/have begun to replace _____ for storing system information such as a computer's BIOS. Select one: a. Flash memory chips, ROM b. RAM, ROM c. ROM, flash memory chips d. Buses, ROM registers
RAID
_____ is a method of storing data on two or more hard drives that work together. Select one: a. RAID b. SAN c. NAS d. Cloud computing
Cache
_____ memory is very fast memory circuitry located near the CPU that is used to speed up processing. Select one: a. ROM b. Flash c. Cache d. ALU
PowerPoint
_______ is used to create a collection of slides that can contain text, charts, pictures, sound, movies, etc. Select one: a. PowerPoint b. Word c. Access d. Excel
Word
_______ is used to enter, edit, and format text. Select one: a. Word b. PowerPoint c. Excel d. Access
multi-core CPU
a CPU that contains the processing components or cores of multiple independent processors in a single CPU
expansion bus
a bus on the motherboard used to connected peripheral devices
expansion card (interface card)
a circuit board used to give desktop computers additional capabilities
hybrid hard drive
a combination flash memory/magnetic hard drive
LED (light emitting diode)
a common flat panel technology
track
a concentric ring on the surface of a hard disk where data is recorded
port
a connector on the exterior of the system unit case that is used to connect an external hardware device
smart card
a credit card sized piece of plastic that contains a chip and computer circuitry that can store data
transistor
a device made of semiconductor material that controls the flow of electrons inside a chip
output device
a device that accepts processed data from the computer and presents the results to the user
optical mark reader (OMR)
a device that inputs data from special forms to score or tally the data on those forms
biometric reader
a device used to input biometric data, such as an individuals fingerprint or voice
optical drive
a drive designed to read optical discs
cache memory
a group of very fast memory circuitry located on or close to the CPU to speed p processing
magnetic hard drive
a hard drive consisting of one or more metal magnetic disks permanently sealed with an access mechanism and read/write heads, inside its drive
solid state drive (SSD or flash memory hard drive)
a hard drive that uses flash memory media
FireWire
a high speed bus standard used to connected devices-particularly multimedia devices like digital video cameras-to a computer
network attached storage (NAS)
a high-performance storage server connected individually to a network to provide storage for computers on that network
expansion slot
a location on the motherboard into which an expansion card is inserted to connect to the motherboard
dots per inch(dpi)
a measurement of resolution that indicates the quality of an image or output
clock speed
a measurement of the number of instructions that a CPU can process per second
RAID (redundant array of independent disks)
a method of storing data on two or more hard drives that work together
file
a named collection of bytes that represent virtually any type of data
storage area network (SAN)
a network of hard drives or other storage devices that provide storage for another network
sector
a pie-shaped section on the surface of a hard disk
Which of the following is an example of an input device?
a scanner
system clock
a small quartz crystal located on the motherboard that synchronizes the computers' operations
flash memory card
a small rectangle flash memory medium
storage server
a storage device containing multiple high-speed hard drives connected to the computer system or network
remote storage
a storage device that is not connected directly to the users computer
optical disc
a storage medium in the shape of a thin circular disc made of polycarbonate substance read from and write to using a laser beam
In the path C:\Book\Chapter8\images\fly.jpg, "Chapter8" is _____. Select one: a. a top-level folder b. a subfolder under "images" c. a subfolder under "Book" d. the drive name
a subfolder under "Book"
radio frequency identification (RFID)
a technology that can store, read, and transmit data in RFID tags
circuit board
a thin board containing computer chips and other electronic components
RFID tag
a tiny chip and radio antenna attached to an object so it can be identified using RFID technology
liquid crystal display (LCD)
a type of flat-panel display that uses charged liquid crystals to display images
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
a versatile bus architecture widely used for connected peripherals
computer chip
a very small piece of silicon or other semiconducting material that contains integrated circuits (ICs) and transistors
Restarting a computer when it is already powered on is called ____.
a warm boot
You may not use the _____ character when creating a folder name. Select one: a. > b. ! c. @ d. .
a. >
The first hard drive in a computer is usually drive _____. Select one: a. C b. A c. E d. Z
a. C
The Forward feature leaves the _______ box(es) blank. Select one: a. Cc and Bcc b. Bcc only c. To only d. To, Cc, and Bcc
a. Cc and Bcc
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-3 You are putting together a folder with a series of documents relating to a call to Gaspard Corporation from June 2014. The following questions will test your understanding of the concepts of folder & file naming discussed in the chapter. Based on the text's guidelines, choose the best folder name. Select one: a. Gaspard-Conf-Call-June-2014 b. Gaspard Call: 6-14 c. gcc614 d. Gaspard Corporation, LLC Conference Call to Discuss Strategic Realignment, noon, June 2014
a. Gaspard-Conf-Call-June-2014
To select a series of adjacent files, click the first desired file, press and hold the _____ key, then click the last desired file. Select one: a. Shift b. Tab c. Ctrl d. Windows
a. Shift
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-2 You are working in a File Explorer window. Choose the best answer for each of these scenarios. You have opened a file, but cannot make modifications to it. What is the most likely reason? Select one: a. The file is within a compressed folder. b. You have opened the file with the wrong program c. You are working in desktop mode. d. The desktop application is made for Windows 7.
a. The file is within a compressed folder.
The accompanying figure shows a File Explorer window in _____ view. Select one: a. Tiles b. Details c. Large Icons d. List
a. Tiles
If you point to an application button on the desktop taskbar, _____. Select one: a. a thumbnail of the application window appears b. the application becomes active c. the application is maximized d. a shortcut menu appears
a. a thumbnail of the application window appears
A happy face or sad face image placed in the message text of an email is called a(n) _______. Select one: a. emoticon b. charm c. facetile d. winkie
a. emoticon
The desktop _____ is a horizontal bar containing buttons that provide quick access to common tools and running programs. Select one: a. taskbar b. Charms bar c. Start screen d. notification area
a. taskbar
When you delete a file from a USB drive, _____. Select one: a. the file is deleted permanently b. the file moves to the Recycle Bin c. a backup of the file is moved to your SkyDrive d. the total storage space on your USB drive is reduced by the file's size
a. the file is deleted permanently
bus
an electronic path over which data travels
display device
an output device that contains a viewing screen
input device
any piece of equipment that is used to enter data into the computer
Case 2-2 Tracy works at a computer supply company. This week she has fielded a surprising number of questions about printers. Lastly, Tracy has a long discussion with a potential client about the process known as FDM. The client is most likely a(n) _____.
architect
_____ means to create an uncompressed copy of a compressed file or folder. Select one: a. Zipping b. Extracting c. Extruding d. Exploding
b. Extracting
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-3 You are putting together a folder with a series of documents relating to a call to Gaspard Corporation from June 2014. The following questions will test your understanding of the concepts of folder & file naming discussed in the chapter. Which of the following file names would not be accepted by Windows? Select one: a. Tully Experience.docx b. Outstanding Shares <protected>.docx c. [email protected] d. t.docx
b. Outstanding Shares <protected>.docx
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-2 You are working in a File Explorer window. Choose the best answer for each of these scenarios. A file that was once in one folder is now in another folder, and missing from the original folder. Why? Select one: a. You dragged the file, and the two folders are on different drives. b. You dragged the file, and the two folders are on the same drive. c. You used the Copy command instead of the Cut command. d. The Clipboard was full and unable to accept the file.
b. You dragged the file, and the two folders are on the same drive.
File naming rules differ from folder naming rules _____. Select one: a. in specifying a different maximum length for file names b. in no way; the rules are the same c. in the characters that are not allowed d. in that two files in different folders may not have the same name
b. in no way; the rules are the same
When you drag a file or folder from one location to another on the same drive, it _____. Select one: a. is copied, not moved b. is moved, not copied c. is automatically extracted d. is automatically compressed
b. is moved, not copied
In the accompanying figure, you know that there is no previously displayed window because _____. Select one: a. box E is at the root directory b. the buttons in box B are grayed out c. none of the subdirectories in box A are opened d. box D does not have a History tab visible
b. the buttons in box B are grayed out
The majority of discarded computer equipment sent to recyclers in developed nations ends up ____.
being sent to foreign nations with lax environmental standards
The _____ language consists of just two digits: 0 and 1.
binary
The term "bit" is short for ______.
binary digit
Web pages are viewed using a Web ____.
browser
A _____ is an electronic path over which data can travel.
bus
A folder name can have up to _____ characters. Select one: a. 8 b. 11 c. 255 d. 256
c. 255
To select nonadjacent files, press and hold the _____ key while selecting individual files. Select one: a. Shift b. Tab c. Ctrl d. Windows
c. Ctrl
When you click "Empty Recycle Bin," files stored in the Recycle Bin _____. Select one: a. return to their original position b. can be retrieved using the Restore tab on the ribbon c. are permanently deleted d. are compressed
c. are permanently deleted
A(n) ______ is a file you send with an email message. Select one: a. tag b. addendum c. attachment d. widget
c. attachment
In a File Explorer window, you can tell that a folder is compressed by the _____ icon displayed. Select one: a. exclamation point b. open folder c. zipper d. empty folder
c. zipper
The type of monitor that looks like a traditional television set is called a ____ monitor.
cathode-ray tube (CRT)
memory
chips located inside the system unit used to store data and instructions while is working with them
Windows Live SkyDrive is an example of _____ storage.
cloud
On most computer systems, the smallest storage area on a hard disk is a(n) _____.
cluster
The ____ is used in combination with other keys to perform shortcuts and special tasks.
control
A smart card is the size of a _____.
credit card
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 8-3 You are "learning the ropes" about using different functions when writing and replying to emails. In the questions below, select the answer that describes the best or most appropriate course of action. Jenny sent you an email. You want to respond to it, and also to show Ben your response. But you don't want Jenny to see that you've sent it to Ben. Select one: a. "Reply" with Ben as Cc b. "Forward" to Ben c. "New" to Ben, Bcc to Jenny d. "Reply" with Ben as Bcc
d. "Reply" with Ben as Bcc
In the accompanying figure, box _____ represents a status bar. Select one: a. A b. B c. C d. D
d. D
Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 7-3 You are putting together a folder with a series of documents relating to a call to Gaspard Corporation from June 2014. The following questions will test your understanding of the concepts of folder & file naming discussed in the chapter. The folder is quite large, and you compress it for archiving. Which of the following is true of the compressed folder? Select one: a. You may only give the compressed folder a name from one of the files within the folder. b. You must begin the compressed folder's name with the * character to distinguish it. c. You may only use a maximum of 16 characters in the compressed folder's name. d. You must extract any file from the folder before changing the file's name.
d. You must extract any file from the folder before changing the file's name.
If you see a paperclip icon next to a message in the message list, that means _______. Select one: a. the message is time-sensitive b. the message is high-priority c. the message has been read d. the message has an attachment
d. the message has an attachment
Any fact or set of facts, such as the words in a letter to a friend or the notes in a song, can become computer ____.
data
Display device size is measured _____.
diagonally from corner to corner
When a Web site is requested by its ____, the corresponding ____ is looked up using one of the Internet's DNS servers.
domain name, IP address
IP addresses and their corresponding ____ identify computers available through the Internet.
domain names
Case 2-2 Tracy works at a computer supply company. This week she has fielded a surprising number of questions about printers. Tracy takes a call from a factory that needs an economical printer to produce large numbers of packing slips and invoices. The emphasis is quantity over quality. Tracy suggests that a(n) _____ printer might be just right.
dot-matrix
A device that must be connected to a network to perform processing or storage tasks is referred to as a ____.
dumb terminal
byte
eight bits grouped together
The computers found in DVD players, thermostats, answering machines, and some appliances are known as ____.
embedded computers
____ is the applied science concerned with designing and arranging things that people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
ergonomics
The term "____" refers to overall standards of moral conduct.
ethics
_____ are a form of permanent storage that can be seen and accessed from outside the system unit are typically used for CD and DVD drives.
external drive bays
The accompanying figure shows various examples of _____.
flash memory cards
USB flash drive
flash memory media integrated into a self-contained unit that plugs into a USB port
Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
gathering data
A ______ is approximately 1 billion bytes.
gigabyte
The term ____ computing refers to the use of computers in an environmentally friendly manner.
green
Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be _____.
hardware
hard drive
hardware used to store most programs and data on a computer
_____ is a power mode that allows the computer to save an image of the desktop to the hard drive and enter a state of reduced power consumption to save energy.
hibernate
register
high-speed memory built into the CPU
In the accompanying figure, the protocol identifier is shown in box ____.
http://
_____ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon.
impact
In the accompanying figure, the document being retrieved and displayed is found in box ____.
index.html
Case 2-2 Tracy works at a computer supply company. This week she has fielded a surprising number of questions about printers. Tracy's next phone call comes from a college student who needs to print out term papers and decent quality color reports on a budget. Tracy easily suggests a(n) _____ printer for her.
inkjet
Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____ data.
input
A(n) _____ enables you to enter data and instructions into the computer.
input device
A(n) _____ is any piece of equipment that is used to enter data into a computer.
input device
Information
is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
Case 2-2 Tracy works at a computer supply company. This week she has fielded a surprising number of questions about printers. Next, Tracy hears from an administrative assistant in a law office who wants a printer that will deliver high quality & resolution appropriate for legal documents. Tracy recommends a(n) _____ printer.
laser
Case 2-1 Vincent is trying to build an ideal computer system for his house. He is currently looking at all the hardware options available to him. In order to choose the fastest hard disk, Vincent examines all of the following details EXCEPT _____.
latency
The term, ____ describes computing devices or peripherals that use techniques, parts, and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.
legacy technology
Most storage servers are based on _____.
magnetic hard disks
A large organization that needs a computer to run the programs that staff use during the day, and then spend the night performing payroll and billing, most likely will buy a ____.
mainframe
Case 1-2 Casey is learning about the types of servers and more powerful computers available. She's asked you to come over and quiz her. Lastly, you tell Casey that she needs a computer for a large organization that can manage large amounts of data and run multiple programs simultaneously. She tells you that this would be a(n) ____.
mainframe
Large, expensive computers that support hundreds of users simultaneously are called ______.
mainframe
A _____ is approximately 1 million bytes.
megabyte
Case 2-1 Vincent is trying to build an ideal computer system for his house. He is currently looking at all the hardware options available to him. Vincent is looking into buying a solid-state drive for storage. Of the following, _____ is a disadvantage of SSD compared to a traditional hard drive.
memory cells prone to wearing out
disk cache
memory used in conjunction with a magnetic hard drive to improve system performance
RAM (random access memory)
memory used to store data and instructions while the computer is running
The fourth generation of computers was marked by the introduction of ____.
microprocessors
Case 1-2 Casey is learning about the types of servers and more powerful computers available. She's asked you to come over and quiz her. You tell Casey that she needs a computer to operate and maintain the network in her school's computer lab. Casey tells you that would be a(n) ____.
minicomputer
Midrange servers are also known as ____.
minicomputers
The _____ port resembles a standard phone jack.
modem
A 3D printer typically forms output by layering _____.
molten plastic
The _____ contains the central electronic components of the computer.
motherboard
A _____ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet.
network interface card (NIC)
Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ____ printers.
nonimpact
The hard disk drive is a ____ storage device, meaning that it stores data permanently.
nonvolatile
ROM (read only memory)
nonvolatile chips on the motherboard that permanently store data or programs
flash memory
nonvolatile memory chips that can be used for storage by he computer or the user
Case 1-3 Damon is learning about intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism. You give him several scenarios to test his understanding. In an article, a journalist paraphrases a few sentences from another author without changing the meaning, and credits the original author with a proper citation. The journalist receives pay for this article. Damon tells you this is ____.
not plagiarism
Computers process data into information by working exclusively with _____.
numbers
An _____ uses an internal sensor or laser to detect the mouse's movement.
optical
Intellectual property is ____.
original creative work
After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered _____.
output
USB ports are fast replacing traditional ____ ports because of their ability to transfer data quickly.
parallel and serial
Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are called _____.
peripheral devices
A(n) _____ is the smallest colorable area on a display device.
pixel
PPI stands for _____.
pixels per inch
Case 1-3 Damon is learning about intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism. You give him several scenarios to test his understanding. A student copies and pastes information from various online documents to create a research paper, without crediting the original authors. The paper is only for school use and will not be shared or sold outside of school. Damon rightly says this is ____.
plagiarism
Presenting someone else's work as your own is ____.
plagiarism
Magnetic hard drives contain round pieces of metal called _____, which are coated with a magnetizable substance.
platters
____ are large printers used to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines, such as maps and architectural plans.
plotters
A ____ is where a peripheral device can attach to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system.
port
The ____, housed inside the system unit, regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by the computer chips.
power supply
All the following examples are of input devices except a _____
printer
online storage
remove storage devices accessed via the internet
Special Web pages called ____ are available to help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet.
search sites
The term ____ refers to the programs or instructions used to tell a computer what to do, and allow people to use a computer to perform specific tasks.
software
magnetic tape
storage media consisting of plastic tape coated with a magnetizable substance
A ______ is a device that looks like a skinny pen but has no ink.
stylus
An electronic pen is also called a(n) _____.
stylus
Case 1-2 Casey is learning about the types of servers and more powerful computers available. She's asked you to come over and quiz her. Next, you tell Casey that she is standing in front of an incredibly expensive computer that can handle intensive 3D medical imaging applications, and will be designed to focus all of its computing power on one task at a time. Casey tells you that you're describing a(n) ____.
supercomputer
_____ software is the set of programs that enables the computer's hardware devices and application software to work together.
system
The _____ is a small quartz crystal located on the motherboard.
system clock
A ______ is a portable computer that features a touch-sensitive screen and handwriting recognition software.
tablet PC
A(n) ____ is a notebook computer designed for use with a digital pen or touch input.
tablet PC
RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is _____.
temporary
word
the amount of data (measured in bits or bytes) that a CPU can manipulate at one time
throughput (bandwidth)
the amount of data that can be transferred via the bus in a given time period
central processing unit (CPU)
the chip located on the motherboard of a computer that performs the processing for the computer
cylinder
the collection of tracks located in the same location as a set of hard disk surfaces
storage device
the hardware where a storage medium is read from or written to
storage medium
the hardware where data is actually stored
system unit
the main case of a computer
motherboard
the main circuit board inside the system unit
Case 1-1 Nicole, a sophomore at the local college, spends an evening with her father and her grandfather talking about technology. Nicole is amazed at the changes that have happened over just a few generations. Nicole has enjoyed hearing about the advances in computers before her day. She asks her grandfather and father which was the longest-lasting generation of computers. They smile, and tell her it's ____.
the one in which she was born
prefetch unit
the part of a CPU core that attempts to retrieve data and instructions before they are needed for processing to avoid delays
control unit
the part of a CPU core that coordinates its operations
floating point unit (FPU)
the part of a CPU core that performs decimal arithmetic
arithmetic/logic unit (ALU)
the part of a CPU core that performs logical operations and integer arithmetic
decode unit
the part of a CPU core that translates instructions into a form that can be processed by the ALU and FPU
bus interface unit
the section of a CPU core that allows the Core to communicate with other CPU components
BIOS ( basic input/output system)
the sequence of instructions the computer follows during the boot process
machine cycle
the series of steps performed by the computer when the CPU processes a single piece of microcode
cluster
the smallest storage area on a hard disk formed by one or more sectors
bit
the smallest unit of data that a binary computer can recognize
disk access time
the total time that is takes for a hard drive to read or write data
Devices designed primarily to be used with a company network are called ____.
thin clients
Monitor screen grids are made up of millions of pixels, with each pixel containing ____ sub pixels of colors.
three
Case 1-3 Damon is learning about intellectual property, copyright, and plagiarism. You give him several scenarios to test his understanding. A teacher shares a poem with the class. Damon tells you this is ____.
too little information to say
A _____ is a rectangular pad most often found on notebook and netbook computers.
touch pad
The small, touch-sensitive area at the base of the keyboard on a notebook computer is known as a ______
touch pad
A(n) ____ is essentially an upside-down mouse that can be more comfortable to use.
trackball
The accompanying figure demonstrates the primary four operations of a computer.
true
_____ microphones pick up sound from only one direction
unidirectional
An email address consists of a ____, followed by an @ symbol, followed by the domain name of the mail server.
username
Case 2-1 Vincent is trying to build an ideal computer system for his house. He is currently looking at all the hardware options available to him. Lastly, Vincent is researching various display devices. He discovers that OLED technology has many plusses over LCD technology, including all of the following EXCEPT _____.
uses variable backlighting
A(n) _____ is a rectangular work area on the desktop that contains a program, text, files, or other data and tools. Select one: a. window b. portal c. app d. smartcard
window
