CS110 Final 1 and 2

A(n) ______ is a program that extends the capability of a browser.

plug-in

Lighting, HDMI, and Thunderbolt are all types of ______.

ports

A(n) ______ is a thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen.

tablet

What part of http://www.nps.gov/history/preserve-places.html is the host name?

www.nps.gov

Which of the following is NOT true about servers?

Dedicated servers typically do not require a fast processor, and use little memory.

A(n) ______ is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet or any other network.

IP address

Which of the following search texts will display pizza or sandwich places in New Orleans?

New Orleans (pizza or sandwich)

Which manufacturer uses the term AirPods to refer to headphones that fit in your ear and connect wirelessly to devices?

apple

During which phase of web publishing would you use a text editor to enter codes that instruct the browser how to display webpage content?

create

A mail server stores and manages email lists.

false

A point-and-shoot camera is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses.

false

An ATM asks you to enter a numeric password, called a PIN, which stands for Private Identity Name.

false

Chrome is a Microsoft browser included with the Windows operating system.

false

Contributors to a wiki typically do not need to register before they can edit or comment.

false

Dial-up access is a type of broadband digital Internet connection.

false

LinkedIn allows users to follow one another without confirmation, while Google+ requires you to confirm a friendship.

false

Most browsers require you to enter the protocol and host name in a web address.

false

Most computers and electronic devices are analog, which uses only two discrete states: on and off.

false

Security experts recommend keeping the microphone port open when you are not using it to protect from spying.

false

Sending and receiving text email messages uses a similar amount of data as talking with others using VoIP with video.

false

When purchasing a digital camera, you do not need to worry about the memory card because all cameras use the same memory cards.

false

A result from a search engine search is called a(n) ______.

hit

Data that a computer accepts and processes is called ______.

input

A(n) ______ is a handheld vertical lever, mounted to a base, that you move to control the actions in a game.

joystick

In M2M communication, such as with the Internet of Things trend, the M stands for ______.

machine

You use a POS terminal at work. Which of the following is the type of business at which you likely work?

retail

Which of the following would not fit on a desk or your hand?

supercomputer

Some smartphones support a(n) ______ keyboard app, on which users enter words by tracing a path on an on-screen keyboard.

swipe

A keyboard, mouse, and microphone all are examples of peripheral devices.

true

A port is the point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device.

true

A shopping cart allows a customer to collect items to purchase on an e-retail website

true

A smartphone is an Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, browser, and numerous other apps.

true

A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer--and the most expensive.

true

Catfishing is when someone creates a fake online social network or online dating profile and forms relationships with unsuspecting users.

true

GPS stands for global positioning system.

true

Many handheld computers are industry-specific, such as for parcel delivery people.

true

Search text generally is not case sensitive.

true

Smartphones and other mobile devices often can function as a portable media player.

true

The Internet has its roots in a networking project started by an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense.

true

The Internet is a service of the World Wide Web.

true

The Safari browser comes preinstalled on Apple computers and devices.

true

With ______ voice mail, users can view message details, and in some cases read message contents without listening to them.

visual

A(n) ______ is a type of collaborative website that allows users to create, add, modify, or delete website content.

wiki

Power users may work with a high-end desktop, sometimes called a(n) ______, designed to handle intense calculations and sophisticated graphics.

workstation

Which of the following best describes a hot spot?

A wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices.

The ______ network became functional in 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States.

ARPANET

A port is the point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device.

Acer, Dell, and HP are examples of companies that sell computers that use the Mac operating system.

______ is a measure of the capability of a network to send and receive data.

Broadband

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an ISP?

To provide access to the Internet for free or for a fee

Skype is an example of ______ software.

VoIP