csci 103 midterm study guide

If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display

What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?

* (asterisk)

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

A desktop computer

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

A faulty port

Simone just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create an account online that will give her access to all her health records. How would you describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with?

A mobile health app (mHealth)

Jodi is travelling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides?

A poor internet connection

Google is an example of which type of website?

A search site

Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?

A usage rights filter shows information about using an image

Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?

Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market

Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five Presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study?

Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party

You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel. You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information. What is the app using?

Augmented reality

How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent?

Automated vehicles will be developed

How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn?

Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

Bottlenecking

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width

Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have?

Business-to-business

Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world?

Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

Clock speed

_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.

Default settings

Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results?

Design quality of the webpage

Which of the following devices is the easiest to upgrade, such as by adding RAM?

Desktop computers

Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?

Encryption

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?

Fetch decode execute store

In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.

File Explorer

Sanjay, a middle school history teacher, has assigned his class to work in groups to create a presentation on the different legal systems around the world. Each group consists of three people in the class and one person from their pen pal class in India. How would you describe Sanjay's use of technology?

He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation

Andy has diabetes and he is not good about taking his medications or even checking his insulin levels. His doctor has recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Andy's doctor's use of mHealth help Andy get his diabetes under control?

He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin

Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?

Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time

Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job would should Juan apply for?

Information security

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?

Install additional RAM

Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?

Intel

Your school has just been awarded a technology grant. Each grade level team has been asked to submit a proposal for how they would could use the money. Your team puts forward an idea where students can submit work online and work collaboratively with on projects. What type of classroom have you described?

Intelligent classroom

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal hard drive

Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document?

It creates the document to be printed

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder

Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?

It is using virtual reality

What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

It overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files

How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

Linux

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits

At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last all year long?

Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

Plotter

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?

Plug-and-play devices

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.

RAM

Your Uber driver just showed up to pick you up and when you open the car door, you notice that the human is in the passenger seat and no one is sitting in the driver's seat. You realize this is a self-driving car. You are pretty excited to experience this new technology, but also have reservations. Based on what you have researched, which of the following might be one of your reservations?

Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Speed at which the processor executes instructions

Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called?

Spiders

Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her?

Technology sales

Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?

The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey

Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?

The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased

Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?

The president keeps the copyright to the photo while allowing others to use it

Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?

The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.

Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?

There are search engines available with more reliable research

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?

They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."

How do delivery companies track packages?

They use code-scanning technology

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

Turn off the computer and remove its power source

Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?

Type

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

USB flash drive

How is an executable file different from a data file?

Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files

How can you check data on devices connected through an IoT network?

Use a network tracker

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Using a UPS or a surge processor

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

Voice synthesizer

Which of these is not an input device?

Webcam

Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which of the following websites is designed to provide answers to factual questions?

Wolfram Alpha

Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?

disk cleanup utility

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?

graphical user interface

Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?

grouping similar subfolders together in a folder

Folder names should _____.

identify the content and purpose of the folder

Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs?

ingestible camera

If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.

intellectual property rights

Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing?

machine-to-machine (M2M) communications

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

platform

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

read-only memory (ROM)

What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?

scan code

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

solid state drive

A _____ is a named collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document

style

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____.

the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.

the web app's server

How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?

they use gps to avoid traffic delays

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet?

uniform resource locator (URL)

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?

vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

virtual machine

When does the boot process start?

when you turn on your computer

Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?

Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote

What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website?

cookies

The teachers in the Mathematics Department want to increase student retention and success rates in all the math courses. They are interested in looking for something that will allow students to check their progress, take practice tests, and message instructors with questions. What would you recommend they consider?

learning management system