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A bit consists of

0 or 1

Eight binary digits is equal to

1 byte

A megabyte holds approximately ____ bytes of data

1,000,000

A kilobyte holds ______ bytes of data

1,024

Hexadecimal represents numbers using which base?

16

A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.

2-in-1 PC

How many bits does it take to spell the word yes?

24

One byte is equal to

8 bits of data

Which of the following statements about flash memory is FALSE?

A flash drive is needed to read a flash memory card.

Which of the following is NOT an example of data?

A report

The Internet was created to provide

A secure form of communications and a common communication means for all computers

Which of the following CANNOT be represented by a single byte?

A word such as Tom

Which of the following is not an Internet protocol?

ARPANET

_______ measure the amount of movement in any direction to detect shaking and rotation.

Accelerometer

Which is NOT an event associated with the beginning of the Internet?

Amazon.com was one of the first websites on the Internet.

Which of the following optical storage devices holds the most high-definition video?

BD

Which of the following storage devices has the most capacity?

BD

Which of the following is an example of a click-and-brick business?

Barnes and Noble

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding safety and e-commerce?

Browsers will alert you if you are processing a transaction on an unsafe site.

Craigslist is an example of a(n

C2C

Which of the following is NOT a port?

CPU

Which of these is considered the brains of the computer?

CPU

Which of these is an example of optical storage media>

DVD

Which of the following numbering systems is ordinarily used by people

Decimal

________ software allows users to design and layout complex documents such as brochures and newsletters.

Desktop publishing

When downloading software programs from the Internet, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Downloaded software doesn't require a software license.

________ software can be used to create or edit two-dimensional, line-based illustrations.

Drawing

Which of the following is NOT an optical storage device?

Flash drive

Which of the following ports do you need to use with a home theater system?

HDMI

On secure websites, http changes to ________.

HTTPS

Which of the following is NOT found on a mother board

Hard Drive

_______ usually have the largest storage capacity of any storage device inside the computer.

Hard Drives

Which of the following statements about purchasing and installing software is FALSE?

If a program is written for your operating system, it will always work on your computer.

Which of the following statements about your computer's primary hard drives is FALSE?

Internal hard drives use a laser to read and write data.

Which of the following describes an IP address?

It identifies a website. It identifies any computer connecting to the Internet. It is referred to as a dotted quad.

Which of the following statements about assessing website security is TRUE?

Just because a website has a return policy, it does not mean online transactions are secure.

Which of the following is NOT a type of alternative search engine?

Keyword search engine

Which of the following is an example of productivity software?

Microsoft office

Which of the following is usually NOT listed in the software's system requirements?

Monitor

________ is free software that is distributed with few licensing and copyright restrictions.

Open Source

_______ are the places that peripheral devices attach to the computer.

Ports

Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?

Processing

Smartphones store their operating system software in ________

ROM

Which power control option performs a warm boot?

Restart

When installing new software on a Windows computer, it is a good idea to create a(n) ________ point so that if problems arise, you can return your system back to how it was before you started.

Restore

What is a specialty search engine?

Searches only sites deemed appropriate to an interest or industry

Which of the following is typically NOT found in web page-authoring software?

Speech recognition

Which search engine is specifically designed to search blogs?

Technorati

Which of the following does NOT indicate that a website is secure?

The Microsoft seal displayed on the toolbar.

Data and information are NOT interchangeable terms

True

RAM is volatile storage

True

Smartphones are small fully functional computers.

True

Who built and operates the Global Positioning System?

U.S. Department of Defense

Which of the following ports has the fastest data transfer rate?

USB 3.0

If you want to narrow your search to more specific results, what can you do?

Use multiple word search terms

Which is NOT an example of a keyword search strategy to get more specific results?

Using a metasearch engine

The * (asterisk) symbol is an example of a(n) _______ , which can used in performing searches with some search engines.

Wild Card

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning web page-authoring software?

You need an extensive HTML background to use the software effectively.

A binary digit is referred to as a ________.

a bit

Smartphones include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

a mouse

A ________ version is free software that developers release hoping that users report errors they find before the commercial version is released.

beta

Computers use ________ language to process data at the most basic level.

binary

Bit is short for

binary digit

Computers work only with

binary numbers

What is the navigation aid that shows users the path they have taken to get to a web page located within a website?

breadcrumb trail

In a computer, each_____ can represent one letter, number, or symbol.

byte

In an Internet exchange of data, which type of computer asks for data?

client

HDMI

commonly used for home theater systems

VGA

commonly used to connect CRT monitors in older systems

DVI

commonly used to connect projectors to a computer system

Engineers can use ________ programs for 3-D modeling in the creation of automated designs, technical drawings, and model visualizations.

computer-aided design (CAD)

Adobe Illustrator can be used to ________.

create technical drawings

When adding new software, choosing the ________ installation option allows you to decide which features will be installed.

custom

The representation of a fact, figure, or idea is called ________

data

Adobe Premier is an example of ________.

digital video-editing software

The most common output device for soft output is a

display screen

Which component of a computing device drains the battery fastest?

display screen

Which of the following can be both an input device and an output device ?

display screen

A metasearch engine like Dogpile eliminates ________ in its results.

duplicates

You can increase the number of USB ports on your computer by adding a(n) ________.

expansion hub

Conventional disk drives are superior to SSD drives because they have no moving parts

false

The "brain" of the computer is the USB

false

Which of these is NOT a specialty search on Google?

fashion

When installing new downloaded software, if the setup program doesn't automatically launch, you would ________

find the setup files where you downloaded them and run setup.exe

Ergonomics is an important consideration

for all computing devices

Copyrighted software that certain program developers distribute for free is known as ________.

freeware

A(n) I_______ installation installs all the most commonly used files and programs from the distribution disc to your computer's hard drive

full and typical

Which of the following is an example of a keyword search engine?

google bing

In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the protocol?

https

All of the following are sensors found in certain smartphones EXCEPT

hygrometer.

Data that has been organized is called ________.

information

_________ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper

inkjet

Which of the following would be best for synchronous text-based communication?

instant messaging

Google is an example of a ________ search engine.

keyword

The individual words you use as search terms when using a search engine are referred to as ________.

keywords

What type of printer heats toner to adhere it to the paper

laser

Smallest unit of measure

megabyte

Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce?

mobile commerce

Blinx is a ________ that searches YouTube, GoogleVideo, MySpace and other media files.

multimedia metasearch engine

Which of the following would NOT be a good precaution to take when making online purchases?

pay by debit card, not credit card

Largest unit of measure

petabyte

Which feature of a browser enables you to secure a tab permanently?

pinned tabs

What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?

privacy browsing

Which of the following is one of the four major functions of a computer

processing

The number of pixels that can be displayed on the screen at one time is known as what?

screen resolution

Which of the following statements is true

smartphones are considered a type of computer

If you would like to return to a website that you visited last week but can't remember the URL, you should look at:

the History list

The Better Business Bureau seal on a website indicates ________.

third-party verification

A kilobyte contains approximately one _____ bytes of data

thousand

The fastest computer port is the ______ port

thunderbolt

A single bit cannot represent a single letter

true

A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in laptops

true

Apple's iPhone series does NOT allow you to add any memory.

true

You should ________ to remove a software application from your computer.

use the Uninstall Program feature in the Control Panel

Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to protect yourself when shopping online?

using a debit card

Productivity software typically includes all of the following applications EXCEPT ________.

video editing

4)Touch-screen devices usually feature _____________ keyboards

virtual

Squarespace is an example of _________ authoring software that can be used to design interesting and interactive web pages without knowing HTML code.

web page

You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?

"Captain America: Civil War"

Which search engine strategy would best limit the results to the vehicle, Ford Explorer, rather than someone exploring in a vehicle made by Ford Motor Company or an explorer named Ford?

"Ford Explorer"


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