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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"
