ISDS Exam 1
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain? A. A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired B. A story with more than one author C. A copyrighted story the author provides permission for D. A story that is published in a magazine without any author's name
A. A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired
Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website? A. Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market B. Rahim, who wants to sell his old furniture before he moves to a different city C. Rohan, who runs a company that sells organic cosmetics directly to consumers D. Mika, who sells hand-made and inexpensive jewelry to college students
A. Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market
____ is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use, copy, or distribute their work. A. Creative Commons B. U.S. Copyright Office C. Fair Use Marketplace D. Content Licenses
A. Creative Commons
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? A. Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time. B. Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out. C. The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants. D. The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty.
A. Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website? A. LinkedIn B. Facebook C. Twitter D. Instagram
A. LinkedIn
Which of the following is an example of green computing? A. Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label. B. Keep devices turned on and ready to use, even at night. C. Request printed receipts. D. Purchase new models of devices as soon as they are released.
A. Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label.
Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering? A. Robotics B. Natural language processing C. Augmented reality D. Digital citizenship
A. Robotics
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package? A. Scan code B. LMS C. CAM D. M2M
A. Scan code
_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks. A. The Internet of Things B. An intelligent workplace C. Augmented reality D. Assistive technology
A. The Internet of Things
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? A. The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey. B. The computer that is finding the fastest route for the driver. C. The GPS that is avoiding traffic and hazardous conditions. D. The phone that her brother will use when he receives the package.
A. The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey.
_____ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not. A. The digital divide B. The Internet lag C. A digital assistant D. An intelligent divide
A. The digital divide
The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking? A. They could create a hashtag and post on social media. B. They could put flyers in everyone's mailbox. C. They could call all their neighbors. D. They could contact the newspaper to run an article.
A. They could create a hashtag and post on social media.
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space. A. Virtual reality (VR) B. Internet of Things (IoT) C. Natural language processing D. Green computing
A. Virtual reality (VR)
Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer? A. adaptive cruise control system B. Apple II C. smartphone D. RFID tags
A. adaptive cruise control system
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him? A. art history* B. "art history" C. |art history| D. -art history-
A. art history*
What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website? A. cookies B. coupons C. reviews D. registries
A. cookies
The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______. A. learning management system (LMS) B. intelligent classroom platform C. intelligent workplace platform D. Ebook app
A. learning management system (LMS)
Which of the following technologies assists users that have a visual disability? A. screen readers B. colorful webpages C. captioning software D. on-screen keyboards
A. screen readers
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______. A. the web app's server B. one's mobile device C. a LAN server D. one's desktop computer
A. the web app's server
You and your best friend have both created online career profiles. Within a week, your friend has had three calls for interviews and another 19 companies have viewed his profile. Your profile has had only two views. You ask your friend to review your profile and he finds a problem with it. Which of the following would be a problem for your online career profile? A. A professional photo of you B. A humorous profile name C. A PDF of your resume D. No spelling and grammar mistakes
B. A humorous profile name
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? A. An e-book with digital content B. A learning management system C. An online tutoring system D. A social networking platform
B. A learning management system
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? A. Chip-and-pin technology B. Augmented reality C. Kiosk D. Digital literacy
B. Augmented reality
How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn? A. Both use their senses to learn. B. Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses. C. Both make decisions based on research only. D. Both use cameras to read faces and analyze voices.
B. Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.
Ronald maintains a website that focuses on travel-related information. He gathers adventure posts from various travel blogs and shares them to his site. What type of a website does Ronald maintain? A. Online social network B. Content aggregator site C. Blogging platform D. Media sharing site
B. Content aggregator site
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. What type of license should he use for his book? A. standard copyright B. Creative Commons license C. digital rights management D. fair use license
B. Creative Commons license
Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results? A. How often the search term appears on the webpage B. Design quality of the webpage C. How long the webpage has been published D. Number of other webpages that link to the page
B. Design quality of the webpage
Taran wants to work in the technology field but is unsure of which career to pursue. He has been told he has strong people skills; he is good at figuring out what is wrong with computers and fixing them; and he is patient and helpful when others do not know how to use computers. As his college advisor, which technology careers would you suggest he explore? A. System development B. Help desk support C. Data scientist D. System security
B. Help desk support
In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly. A. Human Resources B. Information Technology C. Engineering D. Personal Computing
B. Information Technology
Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs? A. Electronic bracelet B. Ingestible camera C. 3-D printer D. Mobile health record
B. Ingestible camera
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? A. It is acting as a robot. B. It is using virtual reality. C. It is a type of artificial intelligence. D. It is serving as a digital assistant.
B. It is using virtual reality.
How would you describe an intelligent workplace? A. Its workers all telecommute and use the cloud. B. It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate. C. It has a bring your own device (BYOD) policy allowing online collaboration. D. It holds meetings only via web conferencing and markets itself over social media.
B. It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit? A. Microprocessors are the size of your thumb and integrated circuits are the size of your hand. B. Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits. C. Microprocessors control the flow of electrons and integrated circuits control the flow of protons. D. Microprocessors include tape and disk storage whereas integrated circuits are part of an operating system.
B. Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.
What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page? A. Most well-known sources B. Most relevant results C. Most visited links D. Most recent results
B. Most relevant results
Joe wants to use an engaging image as a hook in his presentation, but he's afraid of violating any copyright laws. What should he do? A. Search for an image on Yahoo B. Search for an image on Creative Commons C. Search for an image on Wolfram Alpha D. Search for an image on Bing
B. Search for an image on Creative Commons
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? A. Tell him to use the picture from Spring Break as he has a great tan and the beach is a good background. B. 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. C. Tell him to make sure his Facebook settings are marked public as employers today want to see that their employees know how to have fun. D. Tell him to be sure to put a humorous quote on his site to show he has a funny side.
B. 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.
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health? A. Health records are stored in the cloud. B. The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased. C. Physicians can monitor patients using digital devices through the use of a smartphone. D. Patients can receive text reminders to take medications.
B. The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased.
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products? A. They have automated vehicles B. They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays. C. They have self-driving trucks. D. They use handheld computers/scanners.
B. They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.
How do delivery companies track packages? A. They use a learning management system. B. They use code-scanning technology. C. They use GPS. D. They use robotic arms to load packages.
B. They use code-scanning technology.
Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals? A. Become more active on social media. B. Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices. C. Print copies of email messages. D. Discard old laptops and cell phones.
B. Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices.
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? A. RhythmOne B. Wolfram Alpha C. Ask a Librarian D. TinEye
B. Wolfram Alpha
What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways? A. robotics B. artificial intelligence (AI) C. virtual reality (VR) D. embedded computers
B. artificial intelligence (AI)
If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____. A. digital rights B. intellectual property rights C. fair use rights D. artistic rights
B. intellectual property rights
Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing? A. electronic monitoring bracelets B. machine-to-machine (M2M) communications C. bring your own device (BYOD) D. web analytics
B. machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network. A. transistors B. sensors C. kiosks D. navigation systems
B. sensors
Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard? A. closed captioning B. speech recognition software C. Braille printer D. audio book
B. speech recognition software
Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software? A. to promote company events and products B. to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents C. to take classes or earn a degree online D. to perform work that is too dangerous, detailed, or monotonous for a single person
B. to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use? A. IBM B. Dell C. Apple D. Intel
C. Apple
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent? A. Scan codes can be used to track where a person is. B. GPS can be used to navigate traffic patterns. C. Automated vehicles will be developed. D. Drones will deliver their packages.
C. Automated vehicles will be developed.
Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world? A. A braille printer can be used to print documents. B. Screen reader software can be used to read what is on the screen. C. Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said. D. Voice output software can be used to translate what she is saying to text.
C. Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said.
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information? A. A lock icon B. The http protocol C. Encryption D. Digital certificate
C. Encryption
Which of the following is a web app? A. Yahoo! B. Microsoft Edge C. Google Docs D. Flipboard
C. Google Docs
Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use? A. He should choose a product that uses natural language processing, so he can type in where he wants to go. B. He should choose a digital assistant that will guess where he wants to go based on the date. C. He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns. D. He should choose technology that guides him with rules and regulations.
C. He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns.
Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture? A. E-commerce websites are more secure than physical shops. B. There is no difference between physically verifying the quality of a product and doing it online. C. One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed. D. Quality of products on e-commerce websites is better than that at physical stores.
C. One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed.
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? A. Self-driving cars are known for running red lights. B. Self-driving cars are often ticketed for speeding. C. Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving. D. Self-driving cars rely too much on GPS and turn on closed roads.
C. Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving.
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her? A. IT consulting B. Software and apps C. Technology sales D. Web marketing and social media
C. Technology sales
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you? A. They monitor the television stations you watch. B. They track your movements on your Fitbit. C. They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes." D. They analyze your text messages sent to your friends.
C. They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."
Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade science students. She has more success using RhythmOne instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the following most likely explains why? A. RhythmOne has a larger repository of videos than Google. B. RhythmOne is a more popular destination than Google for finding academic content. C. Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term. D. Unlike Google, RhythmOne can look up videos that match an image used as a search query.
C. Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term.
Dave and Pietro are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course? A. Speed through the content and finish before they leave. B. Mail them videotapes and tests. C. Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online. D. Give them the classroom phone extension to dial in while away.
C. Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online.
What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers? A. Including links to videos you have created. B. Enabling privacy settings on social media sites. C. Using humor or informal names. D. Adding photos of yourself.
C. Using humor or informal names.
You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production? A. commercial virtual reality B. telecommuting C. computer-aided manufacturing D. automated vehicles
C. computer-aided manufacturing
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest? A. integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers B. transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors C. vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers D. microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers, integrated circuits
C. vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. What technology could they use to see and experience the Alps without flying there? A. robotics B. embedded sensors C. virtual reality (VR) D. GPS
C. virtual reality (VR)
A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links. A. website B. web address C. webpage D. web broswer
C. webpage
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers? A. .biz B. .int C. .com D. .net
D. .net
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. A learning management system (LMS) B. An intelligent workplace C. A BYOD (bring your own device) D. A mobile health app (mHealth)
D. A mobile health app (mHealth)
Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five Presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study? A. The official websites of the Democratic and Republican parties B. The personal websites of the presidential candidates who lost the last five elections C. A political commentator's website that is popular in a certain region D. Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party
D. Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party
If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you? A. Web analytics B. Data scientist C. Security specialist D. Digital forensics
D. Digital forensics
Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction? A. Dominic pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site. B. Chloe pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site. C. Chloe pays a commission to the auction site. D. Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.
D. Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.
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? A. He is using technology to promote a school event and send emails. B. He is using technology to teach concepts and reduce the need for paper. C. He is using technology to create an intelligent classroom with high tech printers. D. He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.
D. 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? A. His health records will now be stored in the cloud. B. He will not have to visit the doctor as frequently. C. His doctor will be able to monitor him through the use of a smartphone. D. He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.
D. He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.
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? A. Research and software development B. Technical support C. Training and support D. Information security
D. Information security
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? A. Information classroom B. Technology classroom C. Mobile classroom D. Intelligent classroom
D. Intelligent classroom
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? A. Email all the documents home, so the students can print them out there. B. Have students share copies and rotate who turns it in so each time one student gets a grade. C. Ask each parent to donate a box of paper so more copies can be made. D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.
D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.
What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform? A. Critical thinking B. Creative design work C. Group interaction D. Repetitive tasks
D. Repetitive tasks
Cathy wants to buy a new watch online, but is concerned about security when making the purchase. Which of the following increases the chance that her payment is NOT secure? A. Shopping on a website that uses 3D Secure protocol B. Shopping on a website that uses Transport Layer Security C. Shopping using an e-wallet D. Shopping on a website that uses the HTTP protocol
D. Shopping on a website that uses the HTTP protocol
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction? A. An automobile manufacturer sells 10,000 pickup trucks to a dealer on a B2B website. B. Andrew sells a set of 7 books on Inventory Management to Austin on eBay. C. Jezmyn books a hotel room in California for 3 days in the last week of December on Airbnb.com. D. Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
D. Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure? A. A lock icon is displayed in the address bar. B. The website displays its digital certificate. C. You are required to provide login details to display information. D. The URL of the website begins with http.
D. The URL of the website begins with http.
In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe, and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the computer these games? A. The developers were creating virtual reality. B. The developers were exploring the use of embedded computers. C. The developers were on the verge of discovering augmented reality. D. The developers were using artificial intelligence.
D. The developers were using artificial intelligence.
Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants? A. looking for a secondhand red skateboard B. looking for a red skateboard C. secondhand red skateboard D. secondhand "red skateboard"
D. secondhand "red skateboard"
Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com. True False
False
If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology. True False
False
Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct, especially because the math problems involved solving equations. Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems. True False
False
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public schools purchase or acquire funding for adaptive technologies. True False
False
The first generation of computers used microprocessors. True False
False
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated. True False
False
You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out. True False
False
You use the CARS checklist to determine whether a website is current, appealing, relevant, and sophisticated. True False
False
A digital citizen is familiar with how to use technology to become an educated and productive member of the digital world. True False
True
A specialty search engine lets you search online information sources that general search engines do not always access. True False
True
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home. True False
True
An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company's network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing. True False
True
E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data and protect you from fraud and identity theft. True False
True
Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices. True False
True
If you have information literacy, you can select the right tool to find the information you need. True False
True
Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date. True False
True
New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer. True False
True
Online classified ads are an example of C2C e-commerce. True False
True
Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser. True False
True
Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage. True False
True
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework. True False
True
