ISDS test 1 review
false
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
We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit
What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output?
Bus width
What determines the speed at which data travels?
Fetch- decode- execute- store
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
Run the update within the OS or the latest software from the device manufacturer's website.
What is the correct way to update a device driver?
speed at which the processor needs to evaluate instructions
What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?
LMS
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?
true
When using a GPS app, like Waze or Google Maps, you are using augmented reality.
a usage rights filter shows information on how you can use it
Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?
internal hard drive
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
encryption
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?
using UPS or surge processor
Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?
bottlenecking
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?
.net
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?
transactions involve a review by a team before final purchase
Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
blue-ray disks
Which of these is an optical medium of storage?
Retailmenot
Which of these sites provides coupon codes and offer alerts for discounts?
true
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.
augmented reality
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?
Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time. Which of these is the most likely cause?
declining free space on the hard drive
Wolfram alfa
double check facts in magazine
All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.
false
Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.
false
external hard drive, optical media
transfer memory from one computer to another
To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?
transfer storage to alternate device
A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.
true
Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.
true
both use past experiences to predict
How are the ways you learn and the ways AI learn similar?
weareone.ORG
Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?
intelegent classroom platform
The local community college want to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______.
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?
clock speed and bus width
What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output?
control unit and arithmic log
webcam, touchpad, mouse
input devices
true
A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.
Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-commerce?
business to business
Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have?
art history*
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?
RAM that has to be constantly refreshed to retain its contents. Most RAM on a PC is this type.
Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
In which format is data finally stored in computers?
binary digits
Which of these is an optical medium of storage?
blue ray disks
What determines the speed at which data travels?
bus width
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
fetch, decode, execute, store
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?
hard drive
Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?
in the RAM
What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?
install additional ram, delete unused stuff
A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.
true
We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic
true
project Gutenberg
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. On which of the following platforms should he upload the book?
use computer aid manufacturing
How do you think Amazon, Target, and other online retailers are able to process orders so quickly
e should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.
Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?
Voice Synthesizer
Purchasing products with an Energy Star Label
Which one of the following would be considered green computing?
vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?
faulty port
surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?
faulty power or video cable
Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components?
gamepad
.mobi
If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?
check proxy settings
Sharon wants to find out the server address of the URL of a webpage that she was routed to while using her school website http://www.blissfieldschools.us/students/technologyresources/ What should she do?
transfer contents to external storage device
To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?
Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another?
external hard drive, optical media
microporccesors are faster, smaller, and less expensive
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit
What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?
Turn off the computer and remove its power source.
While naming a file on the computer, if we 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 its ASCII binary code and stored in the memory unit. Then it is converted back to 'A' for display
Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?
. He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.
The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However, when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds more slowly. What should she do to optimize her storage?
. Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?
Bottlenecking
Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data?
He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large.
cloud storage
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
dynamic ram
In which of the following storage device(s) does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?
true
Information literacy helps us to identify the tool most suited to elicit the kind of information we need.
in the RAM
Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
internal hard drive
Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip she took. When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read it. Alice tried to access its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this, which of the following is/are likely to be true?
memory card is damaged and pictures are permanently lost
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
Which of these is not an input device?
printer
What is the correct way to update a device driver?
run the update within the OS
Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?
using a UPS or surge processor
When should a user consider restoring the operating system?
when apps don't load properly or system slows down