Practice Test One
Which of the following is NOT a logical operator? NOT AND BUT OR
BUT
Which of the following is NOT true about searching the Web? Known how to ask the right question. To narrow down the results, you can add more search terms to the query. Boolean searches include logical operators such as IF and But. To narrow search results, you can use the advanced search tool to filter the results.
Boolean searches include logical operators such as IF and But.
Which of the following is NOT a plug - in software? Microsoft Silverlight Sun Java Yahoo! toolbar Adobe Flash Player
Yahoo! toolbar
A(n) _____ enables you to use friendly name like google.com to find a website.
DNS (Domain Name System)
____ is an Internet technology with average speeds of 384 Kbps to 20 Mbps.
DSL (digital subscriber line)
T/F: A plug - in is created for a specific browser to add feature to it.
False
T/F: A service like Skype enables you to place calls to other Skype users for a small fee.
False
T/F: A supercomputer's performance is measured in zettaflops.
False
T/F: ASCII was originally developed in the 1960s using a 5 - bit system that represented 32 characters.
False
T/F: Apple computers are founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1976.
False
T/F: Chat is a system that uses store - and - forward technology.
False
T/F: Chat is a system that uses store and forward technology.
False
T/F: ENIAC used about 180,000 vacuum tubes, weighed almost 30 tons, and occupied about 1,800 square feet.
False
T/F: In 2008, Amazon Kindle and Apple iPhone were released.
False
T/F: In a business environment, a netbook is a high - end desktop computer or one that is attached to a network.
False
T/F: Multiuser computers can support hundred of simultaneous users and are scalable.
False
T/F: TLD is the organization that coordinates the Internet naming system.
False
T/F: The current version of OS X is called African Tiger
False
T/F: The information processing cycle is the sequential path that data travels from input through storage
False
T/F: The information processing cycle is the sequential path that data travels from input through storage.
False
T/F: Useful data is when data is converted into meaningful format.
False
Sites like ____ do not host user - created content, but they are still social because they keep track of the popularity of videos and have users review and discuss the videos.
Hulu
The integrated circuit made the development of the ____ possible in the 1970s.
Microprocessors or Central Processing Unit
___ enables you to connect to the Internet using cellular 3G and 4G standards.
Mobile Internet Access
T/F: A binary code represents digital data as a series of 0s and 1s that can be understood by a computer.
True
T/F: A viral video is one that becomes extremely popular because of recommendations and social sharing.
True
T/F: Always be a skeptic when evaluating information you find on the Internet.
True
T/F: An avatar is a virtual body.
True
T/F: CBS Mobile Zone is an example of a municipal WiFi.
True
T/F: E - readers are a special class of tablets with a specific design for reading books, magazines, and other publications.
True
T/F: Enterprise servers can allow thousands of simultaneous users and perform millions of transactions every d ay.
True
T/F: Ergonomic design creates a work environment that reduces illnesses and musculoskeletal disorders.
True
T/F: In 1981, IBM introduced the PC.
True
T/F: Most people use the terms Internet and World Wide Web interchangeably, but they are two different things.
True
T/F: Originally built by the military, the GPS consist of 24 satellites that transmit signals.
True
T/F: Programs installed on a tablet are called mobile apps.
True
T/F: Raw data is entered into the system during the input stage.
True
T/F: Safari is the most popular web browser for Macs but has an overall market share of about 5 percent.
True
T/F: Small screen devices, such as tablets, e - readers, and smartphones use mobile browsers
True
T/F: Smart homes are a glimpse into the future of ubiquitous computing.
True
T/F: Sugar is a version of Linux.
True
T/F: The least expensive type of connection is usually DSL.
True
T/F: The microprocessor is also referred as the CPU.
True
T/F: Video games that replicate realistic environments and scenarios are called video game stimulations.
True
A(n) ____ is a message that expresses an opinion without holding back any emotion and that may be seen as being confrontational and argumentative.
flame
Always protect yourself online by thinking about your digital ____.
footprint
A _____ may have built - in hard drives for storage, can play DVDs, connect to the Internet, play music and videos, and display high - definition video.
game console
Examples of personal computers include all of the following EXCEPT notebooks gaming systems desktops mobile devices
gaming systems
A(n) ____ is a high-end desktop computer or one that is attached to a network.
workstation
Amazon.com is ____ type of e - commerce.
B2C
ASCII was originally developed in the ____.
1960s
A binary code using 8 switches that has _____ different possible combinations.
256
In 2012, smartphones made up more than ____ percent of US cell phone sales.
75
According to the Federal Communications Commission, in 2012, _____ percent of adults in the United States were Internet users.
78
Which of the following is NOT true about convergence? For many people, smaller, less expensive tablets have replaced personal computers as the primary computing device. Convergence is the integration of technology on multifunction devices. In some parts of the world, there are more mobile phones than people. The convergence of technology has resulted in the rapid development of technologies such as mobile payment systems.
??? ALL OF THESE ARE TRUE - SEE PAGE FIVE
Which item below is NOT part of the computer IPOS cycle? Processing Storage Information Output
??? ALL OF THESE ARE TRUE - SEE PAGE SEVEN
_____ wrote a program for the Analytical Engine to calculate a series of Bernoulli numbers.
Ada Lovelace
Which of the following is NOT true about using chat and instant messaging? Online chat enables you to talk to multiple people at the same time. Social media sites enable you to chat with others. All instant messaging software supports groups chats. There are mobile versions of chat and instant messaging tools.
All instant messaging software supports group chats
Which of the following is NOT true about Mozilla Firefox? Many people use IE simply because it comes with Windows. Firefox is available for Windows, OSX, and Linux. Mozilla Firefox was first released in 2004. At the beginning of 2013, Firefox had increased its market share to about 25 percent.
At the beginning of 2013, Firefox had increased its market share to about 25 percent.
Paypal is a ___ type of e-commerce.
B2B
eBay is a ____ type of e- commerce.
C2C
The Analytical Engine, developed by _____, could be programmed using punched cards.
Charles Babbage
____ are NOT backlit.
E-ink readers
Which of the following is NOT true about email? Email is secure because you need to login to your account to read and send it. Use the Subject line of an email message to give the recipient a clear idea of the content of the message. A signature line is a block of text that can be included automatically at the end of the messages that you compose. The most important part of the message is the address.
Email is secure because you need to login to your account to read and send it.
A(n) ____ computer is specialized computer that is part of another device.
Embedded
____ is the study of the relationship between workers and their workspaces.
Ergonomics
Which of the following is NOT true about telecommuting? Millions of Americans telecommute at least part of the time. Telecommuting has a positive effect on the environment. Every job lends itself itself to telecommuting at least part of the time. Businesses that encourage telecommuting can also save on real estate expenses.
Every job lends itself itself to telecommuting at least part of the time.
T/F: Some e-readers use e-ink technology to make screens that are easy to read and extend battery life for as long as six months.
Flase
___ is the largest image sharing site on the web.
Flickr
____ were one of the first forms of social media.
Forums
Kinect for Xbox 360 has motion and voice sensors, allowing you to play certain games without holding a ____.
Game controller
___ is an electronic scavenger hunt played around the world.
Geocaching
A good search tool to use when doing scholarly research is _____ Scholar.
Telecommuting is an aspect of ____ computing.
Green
____ is the efficient and ecologically friendly use of computers and other electronics.
Green computing
Distributed computing can be done on a fairly small scale using a few computers in one location, also known as ____.
Grid computing
Which of the following social media site is designed for MMORPG? Guild Wars 2 Instagram Facebook Youtube
Guild Wars 2
Which of the following is NOT true about the World Wide Web? In 1993, a group of graduate students released the Mosaic point - and - click graphical browser for the wen, which later became Mozilla Firefox. The milestone of having a million Internet hosts was reached in 1992. The first White House website was launched in 1994. A website consists of one or more web pages that are all located in the same place.
In 1993, a group of graduate students released the Mosaic point - and - click graphical browser for the web, which later became Mozilla.
Launched in 1995, ____ has become the most popular web browser.
Internet Explorer
Which of the following is NOT a social media sharing site? Last.fm Flickr Facebook YouTube
Last.fm
A(n) ____ is built by Apply and run the OS X operating system.
Mac computer
Which of the following is not true about Mac computers? The current version of OS X is called Mountain Lion. Macs come with a variety of useful programs already installed. Macs have a reputation for being secure, stable, and slightly difficult to use. Boot Camp is a program that allows you to install and run Windows on a Mac.
Macs have a reputation for being secure, stable, and slightly difficult to use.
____, most commonly found in business, process massive amount of data or transactions.
Mainframes and Enterprise Servers
Which of the following is NOT true about multiuser computers? Multiuser computers are systems that allow multiple, simultaneous user to connect to them. The advantages of multiuser systems include centralized resouces and security. Multiuser computers are more powerful than personal computers. Multiuser systems allow users to leverage the power of computers that are similar to what a PC can do.
Multiuser systems allow users to leverage the power of computers that are similar to what a PC can do.
By the late 1980s, ____ was the primary Internet backbone.
NSFNET
Adobe Reader is a type of ____.
Plug - in
Which of the following is NOT true about GPS devices? The global positioning system consist of 24 satellites that transmit signals. GPS is used in automobiles, airplanes, and boats for navigation and tracking. Since the mid - 1980s, GPS devices have been available for civilian use. GPS was originally built by the military.
Since the mid - 1980s, GPS devices have been available for civilian use.
Which of the following is NOT true about a smart home? Smart home technology that is used in commercial buildings is known as smart business technology. Smart homes use automation to control lighting, heating and cooling, security, entertainment, and appliances. A smart home can be remotely activated by phone or over the Internet. You can program a smart home system to turn carious components on and off at set times to maximize energy efficiency.
Smart home technology that is used in commercial buildings is known as smart business technology.
Email uses ____ technology.
Store - and - forward
______ are very expensive and perform complex mathematical calculations, such as those used in weather forecasting and medical research.
Supercomputers
____ online communication refers to communication that happens in real time, with two or more people online at the same time.
Synchronous
Which of the following is NOT true about how the Internet began? In 1958, President Eisenhower created the Advanced Research Progects Agency (ARPA) to jump - start US technology for the military. The original ARPANET had only four locations, called nodes. It took about 10 years to develop the technology. The Internet started as a US Department of Defense ARPA project in the 1950s.
The Internet started as a US Department of Defense ARPA project in the 1950s.
___ were invented in 1947 and led to second - generation computers in the 1950s and 1960s.
Transistors
A GPS unit locks in the signal from four satellites and uses _____ to determine the position of the receiving device.
Triangulation
Which of the following is NOT true about ubiquitous computing? Ubiquitous computing is sometimes called invisible computing. Computers are so common that many times the technology is not considered to be a computer. Examples of ubiquitous computing include digital signage, smart homes, and uploading pictures of Facebook from a mobile phone. Ubiquitous computing is when you use other devices such as a smartphone and keycard system on a daily basis.
Ubiquitous computing is when you use other devices such as smartphone and keycard system on a daily basis.
____ has become the standard on the Internet and includes codes for most of the world's written languages, mathematical systems and special characters.
Unicode
In technology, applying ___ means designing spaces that are easily accessible.
Universal design
Which of the following is NOT one of the four original ARPANET locations? U of Colorado Denver U of California LA U of Cali Santa Barbara Stanford Research Institute
University of Colorado Denver
____ enables calls to be transmitted over the Internet instead of over traditional telephone lines of cellular towers.
VoIP
___ is the largest online video hosting site in the world.
YouTube
A(n) ____ a compact desktop computer with the system unit integrated into the monitor.
all - in - one computer
The integration of technology on multifunction devices such as smartphones is referred to as _____.
convergence
Dedicated ____ are lightweight, inexpensive devices that can hold thousands of books.
e - readers
Which of the NOT a(n) output device? speaker microphone monitor printer
microphone
A printer is classified as a(n) ____.
output device
Which part of the URL http://www.pearsonhighered.com/go is the domain name?
pearsonhighered
A(n) ___ is a handheld mobile device that falls somewhere between a notebook and a smartphone.
tablet computer
A(n) ____ has high - end processing and video capabilities built into a lightweight system.
ultrabook
In technology, applying ____ means designing spaces that are easily accessible.
universal design