Business Applications Midterm Review

A(n) _______ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps. File extension Spreadsheet Executable file Data file

C

Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him? Desktop computer High-end laptop Tablet All-in-one computer

C

Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch? Social media app Photo editing app M-commerce app Banking and finance app

C

Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation? They had to zip it on their computer They had to attach to another file They had to unzip or extract it They had to drag it into a folder

C

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud? You can easily share the documents with others You can back up the documents to a secure, offsite location You can access the documents when you are not connected to the internet You can access the documents from any device connected to the internet

C

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer? hardware specifications platform form factor add-on devices

B

Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the internet? Hyperlinks Uniform resource locator (URL) Universal address Transport Layer Security (TLS)

B

Which of the following types of RAM needs to e constantly recharged to retain the contents? Static RAM (SRAM) Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) Flash memory

B

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard? random access memory (RAM) read-only memory (ROM) processor cache virtual memory

B

What is the binary system? A number system with 10 digits, 0-9 A 16-bit coding scheme A 8-bit coding scheme A number system with two digits, 0 and 1

D

Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate? Projector Plotter Digital pen Scanner

D

An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online? Device management apps Portable apps Local apps Web apps

D

Bentley is the head of a software development team and needs to use a web app for project management. Which of the following web apps best suits his needs? Google Docs Trello PowerPoint Slack

D

Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider? Size - larger desktops provide more physical space for memory storage, increasing efficiency Form factor - some games do not run on laptops External hard disk capacity - provides additional temporary storage needed to run heavy applications Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements

D

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following? Purchase a new computer with a touch screen so he does not have to use a mouse Move his mouse to the other side of the computer Adjust the sensitivity of the mouse for smoother movements Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box

D

Google is an example of which type of website? A web portal A content aggregation site An online social network A search site

D

Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them? RAM Compact disk ROM Cloud storage

D

The bootstrap program executes which of the following? Stored user preferences Vital security protections Startup apps that display the desktop Tests that check components such as RAM and storage

D

What determines the speed at which data travels? RAM capacity Clock speed Instructions per cycle (IPC) Bus width

D

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device? Flash drive File storage Platform Graphical user interface

D

What is the first step in performing hardware maintenance? Install anti-virus software Disconnect all the input and output devices Disconnect the UPS and surge suppressor Turn off the computer and remove its power source

D

When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which fo the following is most likely to have a problem? Built-in camera Hard drive External storage devices Video card

D

When Florence joins her father's construction business, she realizes all the transactions are still done and maintained on paper. What should she do to establish a system where any data can be looked up immediately and transparency can be maintained? Convert all paper files to word documents Transfer all financial record to spreadsheet Continue with the old system Create a database of company projects, customers and vendors

D

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse? A laptop An all-in-one computer A tablet A desktop computer

D

You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document? It transfers the document to the Recycle Bin It does not print either document It rejects the document, so it needs to be sent again It places the document in a buffer

D

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______. A server on the internet Your desktop computer Your mobile device An external drive

A

Debra tracks her business finances in a spreadsheet. She wants to figure out how much she could increase profits if she raises prices on some products. What feature should she use to find the answer? What-if analysis Pivot table VLOOKUP Relative referencing

A

How can you check data on devices connected through an loT network? Use a tablet Use a desktop Use a network tracker Use a server

A

If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain? .mobi .net .com .pro

A

Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it? Graphics file Text file Webpage Microsoft word document

A

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant? macOS Chrome OS UNIX Linux

A

Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which fo the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing? She should use her credit card to make the payment She should use a virtual account number to make the payment She should make a wire transfer She should pay using venmo

B

Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do? Apply a new theme Use animations Insert hyperlinks Add SmartArt

B

Remus is an art student who wants to start creating digital artwork on his computer. He wants to be able to create images that retain their quality in all sizes. Which type of app should he use? Video editing app Drawing app Photo editing app Paint app

B

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another? Internal hard drive USB flash drive Memory card Tape drive

B

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints? Mobile printer Plotter Laser printer Ink-jet printer

B

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play? Provides tools for you to open the document Saves your unsaved work to temporary storage Finds the hard drive Starts the word processing program

B

Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information? Digital certificate Encryption The http protocol A lock icon

B

A(n) _______ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links. Web browser Web address Webpage Website

C

What device do e-learning application usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content? Motion-sensing controller Projector Voice synthesizer Plotter

C

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? Flash drive Virtual memory Internal hard drive RAM

C

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? Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site Chloe pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site Dominic pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site Chloe pays a commission to the auction site

A

Lauren wants to write short articles and post them online. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work? Zoho writer Venmo Prezi app Openoffice Writer

A

How is an executable file different from a data file? Unlike a data file, executable files can be used for a presentation Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files Unlike a data file, you can manipulate an executable file Unlike a data file, executable files contain numbers, words and pictures

B

Jodi is traveling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides? Storage space on her external hard drive A poor internet connection Storage space on her laptop Access to the latest version of the web app

B

Lucy is planning to launch her podcast on career guidance for college students and has already recorded a few videos for marketing purposes. Which fo the following apps can she use to mix and match the clips? Adobe photoshop Adobe premiere clip Google photos Audacity

B

Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to keep a database of all his customers, send e-mails when garments are ready, create designs, and maintain financial records using software. Which productivity suites should he consider? OpenOffice G suite Apple iWork Prezi

B

Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which fo the following apps should she use to design the cover? spreadsheet graphics app video-editing app word processor

B

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier? Adjust the keyboard sensitivity Enable sticky keys Change the toggle key settings Turn off keyboard shortcuts

B

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to? Time taken to fetch and decode instructions Speed at which the processor executes instructions Speed at which data travels Time taken to store the instructions on RAM

B

Which of the following is the easiest to upgrade, such as by adding RAM? Smartphones Desktop computers Tablets Laptops

B

Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct? Examples of B2B services are advertising, technical support, and training The end consumer is the decision-maker in the transactions Shopping websites use B2B e-commerce B2B websites offer fixed, consistent pricing for all purchases

A

Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to develop a customized app to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on developing? Portable app Web app Mobile app Productivity app installed on all devices

A

Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer? Price comparisons from different vendors Easy delivery of appliances to any location Mobile payment plans Discounts on future purchases

A

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system? A virtual machine A shortcut menu An administrator account A disk cleanup utility

A

______ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device Input Cache Output Booting

A

Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master? JavaScript HTML5 Visual Basic CSS

C

Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from Amazon Appstore. What operating system does she have on her smartphone? Blackberry iOS Android WIndows

C