CGS Final
A smartphone emits approximately ________ watts of microwaves
0-1
List in order the steps required to install a home Wi-Fi network
1. Connect the incoming Internet signal to the modem provided by your ISP 2. Plug in the modem's electrical cord and turn on the modem 3. Connect the modem to the router using a high-quality Ethernet cable (if required, some modems include integrated routers) 4. Plug in the router's electrical cord and turn on the router (if necessary) 5. Turn on your computer and locate your new Wi-Fi signal
List the following steps in the order that they occur after you press "send" on your phone
1. The signal is sent via weak microwaves to a cell tower 2.The cell tower's base transceiver station sends the signal to your MSS 3. Your MSS sends the signal to the receiver's MSS. 4. The receiver's MSS locates the receiver's phone and sends a signal to the receivers BTS and associated cell tower
Tweets can be a maximum of ________ characters
280
Most new cell phones today come with approximately ________ of RAM
500 MB-2 GB
Select the statements that are true regarding a Wi-Fi's SSID
An SSID is the Wi-Fi's name Most routers transmit the SSID every few seconds so roaming devices can find the signal In home networks, after all legitimate devices have connected to the SSID once, transmitting the SSID is unnecessary
Select the functions of a Digital Signal Processor
Analyzes signals received from the analog-digital converter to enhance audio quality Reduces unwanted noise Moderates call volume
Select the functions of a mobile switching station
Assigns frequencies to your calls Sends your call to the receiver's MSS Changes the cell and base station your transmissions go through as you travel
One category of E-commerce includes
B2B (Business to Business)
Select the cell phone manufacturers
Blackberry Xiaomi Huawei
What was the major question that ARPANET wanted to solve?
Could a network be built that would continue to work even if multiple parts collapsed?
________ Commons is a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to create open resource materials that can be shared or reused
Creative
The Internet service that tends to provide the most consistent speeds is
DSL
The DBMS subsystem that allows for data recovery, support, and maintaining and securing the database is called the ________ subsystem
Data Administration
What technology enables business-oriented transactions and information to be communicated electronically between people and organizations?
EDI
In the United States, most consumer-oriented electronic transactions are covered by the federal
EFT Act
Select the following statements that are true regarding search engine filters
Filters limit the material browsers fetch Parents often use search engine filters to restrict offensive images from being displayed on computer monitors Filter settings are often accessed through a browser's preferences
Which is not considered an e-commerce transaction?
G2B
Which of the following should be considered when choosing an ISP?
How many users will be logged on my network at the same time Will users be streaming data What ISP choices are available in my area
Which of the following are true regarding IP addresses
IP stands for Internet Protocol In most home networks IP addresses are assigned by the Internet Service Provider If two laptops are connected to the same home network and surfing the web simultaneously, they share the same IP address
Software piracy include all the following except
Illegally learning about software
All of the following statements about Instagram are true except
Instagram is difficult to integrate with apps like Facebook and Foursquare
Which of these browsers was developed by Microsoft?
Internet Explorer
ISP stands for
Internet Service Provider
Select the characteristics of fiber-optic lines
Made of 1 or thousands of fibers High-speed transmission
Because Microsoft Access includes not only the software needed to create a database, but also the software needed to create forms, reports, data dictionaries and other capabilities, it is often referred to as a Database ________ System
Management
Select three RFID characteristics
RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification RFID does not require line-of-sight scanning
The first social media site to allow users to create profiles, organize groups, and invite friends was called
SixDegrees.com
Select the sites that offer Internet speed test services
Speedtest.net TestMy.net
Select what's true about object-oriented databases
Store instructions for how to compute the data as well as the data to be processed Equipped to handle unstructured data such as MP4 files, video, images, and extremely large files Use Object Query Language to construct queries that extract data from the database
Select the statements that are true regarding switches
Switches connect computers and other devices within a network Switches are usually integrated in the routers of home networks Switches ensure that correct data is transferred to and from the appropriate devices in networks
What group determines the standards for the World Wide Web
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
The DMCA titles that directly affect digital copyright issues include all except
Title 5-Copyright Protection Proviso.
Select the characteristics of a modem
Usually provided by the ISP Converts analog signals into digital signals Converts digital signals into analog signals
The wireless network privacy standard that was introduced in 2003 but was quickly replaced (due to numerous vulnerabilities) was known as
WPA
In addition to activating ________ protection, it's a good idea to disable your router's SSID transmission once all your devices are connected
WPA2
The standard for wireless network privacy and protection is known as
WPA2
Many cellular ISPs offer modem/router combination devices that can create a ________ wherever there is adequate cell service
Wi-Fi hotspot
What three items are needed to install a home Wi-Fi network
an Internet signal a modem a router
When you make an online purchase and enter your shipping or billing information, you're actually filling out a form that was generated by a database management system. The DBMS subsystem that allows for form creation is the ________ generation subsystem
application
Select the statements that are true regarding IP addresses
assigned to your home network by your ISP means by which your network is identified by other servers and computers on the Internet ISPs often have blocks of IP addresses that they assign as demanded.
Software applications that allow users to access and surf the World Wide Web are called
browsers
Which might be a choice for Internet service in your area?
cable internet
Select the common Internet transmission media
coaxial cable telephone wire cell phone radio waves
SAGE was developed during the ________ War
cold
Select the characteristics of a Base Transceiver Station
connected to a cell tower broadcasts weak microwave signals to create "cells" of mobile coverage sends phone signals to the cellular provider's Mobile Switching Station (MSS)
Select the characteristics of a router
connects networks provides hardware firewall protection usually incorporates a switch
The first commercially available computer with a graphical user interface was NeXT's ________ computer
cube
Being able to surf the web, watch videos, and listen to steaming audio is why cell service with a ________ plan is extremely popular in the United State
data
Because it can store virtually unlimited amounts of data that can be shared across networks, and because the data can be kept far more accurately, a ________ has many advantages over a traditional filing system
database
An integral part of a database management system (DBMS) is the Data Definition subsection. This subsection uses a data schema, also called a data
dictionary
The devices inside your phone that convert analog waves (such as sound waves) into digital signals that your phone can process are called
digital-analog converters
A database that stores data in different physical locations and that users access though client/server networks is called a ________ database
distributed
E-commerce is short for
electronic commerce
Select the statements that are true regarding Fiber-Optic Internet service
fastest home network option when available not available in all areas Signal is carried by light waves so it is less subject to electromagnetic interference
In a database a ________ is a group of related characters in a database table that represents a characteristic of someone or something
field
A URL identifies a particular ________ address on the World Wide Web
file
The protocol used for transmitting large files from one server to another over the Internet is known as the ________ Protocol (FTP)
file transfer
The risks of downloading a file from the Internet includes all except
fileware
Software that limits the material that a browser fetches or that a search engine displays are called
filters
Select the Amazon tablets.
fire devices
To control how information is entered into a database, programmers and database administrators create ________ to help ensure data integrity
forms
The DBMS subsystem that provides programming language interfaces, allowing programmers to create visually appealing data entry screens, is called the application ________ subsystem
generation
Letting computer users drag images and documents across their computers' monitors made the ________ User Interface very popular
graphical
Forms structure data input to help ensure data ________, meaning the information entered is accurate, timely, and useful
integrity
The reliability and the accuracy of the information in a database is referred to as data
integrity
The DBMS engine provides an interface for the end user of the database. This interface is called the ________ view
logical
Broadband is measured in
mbps
Select the domain name
mheducation.com
One advantage that the Samsung tablets have over the iPads is that you can add ________ to the Note or Tab.
microSD storage
Cell phones send and receive extremely weak ________ signals to and from cell towers
microwave
The word modem stands for
modulator-demodulator
The standard code of respectful conduct governing the use of software and hardware for electronic communications is called electronic etiquette or
netiquette
A digital identity is comprised of which two attributes?
online search activities, purchasing behavior
Paul Baran developed a technology called ________ switching that made the Internet possible and reliable
packet
BitTorrent utilizes no central server, instead opting to utilize a ________ structure where each device connected to a network has equal access to the shared files
peer-to-peer
Software that can be added to a browser to increase its functionality are called
plug-ins
In a relational database, an important field that contains a unique value that identifies each record as individual is the ________ key
primary
A link between tables in a relational database that defines how the data is related is called a
relationship
To display or distribute information from a database, programmers or database administrators create
reports
PayPal free service enables users to do all the following except
reveal your financial details
The device that connects two networks is a
router
Your ________ can provide hardware firewall protection for your home network where it connects to the ISP's network, just as ISP networks have firewalls where they connect to the Internet
router
Which of the following are Internet service options
satellite cable fiber optic
Social networking is based on the six-degree of ________ concept that argues you can connect to anyone through a chain of no more than six introductions or personal connections
separation
After verifying that your data plan includes tethering, the first step in creating a hot spot with your Android phone is to click on the ________ icon
settings
Which of the following is not a category of Intellectual property?
software use
The cell tower's base transmission station is connected to a mobile ________ station
switching
Sharing an Internet connection between two digital devices, for example, using your smartphone to create a hot spot and then using the hot spot to connect your laptop to the Internet, is referred to as
tethering
Select three RFID system parts
transceiver, transponder, antenna
URL stands for ________ Resource Locator
uniform
Select the statements that are true regarding Satellite Internet service
uses microwaves to deliver service provides broadband service virtually anywhere Customers usually purchase a data plan that limits uploading and downloading
Select the statements that are true regarding DSL Internet service
uses telephone wires as transmission wires internet signals tend to be very consistent
Select the statements that are true regarding cable Internet service
uses the same coaxial cable that brings the cable television signal usually has more bandwidth than DSL lines internet service can often be bundled with television service
A company brand identity is derived from all except
what their competition perceived them to be
Personal ________ is the process used by individuals to make them stand out from other by identifying and expressing their unique traits and values
branding
An Internet signal that has enough bandwidth to allow multiple computers to be connected to the same router is called a ________ signal
broadband
In order to sync your iPhone to your MacBook you must first open the ________ app
iTunes
MAC address Router Switch Modem
identifies a device within a network connects two networks connects devices within a network converts analog signals into digital signals and digital signals into analog signals
For ________ it may be less expensive to add an existing cell phone data plan and to use the phone as a hot spot than to add wired Internet service
individual users