CNIT test
A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation.
False
A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets.
False
Web-based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases
False
Beta software is made available because
a company is making an early release to test bugs.
Bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of
a subscription-style business model made possible by technology.
All of the following are current focuses of AI research EXCEPT
cognitive surplus.
Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce?
mobile commerce
You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?
"Captain America: Civil War"
In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the top-level domain name?
.gov
A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.
2-in-1 PC
Data and information are interchangeable terms.
False
When you subscribe to software, no license is necessary.
False
Ginny downloads and modifies an open source software program, then uploads the program with a different name. Which type of software license is she most likely to be working under?
GNU General Public License
Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?
Outlook
Software that is hosted by the vendor and accessed online is called
Software as a Service (SaaS).
Your location can be captured from your mobile device even if app location tracking is turned off.
True
The most common computer port is the ______ port
USB
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Unethical behavior is always illegal.
Which of the following is a sensor found in certain smartphones?
accelerometer
Which of the following describes an IP address?
all of the above
Being computer literate includes being able to
avoid spam, adware, and spyware, use the web effectively, diagnose and fix hardware and software problems. all of the above
In a computer, each _____ can represent either a 0 or a 1.
bit
Digital audio software can be used to
compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments
Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?
display screen
Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.
false
Ergonomics is an important consideration
for all computing devices.
When you install all the most commonly used files and programs to your computer's hard drive, you have completed which kind of software installation?
full
Device drivers are
often bundled with the operating system.
LibreOffice is an example of which type of software?
open source software
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as
preemptive multitasking.
The most common output device for hard output is a
printer.
What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?
privacy browsing
Image-editing software allows you to
remove red eye
The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the
root directory
Which of the following is not a component of a search engine?
search assistant
The crisis-mapping tool Ushahidi
shows that a free software product can have great value
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called
system requirements.
Which statement is not true about the web?
the web is based on the WWW protocol.
Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.
true
Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.
true
The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.
true
Which of the following is a good precaution to take when making online purchases?
use a private browser when purchasing items from a public computer
Touch-screen devices usually feature ______ keyboards.
virtual
Ensuring that website content is not slanted in its point of view is checking for:
Bias
Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics
Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family.
App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop.
False
Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do
False
Catfishing is posting inflammatory remarks online to generate negative responses.
False
Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems.
False
Podcasts can only be created by professional organizations.
False
RAM is non-volatile storage.
False
______ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper
Inkjet
Crowdfunding sites include
Kickstarter and GoFundMe.
Which of the following would not impact the digital divide?
Less sharing of the work we produce
An example of an open source OS is
Linux.
Which feature in Google Chrome enables you to restrict search results by Size, Color, Type, Time, or Usage rights?
Search Tools
Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?
System Restore
Different versions of Linux are known as distros.
True
Google Docs is an example of a wiki.
True
Hactivism is different from cyberterrorism.
True
Intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object.
True
Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers
increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines.
When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)
interrupt.
A GUI user interface is special because
there is a set of icons that represent the OS tasks.
System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.
False
The move toward access instead of ownership is a sign of cognitive surplus.
False
Which of the following is an example of financial management software?
Quicken
Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?
Roomba Vacuum
Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?
Task View
SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts.
True
The "S" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.
True
The "brain" of the computer is the CPU.
True
A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called
Virtual Desktops.
Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?
processing