Computer Concepts-1
Select the file extension for an audio file,
.mp4, .mp3
Which part of the figure represents the input phase of the Information Processing Cycle?
1 (or the person using the computer in the visual)
A school or business paper will look good printed at 300 dpi but a high quality photo may need to be printed at ______ or higher.
1200 dpi
Click on the monitor that has the higher resolution
1920 x 1080
The iPad from Apple is the most popular tablet. It took the world by storm when it was introduced in ________.
2010
In 1969, the Advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) of the U.S Department of Defense created ______, a network that connected computers at four universities in the western United States.
ARPANET
Computers now help a wide range of office workers complete their tasks more quickly and efficiently. For example, ______ use sophisticated software to track income and expenses for the company
Accountants
Home automation allows people to use a mobile device to ______.
Activate Activate Door Locks Control Temperature Turn Lights On/off
A wedding photographer wants to touch up some photographs from her wedding shoots. Select two types of software she can use to edit her bitmap images
Adobe Photoshop, GIMP
A ______ converts sound from analog to digital form, and vice versa. A microphone accepts sound, such as your voice, and the ______ converts it to digital data.
Audio Card
It is common to use _____ when sending email to a large group of people, especially if you want to protect the privacy of the recipients' email addresses.
Bcc
People use various ______ devices such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanners to access devices such as smartphones
Biometric
______ is a short-range wireless technology that allows users to make and receive calls or text without using their hands
Bluetooth
The ______ and memory determine the overall speed and performance of your computer.
CPU
Intel and AMD are two companies that produce ______.
CPUs
Alex has $500 and needs a new laptop computer for school. He'll be using the school's WiFi to access Google applications. What type of laptop should he buy?
Chromebook
All parts of a computer connect to the ______.
Circuit Board
Select the safest place to back up your data
Cloud Backup Provider
When a single network server can't handle all the data processing requests, more servers can be added and joined together to create a ______.
Cluster Server Farm
The primary difference between the various optical discs is the amount of data that they can store. Which optical disc stores the least amount of data?
Compact Disk (CD)
Colossus was the first programmable electronic ______ used by the British during World War II to help crack coded messages. Select your answer, then click Done.
Computer
Mary wants a computer that allows her to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor. Which computer fits her needs?
Convertible Laptop
Select four types of broadband connections,
DSL Cable Satellite Fiber-optic communication
Alex wants to buy a computer that he can use for playing video games. He plans to install a better video card when he has the money. Click on the computer that Alex should buy
Desktop
Katie has more than 300 medical records that she wants to scan and turn into digital files. Click on the type of scanner that will scan large quantities of papers in a short amount of time
Document Scanner
The devices that can read, write, and erase data are called _________.
Drives
Compared to tablet computers, ______ are lighter, more affordable, and enjoy a longer battery life. People use them mainly to read books because their screens can be read in bright, outdoor conditions.
E-book Readers
Another popular use of the Internet is ______, which allows messages to be sent to electronic mailboxes in an instant
Katie wants to share a document that she is working on with her classmates. Select three cloud collaboration tools that can help her create, view, edit and share documents online
Evernote Microsoft Office Online Google Docs
Click on the software applications that you could use to create a budget with charts
Excel, Calc, and Numbers
Mobile devices have sensors that allow various apps to track your fitness and health. The ______ wristband tracks your activity, calories burned, and sleep quality.
FitBit
Web servers deliver web pages to your computer using a protocol known as ______
HTTP
The most common device using ______ technology is the smartphone, which can buzz for incoming calls or be triggered by a specific action with an app
Haptic
Also known as the hard disk, the ______ is the primary storage device of a personal computer. You can also buy an external ______ to store additional information.
Harddrive
The ______ operating system powers Apple's iPhone and iPad. Over a million apps extend the device's functionality.
IOS
______is one of the most popular mobile apps because it's easy to add special effects to photos and videos and then share with friends.
Unlike email, ______ is having a live, online, text-based conversation with one or more individuals
Instant Messing (IM)
Select two software applications that can help you keep track of your family's personal finances
Intuit Quicken, Mint
Which of the following products is not considered a virtual assistant?
Kindle
Sara has a home-based business and needs to produce professional looking documents. She's willing to pay more money for a high-quality, fast printer that produces sharp text and doesn't use too much ink.
Laser Printer
A file path is a complete address that describes the exact ______ of a file
Location
Students who want to take a free online course at a prestigious university and do not require course credit can enroll in a ______
Massive Online Open Course (MOOC)
Select three 3D modeling and animation software applications that artists and animators use to create 3D objects and animated characters
Maya Blender 3ds max
______ is a type of integrated development environment (IDE) that has tools and features that help programmers build software and apps.
Microsoft Visual Studio
______ is the most popular service for streaming movies. For a low monthly fee, you can watch as many movies and shows as you desire from the company's large collection.
Netflix
Sara likes to use free Wi-Fi in public places like libraries and coffee shops. Is it okay if she does her online banking in a coffee shop?
No
Nathan uses Microsoft Word on his MacBook at work. He wants to work from home on his Windows-based Dell laptop. Can he install and run a copy of the Mac-based software on his PC at home?
No, Mac-based software is not compatible with the Windows Operating System
Can a 32-bit operating system use 8 GB of RAM?
No. A 32-Bit Operating system can only use up to 4 GB of RAM
Cloud computing allows you to store your files and access applications in a(n) ______ account.
Online
______ is one example of a gaming console
PS3/PS4 Playstation
Select the personalized radio stations that deliver music based on your personal preferences
Pandora iHeartRadio
A large smartphone that is almost the size of a tablet is called a ______
Phablet
Select three items that you will find in a tower-based computer
Power Supply Drive Bay Cooling Fan
Click on three types of presentation software,
Powerpoint, Impress, Keynote
Click on the computer part(s) that performs actions based on instruction from a program.
Processor
Mobile devices are not designed to handle frequent drops or crushing weight. The best way to avoid damage to your mobile device is to buy a _______.
Protective Case Extended Warranty or Insurance Plan
RFID scanners use radio frequencies to read the data stored in______ tags that come in the form of tiny chips or labels.
RFID
A document is copied from the hard drive (storage) to ______ when you open it. When you close a document , it's removed from ______ and saved to the hard drive.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
A soldier that loses a limb can benefit from ______ technology.
Robotic
Popular speech recognition programs enable individuals to use voice to issue commands and search for information using their device.
Siri Google Cortana
Click on the three mobile devices that feature a camera and microphone, speakers, wireless connectivity, and internal sensors
Smartwatch Smartphone Tablet
Also known as "junk" mail, ______ is unsolicited email that is sent to a bulk folder
Spam
Jane is selling homemade soap at a craft fair. Select the device that she can plug into her smartphone to process credit card purchases.
Square
A network server, mainframe computer, and a ______ are types of multi-user computers.
Supercomputer
Though macOS and Windows share similar features and functions, Mac users cite five key advantages of owning these types of computers
Support Unified Ecosystem Included Software Fewer Viruses Stability
The ______ sets rules for both the transport of data packets and the addressing system for a network such as the ARPANET?
TCP/IP
The keyboard is still the primary input device for computers. Which wireless keyboard snaps directly onto a tablet and also serves as a protective cover?
Tablet Keyboard
Select the printer that uses heat and special thermal paper, used to create receipts and labels,
Thermal Laser Printer
A(n) ______ is a pointing device that works like an upside-down mouse. You rest your index finger or thumb on an exposed ball, then place your other fingers on the buttons.
Trackball
A supercomputer is a machine that can fill a warehouse-sized room.
True
Almost all of today's external devices use small, rectangular ______ ports.
USB
The ______flash drive is a solid state storage device that plugs into a ______ port. You have probably used one of these to transfer files between computers or store copies of important files.
USB
Which server operating system was developed in 1969 and runs many of the world's most powerful servers.
Unix
The monitor and ______ determine the quality of the image you see on any monitor
Video Card
Similar to instant messaging, ______ occurs in real time, much like a face-to-face conversation.
Video-Calling
With millions of computer infections and intrusions yearly, home users and businesses can no longer afford to be without ______ and malware protection.
Virus
The ______ navigation app provides traffic data based on location-based services, real-time data, and crowdsourcing
Waze
Select the apps that use location based services.
Waze Google Maps Yelp
John works on a desktop computer that doesn't have a video camera. In order for him to have a video conference with his coworkers, John needs to install a ______ so he can see and speak to his coworkers online.
Webcam
Cables connect computers in a traditional network; however, more computers are now connected via ______.
Wi-Fi
______ is Microsoft's operating system and is installed in roughly 90 percent of the world's personal computers.
Windows
Click on the two examples of operating system software
Windows and MAC OS
The series of steps in a flowchart is also known as a(n) ______.
algorithm
Meaghan needs to use Microsoft Office for a school project. Select the four ways she can legally acquire the software,
all answers except borrow a friend's copy
As NSFNET traffic grew in the 1980s, the NSF brought in private companies such as IBM to upgrade existing networks and create new ______, the connections that carry most of the Internet's traffic.
backbone
The speed at which data travels to and from the ISP is measured in ______.
bits per second (bps)
When describing a computer's storage or memory, we use a unit known as the ______, which is a collection of eight bits.
byte
If your magnetic hard drive seems to be running slower than usual, you can speed it up by reorganizing and optimizing its files with a disk ______ utility.
defragmentation
When you delete a file, it's placed in the Recycle Bin or Trash. You must ______ the Recycle Bin or Trash to completely remove the file from your computer
empty
When the financial manager got home, he realized he lost his USB flash drive at the airport. Luckily, he scrambled the data with a(n) _____ utility, making it unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key
encryption
Select the office suite that only works on macOS and iOS devices.
iWork
The ______ keys are commonly used for keyboard shortcuts that can quickly perform an operation within software. The equivalent shortcut keys on a Mac include the CONTROL, OPTION, and COMMAND keys.
modifier
BitTorrent uses a ______ design that makes large numbers of user connections and requests small pieces of the desired file from each of them.
peer-2-peer (p2p)
A ______ is typically a prerecorded talk show that can be downloaded from a variety of sources such as Apple's iTunes
podcast
Alex is a cartoonist who finds using a mouse a bit cumbersome when he creates cartoons on his computer. What kind of input device should he use with a graphics tablet?
stylus
To ease the burden of buying expensive software, many companies offer a ______ that allows users to pay a monthly fee to use the software as long as they need it.
subscription model
You will find ______ monitors in many types of businesses where a simple interface is important, such as restaurants, retail stores, and ticketing kiosks.
touchscreen
Like all files on a computer, the file name or web page is located within a folder or directory
us/politics
A health care or insurance company would likely use a(n) ______ software that is tailored to the specific needs of their company
vertical market
Web-based documents are normally referred to as ______
web pages
