Computer SAM Training
A specific touch motion you use to issue commands is called a gesture.
Yes
A spreadsheet app is a type of productivity software.
Yes
A stylus is an input device.
Yes
All devices include a video card.
Yes
An operating system manages system resources including RAM.
Yes
External hardware can be connected without wires or cables.
Yes
Ink-jet printers use pressurized nozzles to spray ink onto paper.
Yes
Most application software apps open in a window on the screen.
Yes
Shutting down a device powers it off completely.
Yes
Solid state drives are more durable than hard disk drives.
Yes
Tier 1 networks provide the main travel routes for Internet data.
Yes
To draw a perfect square with the rectangle tool, hold the _______ key.
C. SHIFT
________ allows the OS to manage multiple print jobs.
C. Spooling
Cookies that remain on your device indefinitely are called ______.
D. persistent
Which of the following are signs of excessive Internet use?
A. irritability when offline B. sleep deprivation
Address spoofing makes an address appear legitimate by masking ______.
A. its true destination
Advantages of web apps include _______.
A. no need to install an app B. collaboration with coworkers and friends C. available anywhere with an Internet connection
Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) offers which possible benefits?
A. reduced waste C. increased production flexibility
You can use a browser to _____.
A. research information C. work in web apps D. watch videos
A small sequence within a process is called a(n) _____.
A. thread
A laptop (notebook) typically includes a _______.
A. touchpad or trackpad B. keyboard
The two categories of system software are _______.
A. utilities and operating systems
Which of the following is an example of B2C e-commerce?
D. purchasing items online with a store credit card
Benefits of donating computer equipment include _____.
A. extending the useful life of the device B. helping someone who can't afford a new device C. keeping e-waste out of landfills D. avoiding having the device waste space in your home/office
A database administrator (DBA) may perform which roles? Select all that apply.
A. follows database security protocols B. controls user access to the database C. defines database structure D. manages day-to-day operations of a database
You type out a few sentences in an MS Word file, and save it on your desktop. How is this data stored in the computer?
A. As a combination of 1s and 0s
Smartphones are designed to include hardware for _______.
A. GPS navigation C. image sensing D. WiFi conectivity
Helga runs a website on which she sells houseplants. She also earns through pay-per-click advertising that allows search engines to show targeted ads on her site. Which of these products are likely to be advertised on her website? Please select all answers that apply. Select all that apply.
A. Gardening gloves B. Terracotta planters C. Garden scissors D. Watering cans
Which of these devices will eventually need to be recycled?
A. LCD monitor B. smartphone C. television D. laptop
You can place file and app icons on the desktop in which of the following operating systems?
A. Microsoft Windows B. macOS C. Linux
Which of these is an ergonomic guideline to technology use?
A. Proper physical alignment by using the right chair and aids.
Hardware specifications include which of the following?
A. RAM D. CPU
In which of these ways are a mobile version and a desktop version of a successful app likely to be different?
A. The mobile version presents content more concisely than the desktop version. B. The mobile version provides a touch-based user interface as opposed to the desktop version. C. The mobile version displays the most relevant information first, as opposed to the desktop version.
A mobile operating system is optimized for ____.
A. a touch screen B. fast file transfer D. WiFi connectivity
Some advantages of web app platforms include _______.
A. ability to get started immediately on a task B. interface is often similar to native apps you already use C. online/cloud storage
Cloud storage is ______.
A. an Internet service that provides remote data storage B. a safe and easy backup option for many consumers D. good for sharing links to large files
Which of the following are characteristics of an effective presentation?
A. contains one idea per slide B. tells a story
Audio playback software allows you to do which of the following?
A. create playlists C. purchase new music D. stream music
Places you can recycle electronics include _____.
A. device manufacturers B. community recycling centers D. some hardware and electronics stores
File compression is useful for _____.
A. emailing a large file C. creating an archive of older documents D. saving storage space on a drive
What is consumer-to-consumer e-commerce?
A. individuals selling to individuals online
Which of the following most likely indicates an app update?
B. 4.3 to 4.4
How are desktop and mobile operating systems similar?
B. Both feature a graphical user interface (GUI).
Overheating caused by direct sunlight can damage the _____.
B. LCD screen C. processor D. hard drive
Common features of video conference services include _____.
B. ability to exchange files C. screen sharing D. collaborative whiteboards
Photo-editing apps let you do which of the following?
B. add text C. remove blemishes D. crop
A video doorbell can assist you by _____.
B. alerting your phone when someone approaches the door D. allowing you to talk to a visitor even if you're not home
Speech recognition does which of the following to understand your meaning?
B. considers context D. analyzes phonemes
Uber's automated commercial trucks require a human driver to______.
B. handle off-highway driving
A sponsored link is defined as a _____.
B. link from an advertiser to a product or service related to the search
Which of the following are examples of pointing devices?
B. mouse C. touchpad
A computer typically connects to a router via a _______.
B. network interface card
Open websites typically include ____.
B. personal websites C. commercial sites
Robotics is the development and study of _____.
B. programmable machines
Elements that have little or no effect on search results include ____.
B. stop words D. capital letters
Modern processors often have ____ levels of cache.
B. three
Natural language processing is AI that ______.
B. understands human languages
On-demand media is media that is available _____.
B. whenever a user chooses
Which of these apps would help a visually impaired person with a visual disability the most?
C. A screen reader app
_____ blends digital elements with the physical world around you.
C. Augmented reality
Browser extensions are made using _______.
C. HTML, CSS, and Javascript
The short-range two-way communication technology behind contactless payments is called ____.
C. Near Field Communication (NFC)
_______ recognition converts scanned documents into editable text.
C. Optical character
Which of these is not a malware and not harmful to your computer?
C. Utility software
_____ graphics are mathematical instructions for creating lines, curves, and shapes.
C. Vector
_____ analysis shows how different variables affect an outcome.
C. What-if
Some software lets you choose between standard and _____ installation.
C. custom
The root directory is the main list of _______.
C. files and folders on the drive
Solid state hard drives are a type of _________ memory.
C. flash
What are the divisions of a company often called?
C. functional units
A disk utility is a tool for _____.
C. improving performance
What is the act of posting personal, eyewitness accounts of events as they occur called?
C. live blogging
LinkedIn is known for helping you _______.
C. maintain a professional network B. post your work history, skills, and achievements
The main categories of software are _______.
C. system B. application D. development
A search operator is a _____.
D. character, word, or symbol you can enter to narrow a search
When using a Windows Internet browser, pressing _____ reloads a page.
D. F5
CRT monitors are considered dangerous due to the amount of _____ they contain
D. lead
An application programmed to run on a specific platform is called a ____.
D. native app
All database software includes features for storing data in a _____.
D. table
Speech recognition refers to a computer's ability to record and edit human speech.
False
A padlock icon in the address bar indicates the current website is unsafe.
No
A search site is the same thing as a search engine.
No
A specialty search engine searches only websites that require a subscription.
No
A web app can be downloaded through a device's app store.
No
A web app is an app that you access instead of a web browser.
No
B2B e-commerce relies increasingly on in-person sales calls to businesses.
No
Clicking the Save button always saves a file to the hard drive.
No
Encryption is an effective replacement for a firewall.
No
In order to support file sharing, your PC must run a network operating system.
No
Moving a folder makes a copy of the folder and places it in another location.
No
Online fraud does not affect your credit score.
No
Random access memory is a permanent storage location.
No
Synchronous online classes allow students to participate on their own schedule.
No
Video-sharing sites offer exclusively free content.
No
Virtual reality simulates a three-dimensional environment with which users can explore and interact.
True
A mobile app is a desktop app that you open on a mobile device.
no
Navigating folders involves deleting and moving them.
no
Web spiders or crawlers search the Internet for new and updated webpages.
true
Many productivity web apps support real-time collaboration.
yes
Some assistive devices allow users to input data via Morse code.
yes