Intro to Comp.
A mobile app is a desktop app that you open on a mobile device.
No
A small sequence within a process is called a(n) __.
Thread
Most file managers include a way to create a folder through the Save dialog box.
Yes
Shutting down a device powers it off completely.
Yes
Some tracking devices include an alarm that sounds if the device moves out of range.
Yes
The Windows 10 Snap feature lets you quickly maximize a window's height.
Yes
You can search for apps by name or functionality.
Yes
ideloading is the act of installing __.
Apps from somewhere other than your device's app store
Smartphones are designed to include hardware for __. Select all that apply.
GPS navigation, image sensing, WiFi connectivity
All database software includes features for storing data in a __.
Table
Some advantages of web app platforms include __. Select all that apply.
ability to get started immediately on a task, interface is often similar to native apps you already use, online/cloud storage
Which of the following are characteristics of an effective presentation? Select all that apply.
contains one idea per slide, tells a story
Audio playback software allows you to do which of the following? Select all that apply.
create playlists, purchase new music, stream music
Benefits of donating computer equipment include __. Select all that apply.
extending the useful life of the device / helping someone who can't afford a new device / keeping e-waste out of landfills / avoiding having the device waste space in your home/office
What is the act of posting personal, eyewitness accounts of events as they occur called?
live blogging
Most application software apps open in a window on the screen.
Yes
Photo-editing apps let you do which of the following? Select all that apply.
add text, remove blemishes, crop
A disk utility is a tool for __.
Improving performance
__ allows the OS to manage multiple print jobs.
Spooling
__ analysis shows how different variables affect an outcome.
What-if
Which of the following most likely indicates an app update?
B. 4.3 to 4.4
A small notification that displays only a number on an app icon is called a __.
Badge
How are desktop and mobile operating systems similar?
Both feature a graphical user interface (GUI).
__ blends digital elements with the physical world around you.
C. Augmented reality
In Windows, you can select multiple files that are not listed sequentially by holding the __ key while clicking with the mouse.
CTRL
File compression is useful for __. Select all that apply.
Emailing a large file. Creating an archive of older documents. Saving storage space on a drive.
A virtual machine is defined as a(n) __.
Emulation of a computer system
Address spoofing makes an address appear legitimate by masking __.
Its true destination
Which of these devices will eventually need to be recycled? Select all that apply.
LCD monitor, smartphone, tv, and laptop.
CRT monitors are considered dangerous due to the amount of __ they contain.
Lead
You can place file and app icons on the desktop in which of the following operating systems? Select all that apply.
Linux, Microsoft Windows, and MacOS
A padlock icon in the address bar indicates the current website is unsafe.
No
A plug-in enables a browser to __.
Play or display certain multimedia files
Which of these is an ergonomic guideline to technology use?
Proper physical alignment by using the right chair and aids.
To close a window in Windows 10, you can __. Select all the apply.
Right-click its button on the taskbar, then click close window. Click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the window. Click the Close button in the window's thumbnail on the taskbar.
To draw a perfect square with the rectangle tool, hold the __ key.
SHIFT
Common Bluetooth device problems include which of the following? Select all that apply.
Signal interference, Low battery, and pairing issues.
In which of these ways are a mobile version and a desktop version of a successful app likely to be different? Select all that apply.
The mobile version presents content more concisely than the desktop version. / The mobile version provides a touch-based user interface as opposed to the desktop version. / The mobile version displays the most relevant information first, as opposed to the desktop version.
A mobile operating system is optimized for __. Select all that apply.
Touch screen, ... file transfer, and wifi connectivity
A submenu is usually identified by a(n) __.
Triangle symbol
Which of these is not a malware and not harmful to your computer?
Utility software
__ graphics are mathematical instructions for creating lines, curves, and shapes.
Vector
A spreadsheet app is a type of productivity software.
Yes
All devices include a video card.
Yes
An operating system manages system resources including RAM.
Yes
Brownouts can damage components over time.
Yes
Which of the following are signs of excessive Internet use? Select all that apply.
irritability when offline / sleep deprivation
On-demand media is media that is available __.
whenever a user chooses
When drawing over an existing object in a paint app, __.
A. you are replacing the existing object
A(n) __ defines who can access a network or device, when they can access it, and what actions they can take.
Access control
A standard account gives you full access to add other accounts on the operating system.
No
A web app can be downloaded through a device's app store.
No
Clicking the Save button always saves a file to the hard drive.
No
Encryption is an effective replacement for a firewall.
No
Moving a folder makes a copy of the folder and places it in another location.
No
Navigating folders involves deleting and moving them.
No
Synchronous online classes allow students to participate on their own schedule.
No
To open a saved file, you must first open the app used to create the file.
No
Video-sharing sites offer exclusively free content.
No
The purpose of biometric input is to __.
Verify identification and authentication
Common features of video conference services include __. Select all that apply.
ability to exchange files, screen sharing, collaborative whiteboards
A database administrator (DBA) may perform which roles? Select all that apply.
Follows database security protocols, controls user access to the database, defines database structure, manages day-to-day operations of a database
You can run multiple operating systems on one computer using __ machines.
Virtual
Places you can recycle electronics include __. Select all that apply.
device manufacturers / community recycling centers / some hardware and electronics stores