intro to computers exam 2 study guide
ARPANET was officially decommissioned in _____, but this network and the partnerships that resulted from it laid the foundation for creating the Internet as we know it today. A) 1990 B) 1988 C) 1991 D) 1989
A) 1990
Identify the three largest cloud office suites as identified in the textbook. A) Google workspace B) Microsoft 365 C) Apple iWork D) Adobe acrobat
A) Google workspace B) Microsoft 365 C) Apple iWork
Which of the following are considered specialized applications? A) Graphics programs B) Video editors C) Illustration programs D) Antivirus programs
A) Graphics programs B) Video editors C) Illustration programs
Every computer on the internet has a unique numeric address called a(n) A) IP address B) DNS C) Broadcast D) Packet
A) IP address
What type of network has nodes that are in close physical proximity to one another, such as within the same building? A) LAN B) MAN C) PAN D) WAN
A) LAN
Which of the following specialized software suites are discussed in the textbook? A) Magix's sound forge pro 15 B) Adobe creative cloud C) Moneytree software's total planning suite D) Oracle exadata database service
A) Magix's sound forge pro 15 B) Adobe creative cloud C) Money-tree software's total planning suite
According to the textbook, which of the following are methods used to interact with a GUI? A) Menus B) Toolbars C) Dialog boxes D) Visual interactions
A) Menus B) Toolbars C) Dialog boxes
Which of the following are common presentation software programs? A) Microsoft powerpoint B) Google slides C) Microsoft word D) Apple keynote
A) Microsoft powerpoint B) Google slides D) Apple keynote
Which if the following are considered desktop operating systems? A) Microsoft windows B) macOS C) Android D) Linux
A) Microsoft windows B) macOS D) Linux
Which of the following are common word processing programs? A) Microsoft word B) Apple pages C) Google slides D) Microsoft excel
A) Microsoft word B) Apple pages
Which of the following are considered categories of application software? A) Mobile applications B) General purpose applications C) Antivirus applications D) Specialized applications
A) Mobile applications B) General purpose applications D) Specialized applications
A communication system that connects two or more computing devices so that they can exchange information and share resources is called a ___. A) Network B) Parliament C) Protocol D) Agreement
A) Network
Expansion cards located within the system unit that connect the computer to a network are referred to as __. A) Network interface cards (NICs) B) Mixed drivers C) Transmitter cards D) Server cards
A) Network interface cards (NICs)
Which of the following are common types of software suites? A) Office suites B) Specialized suites C) Utility suites D) Social networking suites
A) Office suites B) Specialized suites C) Utility suites
Which of the following perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources? A) Operating systems B) Language translators C) Utilities D) Office applications
A) Operating systems B) Language translators C) Utilities
Which of the following are considered system software programs? A) Operating systems B) Utilities C) Language translators D) Productivity applications
A) Operating systems B) Utilities C) Language translators
Which of the following are characteristics of spreadsheets that allow you to structure data for financial reports and budgets? A) Organize data B) Analyze data C) Graphing D) Relationship data
A) Organize data B) Analyze data C) Graphing
Information sent or transmitted across the Internet usually travels through numerous interconnected networks. Before the message is sent, it is reformatted or broken down into small parts called ___. A) Packets B) Bundles C) Bytes D) Blocks
A) Packets
Many applications, and Microsoft applications in particular, use an interface known as the Ribbon GUI, which changes based on the needs of the user. Which of the following are interrelated elements that allow users to interact with a Ribbon GUI? A) Ribbons B) Tabs C) Galleries D) Toggles
A) Ribbons B) Tabs C) Galleries
Which of the following are considered essential utility programs? A) Search programs B) Storage management programs C) Productivity programs D) Backup programs
A) Search programs B) Storage management programs D) Backup programs
Which of the following are popular mobile apps? A) Spotify B) TikTok C) Microsoft office D) Amazon
A) Spotify B) TikTok D) Amazon
When evaluating a website for validity, which of the following should you investigate? A) The authority of the website B) The accuracy of the website C) The objectivity of the website D) The language of the website
A) The authority of the website B) The accuracy of the website C) The objectivity of the website
The breadth and scope of available mobile applications for cell phones and other mobile devices are ever expanding. There are over 3.5 million mobile apps on the Google Play store alone. Some of the most widely used include: A) Video apps B) Social networking apps C) Database apps D) Gaming apps
A) Video apps B) Social networking apps D) Gaming apps
Web authoring programs are typically used to create sophisticated commercial sites. What are web authoring programs also known as (aka)? A) Web page editors B) Python editors C) WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editors D) HTML editors
A) Web page editors C) WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editors D) HTML editors
Which of the following was developed by Apple, is based on macOS, and is used as the platform for apple iPhone and iPad? A) iOS B) Blackberry OS C) Android D) Windows 11 mobile
A) iOS
Select three physical communication connections. A) twisted -pair cable B) Coaxial cable C) fiber -optic cable D) Bluetooth cable
A) twisted -pair cable B) Coaxial cable C) fiber -optic cable
Categories of operating systems include which of the following? A) Embedded operating systems B) Multi-tiered operating systems C) Network operating systems (NOS) D) stand -alone operating systems
A. Embedded operating systems C. Network operating systems D. Stand-alone operating systems
Which of the following are functions provided by the operating system? A) Managing resources B) Internet connectivity C) Running applications D) Providing user interface
A. Managing resources C. running applications D. Providing user interface
Select what's true about mobile operating systems. A) Referred to as mobile OS B) Type of embedded operating system C) Run on either desktop or mobile devices D) Less complicated and more specialized for wireless communication
A. Referred to as mobile OS B. Type of embedded operating system D. Less complicated and more specialized for wireless communication
Which type of commerce involves the sale of a product or service from one business to another and is typically a manufacturer-supplier relationship? A) B2C B) B2B C) C2C D) D2C
B) B2B
The concept that you can reach nearly everyone and every resource with a computer or even a smartphone is known as ___ . A) Central processing B) Connectivity C) Digital coordination D) Ethernet transfer
B) Connectivity
Search services maintain huge databases relating to information provided on the web and the Internet. Which of the following are types of information stored in these databases? A) Personal information B) Content descriptions C) Classifications D) Addresses
B) Content descriptions C) Classifications D) Addresses
Programs that allow you to mix text and graphics to create publications of professional quality A) Illustration programs B) Desktop publishing programs C) Image galleries D) Image editors
B) Desktop publishing programs
Specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system are called A) Application software B) Device drivers C) Utilities D) Language translators
B) Device drivers
Which of the following are considered web utilities? A) We browsers B) Filters C) File transfer utilities D) Internet security suite
B) Filters C) File transfer utilities D) Internet security suite
Security hardware and software that control access to a companies intranet and other internal networks is called a(n) A) Client B) Firewall C) NIC D) Proxy
B) Firewall
The hardware and software that control access to a company's intranet and other internal networks is referred to as a ___. A) Intranet B) Firewall C) Switch D) Ethernet
B) Firewall
[blank] is one of the three best known app stores used today. A) Amazon B) Google play C) Mobile apps D) Windows marketplace
B) Google play
Photo editors are specialized graphics programs for editing or modifying digital photographs. They are often used to touch up photographs to remove scratches and other imperfections. Which of the following are associated with photo editors? A) Vector images B) Pixels C) Bitmap images D) Raster images
B) Pixels C) Bitmap images D) Raster images
what graphical user interface replaces menus and toolbars by organizing commonly used commands into a set of tabs? A) General B) Ribbon C) Specific D) Traditional
B) Ribbon
A central node in a network that coordinates the flow of data by sending messages directly between sender and receiver nodes is referred to as __. A) Contact B) Switch C) Transmitter D) Mixed drive
B) Switch
Which of the following were the original connect network nodes for ARPANET? A) USC B) UCLA C) UCSB D) University of Utah E) SRI
B) UCLA C) UCSB D) University of Utah E) SRI
Operating system allow users to interact with application programs and computer hardware through a A) Dialog B) User interface C) Menu D) system
B) User interface
Specialized programs designed to make computing easier are referred to as _____ programs. A) Productivity B) Utility C) Maximization D) Organization
B) Utility
[blank] will help you organize you thoughts and guide you though the game design process, including character development and environmental design. A) Your imagination B) Video game design software C) Virtual learning software D) Combative roll playing
B) Video game design software
An operating system released in 2021 which includes the ability to control multiple devices from one keyboard and mouse. Improved video conferencing tools, and ways to customize notifications to reduce distractions when working. A) macOS High Sierra B) macOS Monterey C) Linux D) Chrome
B) macOS Monterey
Which of the following are features that are common to most operating systems? A) Applications B) Icons C) Windows D) Menus
B. icons C. windows D. menus
This generation of mobile telecommunications improved data speeds and introduced widespread use of the internet on cell phones. A) 1G B) 2G C) 3G D) 4G
C) 3G
A type of wireless network that works within a very small area such as your immediate surroundings is referred to as ___. A) A wide area network (WAN) B) A very local area network (VLAN) C) A personal area network (PAN) D) A manual area network (MAN)
C) A personal area network (PAN)
The description of how a network is arranged and how resources are coordinated and shared is called the network ___. A) Design B) Protocol C) Architecture D) Format
C) Architecture
The process of converting an analog signal into a digital signal is called ___ A) Moderation B) Digitalization C) Demodulation D) Modulation
C) Demodulation
Which of the following are specialized programs that allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system? A) Utilities B) Language translators C) Device drivers D) Operating systems
C) Device drivers
Specialized programs that assist you in locating information on the web and the Internet are called search _____. A) Utilities B) Drivers C) Engines D) queries
C) Engines
This type of program is used to create and edit vector images A) Image gallery B) Image editor C) Illustration program D) Page layout
C) Illustration program
The portion of the application that allows you to control and to interact with the program is referred to as a user _____. A) Interaction B) Interactivity C) Interface D) Intention
C) Interface
Networks with nodes that are in close physical proximity—within the same building, for instance—are called ___. A) Ethernets B) Personal area networks (PANs) C) Local area networks (LANs) D) Protocols
C) Local area networks (LANs)
This type of network spans up to 100 miles and is often used to connect office buildings that are located throughout a city. A) LAN B) PAN C) MAN D) WAN
C) MAN
An approach in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently. A) Simulation B) Hosting C) Multitasking D) Virtualization
C) Multitasking
[blank] control and coordinate the activities of all computers and other devices on a network, including electronic communication and sharing of information and resources A) Network utilities B) Network interface cards C) Network operating systems D) Network administrators
C) Network operating systems
The operating system is often referred to as the software environment or software A) Desktop B) Server C) Platform D) window
C) Platform
The most widely used network topology today is when each device is connected directly to a central network switch. This architecture is called a ___ network. A) Tree B) Mesh C) Star D) Bus
C) Star
An operating system utility program that accepts commands through text or speech A) Search B) Troubleshooting C) Virtual assistant D) Backup
C) Virtual assistant
Many cell phones can allow nearby tablets and laptops to connect to the Internet by providing a local hotspot. Connecting through a hotspot is called __. A) Servicing B) Riding C) Piggybacking D) Tethering
D) Tethering
Select the true statement about the Internet of Things (IoT). A) The internet of things (IoT) refers to the proliferation of streaming services B) The internet of things (IoT) includes Web apps that allow you to place fast-food orders C) The Internet of things (IoT) refers to all of the devices that modern smartphones have made irrelevant D) The internet of things (IoT) includes all of the household items that are connected to the internet.
D) The internet of things (IoT) includes all of the household items that are connected to the internet.
The single most dramatic change in connectivity since the creation of the Internet is the widespread connectivity through mobile devices. This change has been called ___? A) The 5G revolution B) The iPhone age C) The cellular takeover D) The wireless revolution
D) The wireless revolution
Specialized utility programs that make the Internet and the web easier and safer to use are referred to as web _____. These include browser-related programs that either become part of your browser or are executed from your browser, while others work as separate stand-alone applications. A) Programs B) Software C) Tools D) Utilities
D) Utilities
[blank] images use geometric shapes or objects instead of pixels. A) Bitmap B) Raster C) Ribbon D) Vector
D) Vector
Operating system released in 2021 which is microsoft desktops, laptops, and tablet operating systems A) Monterey B) Windows 10 C) Linux D) Windows 11
D) Windows 11
General-purpose applications that create text-based documents are called A) Database management systems B) Presentation graphics C) Spreadsheets D) Word processors
D) Word processors
Any device that is connected to a network, such as a computer, printer, or data storage device, is called a ___. A) Server B) Host C) Director D) node
D) node
Which of the following are associated with virtualization? A) A way in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently. B) A single physical computer runs a special program known as virtualization software, it operates as though it were two or more separate computers C) Each virtual machine appears to the user as a separate, independent computer with its own operating system. D) It is not safe to run computers in a live virtualization environment
A) A way in which a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems that operate independently. B) A single physical computer runs a special program known as virtualization software, it operates as though it were two or more separate computers C) Each virtual machine appears to the user as a separate, independent computer with its own operating system.
Which of the following are considered components of an email message? A) Address B) Subject C) Encryption D) Message
A) Address B) Subject D) Message
Which of the following mobile operating systems? A) Android B) IOS C) Microsoft Windows 11 D) macOS
A) Android B) IOS
Which of the following are considered essential utility programs? A) Antivirus programs B) Diagnostic programs C) Virtual assistant D) Networking programs
A) Antivirus programs B) Diagnostic programs C) Virtual assistant
[blank] software can be described as end user software and is used to accomplish a variety of tasks. A) Application B) General purpose C) System D) Utility
A) Application
According to the Textbook, which of the following are considerations for evaluating website content? A) Authority B) Accuracy C) Tone D) Currency
A) Authority B) Accuracy D) Currency
A measurement of the width or capacity of a communication channel is referred to as A) Bandwidth B) Density C) Bus width D) Server capacity
A) Bandwidth
Web 2.0 applications that help ordinary people communicate across the web include which of the following? A) Blogs B) Podcasts C) Wikis D) Social media apps
A) Blogs B) Podcasts C) Wikis
A short-range radio communication standard that transmits data over short distances of up to approximately 33 feet. A) Bluetooth B) Broadband C) DSL D) TCP/IP
A) Bluetooth
Select three wireless communication channels. A) Cellular B) Microwave C) CAT-7 D) Wi-Fi
A) Cellular B) Microwave D) Wi-Fi
What type of node requests and uses resources available from other nodes? A) Client B) Host C) Server D) Switch
A) Client
What are the three basic components of cloud computing? A) Clients B) Service providers C) The internet D) The US Government
A) Clients B) Service providers C) The internet
Which of the following uses the Internet and the web to shift many computer activities from the user's computer to other computers on the Internet? A) Cloud computing B) Enterprise computing C) Desktop computing D) Resident computing
A) Cloud computing
Electronic systems, either wired or wireless, that transmit data from one location to another are referred to as ___ systems. A) Communications B) Intercom C) Radio D) 5G
A) Communications
A [blank] is a collection of related data, equivalent to an electronic file cabinet A) Database B) Spreadsheet C) Document D) Database management system
A) Database
This type of program sets up or structures a database. A) Database management systems B) Spreadsheet C) Presentation graphics D) Word processor
A) Database management systems
Which of the following are ways uses can connect to an ISP? A) Digital subscribers line (DSL) B) Cable C) Wireless modems D) Laser connection
A) Digital subscribers line (DSL) B) Cable C) Wireless modems
System software works with which of the following to handle the majority of technical details. A) End Users B) Application software C) Computer Hardware D) Utility Software
A) End Users B) Application software C) Computer hardware
A private network that connects more than one organization, usually using Internet technologies to allow suppliers and others limited access to an organizations private network is called a(n) ___. A) Extranet B) Municipal area network (MAN) C) Local area network (LAN) D) Ethernet
A) Extranet
Which of the following are considered popular social media sites? A) Facebook B) Twitter C) Myspace D) Tiktok
A) Facebook B) Twitter D) Tiktok
This mobile operating system developed by Google, is widely used in many of today's cell phones A) iOS B) Windows 11 mobile C) Blackberry OS D) Android
D) Android
Which type of e-commerce involves the sale of a product or service to the general public or end users and is the fastest-growing type of e-commerce? A) B2B B) C2C C) D2C D) B2C
D) B2C
The measurement of the capacity of a communication channel is called the ___ of the channel. A) Integrity B) Strength C) Drive D) Bandwidth
D) Bandwidth
Programs that provide access to web resources, connect you to remote computers, open and transfer files, display text, images, and multimedia; and provide in one tool an uncomplicated interface to the Internet and web documents are referred to as web _____. A) Engines B) Utilities C) Programs D) Browsers
D) Browsers
When Internet services are provided through existing telephone lines (twisted-pair cable), this is referred to as ___. A) Modem service B) Satellite service C) Cable service D) DSL service
D) DSL service
You must have an ____ to access the Internet. A) IPS B) DPS C) DSP D) ISP
D) ISP
This operating system feature is controlled by a use and changes shape depending on its current function A) Dialog box B) Menu C) Mouse D) Pointer
D) Pointer
For data transmission to be successful, sending and receiving devices must follow a set of communication rules for the exchange of information. These rules for exchanging data between computers are known as ___. A) Guidelines B) IEEEs C) Laws D) Protocols
D) Protocols
A collection of separate application programs bundled together and made available as a group is referred to as a software _____. A) Bundle B) Companion C) Group D) Suite
D) Suite
What is the central node that coordinates that flow of data by sending messages directly between sender and receiver nodes? A) Client B) Host C) Server D) Switch
D) Switch
