ITSC Area Test 1 Review

What combination of words and Boolean operators would display all audio files about chiropractic?

.mp3 AND chiropractic

Which is NOT a file extension used by Microsoft Office programs?

.pff used: 1. .docx 2. .rtf 3. .pptx

Which of the following extensions is associated with a video file?

.wmv

Eight bits equals _____ byte(s)

1

A binary code using eight bits has ___ different possible combinations

256

_______ contains the tasks and dates for a project and shows the schedule and progress of the project in a graphic

A Gantt chart

Which of the following is NOT part of Microsoft Office Online web apps?

Access

An end user license agreement represents which of the following

Agreement between the user and the software publisher

______ is an example of a wearable computer

An Apple Watch

A computer can be a flexible and powerful tool by using what type of software?

Application

What technology allows computers to think and act more like people?

Artificial Intelligence

Which of the following items below is NOT a cloud service offering?

Business-as-a-Service (BaaS) Is: 1. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) 2. Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) 3. Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)

Which of the following is NOT a valid character in a file name?

Colon (:) valid: 1. Underscore (__) 2. Semicolon (;) 3. Hyphen (-)

When using Windows, to select all the folders in a window you simultaneously press the ______ and A keys.

Ctrl

________ is a form of freeware, where the developers accept contributions for themselves or for nonprofit organizations.

Donationware

The _____ was first designed to calculate artillery firing tables

ENIAC

The ______ was the first working, digital, general-purpose computer

ENIAC

________ computers are present in such diverse applications as gasoline pumps, home appliances, and traffic lights.

Embedded

______ is the study of the relationship between workers and their workspace

Ergonomics

Default programs are associated with which of the following

File types

The ______ in macOS is used to locate and arrange files, folders, and applications.

Finder

To change the program that opens a file in macOS, which of the following would be used?

Finder

______ can be used at no cost for an unlimited period of time

Freeware

The ______ is a tracking system created by the U.S. Department of Defense that uses satellites for navigation

GPS

Which of the following is an example of a personal Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)?

Google Drive

Which of the following is NOT a cloud service provider?

Intel providers: 1. Google 2. Salesforce 3. Amazon

Which of the following would NOT be a recommended place to back up computer files?

Internal hard drive Recommend places: 1. DVD 2. Flash drive 3. External Drive

Which is NOT an advantage of using a cloud storage device?

It is faster than other backup options advantages 1. it is easy to set up 2. It can be set to backup files automatically 3. It keeps your backups at a different location

The ______ is a complex circuit that enables it to act as the brain of the computer

Microprocessor

Fourth-generation computers used

Microprocessors

_____ Law predicted that the number of transistors placed on an integrated circuit would double approximately every two years

Moore's

Which of the following is NOT a Boolean operator?

NOR is: 1. NOT 2. AND 3. OR

Which Boolean operator would you use to exclude a term in your search results

NOT

The free online storage provided by Microsoft is called _______.

OneDrive

______ software can be copied, modified, and redistributed without paying a fee

Open source

_____ provides a programming environment to develop, test, and deploy custom web applications

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS)

Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader are associated with which type of file?

Portable Document Format

to share files with other users of the same computer using macOS, you would place them in the ________ folder

Public

File Explorer includes _______ access items on the Navigation pane to help you work more easily

Quick

Sophia heard about some media software with a free trial download. She thought it would be a good idea to try it before buying. She is using which type of proprietary software?

Shareware

An intelligent personal assistant app for Apple devices that allows you to speak using natural language is known as _______.

Siri

______ involves the delivery of applications— web apps — over the Internet

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

______ are very expensive, complex computer systems used in weather forecasting and medical research.

Supercomputers

_____ consists of these four components: input, processing, storage, and ouput

The information processing cycle

Which statement about vacuum tubes is NOT accurate?

They seldom need to be replaced. accurate= 1. They generate a lot of heat when operating 2. They were used in first gen computers 3. They resemble light bulbs

The ______ is an early computer created in 1951, which was used to predict election results

UNIVAC

Which symbol is allowed in file names?

Underscore (__)

Which File Explorer tab will display commands that enable you to change the way objects in a file list are displayed?

View

Alan Turing is known for developing

a test that tests a machine's ability to display intelligent behavior

A(n) _______ is a procedure that you would use to solve a problem.

algorithm

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM card) stores all of the following information on a mobile device, EXCEPT ________.

apps stores 1. account info 2. phones identification 3. cellular carrier

An .mp3 file extension indicates that the file is a(n) _______ file

audio

A ______ is the smallest unit of digital data

bit

The intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet is called a ________.

cell

A(n) ______ is a computer that connects to or requests services from a server

client

Smartphones use ________ technology, allowing users to perform several functions with one device.

convergence

A(n) _____ computer has a screen that can swivel and fold to resemble a tablet.

convertible notebook

________ computers offer the most speed, power, and upgradability for the lowest cost.

desktop

A(n) ____ is a single piece of information in a record in a database.

field

Which of the following applications is NOT part of an office application suite?

financial is part: 1. database 2. spreadsheet 3. presentation

Which is NOT a modern source of installing software?

floppy drive Moders sources 1. web 2. thumb drive 3. CD/DVD

The most common way to enter data into a database, is to use a(n) ________.

form

Making money through in-app purchases is common in _____ software.

freemium

_____ computing refers to the efficient and eco-friendly use of computers

green

The type of folder structure created by Windows is known as a ________.

hierarchy

The online free storage provided by Apple is called _________________.

iCloud

Windows maintains a(n) _______ on your system that helps to speed up searches

index

Third-generation computers are characterized by the use of___

integrated circuits

Which of the following types of storage has a relatively low price per GB, fast transfer speed, and is secure inside a system unit?

internal hard drive

Ubiquitous computing is also called _________

invisible computing

In the Windows operating system, the Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos folders are known as _________.

libraries

When using a Windows PC, you can use a ______ to organize similar files that are located in different locations.

library

ZIP files use what type of compression?

lossless

Web apps which will run on any device with a supported browser and Internet access are called platform-___________.

neutral

A(n) ________, also known as a hotfix, addresses individual software problems as they are discovered

patch

The sequence of folders to a file or a folder is known as the file's ______

path

A ______ enables you to manage your email, calendar, contacts, and tasks—- all in one application.

personal information manager

A ____________ helps you to complete projects, keep within your budget, stay on schedule, and work with others.

project management program

File information such as type, size, and date are called file ________.

properties

A(n) ______ contains information about a single entry in a database

record

A(n) _______ is a larger, planned update that addresses multiple problems or adds multiple features

service pack

In addition to performing calculations, _______ organize data that can be sorted and filtered, making the data functional for lists and schedules.

spreadsheets

A(n) _______ allows someone to use software for a monthly or yearly fee

subscription

When you purchase software in a box, reading the ______ is important to know if the software will function properly

system requirements

In a database, related records are organized into one or more ________

tables

The term "cloud" in cloud computing refers to ________

the Internet

Default file type associations determine _________.

the application that will open when you double-click the file name in File Explorer

Distributed computing distributes _______

the processing of tasks across a group of computers

Second-generation computers used

transistors

A(n) ______ is a high-end desktop computer or one that is connected to a network in a business setting

workstation