BCIS 1305 final exam

Marcus recently had his cell phone stolen. All of the following are security features that should help him locate his stolen phone EXCEPT which one? -His phone can generate an alarm even if it is on mute. -He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps. -The current location of his phone can be pinpointed on a map through the phone's GPS. -If the thief enters an incorrect passcode three times, the phone takes a picture of the thief and emails it to Marcus.

-He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps.

You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____. -Being cautious about what information you post on social networking sites. -Storing financial information in an unsent email message. -Querying unfamiliar purchases found on your bank statements. -Shredding financial documents before you discard them.

-Storing financial information in an unsent email message.

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse? (516251)

A desktop computer

Jodi is traveling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides?

A poor internet connection

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

A virtual machine

Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer? A. Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time. B. Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out. C. The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants. D. The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty.

A. Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.

What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package? A. Scan code B. LMS C. CAM D. M2M

A. Scan code

Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package? A. The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey. B. The computer that is finding the fastest route for the driver. C. The GPS that is avoiding traffic and hazardous conditions. D. The phone that her brother will use when he receives the package.

A. The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey.

The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking? A. They could create a hashtag and post on social media. B. They could put flyers in everyone's mailbox. C. They could call all their neighbors. D. They could contact the newspaper to run an article.

A. They could create a hashtag and post on social media.

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ________. A. the web app's server B. one's mobile device C. a LAN server D. one's desktop computer

A. the web app's server

What kind of software products can you download from the Internet without being subjected to copyright restrictions? (530488)

A:Public domain software

The teachers in the Mathematics Department want to increase student retention and success rates in all the math courses. They are interested in looking for something that will allow students to check their progress, take practice tests, and message instructors with questions. What would you recommend they consider? A. An e-book with digital content B. A learning management system C. An online tutoring system D. A social networking platform

B. A learning management system

You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel. You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information. What is the app using? A. Chip-and-pin technology B. Augmented reality C. Kiosk D. Digital literacy

B. Augmented reality

How would you describe an intelligent workplace? A. Its workers all telecommute and use the cloud. B. It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate. C. It has a bring your own device (BYOD) policy allowing online collaboration. D. It holds meetings only via web conferencing and markets itself over social media.

B. It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit? A. Microprocessors are the size of your thumb and integrated circuits are the size of your hand. B. Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits. C. Microprocessors control the flow of electrons and integrated circuits control the flow of protons. D. Microprocessors include tape and disk storage whereas integrated circuits are part of an operating system.

B. Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.

Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him? A. Tell him to use the picture from Spring Break as he has a great tan and the beach is a good background. B. Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote. C. Tell him to make sure his Facebook settings are marked public as employers today want to see that their employees know how to have fun. D. Tell him to be sure to put a humorous quote on his site to show he has a funny sid

B. Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote.

Which of these is an optical medium of storage? (516237)

Blu-ray discs

Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use? A. He should choose a product that uses natural language processing, so he can type in where he wants to go. B. He should choose a digital assistant that will guess where he wants to go based on the date. C. He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns. D. He should choose technology that guides him with rules and regulations.

C. He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns.

Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her? A. IT consulting B. Software and apps C. Technology sales D. Web marketing and social media

C. Technology sales

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you? A. They monitor the television stations you watch. B. They track your movements on your Fitbit. C. They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes." D. They analyze your text messages sent to your friends.

C. They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."

What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers? A. Including links to videos you have created. B. Enabling privacy settings on social media sites. C. Using humor or informal names. D. Adding photos of yourself.

C. Using humor or informal names.

Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-commerce?

C. Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest? A. integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers B. transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors C. vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers D. microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers, integrated circuits

C. vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers

Nadia is shopping for a phone that can take photos and identify their geographical location. What feature should she look for when comparing phones? (530449)

C:geotagging

Ronald maintains a website that focuses on travel-related information. He gathers adventure posts from various travel blogs and shares them to his site. What type of a website does Ronald maintain?

Content aggregator site

Sanjay, a middle school history teacher, has assigned his class to work in groups to create a presentation on the different legal systems around the world. Each group consists of three people in the class and one person from their pen pal class in India. How would you describe Sanjay's use of technology? A. He is using technology to promote a school event and send emails. B. He is using technology to teach concepts and reduce the need for paper. C. He is using technology to create an intelligent classroom with high tech printers. D. He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.

D. He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.

Andy has diabetes and he is not good about taking his medications or even checking his insulin levels. His doctor has recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Andy's doctor's use of mHealth help Andy get his diabetes under control? A. His health records will now be stored in the cloud. B. He will not have to visit the doctor as frequently. C. His doctor will be able to monitor him through the use of a smartphone. D. He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.

D. He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.

At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last all year long? A. Email all the documents home, so the students can print them out there. B. Have students share copies and rotate who turns it in so each time one student gets a grade. C. Ask each parent to donate a box of paper so more copies can be made. D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.

D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.

In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe, and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the computer these games? A. The developers were creating virtual reality. B. The developers were exploring the use of embedded computers. C. The developers were on the verge of discovering augmented reality. D. The developers were using artificial intelligence.

D. The developers were using artificial intelligence.

Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction?

Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site

Which of the following scenarios would most likely rely on Big Data? Choose two.

Evaluating applications for disability benefits and Calculating traffic delays during rush hour

Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. the website address for the store is http://havenbridals.com True False

False

Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct, especially because the math problems involved solving equations. Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems. True False

False

The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated True False

False

Twitter is an example of a wiki, which allows for collaborative editing by its users. True False

False

When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy True False

False

When including an image in HTML code, you would use the < a href > tag. True False

False

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints? (516247)

Plotter

Alejandro has a computer with a powerful processor on which he plays a game where he controls the characters' movements. The game produces at least 1 billion bits of information at 60 frames per second for display. Which of the following kinds of gaming is this an example of?

Real-time animation

If you want to share a document for others to view and edit, which of the following should you do?

Save the document to OneDrive

Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing?

She should use a virtual account number to make the payment.

Avery wants to replace her cable television subscription with a video streaming service to watch her favorite TV shows. Besides Internet connectivity, what does she need to watch the shows on a TV? (530450)

Smart TV or a TV stick

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her?

The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.

What is uptime?

The measure of a web host's reliability

Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?

They had to unzip or extract it.

A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor. (516265) True False

True

Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards. True False

True

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance? (516259)

Turn off the computer and remove its power source.

What facilitates bundling of video, audio, codec, and subtitles into a single package? (516348)

Video container

A surgeon has to perform a complex brain surgery on a patient. How could she practice her fine motor skills prior to the surgery?

With simulators using motion-sensing consoles

Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs? a) electronic bracelet b) ingestible camera c) 3-D printer d) mobile health record

b) ingestible camera

There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

creating malware

What does XML use to describe data? (516446)

customized tags

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.

gigabytes

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

hosts webpages

Google is an example of a ________ search engine.

keyword