bcis exam 3

During the planning phase of a software design project, the team members working on it were identified. While identifying a designer, the committee contemplated if an inexpensive and underqualified person could be used. Which of the following statements are valid and based on the premise that the decision, if taken, would be a bad one?

A designer develops the program's user interface, including colors, fonts, and layout. As he focuses on the user experience, ease of product use and navigation of the software, a designer is necessary.

A modem can also function as what other piece of hardware?

A router

Simon established a startup. He wanted to secure a domain name and have a website to market and sell his products. In this regard, which of the following should be the first step?

Acquire trademarks and copyrights in order to protect against piracy and to develop license agreements.

A software company is working on a new project for a mutual fund organization. The client expects the scope of the project to be flexible; their goals are evolving and they needed to test the product as and when components are finished. Which type of project development methodology should be adopted?

Agile development

Scott is an aspiring software developer. During an interview for a new job, his prospective employer asks what kind of program he could develop that, if needed, the company could use, modify and redistribute without restrictions. Which of the following would be an answer that would impress the interviewer?

An open source program

Why should we use an uninstaller that comes with an operating system rather than the system's file management program to delete the folder containing the program's files to remove a software or app from a device?

An uninstaller removes the program files, as well as any associated entries in the system files.

You are studying for your upcoming exam by taking sample quizzes online, your sister is streaming a tv show, your brother is playing an online game, and your parents are both checking email. As you try to go to the next page of questions, an error message pops up: Unable to display page. Why do you think this happened?

Because of net neutrality all of the websites are being treated the same and your ISP does not have enough bandwidth.

Movies, music, and other digital content can be illegally distributed. What laws or strategy are designed to prevent this illegal distribution?

Digital Rights Management

Archie wants to use a newly launched web browser on his computer. What steps should he ideally follow to get it on his system?

Download the program from the manufacturer's website and install it on his computer.

As the new manager at your local grocery store, you want to create a more efficient inventory process by allowing outside vendors and suppliers to review current inventory records and adjust recurring shipment orders to reduce product waste. What type of network should you use?

Extranet

What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables?

Extranet

It is often required to transfer huge files across locations within businesses and corporate offices. Email usually cannot handle such large files which is why file transfer tools are available to perform such tasks. Which of the following categories of programs and apps do these tools belong to?

File, disk, and system management

While starting a software application, Ian encountered an error that the version was no longer supported. Which of the following options can resolve the issue?

Ian could visit the company website and install the latest version or updates on his computer.

A banking app requires stringent access control measures for security reasons. Which of the following techniques could be used to define who can use it and what actions they can perform?

Incorporate biometrics and the need for passwords to access the application

If you want to share information with individuals who are internal to your organization, which type of network would you want to use?

Intranet

What is the working procedure of DevOps methodology?

It produces programs quickly, and then offers continuous updates to increase the functionality of the program.

In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate. Bus

Mesh

What defines the behavior of an object in object-oriented programming ?

Method

__________ are types of tools that track the memory usage, status, and errors of currently running software.

Process managers

Alexis changed a few default settings on a program she was using on her computer. Afterward, however, she did not like the results and preferred to get it back to default settings. Unfortunately, Alexis does not remember exactly what she changed. Which of the following types of tools could help her in this scenario?

Restorers

In the email communication process, what is the role of the email server?

Routing email messages through the Internet or a private network

Which of the following programs are distributed for little or no cost, or for a brief trial period?

Shareware

An organization intends to purchase the license of a software to provide access to as many users as it wants, either by individual installations or network access or Internet passwords. Which of the following should the organization purchase?

Site license

How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network?

The sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to communicate.

What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without your knowledge?

They disguise the network as an evil twin.

How do you create an email message?

Use an app or software to compose and send information.

Which of the following is an implementation of OOP concepts?

Writing objects and creating instances based on functional need

Designers use ___________, which are blueprints of different aspects of the program that also indicate how a user gets from one area of the program to another.

wireframes