Business Computer Applications Midterm Exam Review
If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?
'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.
Mario is looking for an official website where he can find information about how to file his federal income taxes. For URLs in his search results seem interesting, though each has a different three-letter extension. Which of these TLDs most likely indicates the best website for Mario's needs?
.gov
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?
.net
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, not to be recognized when plugged into your computer?
A Faulty Port
Which of the following is a valid app source for Android users?
Google Play Store
What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?
Graphical User Interface
Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which of the following apps should she use to design the cover?
Graphics App
Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it?
Graphics File
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?
Hard Drive
Andre cannot find the document he was just working on and he needs to find it fast. How would he use the file manager to find it?
He could use the search tool to locate it by name, contact, or date.
The teachers in the Mathematics Department wants 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 Learning Management System
Google is an example of which type of website?
A Search Site
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
A Server on the Internet
What is a binary system?
A number system with two digits, 0 and 1
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.
Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use?
A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations.
On a desktop, the __________ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
Active Window
What program is used to start and shut down the computer or mobile device, provide a user interface, manage programs and memory, and provide file management, among other functions?
An Operating System
Of the following, which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?
Apple
What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Pacific Electronics has a website that sells electronic parts to phone manufacturers. Which type of e-commerce website does Pacific Electronics have?
Business to Business (B2B)
Which computer component is primarily responsible for converting input (data) into meaningful output (information)?
CPU
What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website?
Cookies
________ is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators keep copyright to their materials while allowing other to use, copy, or distribute their work.
Creative Commons
Shelle wants to design her database so it's easy for the receptionist or another assistant to enter client information. What object should she create to accomplish this goal?
Form
Which of the following is NOT a desktop operating system?
Google Android
Which of the following is a web app?
Google Docs
Which computer type will take up the most space in a workplace?
Desktop Computer
BYOD stands for Bring Your Own __________.
Device
If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you?
Digital Forensics
___________ means having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies.
Digital Literacy
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
Disk Cleanup Utility
Patricia has started a new interior designing business and wants to store designs in the cloud so her clients can review them. Which of the following apps should she use for cloud storage?
Drop Box
What technology would a bank's website use to scramble information as it is transmitted over the Internet?
Encryption
Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to add to his computer?
External Hard Drive
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
Fetch -> Decode -> Execute -> Store
Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?
He should have periodic antivirus scanning and software upgraded on all the computers.
Sophia is putting together a training manual for her new batch of employees. Which of the following features can she use to add a document title at the top of each page?
Heading Style
Reggie is having trouble signing into his email account at work. He picks up the phone to call someone in IT, and then checks the phone list to see who to call. Which IT area should Reggie call?
Help Desk
Which of the following is a group that sets standards for how devices work together across the Internet?
IETF
A(n) ___________ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.
Icon
When you save a Microsoft Office file to one drive, where are you saving it?
In a storage area located on a server.
In a large business, the ___________ department make sure that all computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly.
Information Technology (IT)
___________ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.
Input
If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.
Intellectual Property Rights.
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
Internal Hard Drive
You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document?
It places the document in a buffer.
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?
Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?
Linux
Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch?
M-commerce App
What feature allows you to repeat steps automatically in a worksheet?
Macro
What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?
Most relevant results.
Lexie just bought a new smartphone and is looking through the pre-installed apps. She sees several apps she recognizes and some that are new to her. One of the apps is named for the manufacturer of her phone. What kind of app is this?
Native App
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
Office
Linux is a kind of software whose code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution. What kind of software is this?
Open Source
What type of software manages the complete operation of a computer or mobile device?
Operating System
What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?
Plotter
________________ software is an application that allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group.
Presentation
Which of the following actions is NOT constant with green computing standards?
Printing Email Receipts
Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's Advisory Board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She wants to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. What does she need to show the presentation?
Projector
Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?
Projector
Which of the following is an example of green computing?
Purchase and used products with Energy Star label.
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.
RAM
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?
Scan Code
Which of the following is a collection of individual programs sold as a unit?
Software Suite
What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?
Solid State Drive
Which of the following is NOT an E-commerce transaction?
Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
Nicholas is complaining there is not enough space on his slides to include all the text he needs. What advice should you give him to solve this problem?
Suggest that he uses less text and stick to the main points.
Which of the following IT specialty areas does not require strong people skills?
System Development
____________ are collections of records for a single subject, such as customer records, and store all the data in the database.
Tables
___________ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not.
The Digital Divide
When a document contains text displayed in 10-point Cambria, to what does the 10-point refer?
The Font Size
___________ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.
The Internet of Things
Which of the following describes the relationship between the web and the Internet?
The web is part of the Internet.
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?
They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes".
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
To coordinate the resources and activities on a computer.
Which of the following is a pointing device you can use instead of a mouse?
Touchpad
When you start an app on your computer, the app's instructions are __________.
Transferred from the hard drive to the Ram
Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation?
Transitions
T/F A digital citizen is familiar with how to use technology to become an educated and productive member of the digital world.
True
T/F Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices.
True
T/F Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date.
True
T/F New cars are embedded computers to make drivers safer.
True
T/F Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage.
True
What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?
USB Flash Drive
Maya wants to connect three peripheral devices to her laptop, but has only one USB port. What is the best way to connect all the devices?
Use a USB hub.
Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?
Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.
__________ is the use of computers to stimulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a 3-dimensional space.
Virtual Reality (VR)
Which type of app would most likely NOT be found included in a productivity suite?
Web Browser
Which of the following is classified as input device?
Webcam
A(n) _________ electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links.
Webpage
When does the boot process start?
When you turn on your computer.
Skyler needs to print mailing labels for a fundraising campaign her company is hosting. Which type of software should she use?
Word Processing
Rafael has to type a report about class trip to the museum. Which of the following apps should he use to write the report?
Word Processor
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?
Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
You are required to provide login details to display information.
Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?
You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.
How do you pay for Apache Open Office?
You pay nothing-----it's free.
Compressing a file is also called- _____ the file
Zipping
Branston is shopping for a laptop he can coordinate with his iPhone. Which laptop operating system should he choose?
macOS
