Business Computer Applications: Unit 1 Exam
Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends?
A social networking website
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?
Apple
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?
Artist's Name
_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.
Default settings
Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?
Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model. Correct!
False
Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off.
False
Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive.
False
The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.
False
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated.
False
You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out.
False
In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.
File Finder
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?
Hard drive
In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly.
Information Technology
_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.
Input
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?
Joe wants to use an engaging image as a hook in his presentation, but he's afraid of violating any copyright laws. What should he do?
Search for an image on Creative Commons
Which of the following is a step in the boot process?
The operating system files are loaded into RAM.
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home.
True
Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices.
True
If you have information literacy, you can select the right tool to find the information you need.
True
Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.
True
Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser.
True
Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.
True
The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages.
True
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.
True
What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly?
Update the device driver.
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.
Virtual reality (VR)
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?
Voice synthesizer
Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture?
You can shop online at any time of day and in any weather conditions.
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.
Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?
disk cleanup utility
Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it? Correct!
graphics file
Which of the following is not an input device?
headphone
Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?
macOS
Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?
read-only memory (ROM)
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?
saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
Which of the following technologies assists users that have a visual disability?
screen readers
The bootstrap program executes which of the following?
tests that check components such as RAM and storage
Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?
to the taskbar
A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links.
webpage
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?
A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?
A faulty port
Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
Examples of B2B services are advertising, technical support, and training.
What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?
Install additional RAM.
Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?
Projector
Kay is researching the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on the website tracyshealthproducts.com. Which of the following can assure Kay that the content is credible?
The article's author has been a nutritionist for the last three years.
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.
Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?
Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices.
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?
Other search engines provide more reliable research.
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her? Correct Answer
Technology sales
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.
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
A virtual machine
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?
Augmented reality
What determines the speed at which data travels?
Bus width
Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them?
Cloud storage
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. What type of license should he use for his book?
Creative Commons license
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
Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should he use as the search query to find the results he needs?
Emperor penguin colony
An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store.
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.
False
Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.
False
Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?
Faulty power or video cable
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? Correct!
He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence that can provide information about preferred routes.
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?
He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
Internal hard drive
Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document?
It creates the document to be printed.
Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer?
Price comparisons from different vendors
Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?
Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?
The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased.
What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?
USB flash drive
Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade science students. She has more success using RhythmOne instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the following most likely explains why?
Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term.
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.
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
a server on the Internet
On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.
active window
A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.
sensors
Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?
speech recognition software
When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____.
the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
