CIS 150

different versions of linux are known as distros

true

SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts

True

in the URL http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the top-level domain name?

.gov

a ________ is a laptop computer than can convert into a tablet-like device

2-in-1 PC

Which of the following does not describe mobile broadband?

4G or 5G

beta software is made available because

a company is making an early release to test bugs

ensuring that website is no slanted in its point of view is checking for

bias

in ca computer, each _________ can represent either and 0 or a 1

bit

You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?

captain america: civil war

a good way to assess your CPU usage is to

check the performance tab of the task manager

Digital audio software can be used to

compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments

which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics?

conduct a genealogical study of your extended family

Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.

true

which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest

display screen

Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do

False

RAM is nonvolatile storage.

False

a touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets

False

a special processing chip found on video cards is the

GPU

If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n)

MIDI interface

Bethany is in her home, watching a video she took on vacation, while her brother is playing FIFA Soccer on his Xbox, and her dad is checking stock quotes on his iPad. What kind of network does this family most likely have?

P2P network

________ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system

RAID

Data can be retrieved fastest from

RAM

the most common computer put is the ______ port

USB

The type of network that would be necessary to connect the networks of two college campuses would be:

WAN

Which of the following is the most secure security protocol used with routers?

WPA2

bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of

a subscription style business model made possible by technology

Which of the following would not cause interference or poor connectivity between nodes on a wireless network?

a wireless extender

which of the following sensor is found in certain smartphones?

accelerometer

being computer literate includes being able to

avoid spam, adware, and spyware, use the web effectively and diagnose and fix hardware and software problems

Actual data throughput is usually higher on wireless networks than on wired networks.

false

Conventional hard drives are preferable to SSD drives because they transfer data more quickly.

false

Moore's Law describes the pace at which RAM modules improve.

false

Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.

false

P2P networks require specialized network operating system software.

false

System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule

false

There is no limit to how much RAM you can add to modern computers.

false

app creation software includes tools like adobe photoshop

false

data and information are interchangeable terms

false

modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems

false

podcasts can only be created by professional organizations

false

the move toward access instead of ownership is a sign cognitive surplus

false

web-based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases

false

when you subscribe to software, no license is necessary

false

sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers...

increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines

________ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper

inkjet

When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)

interrupt

intellectual property

is the result of someones creative work and design, can be protected legally by the patent system, can include works of music, film or engineering design

which of the following describes an IP address

it is referred to as a dotted quad, it identifies any computer connecting to the internet, it identifies a website

Which of the following describes fiber-optic broadband?

it uses stands of pure glass or plastic

Which of the following should you not do to secure a wireless network?

keep the default network name and router password

crowd funding sites include

kickstarter and gofundme

which of the following would NOT impact the digital divide?

less sharing of the work we produce

an example of an open source OS is

linux

ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the s=Starbucks smartphone App is using what type of internet commerce

mobile commerce

What two devices are often combined into one device to connect the network to the Internet and to share the connection between devices on the network?

modem and router

Device drivers are

often bundled with the operating system

Ginny downloads and modifies an open source software program, then uploads the program with a different name. Which type of software license is she most likely to be working under?

open source liscense

LibreOffice is an example of which type of software

open source software

Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?

outlook

moores law refers to the

pace at which CPUs improve

when an OS processes asks in a priority order, it is known as

preemptive multitasking

what web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers

privacy browsing

which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?

processing

Which of the following is an example of financial management software?

quicken

Image-editing software allows you to

remove red eye

Before donating your Windows computer, you should perform a Windows

reset

Windows creates "restore points" so that you can

return your system to the way it was before you installed software

Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?

roomba vacuum

The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the

root directory

which of the following is not a component of a search engine?

search assistant

which feature in google chrome enables you to restrict search result by size, color type, time, or usage rights

search tools

which of the following would NOT be a benefit of networking computers

sharing software licenses

the crisis mapping tool Ushahidi

shows that a free software can product can have great value

software that is hosted by the vendor and accessed online is called

software as a service (SaaS)

The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called

system requirements

Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?

system restore

Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?

task view

which is not true about the WEB

the web is a subset of the internet

A GUI user interface is special because

there is a set of icons that represent the OS tasks

Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.

true

Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers.

true

In Windows, if you experience unreliable behavior, try a System Restore before doing a Windows Reset.

true

The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.

true

You can attach more than four wired devices to a network by using a switch.

true

google docs is an example of a wiki

true

intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object

true

the brain of the computer is the CPU

true

the s in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applies to the website

true

your location can be captured from your mobile device even if app location tracking is off

true

touchscreen devices usually feature _______ keyboards

virtual

A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called

virtual desktops

hactivism is different from cyberterrorism

falso=e

when the binary code is retrieved from RAM and moved to the CPU, this stage is known as

fetch

Which type of broadband Internet offers connections nearing the speed of light?

fiberoptic

when you install all the most commonly used files and programs to your computers hard drive, you have competed which kind of software instruction?

full

what are the current focuses of AI research?

perception, knowledge representation, natural language processing

the most common output device for hard output is a

printer

A network-attached storage device is like a network-connected hard drive.

true

Cat 5e and Cat 6 are types of twisted-pair cable

true

which of the following statements is FALSE

unethical behavior is always legal

which of the following is a good precaution to take when making online purchases

use a private browser when purchasing items form a public computer

RAM is

volatile memory