Intro to Computers Exam 1 - Modules 1-6
The seeds of the internet were planted in 1969 with ___, which connected computers at four universities in the western United States.
ARPANET
Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account?
Cloud computing
Which laptops allow users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor?
Convertible
___ are small data files that are created by websites in order to remember users and their preferences the next time they visit the site.
Cookies
___ is the gathering of information from a large group of people.
Crowdsourcing
___ is a form of electronic money that is decentralized and whose transactions are encrypted, processed, and recorded via peer-to-peer networks.
Cryptocurrency
Many individuals are using TV tuners as ___ to record television shows for future playback.
DVRs
___ consist of individual facts or pieces of information.
Data
___ printers create output by striking an inked ribbon against paper using metal pins, making them useful for printing on pressure-sensitive forms.
Dot matrix
Which of the following mouse operations is typically used to move objects around your screen?
Dragging
Which low-cost devices feature crisp text that is capable of being read in even the brightest outdoor conditions?
E-book readers
___ allows messages to be sent to electronic mailboxes in an instant.
Which of the following is NOT a type of multi-user computer?
Embedded system
Which of the following apps would you use if you wanted to create and share a grocery list with your family?
Evernote
Although high quality movies can easily be streamed in homes, the slower speed of mobile networks creates a poor viewing experience for streamed movies
False
Although high quality movies can easily be streamed in homes, the slower speed of mobile networks creates a poor viewing experience for streamed movies.
False
Although it can be dangerous to use mobile devices when driving a car, state governments have yet to enact any laws restricting this behavior.
False
Hangouts is an app that allows users to send messages, photos, and videos to other individuals that are deleted within seconds of receipt.
False
In online advertising, an "impression" refers to the feeling or reaction that users have to a specific ad.
False
In order to gauge user interest and opinion, Twitter uses a "like" system while Facebook uses a star-rating system.
False
The system unit is another name for the CPU, or processor, of a personal computer.
False
Twitter restricts posts, or tweets, to a maximum of 180 characters.
False
UNIVAC, the first programmable electronic computer, was used by the British during World War II to help crack many coded messages being sent to the German army.
False
Which of the following apps would you use if you were travelling to a country where they did not speak your language?
Google Translate
The ___ language, which was used in the first web page ever created, is still in use today.
HTML
The ___ protocol is used to deliver requested web pages to a computer.
HTTP
The communication of vibration, motion or physical resistance to a user is called:
Haptics
Which of the following refers to special eyeglasses from Microsoft that provide the user with an augmented or mixed reality experience?
HoloLens
Every type of internet service requires a connection and monthly payment to a(n):
ISP
___ printers create an image directly on the paper by spraying ink through tiny nozzles.
Inkjet
Which of the following apps makes it easy to apply special effects to photos and then share them with your friends/followers?
Which of the following is a popular brand of e-book readers?
Kindle
In which of the following social networking sites are you most likely to find professionals who seek to make business-related connections?
___ screens, which are the start screens of mobile devices, allow users to enter a password, PIN, fingerprint, or other security measure in order to access the device.
Lock
In a category of games known as ___, millions of players connect to various servers to team up with other players in very large virtual worlds.
MMORPGs
Which of the following is NOT a type of memory card technology?
Mega SD
Which of the following is NOT a travel service that helps you book flights and hotels?
Monster
Using a wireless technology known as ___, many smartphones can now be tapped on special payment devices to complete your purchase at select stores.
NFC
Which of the following services (for a low monthly fee) will allow you to watch as many movies and TV shows as you desire from their large collection?
Netflix
___services allow users to live-stream a variety of channels that are typically offered by cable TV subscriptions.
OTT
The most popular method for file transfer today is known as ___ file sharing, which uses a distributed network of individual users instead of a central server.
P2P
Social news sites, such as ___, encourage users to share links to news and other interesting content they find on the web.
Apple's ___ and Google's Assistant are two products that respond to a variety of voice commands on mobile devices.
Siri
Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage service?
Skype
___ is unsolicited email that is sent in bulk.
Spam
Instead of delivering songs that you are likely to enjoy, services such as ___ offer you the ability to play practically any song you want on your mobile device.
Spotify
Which of the following is NOT a gaming console?
Square
___ is the ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.
Storage
Which of the following is NOT a mobile payment service that allows you to send money to other individuals?
Strava
___ printers, which are often used to create receipts and labels, apply heat to special paper in order to turn select areas black.
Thermal
"192.168.1.101" is an example of an IPv4 address.
True
Input can take a variety of forms, such as the text you type with your keyboard or a variety of finger movements on the touchscreen of a mobile device.
True
It is possible to purchase a waterproof case for your mobile device.
True
Many computers do not need a video card because the video-processing circuitry is built directly into the motherboard.
True
One of the most powerful features of Google Maps is Street View, which shows you almost any part of a map as if you were driving through that street.
True
PayPal is an example of an online payment service that allows you to pay for goods online and transfer money to other individuals.
True
Services such as Google Translate can convert your typed or spoken words into almost any foreign language.
True
The "sports" in the address sports.yahoo.com refers to the subdomain.
True
The CTRL, ALT, and WINDOWS keys are commonly used for keyboard shortcuts, which are keystrokes that can quickly perform an operation within software.
True
There are various apps that allow you to send messages to other users using your internet connection and not your text messaging plan.
True
Today's gaming consoles are complete entertainment systems, offering internet connectivity, movie rentals, photo storage, and many other services in addition to video games.
True
Tripadvisor.com is a travel-related website that allows individual travelers to rate their experiences with hotels and attractions.
True
The service known as ___ contains original content in the form of live or recorded streams showing individuals playing video games.
Twitch
The most popular plug on a computer is the small, rectangular ___ port, which is used to connect almost all of today's external devices.
USB
Which of the following smartwatch operating systems is made by Google?
Wear OS
___ technology refers to computing devices that are worn on various parts of the body.
Wearable
___ refers to a new way to use the World Wide Web, whereby any user can create and share content, as well as provide opinions on existing content.
Web 2.0
Which of the following is an example of a "music locker" service that allows you to upload your own music for streaming at a later time?
YouTube Music
Many mobile devices contain a(n) ___ and gyroscope that can sense even the smallest movements.
accelerometer
Mobile apps known as news ___ collect articles from a variety of sources and present them to you in a magazine-style format.
aggregators
If you want to include a file with your email message, it should be placed it in the __ area.
attachments
In ___ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information.
augmented
A(n) ___ vehicle is a car, truck, or other mode of transportation that is capable of performing a variety of driving maneuvers without human intervention.
autonomous
Any email address placed in the ___ will be invisible to the recipients of your message.
bcc
A(n) ___ is a web page or small website that contains a series of chronological posts and comments.
blog
The term ___ is used to describe any digital data connection that can transmit information faster than standard dial-up by using a wider band of frequencies.
broadband
To view web pages, you need special software known as a web:
browser
The earliest way in which most users connected to the internet was using a 56Kbps ___ connection over their phone line.
dial-up
A ___, such as apple.com and whitehouse.gov, uniquely identifies a site and a brand on the web.
domain name
Many new devices support the use of various ___, or finger movements, to accomplish various tasks.
gestures
The ___ is the primary storage device of a personal computer.
hard drive
The physical devices that make up a computer system are called
hardware
Web browsers keep a list of every website you have visited in an area known as the:
history
The starting page for your web browser is known as the ___ page.
home
Which of the following is NOT an app that allows you to have a live video conversation using your mobile device?
iMessage
Which of the following is a popular tablet computer?
iPad
The ___refers to a series of interconnected networks connecting billions of people and organizations throughout the world.
internet
In a computer, ___ is a general term for electronic chips that store data and program instructions that can be accessed quickly by the CPU.
memory
Tumblr and Twitter and both examples of ___ services, where users share brief thoughts, links, and multimedia.
microblogging
A(n) ___ is a device that can convert digital information from a computer into analog sound waves that can be transmitted over the phone lines.
modem
The optical ___ is the most common pointing device for desktop computers.
mouse
Social ___ sites are used to create connections between friends, family members, and organizations.
networking
A(n) ___ ad is a thin, rectangular advertisement that is commonly placed across the top or on the sides of a web page.
pop-up
A web ___ is a website that provides a variety of useful information and services to visitors, making them popular as browser home pages.
portal
Digital ___ are used to project digital images and video onto a large screen where they can be viewed by an audience.
projectors
A(n) ___ is a combination mobile phone and handheld computer.
smartphone
The term ___ refers to one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.
software
Which of the following is NOT one of the typical navigation buttons of a web browser?
start
A ___ is a mobile device with a large, touch-screen surface, typically requiring two hands to operate.
tablet
Funny or fascinating web content is said to go ___ when it is shared and re-shared a large number of times over a short period.
viral
