ISDS 1100: Test 1
True
A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.
True
A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.
She should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or "https."
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?
False
All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.
One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed.
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?
Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
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?
True
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home.
Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last all year long?
It is using virtual reality.
Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?
Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper.
Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn't plagiarize?
Business-to-business
Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have?
True
Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article.
The web app's server
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on _____.
The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of its journey.
Daniella mailed a package to her brother 3 days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?
Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products
EasyMart (EM) has a physical store and an online shopping site and is coming up with deals on retail products for the week of Christmas. As a marketing consultant at EM, which of the following tactics would you recommend to achieve the highest sales?
Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.
Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their homes, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as an example of computer?
She should use a virtual account number to make the payment.
Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing?
A search site
Google is an example of which type of website?
Secondhand "red skateboard"
Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants?
False
Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.
They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?
They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?
Microprocessors are faster, smaller, and less expensive than integrated circuits.
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?
It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.
How would you describe an intelligent workplace?
Cloud storage
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
The developers were using artificial intelligence.
In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe, and other strategy games. How would you describe the developer's goal in teaching the computer these games?
He should make sure to bring a tablet.
Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?
www.weareone.org
Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?
Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be to sure to include links to the article he wrote.
Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?
A poor internet connection
Jodi is travelling 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?
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
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.
False
News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and distributes web content.
True
Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.
He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.
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?
Information that will help obtain best value for money spent
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?
Content aggregator site
Ronald maintains a website that focuses on travel-related information. He gathers adventure posts from various travel blogs and shares them to his site. What type of a website does Ronald maintain?
He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.
Sanjay, a middle school history teacher, has assigned his class to work in groups to create a presentation on the different legal systems around the world. Each group consists of three people in the class and one person from their pen pal class in India. How would you describe Sanjay's use of technology?
A mobile health app (mHealth)
Simone just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create an account online that will give her access to all her health records. How would you describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with?
Technology sales
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a goof fit for her?
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.
Link his website to other popular websites
Steve has built an online shopping website and he would like to increase his website ranking in the search results. You are his consultant. Which of the following would you recommend for him to help achieve his goal?
They could create a hashtag and post on social media.
The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking?
False
The first generation of computers used microprocessors.
False
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated.
A learning management system
The teachers in the Mathematics Department want 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 tests, and message instructors with questions. What would you recommend they consider?
Transfer contents to an external storage device.
To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?
Most relevant results
What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?
Bus width
What determines the speed at which data travels?
Internal hard drive
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
Projector
Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?
Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?
A formatting toolbar
Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?
Gamepad
Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components?
Using a UPS or a surge processor
Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?
Google Docs
Which of the following is a web app?
Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market
Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?
Bottlenecking
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?
.net
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?
The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.
Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
Hard drive
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?
Blu-ray discs
Which of these is an optical medium of storage?
Printer
Which of these is not an input device?
Vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
There are search engine available with more reliable research.
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?
A humorous profile name
You and your best friend have both created online career profiles. Within a week, your friend has 3 calls for interviews and another 19 companies have viewed his profile. Your profile has had only 2 views. You ask your friend to review your profile and he finds a problem with it. Which of the following would be a problem for your online career profile?
Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said.
Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world?
Art history*
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?
Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.
Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction?
.mobi
If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?
True
It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.
Information security
Juan is interesting in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job should Juan apply for?
Facebook, because apart from being a regular social networking website, it also allows game play
Kyle likes to keep in touch with his friends and family using the Internet. He enjoys sharing pictures, music, and ideas. He also enjoys playing games with others online. Which of the following online platforms should he use to do all of this?
He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns.
Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of the delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?
A faulty port
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?
Voice synthesizer
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?
Plug-and-play devices
What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?
Encryption
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transactions?
Ingestible camera
Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs?
A desktop computer
Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?
A social networking site
Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends?
True
Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage.
True
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.
Intelligent classroom
Your school has just been awarded a technology grant. Each grade level team has been asked to submit a proposal for how they would use the money. Your team puts forward an idea where students can submit work online and work collaboratively on projects. What type of classroom have you described?
He will receive text reminders to take his medicine and check his insulin levels.
Andy has diabetes and he is not good at taking his medications or evening 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?
Faulty power or video cable
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?
The website of the software firm
Susan is reading through a collection of webpages that contains information about a software firm. The firm manages the information on these webpages. What is Susan most likely browsing?
They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty.
The current Copyright Law states that, in general, works published after 1977 will fall into public domain 70 years after the death of the author. Which of the following will be true for those who want to use a whole or portions of a novel published in 1978, with a copyright notice 70 years after the author dies?
Fetch decode execute store
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
Turn off the computer and remove its power source.
What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?
Speed at which the processor executes instructions
What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?
Plotter
What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?
Using humor or informal names
What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers?
Scan code
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?
False
When accessed, an e-commerce website that sells carpentry tools displays a lock icon somewhere in the window of the browser. The address bar in the Chrome browser would identify this website as "insecure."
A usage rights filter shows information about using an image.
Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?
Augmented reality
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?