ITEC 1001 - midterm test

_________ software aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create a digital model of an object.

CAD

_________ is the gathering of information from a large group of people.

Crowdsourcing

_________ software is used to create and manage complex databases.

DBMS

_________ consist(s) 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

Large organizations use _________ systems because they bring together many types of business functions into one software solution.

ERP

Which of the following is NOT a type of multi-user computer?

Embedded system

_________ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions.

Embedded systems

Which of the following is an example of spreadsheet software?

Excel

For monitors, a higher value for the response time is ideal for the smooth display of fast-moving images, such as those in video games.

False

The cursor is a special type of laptop pointing device that allows you to more precisely control the movement of the on-screen pointer.

False

When a folder is located inside another folder, it is referred to as a file.

False

Which of the following is NOT one of the features that are found on practically all mobile devices?

Fingerprint scanner

_________ keys, which are labeled F1, F2, and so on, are used to perform an action within a program.

Function

Modern operating systems have a ________, allowing users to communicate via graphical elements on the screen.

GUI

The newest connector for displays is _________, which carries both digital video and sound.

HDMI

The communication of vibration, motion or physical resistance to a user is called:

Haptics

_________ printers create an image directly on the paper by spraying ink through tiny nozzles.

Inkjet

A(n) _________ monitor contains a light source and a screen of special crystals that shift when electricity is applied to them.

LCD

_________ screens, which are the start screens of mobile devices, allow users to enter a password, PIN, or other security measure in order to access the device.

Lock

_________ printers combine either inkjet or laser printing capabilities with scanning, photocopying, and faxing capabilities.

Multifunction

What is the name of the technology that can translate a scanned document image into text that can be edited and formatted?

OCR

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which technology is used in a typical home?

Process control

_________ is the ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.

Storage

_________ printers, which are often used to create receipts and labels, apply heat to special paper in order to turn select areas black.

Thermal

A computer's sound card is a circuit board that converts sound from analog to digital form, and vice versa, for recording or playback.

True

A file path is a complete address that describes the exact location of a file.

True

An EULA usually takes the form of an electronic notification that appears when installing software. The user then has a choice to accept or decline the terms of this agreement.

True

Because solid state storage does not use moving parts, this technology can perform read, write, and erase operations at much quicker speeds.

True

Having a higher quantity of RAM will allow you to have more open programs and quickly switch between them.

True

Many of the components inside a computer generate a great deal of heat. Without proper cooling, a computer could overheat and malfunction.

True

The purpose of an operating system is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and allow the user to communicate with the computer.

True

_________ memory refers to a portion of your hard drive that is being used as RAM.

Virtual

_________ technology refers to computing devices that are worn on various parts of the body.

Wearable

In _________ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information.

augmented

Tiny and flat memory _________ are used to store data in tablets, smartphones, and devices such as digital cameras and digital photo frames.

cards

Cloud _________ services allow individuals to view, edit, and share documents, even seeing each other's changes in real time.

collaboration

In the simplest terms, a(n) _________ is a device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.

computer

Operating systems communicate with most hardware components using:

device drivers

The instructions that handle a computer's basic functions when it is powered on are referred to as:

firmware

Which of the following is NOT one of the four colors used in the ink nozzles of inkjet printers?

green

The numeric _________ area of a keyboard is very useful for numeric entry and calculations, as it contains the numbers 0 - 9 and four basic mathematical operators.

keypad

The optical _________ is the most common pointing device for desktop computers.

mouse

The _________ of a monitor refers to the number of pixels that it can display on the screen.

resolution

To keep using _________ after the trial period, you must purchase a full version or a code that can be entered into the software.

shareware

The term _________ refers to one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.

software

A _________ is a pointing device that works like an upside-down mouse, with users moving the pointer around the screen by rolling a ball with their finger.

trackball

Businesses often use more sophisticated versions of webcams to engage in _________, where multiple individuals hold meetings and converse using internal networks or the Internet.

videoconferencing

A(n) _________ is a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of another operating system.

virtual machine

Interactive _________ allow users to interact with the images projected on a screen.

whiteboards