CGS 1060 FINAL

select the characteristics of a blu ray disk

- holds approximately 25gb of data -uses pits and lands to store data

which of the following should be considered when choosing an ISP?

- how many users will be logged on my network at the same time? -will users be streaming data? -what ISP choices are available in my area?

important considerations when purchasing a new tablet computer include:

- the amount of RAM it has -the size of its screen -the amount of storage it has

select the common word processing file extensions:

-.odf -.docx

select the functions of a digital signal processor

-analyzes signals received from the analog-digital converter to enhance audio quality -reduces unwanted noise -moderates call volume

select all the tablet computers

-apple ipad -samsung galaxy note PRO -amazon fire hd

select whats true about worms:

-automatically reproduce -replication exhausts network bandwidth or available storage -often sent using email attachments

select the common internet transmission media:

-coaxial cable -telephone wire -cell phone radio waves

select the characteristics of a dvd

-holds approx 4.5 gb of data -uses pits and lands to store data

choose the samsung galaxy tablet options

-note series -tab series

there are several ways to rename a folder in windows. which of these would work?

-on the command bar, click organize and then click rename -click the folder icon and press F2 to activate the edit mode -right click a folder, then click rename

select the characteristics of a onedrive account

-requires a microsoft email account -provides free cloud storage -can serve as extra storage space

select the sites that offer internet speed test services

-speedtest.net -testmy.net

select the usual tasks of information systems (IS) program managers

-supervising IS technicians -working with developers and senior management to procure and implement IS processes -develop training plans and policies for IS

select the statements that are true regarding switches

-switches connect computers and other devices within a network -switches are usually integrated in the routers of home networks -switches ensure that correct data is transferred to and from the appropriate devices in networks

select the advantages of using a USB instead of a dvd

-usb drive has shorter access time -usb drive is more durable

select the characteristics of a traditional hard drive

-uses magnetic charges to store data -has a read/write head to detect magnetic charges -has physically moving platters

select the characteristics of a traditional hard drive

-uses magnetically charged plates to store data -commonly found in desktop computers

select the statements that are true regarding satellite internet service

-uses microwaves to deliver service -provides broadband service virtually anywhere -customers usually purchase a date plan that limits uploading and downloading

select the statements that are true regarding cable internet service:

-uses the same coaxial cable that brings the cable television signal -usually has more bandwidth than DSL lines -internet service can often be bundled with television service

what should you consider when buying a new computer?

-what is the cost? -does it have hdmi ports? -does it have an sd card slot?

select the statements that describe a computer programmers algorithm

-written in a natural language such as english -written in the form of a flowchart so that it will be more easily converted into a programming language

which of the following file extensions is commonly used for term papers and other word processing tasks?

.docx

place the steps of the program development life cycle in the correct order

1. defining the problem 2. creating a plan 3. writing the code 4. debugging the code 5. testing the code

place the steps of the SDLC in order

1. investigation 2. analysis 3.design 4. develop

place the steps in order to store a file on google drive

1. open your google drive account (sign in if necc) 2. click on new to open the drop-down menu 3. select file upload 4. browse to the file and click open

what is the correct order of steps to use when uninstalling a program in windows 8 using the search feature?

1. swipe to the right 2. click search 3. type control panel 4. under view by select large icons

put the steps of a virus infection in the correct order

1. the virus arrives via email attachment, file download, or by visiting an infected site 2. an action such as running or opening the file triggers the virus 3. the infection is spread to other devices or a network 4. the payload is activated and the virus starts its destructive actions

put the steps in order to open a microsoft email account:

1. type "onedrive.live.com" into your browser window 2. select personal and sign up for free 3. select create a microsoft account 4. select get a new email address

full HD resolution is expressed as

1920x1080

most new laptop computers come with how much storage?

256gb - 1 tb

when you buy a new laptop how much RAM should it come with?

4-8gb

most new cell phones today come with approximately ____________ of RAM

500mb-2gb

a set of programs that allow data to be exchanged on a website without changing the websites display is _______________`

AJAX (asynchronous javascript and xml)

the coding step of the PDLC might use which of the following languages?

C++

computer hardware and software that an organization uses to increase its performance is referred to as its _____________

IT system

which of these programs make data more readable to programmers by parsing XML files?

JSON

all of the following are common ports that are included with laptop computers except

MIDI ports

two most common audio file formats are WAV and ______________

MP4

by upgrading to its maximum capacity of 16gb of RAM and 1tb of storage, the ________________ tablet could be an extremely powerful computer!

Microsoft surface pro 4

which category of management information systems (MIS) combines the forecasting capability of decision support software with the records keeping capability of transaction processing systems software to help businesses manage inventories efficiently?

SCMS

most tablets and phones use ________________ as their main storage device

SSD

which category of management information systems (MIS) focuses on tracking sales and inventories?

TPS

the original wireless network privacy and protection standard for wifi was known at _____________

WEP

the wireless network privacy standard that was introduced in 2003 but was quickly replaced (due to numerous vulnerabilities) was known as _______________

WPA (wired equivalent privacy)

in addition to activating ___________ protection, it's a good idea to disable your routers SSID transmission once all your devices are connected

WPA2

designed to stay on a desk; provides a large monitor but takes up less space than a desktop computer

all-in-one computer

cell towers are connected to ___________

base transceiver stations

the final steps in the PDLC process include testing and documenting the software. When testing is conducted by potential customers of the software, it's referred to as a(n) _______________ test

beta

software applications that allow users to access and surf the world wide web are called _______________

browsers

the amount of data that defines each color in a pixel is called _____________

color depth

a small text file of information created by websites you visit that your web browser stores on your hard disk is called a _______________

cookie

what was the major question that ARPAnet wanted to solve?

could a network be built that would continue to work even if multiple parts collapsed?

if you have 2 folders open on your desktop and you want to copy a file from one folder to the other, hold down _________ and drag the file

ctrl

which of the following statements about facebook is true?

cyberstalking and online predators are a real problem on facebook

writing software follows a 5-step process called the PDLC. PDLC stands for the program ________________ life cycle

development

which of the following are considered storage media?

dvds, blu ray disks

solid state drives store data using _________________

electronic circuits

designed to display documents on the web, this version of the HTML set of protocols provides a smooth interface between natural language and machine language by wrapping data in "tags" for web display

extensible markup language

a URL identifies a particular ____________ address on the world wide web

file

a protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the internet is the __________

file transfer protocol

a graphic representation of a process is called a __________

flowchart

after the problem has been clearly defined, the next step in the PDLC is to create the plan or algorithm. This plan is usually written as a ____________ and is written in an ordinary language, such as english

flowchart

which of the following is a strength of the linux platform?

free to download and use

which of these devices are manufactured by samsung?

galaxy, note

a desktops computer RAM is measured in _____________ of data

gigabytes

using refracted laser light to store data on a photoreceptive substrate is essentially how ____________ storage works. Theoretically this could store gigabytes of date within a cubic millimeter

holographic

adding software to a digital device, or adding hardware components to a digital device is called ________________

installing

a program that can be used to convert a single line of C# into machine language without having to compile the entire program is called a C#____________

interpreter

while many third party apps are available through its app store, apps for _____________ must first be tested and approved before theyre made available for downloading

iphones

another term for a programming code is a programming ____________________

language

Because of the large infrastructure cost of building antennae and mobile switching stations, as well as leasing the rights to use radio frequencies, only ___ companies can compete nationally as cell phone providers.

large

the process used to develop and maintain and IT system is referred to as the SDLC. SDLC stands for the system development _______________ cycle

life

android OS released in 2014

lollipop

select the android operating systems

lollipop, marshmallow

file compression: reduces space required by reducing redundancy within files

lossless

most desktop computers use ______________ to store data

magnetic hard drives

one of the largest data requirements of the future will likely be ___________

mapping patients genomes

android OS released in 2015

marshmallow

a million bytes of data equals approximately one ________________

megabyte

an electronic element that stores data by changing its resistance based on the current that has passed through it (similar to RRAM) is called a(n) ________________

memristor

a megabyte equals approximately one _____________ bytes?

million

fiber optic cable is _____________ expensive than coaxial cable to install

more

when inputs can be easily placed into different categories or classes, a(n) _______________ -oriented analysis works well

object

what manages hardware and software, supports the computers basic functions, and runs programs?

operating system

match the extension with the type of document: .pez

presentation

when referring to digital storage, RAID stands for _____________

redundant array of independant disks

if youre in an area where your home network has no cell coverage, you may need to use the cellular network of a different provider. This is called _________________

roaming

the device that connects 2 networks is a ____________

router

which of the following are internet service options?

satellite, cable, fiber optic

match the extension with the type of document: .xlxs

spreadsheet

the component of a computer that allows data to be retained after power is turned off is referred to as ____________

storage

because objective-c was difficult to write in, apple developed _________________, a programming language for writing software for the mac OS and iOS

swift

which of the following represent the highest amount of storage?

terabyte

sharing an internet connection between two digital devices, for example, using your smartphone to create a hotspot and then using the hotspot to connect your laptop to the internet, is referred to as _______

tethering

HTML and it's 5th revision (html5) allow content to be displayed on _____________

the world wide web

the world wide web was created through a collaboration led by _________

tim berners-lee

often accompanying downloaded music or apps, programs that appear to be legitimate, but executes an unwanted activity when activated is called a _____________

trojan horse

to change the size of your folder's icon, just right-click on a blank area of the contents pane and click _____________

view

file compression: a lossless compression format

zip