CGS Midterm Study Guide
__ printers are unique in that they can create a physical object made of various materials, such as a plastic toy
3D
Which types of computers have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor
All-in-one computers
Although Google owns ______ and manages the Google Play Store for apps, they allow any manufacture to use and modify this operating system for their devices
Android
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
Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
Bing
________ refers to the measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body
Biometrics
Which of the following optical discs can store the MOST date?
Blu-ray
Which of the following is a short-range wireless technology that can connect your smartphone with a wireless headset worn on the ear or the hands-free systems in some cars?
Bluetooth
As the main processor of a computer, the ___ is responsible for organizing and carrying out instructions in order to produce a desired output
CPU
Suppose you are shopping for a computer and the description lists the following: Intel i7 3630MQM3. Which component is being described here?
CPU
With the _____ operating system, you will be fully immersed in Google's ecosystem of apps and services
Chrome
Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account?
Cloud computing
Which laptop allows users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor?
Convertible
One of the newest additions to the Windows operating system is ______, a virtual assistant that offers users a variety of services
Cortana
The image quality for printers is measured in:
DPI
Many individuals are using TV tuners as ____ to record television shows for future playback
DVRs
______ consist of individual facts or pieces of information
Data
_____ describes a variety of techniques and features that promote the healthy use of technology devices
Digital wellbeing
Which low-cost device feature crisp text that is capable of being read in even the brightest outdoor conditions?
E-book readers
Large organizations use ___ systems because they bring together many types of business functions into one software solution
ERP
___________ ________ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions
Embedded systems
_______ is the process of scrambling your date or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key
Encryption
______ keyboards, which are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body, have keys which are angled and a palm rest at the base in order to keep your wrists straight
Ergonomic
Which of the following is an example of spreadsheet software?
Excel
In general, ergonomics refers to the cost-benefit analysis performed by companies when deciding which hardware components to purchase for an upcoming system refresh
False
Modern operating systems have ___, allowing users to communicate via graphical elements on the screen
GUI
One of the newest connectors displays is ____, which carries both digital video and sound
HDMI
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 statements about Google Photos is FALSE?
Integration with Facebook and Instagram allows users to add their favorite photos to these social networks with one tap
Which of the following is NOT a virtual assistant that uses speech recognition to help users with a variety of tasks?
Intel's Alexis
Which of the following terms refers to normal objects with the ability to connect to wireless networks and the internet?
Internet of Things
In which of the following social networking sites are you most likely to find professions who seek to make business-related connection?
_____ is an open source operating system with hundreds of distributions that are available or as a free download
Linux
Which of the following is a feature on your mobile device that allows the Yelp app to provide a list of restaurants that are close to you
Location-based services
Using a wireless technology known as ___, many smartphones can now be tapped on special payment devices to complete your purchase at select stores
NFC
What is the name of the technology that can translate a scanned document image into text that can be edited and formatted?
OCR
Which category of computer is generally meant to be used by only one person at a time?
Personal computer
Which of the following Adobe products would be the best choice for editing bitmap images?
Photoshop
Which of the following refers to the ability of a computer to perform a variety of actions based on instructions from the user or a program?
Processing
Which of the following is an example of accounting software for businesses?
QuickBooks
Whenever you actively work on something using your computer, that work is temporarily stored in:
RAM
____ tags, such as those present in many automated toll collection systems, can be scanned from longer distances and at higher speeds than barcodes
RFID
Ultraportable computers will use ___ technology exclusively, even though their storage capacity is lower than that of a traditional hard drive
SSD
A network ______ is a powerful computer with special software and equipment that enables it to function as the primary computer in a network
Server
Which types of TVs allow you to connect to a variety of online services such as Netflix, Amazon, and Pandora?
Smart
Which of the following is NOT a mobile payment service that allows you to send money to other individuals?
Strava
________ media refers to music and movies that are delivered from an online source
Streaming
Which of the following storage units is the LARGEST?
Terabyte
Which technology has become the primary way in which we interact with our tablets and smartphones?
Touchscreen
Most popular plug on a computer is the small, ___ port, which is used to connect almost all of today's external devices
USB
Which of the following personal safety features of mobile devices that as NOT described in the textbook?
Weather apps will alert you to dangerous conditions in your area
________ is not always considered to be a reliable site because you cannot be certain that the information you are reading comes from a credible source
Wikipedia
Which of the following is NOT a popular computer programming language?
Xero
"16:9" describes the ____ ______ of a monitor
aspect ratio
If you want to include a file with your email message, it should be placed in the _______ area
attachments
In _______ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information
augmented
We are currently seeing an increase in home ________, where many household activities are being automated or controlled from a distance
automation
A _____ is a copy of one or more files that is made in case the originals become lost of damaged.
backup
Software companies will often release a(n) ____ version to a limited audience that will test it on their systems. Programmers can then collect information from these users about any errors that were encountered
beta
The most fundamental unit of computing is the ___, which is typically represented as a 1 or 0 value
bit
If you visit a website or page that you would like to remember for the future, you can add it to your browser's ________ or favorites
bookmarks
A(n) ___ is just another name for an error in a program
bug
With _____ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any internet-connected device
cloud
Computers that have the same operating system are said to be ______ with each other because they can support the same software
compatible
The ______ is a program that translates a specific programming language into a machine language that can be processed by the CPU
compiler
Many users choose to ______ several files into one ZIP file for the sake of easy transport, especially when attaching them to an email message
compress
The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as
computer program
Federal _______ law gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work
copyright
Kickstarter is known as a(n) ___________ website because it allows the general public to provide financial support to organizations and individuals that are working on a new product
crowdfunding
Operating systems communicate with most hardware components using:
device drivers
A ______ _____, such as apple.com and whitehouse.gov uniquely identifies a site and a brand on the web
domain name
A software-based ______ is dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic
firewall
The instructions that handle a computer's basic functions when it is powered on are referred to as:
firmware
The ___ economy describes the explosion of freelance workers that now perform the work that may otherwise be performed by full-time workers
gig
The _____ ______ is the primary storage device of a personal computer
hard drive
The physical devices that make up a computer system are called
hardware
Twitter popularized a system that uses the _______ symbol to mark keywords or topics in a message
hashtag
Which of the following operating systems is NOT likely to be running on a server?
iOS
Which of the following is a popular tablet computer?
iPad
Because of their sharp quality text output and fast printing speeds, _____ printers are often preferred by businesses
lasers
Collectively, all malicious programs are referred to as:
malware
High _______ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your storage media
megapixel
Many apps encourage users to make small, yet frequent purchases of in-game cash via a process known as a(n):
microtransaction
A(n) _______ allows users to communicate and share information between computers
network
One of the most famous _____ licenses is GPL, which ensures that a particular program remains free to distribute and allows it code to be examined and modified by anyone
open source
Mobile devices allow us to access _____ information such as current traffic conditions for our city and live radar images on a weather app.
real-time
The _____ of a monitor refers to the number of pixels that it can display on the screen
resolution
The tiny memory cards used by digital cameras and mobile devices are an example of _____ ____ storage
solid state
NASA uses _____ to conduct complex modeling and simulations for upcoming missions
supercomputers
The ________ is a stationary, rectangular pointing surface that is typically found on laptop computers
touchpad
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
Having a higher quantity of RAM will allow you to have more open programs and quickly switch between them
true
Many employees use Microsoft Outlook as their PIM software, which allows them to manage their contacts, create appointments, and send email
true
Medium to large businesses, or those with large data-storage needs, are more likely to use Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle as their database
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
Individuals who require better speed and performance for graphics-intensive applications prefer the faster processors and built-in memory included with
video cards
A(n) ______ is an artificially intelligent, voice-activated assistant that is intended to offer some of the services that a personal assistant would normally provide
virtual
A(n) ______ _____ is a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of another operating system
virtual machine
A ______ license allows companies to install the software in multiple machines they own
volume
