CIS 150 Midterm
You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?
"Captain America: Civil War"
Which of the following describes an IP address?
-It is referred to as a dotted quad. -It identifies any computer connecting to the Internet. -It identifies a website. -all of the above
Being computer literate includes being able to
-avoid spam, adware, and spyware. -use the web effectively. -diagnose and fix hardware and software problems. -all of the above
Intellectual property
-is the result of someone's creative work and design. -can be protected legally by the patent system. -can include works of music, film, or engineering design. -all of the above.
In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the top-level domain name?
.gov
A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.
2-in-1 PC
Ensuring that website content is not slanted in its point of view is checking for:
Bias
Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics?
Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family.
A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation.
False
A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets.
False
App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop.
False
Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do.
False
Catfishing is posting inflammatory remarks online to generate negative responses.
False
Conventional hard drives are preferable to SSD drives because they transfer data more quickly
False
Data and information are interchangeable terms.
False
Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems.
False
Moore's Law describes the pace at which RAM modules improve.
False
Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.
False
Podcasts can only be created by professional organizations.
False
RAM is non-volatile storage.
False
System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.
False
The move toward access instead of ownership is a sign of cognitive surplus.
False
There is no limit to how much RAM you can add to modern computers.
False
Web-based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases.
False
When you subscribe to software, no license is necessary.
False
Ginny downloads and modifies an open source software program, then uploads the program with a different name. Which type of software license is she most likely to be working under?
GNU General Public License
A special processing chip found on video cards is the
GPU
Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers
Increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines.
______ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper.
Inkjet
Crowdfunding sites include
Kickstarter and GoFundMe.
Which of the following would not impact the digital divide?
Less sharing of the work we produce
An example of an open source OS is
Linux
If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n)
MIDI Interface
Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?
Outlook
Which of the following is an example of financial management software?
Quicken
_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system.
RAID
Data can be retrieved fastest from
Registers
Before donating your Windows computer, you should perform a Windows
Reset
Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?
Roomba Vacuum
Which of the following is not a component of a search engine?
Search engine Software
Which feature in Google Chrome enables you to restrict search results by Size, Color, Type, Time, or Usage rights?
Search tools
The crisis-mapping tool Ushahidi
Shows that a free software product can have great value.
Software that is hosted by the vendor and accessed online is called
Software as a Service (SaaS).
Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?
System Restore
Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?
Task View
Which statement is not true about the web?
The web is based on the WWW protocol.
Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.
True
Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers.
True
Different versions of Linux are known as distros.
True
Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.
True
Google Docs is an example of a wiki.
True
Hactivism is different from cyberterrorism.
True
In Windows, if you experience unreliable behavior, try a System Restore before doing a Windows Reset.
True
Intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object.
True
SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts.
True
The "S" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.
True
The "brain" of the computer is the CPU.
True
The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.
True
Your location can be captured from your mobile device even if app location tracking is turned off.
True
The most common computer port is the ______ port
USB
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Unethical behavior is always illegal
A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called
Virtual Desktops
Beta software is made available because
a company is making an early release to test bugs.
Bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of
a subscription-style business model made possible by technology.
Which of the following is a sensor found in certain smartphones?
accelerometer
In a computer, each _____ can represent either a 0 or a 1.
bit
A good way to assess your CPU usage is to
check the Performance tab of the Task Manager.
All of the following are current focuses of AI research EXCEPT
cognitive surplus.
Digital audio software can be used to
compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments.
Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?
display screen
When the binary code is retrieved from RAM and moved to the CPU, this stage is known as
fetch
Ergonomics is an important consideration
for all computing devices.
When you install all the most commonly used files and programs to your computer's hard drive, you have completed which kind of software installation?
full
When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)
interrupt.
Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce?
mobile commerce
Device drivers are
often bundled with the operating system.
LibreOffice is an example of which type of software?
open source software
Moore's Law refers to the
pace at which CPUs improve.
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as
preemptive multitasking.
The most common output device for hard output is a
printer.
What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?
privacy browsing
Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?
processing
Image-editing software allows you to
remove red eye.
Windows creates "restore points" so that you can
return your system to the way it was before you installed new software.
The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the
root directory
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called
system requirements.
Which of the following is a good precaution to take when making online purchases?
use a private browser when purchasing items from a public computer
Touch-screen devices usually feature ______ keyboards.
virtual
RAM is
volatile memory
