computers final
Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?
A formatting toolbar
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?
A mobile health app (mHealth)
Google is an example of which type of website?
A search site
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?
Apple
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?
Augmented reality
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent?
Automated vehicles will be developed.
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
Cloud storage
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?
Content aggregator site
Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results?
Design quality of the webpage
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?
Encryption
T/F An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store.
False
T/F 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
T/F 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."
False
Which of the following is a web app?
Google Docs
Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job would should Juan apply for?
Information security
Your school has just been awarded a technology grant. Each grade level team has been asked to submit a proposal for how they would could use the money. Your team puts forward an idea where students can submit work online and work collaboratively with on projects. What type of classroom have you described?
Intelligent classroom
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?
It is using virtual reality.
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?
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?
Price comparisons from different vendors
Which of the following is an example of green computing?
Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label.
_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.
The Internet of Things
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
The URL of the website begins with http.
_____ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not.
The digital divide
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?
The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased
Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?
The photo is free of copyrights.
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?
They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.
Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices.
True
T/F E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data and protect you from fraud and identity theft.
True
T/F New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer.
True
Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage.
True
Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?
Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.
Virtual reality
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?
Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
a server on the Internet
What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways?
artificial intelligence (AI)
You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production?
computer-aided manufacturing
What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website?
cookies
If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you?
digital forensics
T/F The first generation of computers used microprocessors.
false
If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.
intellectual property rights
The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______.
learning management system (LMS)
Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing?
machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform?
repetitive tasks
Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering?
robotics
A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.
sensors
Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?
speech recognition software
Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called?
spiders
Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software?
to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents
Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet?
uniform resource locator (URL)
Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. What technology could they use to see and experience the Alps without flying there?
virtual reality (VR)
A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links.
webpage
Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?
www.weareone.org