CSC Practice Test 1

Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?

A:A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired

What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website? (535668)

A:cookies

How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn? (535850)

B:Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.

What technology would a bank's website use a scramble information as it is transmitted over the Internet. (535634)

B:Encryption

What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page? (535581)

B:Most relevant results

Which of the following technologies can professionals use to perform their jobs more efficiently?

B:Telecommuting

How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent? (535506)

C: Automated vehicles will be developed.

What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?

C:* (asterisk)

The Apple II is an example of what type of device? (535664)

C:A computer designed for personal use

Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends? (535765)

C:A social networking website

Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should he use as the search query to find the results he needs?

C:Emperor penguin colony

Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?

D:.net

Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?

D:A formatting toolbar

Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five Presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study? (535673)

D:Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party

In a web app, where is data usually stored?

D:Cloud storage

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?

D:Intelligent classroom

At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last all year long?

D:Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.

Which of the following communications technologies are used for IoT communications? (535590)

all of the above

What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers?

humor and informal names

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

Google is an example of which type of website?

A search site

Which of the following actions is NOT consistent with green computing standards? (535599)

A:Printing email receipts

Which of the following is an example of green computing? (535750)

A:Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label.

Marina needs some information about how a carburetor works in an aircraft. She used Google to search for information on the web and now wants to refine the results to show videos only. Which of the following tools on the search engine results page (SERP) would you recommend to Marina?

A:Subject filter

The teachers in the Mathematics Department want to increase student retention and success rates in all the math courses. They are interested in looking for something that will allow students to check their progress, take practice tests, and message instructors with questions. What would you recommend they consider? (535507)

B:A learning management system

Which of the following companies is most likely to use CAM technology? (535455)

B:Bellevue Carpet Manufacturing

Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have? (535647)

B:Business-to-business

Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results?

B:Design quality of the webpage

Kyle likes to keep in touch with his friends and family using the Internet. He enjoys sharing pictures, music, and ideas. He also enjoys playing games with others online. Which of the following online platforms should he use to do all of this? (535716)

C:Facebook, because apart from being a regular social networking website, it also allows game play

Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?

C:He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns.

Kevin is a hotel manager and has noticed long lines of impatient customers at the front desk. What IoT technology can Kevin use to help solve this problem? (535692)

C:Kiosks

Which part of a webpage provides a list of links to other parts of the website. (535717)

C:Navigation Bar

Which technology helps create an intelligent classroom environment? (535618)

C:Online productivity software

Linda, who is nearly blind, writes a blog post each week advocating for workplace accommodations that maximize employment potential for people with disabilities. To keep up with current news in her field, she follows many other bloggers. What technology can Linda use so she can listen to the text written by other authors? (535526)

D:Screen reader

What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform?

repetitive tasks

Mario is looking for an official website where he can find information about how to file his federal income taxes. Four URLs in his search results seem interesting, though each has a different three-letter extension. Which of these TLDs most likely indicates the best website for Mario's needs? (535482)

.gov

Melissa likes working with her hands. When she was a kid, she was always playing with Legos, and as she got older, she started taking apart small household appliances like radios or telephones. Which IT career area might be the best fit for Melissa? (535896)

A:Technology service and repair

What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?

Asterisk *

Which of the following is a group that sets standards for how devices work together across the Internet? (535764)

B:IETF

How would you describe an intelligent workplace? (535725)

B:It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.

Eric just signed up for his first college class after being out of school for nearly a decade. He goes to the bookstore the week before class starts to get his book, and he's surprised to learn that he only needs an access card. How will Eric be accessing the course material for his college class? (535886)

C:LMS

Kira works for a software company that currently plans to purchase iPad tablets for every child in a nearby rural school's fourth grade classes. The students will be allowed to take their iPads home so their parents can also get some exposure to the technology. Kira is concerned, however, that buying iPads might further widen the digital divide. What key factor might reduce the positive impact this plan could have for making technology more accessible to these families? (535519)

C:Many rural families don't have Internet access at home.

Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture? (535511)

C:One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed.

Technology in daily life can increase productivity, convenience, safety, and security. Which of the following uses of technology is most often used to address security concerns? (535504)

D:A doorbell with a motion-detection camera

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? (535753)

D:A mobile health app (mHealth)

What technology could you use to display an image of a street overlaid with markers indicating restaurant locations?

D:Augmented reality (AR)

Dmitri is formatting the citations for his research paper. In what section of the research paper should he include this information? (535527)

D:Bibliography

Kenny is about to sign into his bank's website when he notices the layout looks different from the last time he was on this site. The URL begins with HTTPS, but Kenny is still not convinced this site is safe. Knowing that anyone can create a secure website that uses HTTPS, how can Kenny find the digital certificate to check that his bank actually owns this website? (535568)

D:Click the name of the organization next to the address bar

Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction? (535751)

D:Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.

Dmitri is trying to choose a URL for his new website selling custom sports netting products. He wants to use the .net TLD. Why is this a bad idea? (535488)

A:The .net TLD is used for Internet administrative organizations.

_____ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not. (535749)

A:The digital divide

Vanessa recently developed an interest in cloud computing. She dug into a cloud service and taught herself several skills while using the provider's built-in training to challenge herself even more. She's now thinking she might be able to get a promotion and a raise because of all she's learned. What's the fastest way for her to effectively prove to her employer how much she now knows about cloud computing?

B:Pass a certification exam

Joe wants to use an engaging image as a hook in his presentation, but he's afraid of violating any copyright laws. What should he do?

B:Search for an image on Creative Commons

Keith is researching a controversial topic and wants to use a website he found as an information source. Which of the following is a sign that the website is not a worthwhile resource? (535704)

B:The author uses emotional language to express a single point of view.

What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways? (535772)

B:artificial intelligence (AI)

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?

C:Information that will help obtain best value for money spent

Rajesh is considering whether to use a web app to collaborate with a group of friends on a project. What is one reason he should avoid using a web app for the project? (535653)

C:One friend has an unreliable, slow Internet connection.

Dave and Pietro are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course? (535869)

C:Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online.

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? (535539)

C:Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.

Tracey notices her blood pressure medication is running low while she's traveling for a business trip. She's not familiar with pharmacies in the area, so she pulls out her smartphone. What kind of app will help Tracey get a quick refill of her medication?

C:mHealth