Intro to computers final study guide

If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?

'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.

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

.net

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

A script can send you a fraudulent email message requesting confidential information

Anusha wants to use her computer, rather than handwriting the information on her notepad, to analyze her monthly expenses to make the job easier. Which of the following apps should she use?

A spreadsheet app to keep a record of her expenses, sort data, and make calculations

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.

On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows.

Active window

The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that has recently laid off many employees. Why should the store investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at their places of employment

Which of these is an optical medium of storage

Blu-ray Discs

I'm a web app, where is data usually stored?

Cloud storage

When Florence joins her father's construction business, she realizes all the transactions are still done and maintained on paper. What should she do to establish a system where any data can be looked up immediately and transparency can be maintained?

Create a database of company projects, customers and vendors.

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

Design quality of the webpage

A Trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate.

False

A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap icons.

False

An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store

False

Big data is processed using relational databases.

False

If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology.

False

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge protector

False

To protect your information and help you to remember your passwords, use your social media account login information to log onto another site

False

When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy

False

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

In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.

File Explorer

Which of the following is a web app?

Google Docs

How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block?

I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.

A _______ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware drive

Icon

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?

It loads all startup programs

How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.

Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a good quality image that corresponds to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag in loading of the website because of high-quality images?

JPEG

Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office?

Make the program available as a web app.

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

Most relevant results

What should you do the first time you save a file?

Name the file.

How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer?

Open File Manager

Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?

Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements

What type of window are you operating when you click the start button on the windows desktop, and then click the name of an app

Program window

A _______ is a name collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document

Style

A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.

True

A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.

True

A digital citizen is familiar with how to use technology to become an educated and productive member of the digital world

True

An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home.

True

An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company's network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing.

True

E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data and protect you from fraud and identity theft

True

Embedded computers usually are small and have limited hardware but enhance the capabilities of everyday devices

True

If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software

True

Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date

True

It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.

True

Local applications can be accessed only on the computers on which they are installed

True

New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer.

True

Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.

True

Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser.

True

What is the first step to preforming hardware maintenance?

Turn off the computer and remove its power source

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?

USB flash drive

Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the internet?

Uniform Resource Locator (URL)

What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly?

Update the device driver.

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?

Using a UPS or a surge processor

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

When programs or apps do not start properly

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.

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

artificial intelligence (AI)

Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location.

data backup

Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT

higher satisfaction with life

Folder names should _____.

identify the content and purpose of the folder

When you save a Microsoft Office file to OneDrive, where are you saving it?

in a storage area located on a server

If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.

intellectual property rights

An operating system is also called a

platform

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?

plotter

Which of the following technologies assists users that have a visual disability?

screen readers

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

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation?

transitions

A _______ protects your device against unauthorized access

user account

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?

vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers

An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online?

web apps

Rafael has to type a report about class trip to the museum. Which of the following types of apps should he use to type the report?

word processor

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file

zipping

How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?

Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites.

Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing?

She should use a virtual account number to make the payment.

You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out.

False

When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem?

video card