Intro to Computers - Technology Ch3, Chapter 2 Computer Concepts, Tech Quiz 3, SIMnet LetMeTry Q&A Chapter 1
Which software title would an employee most likely use to send email, manage contacts, create appointments and set up meetings?
Outlook
Networks
___ allow users to communicate and share information between computers and various devices.
Packets
___ are pieces of a message broken down into small units by the sending device and reassembled by the receiving device.
Dust
___ can clog cooling systems such as fans, which in turn may cause hardware to overheat.
Ethernet
___ is a standard for LANs that uses a star topology with twisted-pair cables that plug into the RJ45 port located on many devices.
A(n) ___ is an error in a computer program
Bug
Which of the following units is the smallest?
Kilobyte
Which type of software is used for entering, calculating, and analyzing sets f numbers?
Spreadsheet
You should run a(n) ___ if you want to run one operating system on top of another operating system.
virtual machine
Which license allows companies to install software on multiple machines?
Volume
Node
Networks use media to carry data from one ___, or connection point, to another.
What category of software is created for the operation, maintenance, and security of a computer?
System
A designation of ___ means that a blank optical disc can be recorded to only once.
-R
What is the latest version of Windows?
10
Which type of printer is most likely to be used by an engineer who needs to create a small, plastic model?
3D
Newer operating systems are ___, which means they are more powerful and capable of supporting more than 4 GB of RAM
64-bit
Countermeasure
A ___ is any step you take to ward off a threat.
UPS
A(n) ___ contains a rechargeable battery, allowing it to run a computer system for a given amount of time if the power fails.
MIS
A(n) ___ is a set of software tools that enables managers to gather, organize, and evaluate information.
WAN
A(n) ___ is the connection of two or more central computers or local area networks, generally across a wide geographical area.
Which of the following is NOT an example of solid state storage?
BD-XL
Making copies of important files to the cloud to an external storage device is known as:
Backing up
Why are many computers, especially ultraportable ones, using SSDs instead of traditional magnetic hard drives?
Because SSDs are faster and consume less power
Which of the following units is represented as an on (1) or off (0) value?
Bit
Which type of software aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create a digital model of an object?
CAD
The ___, or microprocessor, is the main processor of a computer.
CPU
Most computers provide a sound subsystem directly on the motherboard and do not require a separate sound ___ for audio output
Card
In some operating systems, folders may be referred to as:
Directories
Which type of printer is most likely to be used by a business that uses carbon-copy forms?
Dot Matrix
Which type larger-business software can handle tasks as diverse as manufacturing and quality control to accounting and human resources?
ERP
A(n) ___ utility can scramble your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key.
Encryption
Which keyboards are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body?
Ergonomic
Which of the following choices is NOT a speech recognition program/assistant?
Intel's Eris
___ technology changes the way LCD monitors are illuminated.
LED
Which of the following is an open-source operating system that has distributions for both desktops and severs?
Linux
Which of the following is NOT of the advantages of owning a Mac listed by the author?
Low cost
Protocols
Machines that communicate over a network must follow certain rules, or ___, to ensure that the packets are sent, received, and interpreted properly.
___ technology can translate a scanned image into text that can be edited and formatted.
OCR
Which type of software enables users to create electronic slideshows that contain a combination of text, images, charts, videos, and other elements?
Presentation
A(n) ___ code, which appears as a square filled with dots and lines, is often used to direct a smartphone to open a specific web address.
QR
Which software title would help a business manage all aspects of their company's finances?
QuickBooks
Which type of memory temporarily holds the programs and files that you are actively working on?
RAM
A(n) ___ scanner uses radio frequencies to read the data stored in special tags.
RFID
Which type of memory contains device-specific information and handles a computer's basic functions when it is powered on?
ROM
A modern monitor might have a(n) ___ of 1920x1080 pixels.
Resolution
Which of the following is NOT a popular programming language
SDLC
What is the name of the pen-like tool that allows you to tap or write notes on many touchscreen interfaces?
Stylus
Scareware
The scam referred to as ___ (or ransomware) typically comes in form of an alert message that claims to be from the FBI or your security software.
Routers
The wireless access points that are used in homes contain integrated ___, as do the devices that ISPs typically provide for Internet connectivity.
Which rectangular, stationary pointing surface is found on almost all laptop computers?
Touchpad
Bandwith
Typically measured in Mbps or Gbps, ___ is the amount of data that can be transmitted over a given amount of time.
Fiber-optic
Which type of cable consists of a thin strand of glass that transmits pulsating beams of light rather than electric current?
Worm
Which type of malware consists of a fully-contained program that self-replicates and spreads through computers and networks?
Virus
Which type of malware is attached to a host file and has the ability to replicate, or copy, itself?
___ provide automatically updating information without the need to open an app
Widgets
Apple's mobile devices are powered by the ___ operating system
iOS
Higher ___ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your storage media.
megapixel
Expert
A(n) ___ system is a type of information system that performs analytical tasks traditionally done by a human, typically by using information contained in a knowledge base.
A(n) ___ is a series of steps that describes exactly what each portion of a computer program is supposed to do
Algorithm
Access Point
All nodes connect to a wireless ___ in order to communicate wirelessly.
The ratio of monitor's width to its height is known as the:
Aspect ratio
Adobe Photoshop excels in editing ___ graphics such as JPGs
Bitmap
With capacities starting at 25 GB, the ___ is the optical media with the most storage.
Blu-Ray disc
With the ___ operating system, you will be fully immersed in Google's ecosystem.
Chrome
___ utilities use a variety of techniques that can "squeeze" one or more files into a smaller file, such as a ZIP
Compression
The ___ appears on the screen as a blinking vertical line, a small box, or some other symbol to show your place in a document or command line.
Cursor
The ___ command removes the selected object (or objects) from their current location and places them into the clipboard.
Cut
A(n) ___ is a short, unique sequence of characters located after the file's name that indicate the file type
File extension
FAT and NTFS are two popular types of:
File systms
The file management tool on a Mac is called:
Finder
Most desktops operating systems include a(n) ___ utility that is dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.
Firewall
Preparing a storage device for use by an operating system is known as:
Formatting
Today's processors have reached the ___ mark, capable of processing billions of instructions per second.
GHz
A(n) ___ interface allows users to communicate with their computer graphical elements on the screen
GUI
Although ___ owns android and manages the store for apps, it allows any manufacturer to use and modify this operating systems for their devices
A(n) ___ connector carries both digital video and sound.
HDMI
___ technology produces output in the form of vibration, motion, or physical resistance.
Haptic
The magnetic ___ often serves as the primary storage device of a personal computer.
Hard drive
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways freeware developers can make money off their creation?
In-app purchases
Which software title allows users to create works that require complex layouts, such as magazines and newspapers?
InDesign
One of the most famous ___ licenses is the GNU General Public License (GPL), which ensures that a particular program and any of its derivatives remain free to distribute.
Open source
The purpose of a(n) _____ is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and allow the user to communicate with the computer
Operating system
The main component of a desktop computer is the ___, which is the case that houses the computer's critical parts, such as the processing and storage devices.
System unit
Fault-tolerant
Systems known as ___ are able to continue their operation even when problems are present.
Many individuals are using ___ to turn their computers into DVRs, which allow you to record television shows for future playback.
TV tuners
___ are often used to back up or archive large quantities of information.
Tape Drives
Typology
The ___ of a network is the logical layout of the cables and devices that connect the nodes of the network.
The ___ port is used to connect almost all of today's external devices.
USB
Which type of software allows humans to experience realistic environments that are simulated by computers?
Virtual reality
Surge Protector
Which device can guard connected equipment against large power spikes or surges that may infrequently occur?
Switch
Which network device provides multiple ports for connecting nodes and is aware of the exact address or identity of all the nodes attached to it?
802.11z
Which of the following is NOT one of the specifications of Wi-Fi technology?
Which type of software provides tools for creating and editing all kinds of text-based documents?
Word processing
Scalable
___ systems can be incrementally expanded to provide increasing amounts of computing power, storage, and/or software when the need arises.
Bringing your thumb and index together in a pinching motion (for zooming in and out) is an example of:
a gesture
As the largest circuit board in a personal computer, the ___ contains a variety of slots, connectors, and plugs for hooking up all the other parts of a computer.
motherboard
Mining
Data ___ is the discovery of new patterns or relationships between data.
Suppose that a laptop identifies its processor as follows: AMD's A8-4500M. What does the AMD represent?
Manufacturer
The speed of a printer is measured in:
PPM
A(n) ___ input device authenticates you based on patterns or characteristics found in the human body.
biometric
