ISDS 1100 Exam 1

Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn't plagiarize?

. Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper.

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?

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

The current Copyright Law states that, in general, works published after 1977 will fall into public domain 70 years after the death of the author. Which of the following will be true for those who want to use a whole or portions of a novel published in 1978, with a copyright notice 70 years after the author dies?

. They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty

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

.NET

Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems

A. Faulty power or video cable

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

A. Turn off the computer and remove its power source.

How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

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

Susan is reading through a collection of webpages that contains information about a software firm. The firm manages the information on these webpages. What is Susan most likely browsing?

B. The website of the software firm

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

B2B

Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?

BOTTLENECKING

Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?

C. A usage rights filter shows information about using an image.

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?

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

Andy has diabetes and he is not good about taking his medications or even checking his insulin levels. His doctor has recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Andy's doctor's use of mHealth help Andy get his diabetes under control?

D. He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.

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.

T/F The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated.

F

T/F he first generation of computers used microprocessors.

F

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

PLOTTER

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?

PLUG AND PLAY

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.

WEB APP SERVER

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

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

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to

A. Speed at which the processor executes instructions

Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?

A. The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey.

Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?

A. The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.

How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?

B. They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.

Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?

C. He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.

How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?

C. They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."

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

C. Using humor or informal names

Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?

D. Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.

Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants?

D. secondhand "red skateboard"

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?

DESKTOP COMPUTER

Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?

ENCRYPTION

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

INTERNAL HARD DRIVE

Google is an example of which type of website?

SEARCH SITE

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

T

Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?

art history*

Sanjay, a middle school history teacher, has assigned his class to work in groups to create a presentation on the different legal systems around the world. Each group consists of three people in the class and one person from their pen pal class in India. How would you describe Sanjay's use of technology?

He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation

To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?

. Transfer contents to an external storage device.

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?

A FAULTY PORT

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

B. Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits.

A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?

B. She should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or "https."

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

BLU RAY DISK

What determines the speed at which data travels?

BUS WIDTH

Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world?

C. Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said.

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?

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

EasyMart (EM) has a physical store and an online shopping site and is coming up with deals on retail products for the week of Christmas. As a marketing consultant at EM, which of the following tactics would you recommend to achieve the highest sales?

C. Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products

Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?

C. There are search engines available with more reliable research.

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

C. Using a UPS or a surge processor

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?

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

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."

F

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

MOST RELEVANT RESULTS

Jodi is travelling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides

POOR INTERNET CONNECTION

Which of these is not an input device?

PRINTER

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

SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE

In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe, and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the computer these games?

The developers were using artificial intelligence.

Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her?

technology sales

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

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.

If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?

.MOBI

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)

Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?

A. Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market

Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?

A. Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.

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

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

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?

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

T/F Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.

F

T/F Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.

F

T/F Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model.

F

T/F News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content

F

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.

F

Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components

GAMEPAD

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?

HARD DRIVE

Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?

PROJECTOR

T/F A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor

T

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

T

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

T

T/F It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first tim

T

T/F Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage.

T

T/F Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.

T

What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?

scan code

In a web app, where is data usually stored?

CLOUD STORAGE

T/F 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.

T

Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?

TABLET

Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs?

ingestible camera

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

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

Steve has built an online shopping website and he would like to increase his website ranking in the search results. You are his consultant. Which of the following would you recommend for him to help achieve his goal?

D. Link his website to other popular websites

T/F All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.

F

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

FORMATTING TOOLBAR

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?

VOICE SYNTHESIZER

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

The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking?

create a hashtag on social media

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?

learning management system

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?

Fetch decode execute store

Which of the following is a web app?

GOOGLE DOCS

You and your best friend have both created online career profiles. Within a week, your friend has had three calls for interviews and another 19 companies have viewed his profile. Your profile has had only two views. You ask your friend to review your profile and he finds a problem with it. Which of the following would be a problem for your online career profile?

A humorous profile name

Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?

Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote.

T/F Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article.

T

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

Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?

WEAREONE.ORG