ISDS Exam 1
A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer. True False
a
A(n) ________ links an electric meter to a local utility. A. smart grid B. device mesh C. RFID D. neural network
a
Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to perform the task? A. He should use a scanner, which would convert an image into an electronic file. B. He should use a plotter to produce a high-quality image to send. C. He should use a digital pen, which can help create an online image of his certificate. D. He should use a projector to display the output.
a
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______. A. the web app's server B. one's mobile device C. a LAN server D. one's desktop computer
a
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. B. The computer that is finding the fastest route for the driver. C. The GPS that is avoiding traffic and hazardous conditions. D. The phone that her brother will use when he receives the package.
a
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him? A. art history* B. "art history" C. |art history| D. -art history-
a
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. On which of the following platforms should he upload the book? A. Project Gutenberg B. Google Drive C. Web Server D. Facebook
a
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. B. She should use her credit card to make the payment. C. She should pay using Venmo. D. She should make a wire transfer.
a
Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women living in a developing country. Which of the following approaches can he use for his research? A. Use specialized search tools to search in Open Access Journals B. Use the normal search engine but refine using search operators C. Use the web directories created by health research institutions D. Use a normal search engine and use specific keywords
a
In which of the following storage device(s) does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents? A. Dynamic RAM (DRAM) B. Static RAM (SRAM) C. Magnetoresistive RAM (MRAM) D. Flash Memory
a
Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time. Which of these is the most likely cause? A. Declining free space on the hard drive B. Declining clock speed of the core processor C. Fault plug-n-play devices like USB flash drives D. Dysfunctional AC adapter
a
Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence. Which of the following should he use as his search query to make this process fastest? A. 'The quick brown fox' B. "The quick brown fox" C. |The quick brown fox| D. *The quick brown fox*
a
Kay is trying to understand the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on tracyshealthproducts.com. What of the following can assure Kaya that the content is credible? A. The site is popular for selling health and wellness products for all age groups. B. The article's author has been working as a consulting nutritionist for the last 3 years. C. The firm that runs the site is located four blocks from her home. D. The author has over 8,000 connections on LinkedIn.
a
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 B. Improperly connected keyboard C. Dysfunctional UPS D. Power fluctuation
a
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer? A. A faulty port B. A dusty computer vent C. Insufficient space on the hard disk drive D. An issue with internet connectivity
a
What determines the speed at which data travels? A. Bus width B. Clock speed C. Instructions per cycle (IPC) D. RAM capacity
a
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle? A. Fetch decode execute store B. Fetch store decode execute C. Fetch execute decode store D. Decode fetch store execute
a
What is the correct way to update a device driver? A. Run the update within the OS or the latest software from the device manufacturer's website. B. Replace the driver. C. Run an update from a web browser. D. Obtain the driver update from a friend, and run it from a USB Flash drive.
a
What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance? A. Turn off the computer and remove its power source. B. Install anti-virus software. C. Disconnect all the input and output devices. D. Disconnect the UPS and surge suppressor.
a
What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to? A. Speed at which the processor executes instructions B. Speed at which data travels C. Time taken to fetch and decode instructions D. Time taken to store the instructions on RAM
a
Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result? A. The page that shows the image would provide the information. B. All images that are listed in the search results can be used by everyone. C. A usage rights filter shows information about using an image. D. No image that appears on the search results can be used directly.
a
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 B. Rahim, who wants to sell his old furniture before he moves to a different city C. Rohan, who runs a company that sells organic cosmetics directly to consumers D. Mika, who sells hand-made and inexpensive jewelry to college students
a
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow? A. Bottlenecking B. Clock speed C. Reboot D. Instructions per cycle (IPC)
a
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website? A. LinkedIn B. Facebook C. Twitter D. Instagram
a
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. B. The end consumer is the decision-maker in the transactions. C. B2B websites offer fixed, consistent pricing for all purchases. D. Shopping websites use B2B e-commerce.
a
Which of these is an optical medium of storage? A. Blu-ray discs B. Solid state drive C. Cloud storage D. HDD
a
Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than others? A. Desktop computers B. Tablets C. Smartphones D. Laptops
a
Which one of the following would be considered green computing? A. Purchasing products with an Energy Star Label B. Leaving equipment on when not in use C. Replacing devices as soon as a new version comes out D. Driving to work instead of telecommuting
a
Daniel wants to buy a desktop to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his laptop has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider? A. RAM capacity - it provides temporary storage that applications use to run smoothly B. Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements C. Size - larger desktops provide more physical space for memory storage, increasing efficiency D. External hard disk capacity - provides additional temporary storage needed to run heavy applications
ab
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? A. Spiders B. Crawlers C. Web searchers D. Query handlers
ab
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU? A. Clock speed B. Bus width C. Hard drive space D. Number of peripheral devices connected
ab
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain? A. A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired B. A story written by an author who has given up his or her copyright on it C. A copyrighted story the author provides permission for D. A story that is published in a magazine without any author's name
ab
You have just learned about a new company coming to your town. You get excited about possible new job opportunities, but the company never advertises for employees. You research the company and learn that they do most of their manufacturing using computers and not humans. How do you explain to others what a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) company is? A. They are able to streamline production and ship quickly. B. They use robots to perform work that is too dangerous. C. They are unable to customize products. D. They have workers for the monotonous jobs.
ab
Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. Tomas heard about a program they could use to see the Alps without getting in a plane and traveling there. Explain to him how the program he has heard of works. A. It uses simulations and 3-D images to enable a sensory experience. B. The computer is able to create a real or imagined environment. C. It contains infinite space and depth. D. It is accessible only on high-speed, filtered Internet sites.
abc
Taran wants to work in the technology field but is unsure of which career to pursue. He has been told he has strong people skills; he is good at figuring out what is wrong with computers and fixing them; and he is patient and helpful when others do not know how to use computers. As his college advisor, which technology careers would you suggest he explore? A. Technology sales B. Help desk support C. Service technician D. Data scientist
abc
Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)? A. Webcam B. Mouse C. Touchpad D. Speakers
abc
Sylvie wrote a short story and obtained a copyright for it. With regard to using her story, which of the following is she legally allowed to do now? A. Offer it to a school teacher at no cost to use in the classroom B. Offer it to a publisher at no cost to use commercially C. Sell it to a school teacher or a publisher D. Publish it in a local newspaper or magazine
abcd
Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer? A. Form factor B. Software and applications you intend to use C. Platform or Operating System D. Storage capacity
abcd
Which of these devices will eventually need to be recycled? A. LCD monitor B. smartphone C. television D. laptop
abcd
What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly? A. Uninstall the programs and apps that are not needed. B. Install anti-virus software. C. Install additional RAM. D. Verify if the AC adapter is connected properly.
ac
Keith, a 9th grade student, wants to find out if a Pete Clifford, an author of an article on inflation, is an expert in Applied Economics or not. Which of the following can he do to find this information? A. He can search the Internet for other articles written by Pete on this topic. B. He can search Facebook to find out if they have any mutual friends. C. He can post a question on different social media platforms. D. He can search LinkedIn to learn if Pete is an expert in that field.
acd
Responsible use of technology can include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. tracking your physical fitness using an app B. sitting alone playing a game on your phone all night C. teaching a friend or family member how to navigate social media D. responding to fellow users with compassion and dignity
acd
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure? A. A lock icon is not displayed in the address bar. B. The website displays its digital certificate. C. You are required to provide login details to display information. D. The URL of the website begins with http.
ad
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure? A. She should check if the website contains any content depicting violence. B. She should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or "https." C. She should check if there are at least three webpages that she can access on the website. D. She should check if the Top Level Domain of the website is ".com" or ".org."
b
Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother.What hardware does he need to accomplish this? A. Use a webcam and scanner to ensure that the quality of the call is good. B. Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other. C. Use his keyboard, monitor, and speakers so that both he and his mother can see, hear, and even text each other. D. Use his projector and webcam so that both he and his mother can clearly see and hear each other.
b
Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have? A. Business-to-consumer B. Business-to-business C. Consumer-to-consumer D. Business-to-Government
b
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? A. Search for an image on Yahoo B. Search for an image on Creative Commons C. Search for an image on Wolfram Alpha D. Search for an image on Bing
b
Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it? A. In the ROM B. In the RAM C. In the ALU D. In the core
b
Miller logged into his school email account using a browser on his iPhone. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to have been the browser he used? A. Mozilla Firefox B. Apple Safari C. Gmail D. Microsoft Outlook
b
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? A. This photograph of the president is free of copyrights. B. No permission is required to use the photograph. C. The photograph is available for all to see. D. The photo can be used only by obtaining his permission.
b
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? A. Online social network B. Content aggregator site C. Blogging platform D. Media sharing site
b
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? A. An e-book with digital content B. A learning management system C. An online tutoring system D. A social networking platform
b
Uber's automated commercial trucks require a human driver to______. A. drive on the highway B. handle off-highway driving C. maintain a safe distance from other vehicles D. determine GPS coordinates
b
What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page? A. Sponsored links B. Most relevant results C. Most visited links D. Most recent results
b
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? A. RAM B. Internal hard drive C. Flash drive D. Virtual memory
b
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? A. Joystick B. Gamepad C. Digital Pen D. Stylus
b
Which of the following software applications is considered a collaborative productivity application? A. Microsoft Word B. Google Docs C. Adobe Acrobat Reader D. Notepad
b
Which of these sites provides coupon codes and offer alerts for discounts? A. PriceGrabber B. RetailMeNot C. NexTag D. BizRate
b
Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs? A. Electronic bracelet B. Ingestible camera C. 3-D printer D. Mobile health record
b
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. A professional photo of you B. A humorous profile name C. A PDF of your resume D. No spelling and grammar mistakes
b
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? A. Chip-and-pin technology B. Augmented reality C. Kiosk D. Digital literacy
b
to resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step? A. Disconnect all output devices. B. Transfer contents to an external storage device. C. Disconnect the UPS. D. Remove the internal hard drive on which the operating system is stored.
b
Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip she took. When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read it. Alice tried to access its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this, which of the following is/are likely to be true? A. Though the memory card may be damaged, its contents can be retrieved using a different device. B. The memory card is damaged and storing it in a protective case could have avoided the damage. C. The memory card is damaged and its contents are permanently lost. D. All of her devices have faulty memory card slots and her memory card is not damaged at all.
bc
Marco needs a free image of a monkey swinging on a tree branch for a project. How can he find and use it without violating copyrights? A. Enter the keyword 'monkey swinging' in a search engine and copy the first photo he likes among the search results. B. Look for the image on Creative Commons using keywords 'monkey swinging.' C. Enter the keyword 'monkey swinging' in a search engine and filter for images that are labeled for reuse. D. Look for the image on a stock photography website such as Shutterstock using keywords 'monkey swinging.'
bc
Open websites typically include ____. A. scholarly journals B. personal websites C. commercial sites D. scientific databases
bc
Stuart is explaining search results rankings to his younger brother. Which of the following should he NOT state as parameters for page rankings? A. How often the search term appears on the webpage B. Design quality of the webpage C. Location of the server hosting the webpage D. Number of other webpages that are linked to the page
bc
What are the benefits of pairing robots with human workers in manufacturing? A. Quality is improved. B. Work is streamlined. C. Cost efficiency is achieved. D. Competitiveness is earned.
bc
When should a user consider restoring the operating system? A. When the programs or apps do not start properly B. When the monitor does not display anything C. When the system slows down D. When the internet does not connect
bcd
A video doorbell can assist you by _____. A. monitoring fuel efficiency B. alerting your phone when someone approaches the door C. unlocking your car as you approach it D. allowing you to talk to a visitor even if you're not home
bd
Rajesh wants to collaborate with his friends on a web app to complete on a project. While collaborating online has many advantages, it comes with its own set of disadvantages too. In which of the following instances can using a web app be disadvantageous for Rajesh? A. If his friends live in different countries B. If the provider of the web app he uses goes out of business C. If he is keen to access latest versions of the web app without installing updates D. If he has an intermittent internet connection at his home
bd
Alicia often uses short, engaging videos to engage her fifth-grade science students. She finds RhythmOne a lot more intuitive than Google in offering the most relevant videos when she performs a search. Which of the following most likely explains why? A. Unlike Google, RhythmOne has a larger repository of videos. B. Unlike Google, RhythmOne is a more popular destination to find academic content. C. Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part with the search keyword. D. Unlike Google, RhythmOne can look up videos that match an image used as a search query.
c
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? A. E-commerce websites are more secure than physical shops. B. There is no difference between physically verifying the quality of a product and doing it online. C. One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed. D. Quality of products on e-commerce websites is better than that at physical stores.
c
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? A. No; e-commerce does not include the sale of used products. B. No; credit cards are not an accepted mode of payment in e-commerce transactions. C. Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website. D. Yes; e-commerce always refers to a sale between consumers in different cities.
c
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? A. Issue discount coupons in newspapers for all products B. Issue in-store coupons for select products and brands C. Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products D. Issue discount cards redeemable on future purchases
c
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent? A. Scan codes can be used to track where a person is. B. GPS can be used to navigate traffic patterns. C. Automated vehicles will be developed. D. Drones will deliver their packages.
c
In which format is data finally stored in computers? A. Letters of English alphabet B. Even numbers C. Binary digits D. Special characters
c
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? A. He should be using an all-in-one computer. B. He should always find a desktop computer. C. He should make sure to bring a tablet. D. He should be sure to carry his laptop.
c
Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use? A. www.weareone.com B. www.weareone.net C. www.weareone.org D. www.weareone.edu
c
Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy.If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them? A. RAM B. ROM C. Cloud storage D. Compact disk
c
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? A. Storage space on her external hard drive B. Access to the latest version of the web app C. A poor internet connection D. Storage space on her laptop
c
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? A. Flipboard, because one does not need to register on it to be able to use it B. YouTube, because it is one of the most popular media sharing websites C. Facebook, because apart from being a regular social networking website, it also allows game play D. Google, because it is one of the most popular search engines
c
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? A. He should have additional RAM installed on all the computers. B. He should have the hard disks on all the computers defragmented periodically. C. He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers. D. He should have the hardware components like the monitor, keyboard, and CPU vents periodically cleaned.
c
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? A. Easy delivery of appliances to any location B. Information on the brands that friends have purchased C. Information that will help obtain best value for money spent D. Discounts on future purchases
c
Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data? A. He should use a memory card to store the data if his laptop has a slot for one, because they are very small and handy. B. He should use the internal hard drive of his laptop to store the data because since it is not detachable, it will ensure maximum safety. C. He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large. D. He should use a DVD to store his data because other handy storage devices, like flash drives and memory cards, cannot store such a sizeable amount of data.
c
Sharon wants to find out the server address of the URL of a webpage that she was routed to while using her school website http://www.blissfieldschools.us/students/technologyresources/ What should she do? A. Check her internet proxy settings B. Clear the cache of her web browser C. Read the name of the website of her school in the URL D. Clear her browsing history and load the webpage again
c
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? A. He should choose a product that uses natural language processing, so he can type in where he wants to go. B. He should choose a digital assistant that will guess where he wants to go based on the date. C. He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns. D. He should choose technology that guides him with rules and regulations.
c
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? A. They will need to seek permission to do so. B. They will need to pay a royalty to do so. C. They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty. D. They will not be able to do so even after seeking permission or paying royalty.
c
The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However, when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds more slowly. What should she do to optimize her storage? A. Use an external hard disk drive to store data so that there is more free memory on her laptop's hard disk drive B. Save all her data on a DVD so that the space on her hard disk drive is completely available to run her applications smoothly C. Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance D. Replace her hard disk drive with one that provides lesser storage capacity so that the amount of memory available is optimal and performance is increased
c
The short-range two-way communication technology behind contactless payments is called ____. A. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) B. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) C. Near Field Communication (NFC) D. Transport Layer Security (TLS)
c
Victoria wants to add a new tagline to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the home page? A. On the sidebar B. On the navigation bar C. In the header D. In the body
c
What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer? A. Printers B. Monitors C. Plug-and-play devices D. Video cards
c
What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints? A. Ink-jet printer B. Laser printer C. Plotter D. Mobile printer
c
What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers? A. Including links to videos you have created. B. Enabling privacy settings on social media sites. C. Using humor or informal names. D. Adding photos of yourself.
c
Which company was the first to develop personal computers? A. IBM B. Dell C. Apple D. Intel
c
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information? A. A lock icon B. The http protocol C. Encryption D. Digital certificate
c
Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware? A. Connecting peripheral devices to computer B. Rebooting the computer often C. Using a UPS or a surge processor D. Cleaning air vents
c
Which of the following is a web app? A. Yahoo! B. Microsoft Edge C. Google Docs D. Flipboard
c
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos? A. External RAM B. Floppy disk C. Hard drive D. Motherboard
c
Which of these is not an input device? A. Stylus B. Scanner C. Printer D. Webcam
c
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest? A. integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers B. transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors C. vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers D. microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers, integrated circuits
c
Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse? A. A laptop B. An all-in-one computer C. A desktop computer D. A tablet
c
Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends? A. A tourism website B. A content aggregation website C. A social networking website D. An entertainment website
c
While naming a file on the computer, if we 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. 'A' is stored as alphabet 'A' on the memory unit and displayed back. B. 'A' is directly displayed on monitor from keyboard, without passing through any memory unit. C. 'A' is converted to its ASCII binary code and stored in the memory unit. Then it is converted back to 'A' for display. D. 'A' is converted to its special characters and stored in the memory unit. Then it is converted back to 'A' for display.
c
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects? A. They mostly give inaccurate results. B. They do not yield results pertaining to academic research. C. There are search engines available with more reliable research. D. They usually give biased results.
c
Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another? A. Read-Only Memory B. Random Access Memory C. External Hard Drive D. Optical Media
cd
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? A. Use the farmer's explanation verbatim in his paper. B. Rephrase the farmer's explanation in his paper. C. Change a few words in the farmer's explanation in his paper. D. Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper.
d
Cathy wants to buy a new watch online. Though she's heard of instances of online fraud, she is tempted to make the purchase because the watch she wants is not available in the stores in her town. Which of the following increases her chance of the payment NOT being secure? A. Shopping on a website that uses 3D Secure protocol B. Shopping on a website that uses Transport Layer Security C. Shopping using an e-wallet D. Shopping on a website that requires her to share her One Time Password with a caller
d
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? A. Dominic pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site. B. Chloe pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site. C. Chloe pays a commission to the auction site. D. Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.
d
Four students came across a photograph of a painting on the Internet that they wish to use in their respective reports. Who has best practiced the ethics of intellectual property rights in using it? A. Leslie, who sent a WhatsApp message to the photographer. Though she did not receive a reply, she mentioned the name of the photographer in her report. B. Tom, who spoke with the photographer and got his oral approval to use the photograph. He mentioned the photographer's name in his report. C. Ina, who left a voice mail message with the photographer and subsequently sent an email informing the photographer she had called. She then mentioned the photographer's name in her report. D. Clarence, who sent an email to the photographer and got his written approval, which he preserved. He mentioned the photographer's name in his report.
d
Google is an example of which type of website? A. An online social network B. A content aggregation site C. A web portal D. A search site
d
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? A. looking for a secondhand red skateboard B. looking for a red skateboard C. secondhand red skateboard D. secondhand "red skateboard"
d
In a web app, where is data usually stored? A. Mobile network B. Application storage C. Local computer D. Cloud storage
d
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? A. Increase the number of products B. Offer a discount to shoppers visiting his site C. Offer a variety of online payment options D. Link his website to other popular websites
d
Submit Patricia intends to study the analysis of the results of last five Presidential elections. Which of the following would be authentic sources for the study? A. The official websites of the Democratic and Republican parties B. The personal websites of the presidential candidates who lost the last five elections C. A political commentator's website that is popular among people from a certain region D. Articles published in a newspaper known to be non-aligned toward any political party
d
What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output? A. Control Unit and RAM B. Hard Drive and Arithmetic Logic Unit C. Hard Drive and RAM D. Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit
d
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content? A. Projector B. Plotter C. Motion-sensing controller D. Voice synthesizer
d
Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations? A. Printer B. Voice synthesizer C. Headset D. Projector
d
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction? A. An automobile manufacturer sells 10,000 pickup trucks to a dealer on a B2B website. B. Andrew sells a set of 7 books on Inventory Management to Austin on eBay. C. Jezmyn books a hotel room in California for 3 days in the last week of December on Airbnb.com. D. Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
d
Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage? A. A sidebar B. A header C. A navigation bar D. A formatting toolbar
d
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers? A. .biz B. .int C. .com D. .net
d
A joystick is a pen-type input device usedto draw and tap on icons. True False
f
All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers. True False
f
E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to create accounts and manage payment transactions without revealing your financial information. True False
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. True False
f
Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations. True False
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. True False
f
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated. True False
f
To buy a DSLR camera online, Willa should first evaluate different models based on specifications, read customer reviews, choose a product, make online payment, and finally add it the cart. True False
f
Using the CARS checklist is one way to evaluate if a webpage's content as an information source. CARS stands for Crisp, Accurate, Responsible, Supportable. True False
f
If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology. True False
false
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. True False
false
Most people only utilize technology at work. True False
false
Submit News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content. True False
false
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public schools purchase or acquire funding for adaptive technologies. True False
false
The first generation of computers used microprocessors. True False
false
You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out, and recycling devices and products when they no longer provide value. True False
false
B2B e-commerce relies increasingly on in-person sales calls to businesses. Yes No
no
Embedded software usually runs only during the boot process of a device. Yes No
no
Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures on websites. As her friend, you explain there are technologies available to help her. Describe what technology she might use.
screen reader
A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor. True False
t
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. True False
t
Information literacy can help us recognize the fact that information on the web cannot be taken for face value and must be evaluated critically. True False
t
It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time. True False
t
Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports. True False
t
Submit Information literacy helps us to identify the tool most suited to elicit the kind of information we need. True False
t
We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. True False
t
Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage. True False
t
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home. True False
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 False
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 False
true
When using a GPS app, like Waze or Google Maps, you are using augmented reality. True False
true
In Windows, you can change settings so the screen flashes when a sound alert occurs. Yes No
yes
Some assistive devices allow users to input data via Morse code. Yes No
yes
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework. True False
true
Your smartphone can be used to connect to your television or cable service and record a show even if you are not home because both devices are smart devices. True False
true
Many productivity web apps support real-time collaboration. Yes No
yes
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? A. Tell him to use the picture from Spring Break as he has a great tan and the beach is a good background. B. 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. C. Tell him to make sure his Facebook settings are marked public as employers today want to see that their employees know how to have fun. D. Tell him to be sure to put a humorous quote on his site to show he has a funny side.
b
Mateo is designing a diagram showing a water cycle that can extensively be used by various textbook publishers, and he wants to recover the costs he incurs designing it. At what stage will his intellectual property rights come into effect, which will necessitate users to pay him royalty? A. As soon as he conceives the idea of the diagram B. As soon as the image exists in physical form C. As soon as someone wants to use it D. As soon as he requests users for royalty
b
Natural language processing is AI that ______. A. converts digital audio into analog audio B. understands human languages C. recognizes objects on a highway D. interprets facial expressions
b
Robotics is the development and study of _____. A. nanotechnology B. programmable machines C. artificial intelligence D. computer science
b
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? A. Different pages listed by a search engine B. The website of the software firm C. Her email account D. Someone's Facebook profile
b
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health? A. Health records are stored in the cloud. B. The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased. C. Physicians can monitor patients using digital devices through the use of a smartphone. D. Patients can receive text reminders to take medications.
b
Before you place a business call, you should ______. A. prepare to hang up if the call goes to voice mail B. prepare a brief summary of the purpose for calling C. think of possible times you're available to receive a return call D. plan to include your phone number or other contact information
bcd
You have just been told by your boss that the company needs to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% over the next 2 years. You have one week to put together a plan to present to the full management team. How will you propose the company meet their goal? A. Buy computers and devices with higher power consumption processors and supplies. B. Use outside air to cool the data center or computer facility. C. Allow employees to telecommute to save gas and reduce emissions. D. Encourage employees to use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices.
bcd
Speech recognition does which of the following to understand your meaning? A. synthesizes phonemes B. considers context C. uses two-factor authentication D. analyzes phonemes
bd
Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world? A. A braille printer can be used to print documents. B. Screen reader software can be used to read what is on the screen. C. Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said. D. Voice output software can be used to translate what she is saying to text.
c
Brendon is browsing a website called "chalknboardforums.com." What is chalknboardforums most likely? A. A political organization B. A school C. A for-profit organization D. A licensed professional
c
Browser extensions are made using _______. A. C and C++ B. PHP and MySQL C. HTML, CSS, and Javascript D. Visual Basic
c
Dave and Pietro are both active in the National Guard and half way through the semester received their orders to report to duty. How could their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course? A. Speed through the content and finish before they leave. B. Mail them videotapes and tests. C. Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online. D. Give them the classroom phone extension to dial in while away.
c
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you? A. They monitor the television stations you watch. B. They track your movements on your Fitbit. C. They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes." D. They analyze your text messages sent to your friends.
c
Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should be used as the search query help him find the results he needs? A. Emperor penguins B. Penguin colony C. Emperor penguin large group D. Emperor penguin family
c
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her? A. IT consulting B. Software and apps C. Technology sales D. Web marketing and social media
c
Your Uber driver just showed up to pick you up and when you open the car door, you notice that the human is in the passenger seat and no one is sitting in the driver's seat. You realize this is a self-driving car. You are pretty excited to experience this new technology, but also have reservations. Based on what you have researched, which of the following might be one of your reservations? A. Self-driving cars are known for running red lights. B. Self-driving cars are often ticketed for speeding. C. Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving. D. Self-driving cars rely too much on GPS and turn on closed roads.
c
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? A. His health records will now be stored in the cloud. B. He will not have to visit the doctor as frequently. C. His doctor will be able to monitor him through the use of a smartphone. D. He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin.
d
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? A. Email all the documents home, so the students can print them out there. B. Have students share copies and rotate who turns it in so each time one student gets a grade. C. Ask each parent to donate a box of paper so more copies can be made. D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.
d
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? A. Web analytics B. Data scientist C. Security specialist D. Digital forensics
d
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? A. The developers were creating virtual reality. B. The developers were exploring the use of embedded computers. C. The developers were on the verge of discovering augmented reality. D. The developers were using artificial intelligence.
d
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? A. Research and software development B. Technical support C. Training and support D. Information security
d
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? A. He is using technology to promote a school event and send emails. B. He is using technology to teach concepts and reduce the need for paper. C. He is using technology to create an intelligent classroom with high tech printers. D. He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.
d
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. A learning management system (LMS) B. An intelligent workplace C. A BYOD (bring your own device) D. A mobile health app (mHealth)
d
What types of activities might a company use robots to complete to improve efficiency? A. Critical thinking B. Creative design work C. Group interaction D. Repetitive tasks
d
Which of the following examples would not use technology? A. Starting your car while still in the house. B. Adjusting your home thermostat while at work. C. Ordering dinner on the way home. D. Changing the oil in your car.
d
Which of the following is an example of B2C e-commerce? A. bidding on an item at an estate sale B. providing professional services for another company C. setting up autopayments for household bills D. purchasing items online with a store credit card
d
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. B. Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out. C. The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants. D. The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty.
a
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? A. They could create a hashtag and post on social media. B. They could put flyers in everyone's mailbox. C. They could call all their neighbors. D. They could contact the newspaper to run an article.
a
The local community college want to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______. A. learning management system (LMS) B. intelligent classroom platform C. intelligent workplace platform D. Ebook app
a
What is consumer-to-consumer e-commerce? A. individuals selling to individuals online B. individuals selling to the government C. small companies selling items at a local business D. individuals meeting with customers in person
a
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package? A. Scan code B. LMS C. CAM D. M2M
a
Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering? A. Robotics B. Natural language processing C. Augmented reality D. Digital citizenship
a
Which of the following is/are true about artificial intelligence? A. Computers with AI can reach conclusions. B. Computers with AI can make decisions. C. Computers with AI are trained that "if X happens, then do Y." D. Computers with AI combine information in new ways.
abcd
Which of the following statements are true about computers with artificial intelligence (AI)? A. AI makes decisions based on patterns found in data. B. Simulations made in virtual reality can make you feel like you are in Venice, Italy while you are in Venice, California. C. AI can reach conclusions by remembering previous choices and consequences. D. AI can combine information in new ways allowing options to be explored before actually tried.
abcd
How would you modify technology to assist a user with a visual disability? A. Add alternative text to pictures and drawings. B. Make screen readers available. C. Create web pages with many colors and graphics. D. Provide access to a Braille printer.
abd
Which of the following are examples of activities you could practice to become greener with technology? A. Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label. B. Use paperless communication. C. Replace devices every time a new version comes out. D. Shut down devices overnight or when not in use.
abd
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? A. Information classroom B. Technology classroom C. Mobile classroom D. Intelligent classroom
d
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." True False
f
A business transaction carried out with a person after being introduced on a social networking website is an example of e-commerce. True False
false
All new cars are required to have embedded computers, which make driving safer. True False
false
Ebooks are not interactive and only work during the semester that the course is offered. True False
false
Google Scholar and Google News are examples of specialty search engines that allow a person to access information sources of a particular category. True False
false
Which of the following would be an example of an embedded computer? A. An oven that you set to turn on at a certain time, so it is hot when you need it for cooking dinner. B. A sprinkler system that detects the amount of moisture in the soil, so it knows when to come on and for how long. C. A thermostat that you manually adjust the temperature on throughout the day. D. A voice assistant that listens to you and keeps track of your grocery list, your to-do's, and turns off the lights.
abd
Andy is a freelance reporter and is reviewing an article he wrote for a magazine. He wants to quickly crosscheck some facts he stated in his article. Which of the following can help Andy? A. RhythmOne B. Wolfram Alpha C. Ask a Librarian D. TinEye
b
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? A. It is acting as a robot. B. It is using virtual reality. C. It is a type of artificial intelligence. D. It is serving as a digital assistant.
b
Bentley is the head of a Software Development team and needs to organize his team's workflow. How can he use web apps to efficiently manage his team's projects, schedules, and processes? A. Use Google Docs to create and manage online spreadsheets that can be used to handle workflows B. Use Trello to plan and monitor activities, and maintain dashboards C. Use Microsoft PowerPoint to make team presentations during weekly meetings D. Use Skype to efficiently keep in touch and follow up with different team members
b
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products? A. They have automated vehicles B. They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays. C. They have self-driving trucks. D. They use handheld computers/scanners.
b
How are the ways you learn and the ways AI learn similar? A. Both uses their senses to learn. B. Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses. C. Both make decisions based on research only. D. Both use cameras to read faces and analyze voices.
b
How do you think Amazon, Target, and other online retailers are able to process orders so quickly? A. They use scan codes on packages and containers. B. They use computer-aided manufacturing. C. They store documents in the cloud for easy retrieval. D. They have a learning management system that tracks all work.
b
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit? A. Microprocessors are the size of your thumb and integrated circuits are the size of your hand. B. Microprocessors are faster, smaller and less expensive than integrated circuits. C. Microprocessors control the flow of electrons and integrated circuits control the flow of protons. D. Microprocessors include tape and disk storage whereas integrated circuits are part of an operating system.
b
How would you describe an intelligent workplace? A. Its workers all telecommute and use the cloud. B. It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate. C. It has a bring your own device (BYOD) policy allowing online collaboration. D. It holds meetings only via web conferencing and markets itself over social media.
b
If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain? A. .pro B. .mobi C. .com D. .net
b
