ITE 115 Module 1,2,3 Exam 1

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Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

Blu-ray disc

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

Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.

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

Bottlenecking

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width

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

Business to business

In a web app, where is data usually stored?

Cloud storage

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

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.

Victoria wants to add a new logo to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the home page?

In the header

In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly.

Information Technology

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

Ingestible camera

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

Name the file.

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

Other search engines provide more reliable research.

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?

Price comparisons from different vendors

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.

Cathy wants to buy a new watch online, but is concerned about security when making the purchase. Which of the following increases the chance that her payment is NOT secure?

Shopping on a website that uses the HTTP protocol

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

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

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?

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

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.

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?

They could create a hashtag and post on social media.

Tikenya was responsible for creating the PowerPoint presentation for the group project. When it was complete, she wanted to email it to all the group members, but her email service told her the file was too large. She compressed it and was then able to send it. How were the other members able to then see the PowerPoint presentation?

They had to unzip or extract it.

Bentley is the head of a software development team and needs to use a web app for project management. Which of the following web apps best suits his needs?

Trello

How is an executable file different from a data file?

Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.

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

Using a UPS or a surge processor

A(n) _____ is a small picture that represents a program, file, or hardware device.

icon

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

Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing?

machine-to-machine (M2M) communications

Which of the following features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?

menu

What type of window are you opening when you click the Start button on the Windows desktop, and then click the name of an app?

program window

A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.

to change the contents of files

What is the main purpose of an operating system?

to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?

to the taskbar

Compressing a file is also called _____ the file.

zipping

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

"https" as the protocol in the URL

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.

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

.mobi

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

.net

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

A desktop computer

True

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

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

A faulty port

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

A political commentator's website that is popular in a certain region

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

A social networking website

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

A usage rights filter shows information about using an image.

How do you know if a device is an input device or an output device?

An input device enters data and instructions into the memory of the device. An output device is how the processed information is displayed.

True

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

Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?

Apple

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

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

Automated vehicles will be developed.

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

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

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?

Cloud storage

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

Samir has saved a file named Project.docx in various locations on his hard drive and needs to work with the most recent version. What file property should he examine to find the most recent version of Project.docx?

Date Modified

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

Examples of B2B services are advertising, technical support, and training.

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?

Facebook, because it is an online social network that allows game play

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

Fetch à decode à execute à store

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

File Explorer

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 a navigation app with artificial intelligence that can provide information about preferred routes

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?

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

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?

Help desk support

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

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?

Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products

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?

Link his website to other popular websites

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 devices

Which of these is not an input device?

Printer

What concerns are there about open source programs?

Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.

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

Repetitive tasks

Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering?

Robotics

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

Scan code

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?

Search for an image on Creative Commons

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?

Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving.

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

_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.

The Internet of Things

Kay is researching the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on the website tracyshealthproducts.com. Which of the following can assure Kay that the content is credible?

The article's author has been a nutritionist for the last three years.

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?

The photo is free of copyrights.

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?

The website of the software firm

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

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

What is the first step to performing 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

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

Update the device driver.

Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?

Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices.

Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women living in a developing country. Which of the following approaches is the most focused on his research?

Use the web directories created by health research institutions.

_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.

Virtual reality (VR)

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

Voice synthesizer

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."

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

When programs or apps do not start properly

You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document?

You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document?

Which of the following is not an advantage of saving documents in the cloud?

You can access the documents when you are not connected to the Internet.

Which of the following is an advantage to saving a file to a flash drive?

You can take it with you and then work on it on another computer.

What is the binary system?

a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

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

active window

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer?

adaptive cruise control system

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*

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

artificial intelligence (AI)

You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production?

computer-aided manufacturing

Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files?

disk cleanup utility

A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps.

executable file

Manny copied a table from an MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where was the table stored after he copied it?

in RAM

Jennifer turns on her laptop and hears a series of beeps. What do they probably indicate?

internal hardware problem

What happens when you delete a folder?

it goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder.

What does the operating system do if you try to save a file with the same name into the same folder?

it overwrites the original file unless you add a number, date, or initials to differentiate the files.

The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______.

learning management system (LMS)

Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?

lock speed

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.

output

An operating system is also called a(n) _____.

platform

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?

platform

What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?

solid state drive

Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software?

to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents

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

uniform resource locator (URL)

A(n) _____ 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

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

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

www.weareone.org

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

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)

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 poor internet connection

Google is an example of which type of website?

A search site

What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?

A virtual machine

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following?

Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box.

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

Akiko, who helps smaller businesses establish themselves in the market

Mateo is designing a technical diagram that many textbook publishers can use, and he wants to make sure he retains the rights to the diagram before selling it. At what stage does a copyright for his creative work come into effect?

As soon as the image exists in physical form

Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which of the following websites is designed to provide answers to factual questions?

Ask a Librarian

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

Design quality of the webpage

Which of the following devices is the easiest to upgrade, such as by adding RAM?

Desktop computers

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?

Digital forensics

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?

Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.

Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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

Emperor penguin colony

Simon has difficulty pressing and holding more than one key at a time, such as CTRL+ALT+DEL. What setting can he change to make this task easier?

Enable sticky keys.

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

Encryption

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?

Faulty power or video cable

Which of the following is a web app?

Google Docs

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

Hard drive

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?

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

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?

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

_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.

Input

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?

Install additional RAM.

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

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?

Internal hard drive

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

It begins to run the bootstrap program.

Which of the following is not a step an operating system performs when printing a document?

It creates the document to be printed.

Why is the date a file was modified useful?

It identifies the most recent version.

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 a type of artificial intelligence.

Which of the following statements is true about the Clipboard?

It is temporary storage that holds a selection until you paste it into a document or folder.

How would you describe an intelligent workplace?

It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate.

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions?

Linux

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

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

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

Most relevant results

Which property is NOT assigned to a file by the operating system?

Name

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

One friend has an unreliable, slow Internet connection.

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

Open File Manager.

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

Plotter

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

Projector

If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.

RAM

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Speed at which the processor executes instructions

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

Technology sales

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.

Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?

The URL of the website begins with http.

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

The digital divide

Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?

The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased.

Which of the following is a step in the boot process?

The operating system files are loaded into RAM.

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.

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

They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.

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.

Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade science students. She has more success using RhythmOne instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the following most likely explains why?

Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part of the video with the search term.

Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?

Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both see and hear each other.

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

Using humor or informal names.

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?

You can shop online at any time of day and in any weather conditions.

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.

a server on the Internet

If you have a file that has billions of bytes of data, then it would be measured in _____.

gigabytes

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device?

graphical user interface

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

intellectual property rights

What is the most common type of volatile memory?

random access memory (RAM)

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?

read-only memory (ROM)

When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?

saves your unsaved work to temporary storage

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 create an electronic copy of the certificate?

scanner

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

screen readers

Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. She is in a panic and you want to help her. What advice would you give her?

se the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date.

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?

secondhand "red skateboard"

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

Brendon wants to volunteer at the Red Cross, a nonprofit agency. He enters redcross.com in his browser, but cannot find the right website. What mistake is he making?

should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization.

Charley likes to have everything organized and she is bothered by the long list of documents on her flash drive. She wants to create folders by semester, then by course. How can you help her?

show her how to use File Manager.

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

Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?

swap file

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

The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

tests that check components such as RAM and storage

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____.

the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. What technology could they use to see and experience the Alps without flying there?

virtual reality (VR)

When does the boot process start?

when you turn on your computer


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