ITE 152- Exam 1 (Chapters 1, 3, 5)

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If you press the 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 to 'A' for display.

What is the binary system?

A number system with two digits, 0 and 1

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

Adaptive cruise control

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

Apple

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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 this app using?

Augmented Reality

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

Automated vehicles will be developed

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

Bottlenecking

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

Braille printer or screen reader

What determines the speed at which data travels?

Bus width- the wider the bus the more data that can travel

Which of these is an optical medium of storage?

CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs

Angeline is deaf. To adhere to 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

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

Clock Speed and bus width

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

Desktop Computer

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

Dynamic RAM (DRAM)

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

False

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

False

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

False

You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out (T/F)

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 (T/F)

False (AI)

The ADA requires that public schools purchase or acquire funding for adaptive technologies.

False- IDEA does

The first generation of computers used microprocessors (T/F)

False- they used vacuum tubes and cylindrical glass tubes

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 the following software applications is considered a collaborative productivity application?

Google Docs

Which of the following hardware components can you use to store videos?

Hard drive

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

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 the 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.

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?

He should make sure to bring a tablet

Andy has diabetes and he is not good about taking his medication or even checking his insulin levels. His doctor has recently started using mobile health mHealth. How will Andy's doctor 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 an example of a computer?

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

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 should Juan apply for?

Information Security

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

Information Technology (IT)

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

Ingestible Camera

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?

Install additional RAM and free up disk space

Your school has just been awarded a technology grant. Each grade level team has been asked to submit a proposal for how they could use the money. Your team puts forward an idea where students can submit work online and work collaboratively with projects. What type of classroom have you described?

Intelligent Classroom

Where on a computer is the operating system usually stored?

Internal hard drive

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?

Into the RAM

Talk about mobile health

It is healthcare professionals using smartphones or tablets to access health records stored in the cloud, and patients using digital devices to monitor their conditions and treatments, reducing the need for visits to the doctor's office

The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase ____.

Learning Management System

Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?

LinkedIn

How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?

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

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

Platform

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 devices

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

Projector

What is an example of green computing?

Purchasing products with a green star label

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

RAM Capacity and Processor Core

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

Read-only memory (ROM). RAM provides temporary storage that application use to run smoothly and efficiently. Increasing the RAM especially helps with multitasking where more temporary memory is needed to function

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

Repetitive Tasks

What is the science that combines technology and engineering?

Robotics

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

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

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

What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?

Speed at which the processor executes instructions

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

Technology sales

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 is patient/ helpful. What field should he go into?

Technology service and repair

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

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

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

The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

Which of the following is not true about mobile health?

The increased need for doctors visits

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 the community members about their project using social networking?

They could create a hashtag or post on social media

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

They use 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

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

True

All new cars are required to have embedded computers, which make driving safer (T/F)

True

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

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 (T/F)

True

New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer.

True

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

True

The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages.

True

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

Update the device driver- we should always use a trusted source like the OS or the manufacturer's website to update the device drivers.

Dave and Peter are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course?

Use a LMS to put lectures and tests online

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

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

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

Margot and Thomas 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

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

Virtual Reality

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?

Virtual Reality (VR)

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

Voice synthesizer

Which of the following is classified as an input device?

Webcam, mouse, touchpad

When should a user consider restoring the operating system?

When programs or apps do not start properly

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

a faulty port

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

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 that they consider?

a learning management system

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

If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve crimes, then which career is a match for you?

digital forensics

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

false- stylus

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

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

fetch decode execute store

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

flash drive

Which of these is not an input device? Printer Scanner Stylus Webcam

printer

Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures on websites. As her friend, you explain that there are technologies available to help her. Describe what technology she might use.

screen reader

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

solid state drive

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

they track your facebook and instagram posts and likes

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

true

What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?

turn off the computer and remove is power source

List the computer components from oldest to newest.

vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessor

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

webcam and speakers


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