Module 7
What is a MAC address?
A unique hardware address for your device
The project manager of a software development team needs to hire someone to review every part of the software to make sure it works as intended. What position should he advertise for?
C. Tester
Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth.
personal
Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of rules for exchanging information.
protocol
Which of the following scenarios would most likely rely on Big Data? Choose two.
Evaluating applications for disability benefits and Calculating traffic delays during rush hour
Which of the following statements is true about public networks?
Many public networks are not secure.
Which of the following properties affects the quality of digital images?
resolution
If you do not want to use your Internet service provider (ISP) for your email account, how can you acquire a webmail account?
Through an online service
If HTML is used to specify the content of the webpage, then what do you use CSS for?
To define the page layout
File types like TIF and PNG are compressed to have smaller file sizes, and when opened, the files are uncompressed and display all their original data.
True
What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables?
Wireless network BE CAREFUL NOT TO CHOOSE WIRED NETWORK
Which of the following would most likely be the key paired with a value of "Canada" in a nonrelational customer database?
country
Twitter is an example of a wiki, which allows for collaborative editing by its users.
false
Vivian is using a search engine to find photos for a school project. What search engine tool should she use to find photos she can legally copy and share?
license filter
One of Eden's customers has closed his account and moved to a different state. She needs to change his status to Inactive. What SQL command will accomplish this task?
update
Submit Jin is an editor and ready to purchase the domain name for his website where he plans to market his services. He wants to be creative with the name, but you caution him about being too clever with what he chooses. What would be his best choice?
wordsmithing.com
Which of the following describes an evil twin?
A normal looking yet fraudulent Wi-Fi network that allows hackers to capture personal information users transmit using it.
What is an ISP?
A telecommunications company that sells Internet access.
Many chatbot services provide support to employees and management rather than to customers.
true
What can you do to make sure you are not contributing to software piracy?
Buy software only from legitimate resellers or directly from the manufacturer.
Jake is a sales rep for a trucking company and travels throughout the Midwest. He uses a cloud-based _________ service so he can access updated information about his customers' sales transactions from his laptop as he travels.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Which of the following fields would be most important to encrypt in a customer table?
Customer's credit card number
Which of the following could indicate a DoS attack on your company server?
Customers cannot view the website on their device because the page will not load.
Norma is a graphic designer creating a logo that will be resized often. Which of the following file formats should she choose to create the logo?
EPS
Mindy needs to run a SQL query that will pull the names and birthdates of all her students. What should the FROM phrase say in her query?
FROMStudents
Nicholas updates his company's website to include a hyperlink to its event calendar on the home page. What coding language does he use to insert the link?
HTML
Daria created a webpage and wants to make sure her code meets the latest HTML 5 standards. What can she use to check for errors such as deprecated tags and missing attributes?
HTML5 validator
Jack does not own a smart TV, but he wants to watch programs from subscription video streaming services on his TV. Which of the following options will help him achieve this ?
He can use a TV stick.
Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with?
ISPs should charge more for high-bandwidth connections.
Why is it important to be able to export data in an XML format?
It allows data to be shared between applications
Why is an FTP client helpful?
It uploads files from your computer to a web server.
While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to?
My Verizon VPN
What defines the behavior of an object in object-oriented programming ?
NOT class
Casey is looking for a free, open-source RDBMS for his company. Which of the following best meets these requirements?
PostgreSQL
Which of the following kinds of information can be commonly inferred from a video file format name?
Video codec compatibility
Edward is a composer and needs to listen to the most accurate music files to create his compositions. What audio file type should he use to record his music?
WMA
Which of the following is NOT a responsible way to dispose of an old smartphone after removing your data from the device?
Remove the battery and throw it in the trash.
When you create a wireframe drawing and then apply highlights and shadows to it, the process is called _____.
Rendering
What is it called when someone attempts to befriend you online for the purpose of stealing confidential or sensitive information?
Social engineering
In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate.
Star
Edwin owns a smartphone with a digital assistant that recognizes words and phrases and provides appropriate answers to his questions. What technology does the smartphone use to make the assistant respond to Edwin?
Synthesized Speech
You just posted new photographs to Shutterfly, and the site asks you to review the metadata. Metadata includes the following information EXCEPT _____.
The HTML coding
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files?
The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection.
What is uptime?
The measure of a web host's reliability
How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network?
The sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to communicate.
If you upload photos to a NAS device, everyone on the network can access them.
True
A surgeon has to perform a complex brain surgery on a patient. How could she practice her fine motor skills prior to the surgery?
With simulators using motion-sensing consoles
Which of the following is a popular, user friendly CMS often used as a blogging platform?
WordPress
An Integrated Development Environment (IDE) stores files and folders for your website in a directory called _____.
a project
A business can use a wiki in the following ways EXCEPT _____.
aggregating content
During which phase of the SDLC is software tested to make sure each function works as intended?
all phases
A series of images displayed in sequence to create the illusion of movement is called ______________ .
animation
A movie animates the credits and the title as 3-D text sinking in the ocean. Which of the following types of software was most likely used to achieve this effect?
animation software such as After Effects
Tramon is creating a website and wants to include a striking graphic to identify the website. What type of graphic should he include?
banner
Which type of graphics assigns a color to each pixel in an image?
bitmap graphics
Which cloud technology characteristic ensures that a cloud customer can make changes to her cloud database from her smartphone while traveling for a conference and from her laptop when she's at home?
broad network access
Jerry has a problem with a package he just received—two items from his order are missing. Who should he contact to resolve the problem?
customer service representative
Melody is building a database for a restaurant. Which pair of tables is least likely to need a direct relationship with each other?
customers, ingredients
Curtis decided to leave his smartphone in his car as he heads out for a day long hike. This is an example of a ______________.
digital detox
A person who does not own a laptop or smartphone is not a digital citizen and so does not need to be concerned about digital ethics.
false
After you finish designing and creating your website, you need to transfer it to a folder on your computer that your browser can access.
false
All cloud technologies must be accessed over the Internet.
false
Augmented reality gaming hardware includes a headset, a controller, and motion sensors.
false
Cloud backup software periodically saves your files and settings to an external hard drive.
false
Which type of software is copyrighted and provided at no cost, though the developer retains all rights to the program?
freeware
Nadia is shopping for a phone that can take photos and identify their geographical location. What feature should she look for when comparing phones?
geotagging
Alejandro wants to post an animation on his social media page that shows a series of slightly different images displayed in sequence. What type of animation should he select?
gif
Businesses use webinars for the following reasons EXCEPT _____.
group discussions
Which of the following is NOT a feature of an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?
hosts webpages
Your first project as the new web designer at Smart Design is to increase web traffic to help boost web orders. Before you begin redesigning the website, you look at the website analytics. What can they tell you?
how visitors are using the site
Which data type would be best suited to a field that lists customer email addresses?
hyperlink
Carlos is creating an animation by drawing one image in a frame, followed by another image in a slightly different pose, and so on until the motion is complete. What is this technique called?
in-betweening
Social networking includes the following positive effects EXCEPT _________.
increasing your privacy
If a website is designed with responsive design concepts, then _____.
it appears correctly on any device regardless of screen size
Terrance needs to set up a Windows server in his company's public cloud. What kind of cloud service will work best for this situation?
laaS
Gwen is starting a blog about vegetable gardening. What information should she include on the blog's home page?
list of posts with the most recent ones at the top
To access the Internet, a router must be connected to a _____.
modem
What kind of database is needed to hold and organize diverse data types, such as X-ray images and doctors' notes, in a medical database?
nonrelational database
For her purchase, Nadine selects the best deal from two coupon codes offered by a store, one that she received by email and one from a text. Which marketing technique is Nadine benefiting from?
omnichannel strategy
For _____, the original media file is stored on the media distributor's server, so you can watch the content more than once.
on- demand content
Resolution of bitmap graphics is typically measured in ___________.
pixels
Which of the following is typical content for a podcast?
radio shows
Janelle is training an AI-powered model car to stay on an oval track drawn on the floor. The car drives in different directions and is scored by the training algorithm based on how closely the car stays on the track. What kind of learning model is Janelle's car using?
reinforcement learning
Anita is developing a website for her photography business. On the home page, she wants to include a link to another webpage in her website. What type of link should she insert?
relative reference if not then absolute
You are using a social network and want to let others know that you are interested in their posts. Which of the following could you use to alert them to your interest?
share the post on your news feed
On what type of network can you rent things such as cars, tools, and rooms?
sharing economy network
Which of the following is an example of a personal area network?
smartwatch and phone connected via Bluetooth
Danielle wants to record a voice-over to add to a presentation. Other than a microphone, what does Danielle need to record the audio?
sound recorder software
Scarlet needs to create a file to hold a list of expenses for an upcoming project, and she needs to do some basic calculations with the numbers in the budget. Which kind of file is the best fit for this purpose?
spreadsheet
During which phase of the SDLC does an app receive necessary maintenance, such as fixing errors or monitoring performance?
support and security
When Hafsa writes a research paper for her psychology class, ________________ allow(s) her to quote small portions of a research study published by an industry leading expert without asking his permission first.
the fair use doctrine
What does a file format refer to?
the organization and layout of data in the file
What characteristic of Big Data indicates how closely that data matches reality?
veracity
The hardware a digital device needs to play videos includes a screen, speakers, and a _____.
video card
Submit Lionel works for a company that is trying to reduce travel time for their employees and allow more people to work from home. What kind of cloud service can Lionel use to attend meetings with his remote coworkers?
video conferencing application
A business would use a website analytics tool for all of the following EXCEPT _____.
viewing why someone visited your webpage
A video that is shared millions of times over social media in a short period of time is termed to be ____________ .
viral
Software simulating a real or imagined environment that appears as 3-D space is also called a _____.
virtual world
Which of the following is NOT a leading provider of PaaS and IaaS services?
walmart
Knowing that more people view webpages on their smartphones than on desktop or laptop computers, how would you design your website?
with responsive design
Which of the following video resolutions produces the sharpest images and the largest files?
4K
Which of the following HTML code samples inserts a hyperlink in a webpage?
<a href="http://www.google.com">Google</a>
To insert a heading for a main topic on a webpage, which of the following tags should you use?
<h1> </h1>
When using a content management system (CMS), how can you allow multiple individuals to work on a website at the same time without worrying they will override or duplicate work?
A CMS allows you to set roles for each person granting responsibility for certain webpages.
Which of the following would most likely be a static website?
A historical facts page
Which of the following describes a domain registrar?
A website where you can go to purchase a name for your website.
Which of the following is a common copyright infringement that involves illegally copying software, movies, music, and other digital materials?
A. Piracy
In which category of software do Microsoft Office Word and Excel belong?
A. Productivity
A software company is working on a new project for a mutual fund organization. The client expects the scope of the project to be flexible; their goals are evolving and they needed to test the product as components are finished. Which type of project development methodology should be adopted?
Agile development
Which of the following is true about broadband connections?
Broadband connections are "always-on" with devices connected to them.
Emma needs to purchase a note-taking app for her iPhone. Which of the following sources is typically safe for purchasing the app?
App Store for iOS
__________________ refers to unique and original works, such as ideas, inventions, art, writings, processes, company and product names, and logos.
B. Intellectual property
Which of the following is an example of an object-oriented programming language?
B. Java
Which of the following tools translates the source code of a procedural program into binary code?
B. compiler
Movies, music, and other digital content can be illegally distributed. What laws or strategy are designed to prevent this illegal distribution?
C. Digital Rights Management
Jason is reading a novel for school on his e-reader. He tries to print a portion of the novel so he can share it with a classmate who lost her copy. However, the e-reader will not allow the book to be printed. What content protection measure is preventing Jason from printing?
Digital rights management (DRM)
Which of the following is NOT an image format to store photos?
MP3
Dana is creating a table that will show books for sale on a bookstore's website. Which field in the table would best serve as its primary key?
Product ID
After creating a webpage with HTML code, what do you need to do so that others can access it on the Internet?
Publish to a webserver
What type of software accepts text as input and produces speech as output?
Read aloud software
Francis closely monitors customer reviews on Google for his landscaping business. Most customers post high praise for his work; however, today he discovered an extremely negative review posted by someone claiming the name "Superman." Clearly, this is a fake name, and Francis has no way of following up with the person to determine what he can do to resolve the problem or even to know if it's a real customer. This is an example of __________.
catfishing
File transfer programs belong in what software category?
communications
Scott is seeking a position in an Information Technology (IT) Department. During an interview, his prospective employer asks if he is familiar with programs the company could use, modify, and redistribute without restrictions. What types of programs is the interviewer referring to?
open source
A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network.
peer-to-peer network
Why would you want to connect your computer to a network?
to access shared resources
Charlie's company makes custom-designed furniture. He purchases hardware for the furniture in bulk from a distributor in a nearby state. What kind of e-commerce platform does Charlie most likely use to order the hardware?
online storefront
Darcie has hired a programmer to make some custom changes to a DBMS she plans to move her business database to. What kind of DBMS is she using?
open source
When Russ opened a website on his browser, he saw an error that the site was not compatible with the browser version he was running it on. What tools could Russ use to troubleshoot this issue?
patch finders
Peter used a digital camera to take photos while hiking in Yellowstone National Park, but many photos turned out blurry. What software can he use to improve the quality of the photos?
photo-editing software such as Photoshop
Sabrina pulls items from a box and inspects them to ensure the number of items matches what is listed on the packing list. She then places all the items on a conveyor belt to be transported to workers who stock shelves in the warehouse. What is Sabrina's job role?
receiving clerk
Genevieve loves playing video games with friends on her Xbox connected to her TV. However, she's careful to get up, stretch, and walk around at least once every hour. What problem is this habit most likely helping her avoid?
repetitive strain injury
Hunter has dyslexia and struggles to understand text when he reads it to himself. It seems assigned class readings always make more sense when someone else reads them to him. What tool can help Hunter study more independently?
screen reader
Which type of software is copyrighted and distributed for free for a trial period, and then requires you to send payment to continue using the program?
shareware
Kian needs to sort a list of patients by birthdate to show the oldest patients first. What sort order on the birthdate field will give him this result?
smallest to largest
Josh is concerned about protecting his home while he's away on vacation. He wants to leave a radio playing music so it sounds like someone is home. However, he wants the radio to turn on and off at different times so it appears that someone is interacting with it. What IoT device will allow Josh to turn the radio on and off using the Alexa app on his smartphone while he's traveling?
smart plug
In business, what has replaced social bookmarking in helping users find the most relevant, high-quality information, collect it, and share it with others?
social curation sites
The set of activities performed to build a program is called the _____.
software development life cycle (SDLC)
What technology can be used by people with a hearing disability to listen to a narration?
speech recognition
Network _____ specify how computers access a network, data transmission speeds, and the types of hardware the network uses, including cable and wireless technology.
standards
Alvaro is having lower back pain from working long hours on his computer. Which of the following strategies could help him solve this problem? Choose two.
switch to a standing desk and take frequent breaks
Contact information for all the people taking a class at a school are stored in a ________ called Students.
table
During a regional state of emergency, an Internet service provider offered three months of free Internet access to anyone affected by the crisis. This effort was intended to help reduce the impact of ___________.
the digital divide
How might a business use a blog?
to communicate with customers
A class is a type of object that defines the format of the object and the actions it can perform.
true
A database backup can include information on who made what changes and when since the previous database backup.
true
A digital video that uses the MPEG-4 codec is often used by online streaming services.
true
A license agreement specifies the number of devices on which you can install the product, any dates of expiration, and other restrictions.
true
A license filter in a search engine helps you find images online that you can legally copy for personal or commercial use without paying a fee.
true
Action camcorders can be used to shoot sailing, surfing, or extreme sports irrespective of the weather conditions and water splash possibility.
true
After designing a website, you transfer the website files from your local computer to a remote web server.
true
Assembly languages are the second generation of languages that use symbolic instruction codes, such as A for add, M for multiply, and L for load.
true
Digital audio can be created by recording sound on a smartphone.
true
If a software app is identified with a critical error after release, the development team can release a patch to address this single issue only.
true
Lossy compression discards some original content to create smaller files.
true
Many new cars use embedded software to control motion sensors, a backup camera, or a navigation system.
true
Most video editing software shows the video as a timeline with separate tracks for video and sound.
true
When you create an app, you are protected under copyright laws, even before you apply for a copyright.
true
You use CSS to to specify the appearance of content on a webpage.
true
_____ are new releases of an app and may require an additional fee before you can install them.
upgrades
Which software development method uses a linear, structured development cycle that completes each step before continuing to the next phase?
waterfall
Daniela's company has decided to allow employees to work from home. What can the company use to let employees continue to meet and collaborate on group projects?
web conferences
What can a company learn by studying website analytics for its website?
when it needs to increase its bandwidth
At what point are you responsible for following the terms in a software license agreement?
when you click or take another action to accept the terms
Christian wants his company's blog to be informative, have a search function, and allow users to leave comments. A dynamic website rather than a static website would be better for him because a dynamic website ______.
will allow user interaction
One way to create a solid 3-D image for 3-D animation is to apply highlights and shadows to a _____.
wireframe drawing
Vijay is creating a cartoon with 3-D objects that have volume and can rotate 360 degrees. What type of cartoon is Vijay making?
3-D Animation
You just got back from vacation and are getting ready to post pictures online of all the fun you had. Which of the following photos would be appropriate to post on social media?
A photo of you horseback riding on the beach with friends.
A modem can also function as what other piece of hardware?
A router
What kind of software products can you download from the Internet without being subjected to copyright restrictions?
A. Public domain software
Which software development method uses highly skilled programmers to shorten the development process while producing quality software?
A. Rapid Application development model
A banking app requires stringent access control measures for security reasons. Which of the following techniques could be used to define who can use the app and what actions they can perform?
A. Require users to identify themselves using biometrics or passwords.
_____ is the process of creating programs and apps from the idea stage to distribution to users.
A. Software development
Which of the following does a software license usually specify?
A. number of people authorized to use the software
Kristy just received a laptop from her employer so she can work from home. She wonders if she can also use the laptop for personal activity, such as streaming movies. What documentation should Kristy check to find the answer to her question?
Acceptable use policy (AUP)
What is the primary difference between HTML 5 and Adobe Flash types of web animations?
Adobe Flash requires you to use a plug-in but HTML 5 does not.
Why should we use an uninstaller that comes with an operating system rather than the system's file management program to delete the folder containing the program's files to remove a software or app from a device?
An uninstaller removes the program files and any associated entries in the system files.
As Ian walks down the hall from his hotel room, he uses his Uber app to request a ride. The ride is waiting for him by the time he arrives in the lobby. What technology minimized Ian's wait time?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What special technology allows computers to perform the intense processing needed to perform machine learning?
Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)
Computer-aided design software helps architects, engineers, and scientists to design, analyze, and manufacture products with the precision of human-level intelligence. Which of the following technologies does CAD incorporate to achieve this?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Talis shoots a photo with his 20 megapixel digital camera. How is the image stored as digital data?
As a list of the binary color numbers for all the pixels it contains
_____________programs and features are often integrated into video editing software.
Audio-editing
Which of the following is a key aspect of database security according to the CIA triad security model? Choose two.
Availability and Integrity
What type of program would have a class named Student with objects called fullTime and partTime?
B. object-oriented program
Hana just received a shipment of cleaning supplies for her coffee shop. What kind of transaction was this?
B2B
You received an unpleasant email from a coworker and you want to discreetly notify your supervisor. Which of the following features could you use to do this?
BCC your supervisor in your response
Which network protocol allows devices to communicate with each other over a short range, usually less than 30 feet/9 meters?
Bluetooth
Alannah just purchased a smart lock for her front door. How can she connect her lock to the Internet so she can control the lock when she's away from home?
Bluetooth connection
Which of the following translation tools does NOT produce or store object code but translates instructions statement by statement?
C. Interpreters
Che contracted with a software development team to create a program for his company. He wants to review the budget and schedule for the project every week. Which project team member should he contact for this information?
C. Project manager
What do you call the rules each programming language has for writing instructions?
C. syntax
What is the goal of a DevOps methodology?
C. to produce programs quickly and then offer continuous updates
Designers use ___________, which are blueprints of different aspects of the program that also indicate how a user gets from one area of the program to another.
C. wireframes
What do engineers use to create highly detailed and technically accurate drawings?
CAD Software
A construction firm intends to use technology to enhance their architectural designs architecture. Which of the following technologies should they use?
CAD software
Marly is using her smartphone to review a webpage she created. The formatting and alignment of webpage elements is incorrect. What does she need to change to fix the problem?
CSS
What does a DSL modem use to send and receive digital data?
Copper telephone wiring
Which of the following problematic behaviors relies on the use of digital technology?
Cyberbullying
Which type of programming language provides a graphical environment where the programmer uses a combination of English-like instructions, graphics, icons, and symbols to create code?
D. Fourth generation language
_____ are tools that track the memory usage, status, and errors of currently running software.
D. Process managers
Which of the following is not a general guideline for developers?
D. Start programming before creating a proposal.
Rhea receives a text informing her that her credit card might have been compromised. The text asks her to confirm whether she made a purchase 15 minutes ago at a store that is over 2,000 miles away from her current location and that carries products she has never bought before. What technology was used to compare the purchase to Rhea's normal shopping habits and identify it as credit card fraud?
Data Analytics
As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else accessing it?
Encrypt the data in the report.
As the new manager at your local grocery store, you want to create a more efficient inventory process by allowing outside vendors and suppliers to review current inventory records and adjust recurring shipment orders to reduce product waste. What type of network should you use?
Extranet
4G and 5G networks provide slower data transmission speeds than 3G networks.
False
A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables.
False
Bandwidth is a term that describes the number of devices connected to a network.
False
If you connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not require a wireless network key, it is still secure enough to send private information because wireless networks encrypt all data anyway.
False
RFIDis a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range communication.
False
When including an image in HTML code, you would use the < a href > tag.
False
Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe?
Fingerprint scanner
Lately, Marcus has noticed a lot of customer complaints that items purchased from his web store don't meet expectations. What improvement to the website will best help to solve this problem so customers know better what to expect when they buy items from his website?
High-quality product photos
A bitmap image is provided in two different resolutions. Image 1 has a resolution of 1500 x 1225. Image 2 has a resolution of 500 x 350. Which of the following statements is true when the sizes of both the files are increased by 25 percent?
Image 1 is sharper than image 2 and has a larger file size than image 2.
If you want to share information with individuals who are internal to your organization, which type of network would you want to use?
Intranet
What is one advantage of a company using an anonymous messaging app?
It allows for honest feedback without disclosing identities.
An online game developer has an issue with its most popular game and must take the server offline. The company posts an update on its social media page. How is this a positive use of social networking?
It allows the company to communicate to many users at once about an issue and release status updates.
Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank. What would indicate the message was actually a phishing attempt?
It contained typos and other grammatical errors.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about a local firewall?
It is also called software firewall.
Why would you include a banner on your website?
It makes the website more easily identifiable to visitors.
Which of the following is true about XML?
It provides a way to classify data and share it between applications.
Why is a cable modem classified as a digital model?
It sends and receives digital data over a digital line
The quality of an audio file is determined by _____.
Its bit rate
What is a popular language for writing scripts that run in your browser to control a webpage's behavior?
JavaScript
When you are shopping online and finalizing your order, you usually fill in forms for your name, address, email, and payment method. Sometimes those forms have an asterisk (*) next to them as required fields. Code in which of the following languages can check to make sure all required fields are completed?
JavaScript
Which of the following programming languages adds interactivity to websites?
JavaScript
Which of the following network standards applies to cellular networks?
LTE
When describing a client/server network, which of the following would be considered a client?
Laptop
A scooter manufacturer wants to increase brand awareness on its website. What type of graphic should the company include on every webpage?
Logo?
Which technology converts the electric current from a musical synthesizer to digital form so you can play the synthesized music on a mobile device?
MIDI Technology
Users of a new chat app reported many errors and bugs. What should the app developers release to solve the problems?
NOT patch
In which phase of the SDLC is the feasibility study done to determine if the project is worth pursuing
NOT planning
You need a(n) _____ to play an MP3 audio file on a desktop or laptop computer.
NOT sound card
What technology allows Siri to understand you when you request a route to a location in a nearby city?
Natural language processing (NLP)
What rules should guide your behavior when you interact with friends and coworkers on social media?
Netiquette
What internal device does a computer use to connect to a wired or a wireless network?
Network interface card
Which of the following best defines responsive design?
Pages automatically adjust the size of their content to display appropriately relative to the size of the screen.
Paige is designing a web page that will contain instructions for how to use a new web conferencing tool at her work. She formats best practice tips in green, and she formats warning information in red. Which employees might struggle with this formatting?
People with color blindness
Alejandro has a computer with a powerful processor on which he plays a game where he controls the characters' movements. The game produces at least 1 billion bits of information at 60 frames per second for display. Which of the following kinds of gaming is this an example of?
Real-time animation
Laney just bought a new smartphone. She's already downloaded her contacts information and other data from the cloud. Now she's copying her photos from her old phone onto the new device. Once her new phone has all her data, what should she do next with the old phone?
Reset the old phone to factory settings
Alexis changed a few default settings on a program she was using on her computer. Afterward, however, she did not like the results and preferred to get it back to default settings. Unfortunately, Alexis does not remember exactly what she changed. Which of the following types of tools could help her in this scenario?
Restorers
When it comes to secure data storage on a network, which of the following statements is true?
Roles can be granted to individuals to view files and make changes to files on a network.
What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network?
Router
In the email communication process, what is the role of the email server?
Routing email messages through the Internet or a private network
Kiera is building a front-end user interface for the database her new website will use. Which of the following languages is NOT used to build a webpage?
SQL
What programming language supports relational databases?
SQL
Which commonly used programming language is used to manage, access, and search for database content?
SQL
Meghan signs into Zoom to attend a video call for her online class. What kind of cloud service is she using?
SaaS
A process called _____ converts analog sound waves into digital sound.
Sampling
What two factors determine the quality of digital audio?
Sampling rate and bit rate
Claire saves her school research paper on OneDrive cloud storage so she can access the most updated version both at school and at home. She's put a lot of time into this research paper. How can she make sure she won't lose access to it if something happens to her cloud storage space?
Save a copy of the file on her local hard drive.
You are dropping your friend back home after a night at the movies. From the car, she turns on the indoor lights in her home using an app on her phone. How is your friend able to do this?
She has a home network with smart home devices.
An growing organization needs to provide software to all of its current and future employees. Which of the following should the organization purchase?
Site license
Avery wants to replace her cable television subscription with a video streaming service to watch her favorite TV shows. Besides Internet connectivity, what does she need to watch the shows on a TV?
Smart TV or a TV stick
Which of the following is a step in the email communication process?
The message travels along Internet routers to the recipient.
Sean is studying at a friend's house and notices that he can connect to the wireless network without entering a wireless network key. What does this indicate about the network?
The network connection is probably not secure
What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without your knowledge?
They disguise the network as an evil twin.
In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another?
They provide a central point for cables in a network
Even though website builders have predesigned templates, why is it still helpful to have knowledge of coding languages?
To give you finer control over the content
What is the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's role in regard to Internet access?
To release rules surrounding Internet access
Before you name your website, you need to search for other sites using that name and then purchase a domain name.
True
Wireless networks that are available in public places, such as hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops, are known as Wi-Fi hotspots.
True
How is streaming a video different from downloading it?
Unlike streamed content, downloaded content is stored on the computer.
How do you create an email message?
Use an app or software to compose and send information.
What area of software development focuses on the user's reaction to and interaction with the software product?
User experience
Social networking can leave you exposed to criminal activity in the following ways EXCEPT _____.
Using your photos and posts to form impressions about your character
Which of the following is an example of someone who is NOT practicing good netiquette?
Vance found pictures of Dorie in a bikini on Facebook and texted them to other men in the office.
Edward shares a blog post on social media that says the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has changed their recommendation for flu shots. He is quickly bombarded by other people saying his information is wrong. What did Edward fail to do?
Verify the content with an authoritative source.
What facilitates bundling of video, audio, codec, and subtitles into a single package?
Video container
To protect confidential company information from hackers while at a work conference, you must be sure to use which of the following networks when accessing the Internet at a hotel
Virtual private network
While starting an app, Ian received an error message indicating that the version was no longer supported. How can Ian resolve the issue?
Visit the manufacturer's website and install the latest updates for the app.
In his small business, Adrian wants to use his laptop to place and receive phone calls. What type of service should he use?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Which of the following audio formats does not use any compression technique?
WAV
Which of the following would be considered a strong password?
Wbcm2!4!820!
Bailey reads wikis at the beginning of his research project to get his bearings on the topic. He switches to peer-reviewed journals and professional publications for his formal sources. Why does Bailey not use wikis as formal sources?
Wikis can be terribly biased
Is it advisable to enable automatic updates on security software?
Yes; this helps to catch and quarantine new malware before it harms the computer.
How would you describe the social networking site YouTube?
YouTube is a media-sharing network that lets users display and view videos and then post comments.
Jenson needs to update his home address in his health insurance company's database. Which of the following applications can he open on his computer so he can make these changes?
a browser
Meredith was using a spreadsheet app when it stopped responding and closed unexpectedly. What happened to the app?
a crash
Marley stayed up late to watch the planet Mars rise in the east. She had read online that Mars was unusually close to the Earth in its orbit and would look nearly as large as the moon. However, she only saw stars, and the next morning she ended up oversleeping because of her late bedtime. Marley was the victim of __________.
a hoax
JavaScript likely controls which of the following elements on a webpage?
a slide show
How would you design a webinar that would be interactive?
add a poll
Which of the following websites most likely uses XML-formatted data?
an ecommerce site that lets you compare products from different vendors
What type of security software prevents, detects, and removes malware that tries to collect personal information or change computer settings without your consent?
antispyware
If you want to remove an older email from your inbox, but not permanently delete it, you can _____ it.
archive
On his website, Mario has a video that visitors must click to play. He wants the video to play automatically when the page loads. What attribute should Mario add to the video tag?
autoplay
What does XML use to describe data?
customized tags
Morgan needs to hire someone to help implement a business intelligence system for her company. What type of professional would be the best fit for this job?
data analyst
Which data repository type is most likely to include database tables and primary keys in its internal data structure?
data warehouse
Bruce realizes he's getting a cramp in his neck after texting with his buddy for several minutes. He puts the phone down and takes his dog for a walk. This is an example of ____________.
digital citizenship
Josie is scrolling through her social media newsfeed when she sees a photo of her that a friend posted. The photo is embarrassing and was taken without Josie's knowledge when she was staying at the friend's house. Josie requests the photo be taken down. Josie is managing her own ___________.
digital footprint
Brad donates his old phone to a nearby charity, which refurbishes phones and offers them at no cost to challenged populations in the area. These people can use the free phones to help them find housing, employment, and other community resources. This program supports ______________.
digital inclusion
_____ is designed to prevent illegal distribution of movies, music, and other digital content, including programs and apps.
digital rights management
Kareem wants to include line drawings of abstract shapes on his personal website. What should he use to acquire the graphics?
drawing software
Aron is building a website that will require a back-end database. He plans to connect the web server on his network in a way that it will be easily accessible from the Internet. He should connect his database server the same way so data in the database is readily accessible to the web server.
false
[email protected] an appropriate email address to use for communicating with potential employers.
false
Everything you do online is recorded in the cloud, but you can choose to erase it, as you have control over your digital footprint.
false
HTML coding does not allow for lists using bullets. All lists have to be numbered.
false
HTML has remained the same ever since it was developed, which is why there is only one version.
false
Layton is retired and sells hand-crafted fishing rods as a home-based business for a little extra spending money. Because he processes less than a dozen credit card payments per year, he does not need to worry about PCI compliance requirements for handling his customers' payment information.
false
Maisie doesn't limit her time watching enjoyable and relaxing shows on her laptop in the evenings after work and on the weekends because technology has an entirely wholesome effect without any risks.
false
Netiquette only applies to social media and social networking, not emails and instant messaging.
false
Programmers use compilers to test code to find errors and provide suggestions to fix them.
false
When you log into your email with your username and password, you are logging into a static website, since the look and feel is the same each time.
false
Wikis are not useful in education because students cannot use them to share notes and give feedback.
false
Raphael is working with a table in Access. He needs to see all the records for customers in Chattanooga so he can check the zip codes in that city. Which database tool will show only these records in the table?
filter
To protect a computer or a server, a(n) ______ can be installed that would act as a barrier and inspect data being transmitted to or from the network.
firewall
What type of software monitors all incoming and outgoing traffic for your computer and blocks suspicious activity?
firewall
Posting hostile or insulting comments in response to someone else's blog post is called _____.
flaming
Which of the following components on a webpage is created using HTML?
heading
A software development team needs to upgrade a program, but the team members are having trouble understanding the program code and how it works. What could be the reason?
incomplete documentation
_____ is the process of setting up a program or app to work with your computer, mobile device, and other hardware.
installation
Ned wants to use a programming tool that includes a source code editor, debugger, and compiler. What type of software should Ned select?
integrated development environment (IDE)
Students who complete an online test are not allowed to change their test grades. What aspect of the CIA triad is at work here?
integrity
To observe professional messaging guidelines, you should avoid using the following EXCEPT _____.
meeting invites
Ernesto is interested in playing augmented reality games. Which of the following devices should he use for game play?
mobile device
Keisha needs to connect to the Internet, but no wireless networks or Wi-Fi hotspots are available. What can she use instead to make the connection?
mobile hotspot