BCIS - Exam 1 Review
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?
A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired
Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse?
A desktop computer
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?
A faulty port
Google is an example of which type of website?
A search site
Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?
Akiko, who provides services to other smaller businesses which helps them establish themselves in the market
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.
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
An insecure website does not include indicators such as a lock icon. In addition, the URL starts with "http," indicating an unprotected protocol for transmitting information. The address bar in the Chrome browser identifies such websites as "Not secure."
Which company was the first to develop personal computers?
Apple
Miller logged into his school email account using a browser on his iPhone. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to have been the browser he used?
Apple Safari
Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five Presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study?
Articles published in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party
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.
Which of these is an optical medium of storage?
Blu-ray discs
How are the ways you learn and the ways AI learn similar?
Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.
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.
Which of the following examples would not use technology?
Changing the oil in your car.
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?
Clock speed
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
Cloud storage
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. What type of license should he use for his book?
Creative Commons license
Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results?
Design quality of the webpage
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.
An e-commerce website offers fewer models, colors, and sizes than a physical store
False
In Windows, you use _____ to reorder, move, and navigate between folders.
File Explorer
Which of the following is a web app?
Google Docs
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
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
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?
It places the document in a buffer.
Which of the following is not a hardware device that controls the movement of the pointer on a computer screen?
Keyboard
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
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?
How can you display the main folders on a Windows computer
Open File Manager
When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?
Platform
Which of these is not an input device?
Printer
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?
Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements
Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?
Projector
Which one of the following would be considered green computing?
Purchasing products with an Energy Star Label
If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your computer or device might use up its available _____.
RAM
When you want to add information to a document, what role does your operating system play?
Saves your unsaved work to temporary storage
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
Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory?
Swap file
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her?
Technology sales
Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.
How do you think Amazon, Target, and other online retailers are able to process orders so quickly?
They use computer-aided manufacturing.
What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?
USB flash drive
A(n) _____ protects your device against unauthorized access.
User account
Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?
Using a UPS or a surge processor
What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers?
Using humor or informal names.
Which of the following is classified as input device?
Webcam
Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant?
Windows and macOS
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
Wolfram Alpha
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
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
What is the main purpose of an operating system?
to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer
A file manager is used for all of the following except ____.
to name files and folders
Where can you pin frequently used apps for easy access?
to the taskbar
Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet?
uniform resource locator
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?
.net
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 they consider?
A learning management system
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
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.
What would you need to install if you have an app that is incompatible with your current operating system?
A virtual machine
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)device)
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 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.
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.
What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?
Turn off the computer and remove its power source.
How is an executable file different from a data file?
Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.
A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap icons.
False
All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.
False
Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it.
False
Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.
False
In Windows, the only way to copy or move files is to use the Clipboard.
False
When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy
False
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?
Information that will help obtain best value for money spent
Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs?
Ingestible camera
_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device.
Input
What happens when you delete a folder?
It goes the Recycle Bin or Trash folder
Why is the date a file was modified useful?
It identifies the most recent version
What concerns are there about open source programs?
Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?
Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?
Speed at which the processor executes instructions
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.
You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her?
The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources.
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?
The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased.
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.
What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly?
Update the device driver.
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."
False
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.
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.
A specialty search engine lets you search online information sources that general search engines do not always access.
True
Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article.
True
Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn't plagiarize?
Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper
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 control panel.
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
When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files?
Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.
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
Dharma opens one window, does a little work, closes the window, and then opens a new one. Instead of opening and closing windows, what can Dharma do to work more efficiently?
Click the Minimize button to reduce the window to an icon on the taskbar, and then click the taskbar icon to redisplay the window.
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
_____ is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use, copy, or distribute their work.
Creative Commons
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
_____ are standard settings that control how the screen is set up and how a document looks when you first start typing.
Default settings
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 does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?
Encryption
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 apart from being a regular social networking website, it also allows game play
Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations
False
Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model.
False
News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content.
False
Operating systems can run only if they are installed on a hard drive.
False
The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar.
False
The operating system assigns the file its name, location, and size.
False
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated
False
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
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 these 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
What should you do the first time you save a file?
Name the file.
If you delete a shortcut from your desktop, have you also deleted the original file?
No, because a shortcut does not place the actual file, folder, or app on the desktop.
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last all year long?
Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.
What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?
Plotter
Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?
Read-only memory (ROM)
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Which of the following is a step in the boot process?
The operating system files are loaded into RAM.
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
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?
There are search engines available with more reliable research.
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 do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?
They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."
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.
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
A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.
True
A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.
True
Online classified ads are an example of C2C e-commerce
True
Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards.
True
Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports
True
Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser.
True
Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously.
True
The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages.
True
When you add information to a word-processing document, one of the roles that your operating system plays is that is saves your unsaved work to temporary storage.
True
Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage
True
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.
True
Dave and Pietro are both active in the National Guard and half way through the semester received their orders to report to duty. How could their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course?
Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online.
Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures on websites. As her friend, you explain there are technologies available to help her. Describe what technology she might use.
Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents.
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.
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?
Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date.
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.
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?
Voice synthesizer
When should a user consider restoring the operating system?
When programs or apps do not start properly
Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-commerce?
Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
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.
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 does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website
cookies
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
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 (GUI)
Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it?
graphics file
Which of the following helps you more easily locate the files and folders you need?
grouping similar subfolders together in a folder
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?
he should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization.
Which of the following is not an input device?
headphone
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
If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's _____.
intellectual property rights
The local community college want 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 features is a way to make a computer do what you want it to do?
menu
Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____.
output
Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____.
paging
An operating system is also called a(n) _____.
platform
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
What is the most common type of volatile memory?
random access memory (RAM)
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
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"
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
What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?
solid state drive
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
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
the web app's server
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
A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links.
webpage
When does the boot process start?
when you turn on your computer
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
Compressing a file is also called _____ the file
zipping
Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence. Which of the following search queries should he use to produce the most helpful results?
"The quick brown fox"
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.
What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?
* (asterisk)
If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?
.mobi
Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?
A formatting toolbar
You use the CARS checklist to determine whether a website is current, appealing, relevant, and sophisticated
False
Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?
He should choose technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns.
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
Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the flight simulator is using?
It is using virtual reality.
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?
One can shop online even if the weather is bad or if a specific store is closed.
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
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
Jennifer turns on her laptop and hears a series of beeps. What do they probably indicate?
Refer to your computer's documentation to determine what the beeps indicate, as the computer hardware may be experiencing a problem.
What types of activities might a company use robots to complete to improve efficiency?
Repetitive tasks
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?
She should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or "https."
E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data and protect you from fraud and identity theft
True
If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software
True
If you have information literacy, you can select the right tool to find the information you need.
True
Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date.
True
It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time
True
Which property is assigned to a file by the operating system?
Type