CGS1000 Final Review
The practice of social curation is when a website provides links to other relevant websites in its field. True False
False
The technology field has become rather elite, only hiring those with extreme talent in game design and Internet security. True False
False
Rita is designing a digital card on her cellphone for her mother's birthday. She wants to crop out certain portions of her mother's photograph to use on the card. Which of these apps can she use to do this? Chrome Google Docs Excel Fotor
Fotor
Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage provider that places a folder on your computer with contents you can synchronize across multiple devices? Dropbox Google Drive SkyDrive CloudBox
Google Drive
What term describes a POS terminal that is able to update inventory at geographically separate locations? Internet capable POS mobility digital encapsulation ATM facility
Internet capable
Which of the following is an advantage of a multidimensional database? There is a common query language. The content of all dimensions is the same regardless of the subject. It can consolidate data much faster than a relational database. All multidimensional databases have a dimension of time.
It can consolidate data much faster than a relational database.
Windows, Mac OS, and which other operating system constitute three popular personal computer operating systems? DOS Linux Amazon Internet Explorer
Linux
To develop a website, you can use the following technologies EXCEPT _____. HTML CSS Microsoft Word JavaScript
Microsoft Word
Which of the following defines how a network uses close-range radio signals to communicate between two devices or objects equipped with this technology? NFC IrDA VoIP WiMAX
NFC
Which of the following is system software? Operating system Microsoft Office Browser Chat app
Operating system
Julio needs to write a report and develop a budget for his job. What type of apps should he use to complete these tasks? Personal interest apps Productivity apps Device management apps Navigation apps
Productivity apps
Which of the following is a specification that enables web content to be distributed to subscribers? VoIP GPS RSS FTP
RSS
When you think about your typical day, which of the following tasks would NOT involve technology? Using an app to order your coffee. Turning off your alarm on your phone. Running three miles with the dog. Responding to your child's teacher's email.
Running three miles with the dog.
Which of the following is true of SSDs compared to traditional hard disks? SSDs have lower storage capacities. SSDs generate more heat. SSDs have faster transfer rates. SSDs have a shorter life.
SSDs have faster transfer rates.
Which of the following do not use a central processing unit for computation? Laptop Smartphone Scanner Tablet
Scanner
When you purchase a device, system software is already loaded on it. Which of the following system software settings can you customize? Screen resolution Amount of RAM and ROM Keyboard width Number of USB ports
Screen Resolution
Which file and disk management tool attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on specified criteria? Search Find Locator Seeker
Search
If you want to be sure you are practicing green computing, which of the following would be something you would do? Throw old computers away at the dump. Get the latest smartphone when it is released. Buy devices with high power consumption. Shut down your computer overnight.
Shut down your computer overnight.
What type of cyberattack is used to trick a user into giving valuable information to an attacker? Malware Trojans Cyberbullying Social engineering
Social engineering
If someone has become very attached to their mobile device and feels anxious if they cannot connect to the Internet, what are they experiencing? Technology anxiety Technology addiction Technology empathy Technology overload
Technology addiction
Which of the following is the greatest problem with regard to a bus network? Devices attached or detached at any point on the bus disrupt the rest of the network. Failure of one device usually affects the rest of the network. The bus itself might become inoperable. Bus networks are expensive and difficult to install.
The bus itself might become inoperable.
A program is a set of coded instructions written for a computer or mobile device, such as an operating system program or an application program. True False
True
A scanner is a type of computer hardware. True False
True
A webpage is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links to other webpages. True False
True
Computer hardware includes internal and external electronic devices connected to the computer. True False
True
Development is the process of creating programs and apps from the idea stage to distribution to users. True False
True
Digital media content like animations, video, and audio are stored as bits and bytes. True False
True
Every program or app requires RAM, which is the volatile and temporary storage location for open apps and data. True False
True
Phishing emails are disguised as emails from a trusted source and sent by hackers; they deceive the recipient by getting them to reveal personal or financial information. True False
True
To work with a web app, you use your browser on a computer or mobile device. True False
True
Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram are all examples of microblogging websites. True False
True
Using speech recognition software, a device can identify the words in your speech and display them on the screen. True False
True
You can use a cloud server to back up your data. True False
True
Into which of the following kinds of ports do external fingerprint readers plug? parallel MIDI USB serial
USB
If you do not know how to code or design a website from scratch, then which of the following could you do instead? Use a website builder such as Google Sites. Use a search engine optimization tool to write the code for publication. Contract with a vendor to use uptime for a true measure of your coding skills. Use an FTP client with XML to transfer files from your home computer to your school work station to receive help.
Use a website builder such as Google Sites.
Which of the following is an example of digital media? X-Ray images Virtual reality Magazines Camera photographic film
Virtual reality
Which of the following is NOT one of the widely used browsers? Fire Fox Safari Windows Explorer Google Chrome
Windows Explorer
Which of the following oversees research for the Internet? ARPANET NSFnet NASA World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Nina wants to find a list of vegan restaurants in the city she is visiting over the weekend. Which of the following websites can she use to find this information? Yahoo Gmail Encyclopedia Britannica Wikipedia
Yahoo
Which of the following roles is responsible for designing and developing an information system? manager coordinator analyst developer
analyst
Which of the following is unlikely to be tested during the startup process? application files buses peripheral devices adapter cards
application files
To do this to a file means to make a copy of it. What is the term in question? restore back up concatenate decipher
back up
Which of the following kinds of computing refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet? disperse cloud digital liberated
cloud
Which of the following refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access via the Internet? peripheral computing dynamic computing embedded computing cloud computing
cloud computing
Which of the following is not one of the qualities associated with identifying the value of information? accurate verifiable useful concise
concise
Which of the following occurs when one consumer sells directly to another consumer, such as in an online auction? consumer-to-business (C2B) e-commerce business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce
consumer-to-consumer (C2C) e-commerce
If you are using a desktop or laptop, which of the following should you do to the computer's hard disk should you notice a decline in the computer's performance? defragment it recharge it resolve it revent it
defragment it
Which of the following statements is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware? surge protectors fault-tolerant computers device-tracking apps UPS
device-tracking apps
term is used to illustrate the gap between those with and those without access to technology? digital divide mobile stratification technology caste system none of the above
digital divide
Which of the following is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability? digital security risk information liability technical terrorism network compromise
digital security risk
Which of the following kinds of keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries? basal enhanced strength-building ergonomic
ergonomic
Microwave transmission involves sending signals from one microwave station to another. What is this often called? line-of-sight transmission flexed-point wireless out-of-sight transmission fixed wireless
fixed wireless
Which of the following kinds of programs interacts with a DBMS, which in turn interacts with the database? before image front-end after image back-end
front-end
Which of the following is held with both hands and controls the movement and actions of players or objects in video games or computer games? joystick dance pad gamepad balance board
gamepad
Which of the following is NOT a likely complaint of someone who spends his or her workday using the computer? lower back pain emotional fatigue high blood pressure muscle fatigue
high blood pressure
Many home users are connecting multiple computers and devices together into a system. What is the name for this system? home grid file share residential multiplex home network
home network
What is the real-time exchange of messages, files, audio, and/or video with another online user called? text messaging chat mobile inter-communication exchange instant messaging
instant messaging
Storage devices access items in which of the following units of time? nanoseconds macroseconds milliseconds petaseconds
milliseconds
What type of system software manages memory? operating system screen saver memory stick file manager
operating system
Which of the following is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other? streamlining discovering docking pairing
pairing
Which of the following is the least likely technology PANS: would use? Bluetooth peer-to-peer Wi-Fi special USB cables
peer-to-peer
Which of the following terms includes speakers, webcams, and printers as examples? peripherals integrated systems ports embedded computers
peripherals
Which kind of monitor sandwiches a layer of gas between two glass plates? toner plasma large-format NLQ
plasma
Which of the following is least likely to be a capability of the new server operating system your firm has developed? handling high numbers of transactions supporting large-scale messaging providing touch screen technology offering backup capabilities
providing touch screen technology
Websites use which of the following to keep track of items in a user's shopping cart? session cookie zombie adware shopping bot
session cookie
The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as which of the following concepts? stored program random memory ROM store and send
stored program
Which of the following is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny pen, but uses pressure instead of ink? trackpad touch screen touchpad stylus
stylus
A webpage is a document that contains codes, or _____, written in HTML to describe the content on the page. styles tags attributes variables
tags
Which of the following is the development and maintenance of webpages? web distribution web publishing web convergence e-commerce
web publishing
Which of the following is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations? machine unit control unit ALU CPU
ALU
Which of the following has the fastest transfer rate? T3 ATM Fractional T1 FTTP
ATM
Mya needs to make an online payment to buy a book on an e-commerce website that she accesses on the Chrome browser. Which of the following website features should make her question its security? An icon that indicates a secure connection "https" in the URL Requirement to sign in with a username and password Absence of a lock icon in her browser window
Absence of a lock icon in her browser window
Which of the following is an example of video and audio editing software for the professional? Adobe InDesign Autodesk AutoCAD Adobe Illustrator Adobe Audition
Adobe Illustrator
Which of the following kinds of printers offers an alternative for blind users? Braille utility high-contrast magnifier
Braille
Which of the following manages information about customers, past purchases, interests, and the day-to-day interactions, such as phone calls, email messages, web communications, and instant messaging sessions? SFA MRP CAM CRM
CRM
Which of the following statements is NOT true about network standards? The way computers access a network is related to the network standard. Network standards specify the types of hardware used. Network standards determine data transmission speeds. Computers and devices successfully communicate on networks regardless of the standards used.
Computers and devices successfully communicate on networks regardless of the standards used.
In which phase of the software development life cycle do you acquire the necessary hardware and programming languages for the project? Planning Implementation Design Support and security
Design
Which of the following is NOT computer hardware? Printer Device driver Mouse Central processing unit
Device driver
What can you use to scramble information so that it cannot be read unless the user possesses a key? A password Encryption Two-factor authentication A digital certificate
Encryption
A plugin is an enhanced text editor that has additional features to write code accurately and efficiently. True False
False
For keywords pertaining to academic research, Google returns more relevant and reliable results than Google Scholar, since Google Scholar is a subsidiary of Google. True False
False
Malware can install itself only with your permission but once installed, it can damage or steal data on your computer or device. True False
False
Once you save a file to a location, it is permanent and cannot be moved. True False
False
Technology is used today in manufacturing, health care, and the transportation industry, but education has not yet embraced it. True False
False
The direction in which text is printed on a page is called style. True False
False
The greatest risk in using computers and smartphones comes from electronic waste. True False
False
Which of the following is a set of technologies from Microsoft that allows almost any type of program to run on the Internet or an internal business network? .JIT .RPG .NET .VPE
.NET
Bernie is an aspiring video game developer. Learning which of the following software would benefit him the most? Computer-aided design software Sampling software 3-D animation software System software
3-D animation software
What device connects a network to the Internet through an Internet service provider? A protocol A modem A hub A server
A modem
Which of the following is true about video conferences? A video conference involves only one-way communication. A video conference opens with an About page that includes directions, an agenda, and a poll. A video conference always allows participants to see and hear each other. A video conference is easily identifiable by its domain name and provider.
A video conference always allows participants to see and hear each other.
