CGS2060 Exam One

You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?

"Captain America: Civil War"

Ergonomics is an important consideration

for all computing devices.

Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers

increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines.

Touch-screen devices usually feature ______ keyboards.

virtual

Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems.

False

Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.

False

Podcasts can only be created by professional organizations.

False

RAM is non-volatile storage.

False

System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.

False

The move toward access instead of ownership is a sign of cognitive surplus.

False

Web-based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases.

False

When you subscribe to software, no license is necessary. Option

False

An example of an open source OS is

Linux

Bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of

a subscription-style business model made possible by technology.

Which of the following is a sensor found in certain smartphones?

accelerometer

Being computer literate includes being able to

avoid spam, adware, and spyware, use the web effectively, diagnose and fix hardware and software problems

When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)

interrupt

Intellectual property

is the result of someone's creative work and design, can be protected legally by the patent system, can include works of music, film, or engineering design

Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce?

mobile commerce

Device drivers are

often bundled with the operating system

LibreOffice is an example of which type of software?

open source software

When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as

preemptive multitasking

The most common output device for hard output is a

printer

What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?

privacy browsing

Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?

processing

In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the top-level domain name?

.gov

A(n) ______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.

2-in-1 PC

Beta software is made available because

A company is making an early release to test bugs

Ensuring that website content is not slanted in its point of view is checking for:

Bias

Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics?

Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family.

A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation

False

A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets.

False

App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop. Option

False

Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do.

False

Catfishing is posting inflammatory remarks online to generate negative responses.

False

Data and information are interchangeable terms.

False

When you install all the most commonly used files and programs to your computer's hard drive, you have completed which kind of software installation?

Full

Ginny downloads and modifies an open source software program, then uploads the program with a different name. Which type of software license is she most likely to be working under?

GNU General Public License

______ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper.

Inkjet

Which of the following describes an IP address?

It is referred to as a dotted quad, It identifies any computer connecting to the Internet, It identifies a website

Crowdfunding sites include

Kickstarter and GoFundMe.

Which of the following would not impact the digital divide?

Less sharing of the work we produce

Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?

Outlook

Which of the following is an example of financial management software?

Quicken

Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?

Roomba Vacuum

Which feature in Google Chrome enables you to restrict search results by Size, Color, Type, Time, or Usage rights?

Search Tools

Software that is hosted by the vendor and accessed online is called

Software as a Service (SaaS).

Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?

System Restore

Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu?

Task View

Which statement is not true about the web?

The web is based on the WWW protocol

Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.

True

Different versions of Linux are known as distros.

True

Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.

True

Google Docs is an example of a wiki.

True

Hactivism is different from cyberterrorism.

True

Intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object.

True

SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts.

True

The "S" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.

True

The "brain" of the computer is the CPU.

True

The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.

True

Your location can be captured from your mobile device even if app location tracking is turned off.

True

The most common computer port is the ______ port

USB

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Unethical behavior is always illegal.

A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called

Virtual Desktops

In a computer, each _____ can represent either a 0 or a 1.

bit

All of the following are current focuses of AI research EXCEPT

cognitive surplus.

Digital audio software can be used to

compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments

Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?

display screen

Image-editing software allows you to

remove red eye

The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the

root directory

Which of the following is not a component of a search engine?

search assistant

The crisis-mapping tool Ushahidi

shows that a free software product can have great value.

The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called

system requirements

A GUI user interface is special because

there is a set of icons that represent the OS tasks

Which of the following is a good precaution to take when making online purchases?

use a private browser when purchasing items from a public computer