CIS 150
different versions of linux are known as distros
true
SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts
True
in the URL http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the top-level domain name?
.gov
a ________ is a laptop computer than can convert into a tablet-like device
2-in-1 PC
Which of the following does not describe mobile broadband?
4G or 5G
beta software is made available because
a company is making an early release to test bugs
ensuring that website is no slanted in its point of view is checking for
bias
in ca computer, each _________ can represent either and 0 or a 1
bit
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
a good way to assess your CPU usage is to
check the performance tab of the task manager
Digital audio software can be used to
compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments
which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics?
conduct a genealogical study of your extended family
Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service.
true
which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest
display screen
Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do
False
RAM is nonvolatile storage.
False
a touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets
False
a special processing chip found on video cards is the
GPU
If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n)
MIDI interface
Bethany is in her home, watching a video she took on vacation, while her brother is playing FIFA Soccer on his Xbox, and her dad is checking stock quotes on his iPad. What kind of network does this family most likely have?
P2P network
________ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system
RAID
Data can be retrieved fastest from
RAM
the most common computer put is the ______ port
USB
The type of network that would be necessary to connect the networks of two college campuses would be:
WAN
Which of the following is the most secure security protocol used with routers?
WPA2
bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of
a subscription style business model made possible by technology
Which of the following would not cause interference or poor connectivity between nodes on a wireless network?
a wireless extender
which of the following sensor is found in certain smartphones?
accelerometer
being computer literate includes being able to
avoid spam, adware, and spyware, use the web effectively and diagnose and fix hardware and software problems
Actual data throughput is usually higher on wireless networks than on wired networks.
false
Conventional hard drives are preferable to SSD drives because they transfer data more quickly.
false
Moore's Law describes the pace at which RAM modules improve.
false
Once files are placed in the Recycle Bin they cannot be recovered.
false
P2P networks require specialized network operating system software.
false
System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule
false
There is no limit to how much RAM you can add to modern computers.
false
app creation software includes tools like adobe photoshop
false
data and information are interchangeable terms
false
modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems
false
podcasts can only be created by professional organizations
false
the move toward access instead of ownership is a sign 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
false
sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers...
increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines
________ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper
inkjet
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 someones creative work and design, can be protected legally by the patent system, can include works of music, film or engineering design
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
Which of the following describes fiber-optic broadband?
it uses stands of pure glass or plastic
Which of the following should you not do to secure a wireless network?
keep the default network name and router password
crowd funding sites include
kickstarter and gofundme
which of the following would NOT impact the digital divide?
less sharing of the work we produce
an example of an open source OS is
linux
ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the s=Starbucks smartphone App is using what type of internet commerce
mobile commerce
What two devices are often combined into one device to connect the network to the Internet and to share the connection between devices on the network?
modem and router
Device drivers are
often bundled with the operating system
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?
open source liscense
LibreOffice is an example of which type of software
open source software
Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application?
outlook
moores law refers to the
pace at which CPUs improve
when an OS processes asks in a priority order, it is known as
preemptive multitasking
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
Which of the following is an example of financial management software?
quicken
Image-editing software allows you to
remove red eye
Before donating your Windows computer, you should perform a Windows
reset
Windows creates "restore points" so that you can
return your system to the way it was before you installed software
Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?
roomba vacuum
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
which feature in google chrome enables you to restrict search result by size, color type, time, or usage rights
search tools
which of the following would NOT be a benefit of networking computers
sharing software licenses
the crisis mapping tool Ushahidi
shows that a free software can product can have great value
software that is hosted by the vendor and accessed online is called
software as a service (SaaS)
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called
system requirements
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 is not true about the WEB
the web is a subset of the internet
A GUI user interface is special because
there is a set of icons that represent the OS tasks
Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.
true
Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers.
true
In Windows, if you experience unreliable behavior, try a System Restore before doing a Windows Reset.
true
The power-on self-test ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational.
true
You can attach more than four wired devices to a network by using a switch.
true
google docs is an example of a wiki
true
intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object
true
the brain of the computer is the CPU
true
the s in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applies to the website
true
your location can be captured from your mobile device even if app location tracking is off
true
touchscreen devices usually feature _______ keyboards
virtual
A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called
virtual desktops
hactivism is different from cyberterrorism
falso=e
when the binary code is retrieved from RAM and moved to the CPU, this stage is known as
fetch
Which type of broadband Internet offers connections nearing the speed of light?
fiberoptic
when you install all the most commonly used files and programs to your computers hard drive, you have competed which kind of software instruction?
full
what are the current focuses of AI research?
perception, knowledge representation, natural language processing
the most common output device for hard output is a
printer
A network-attached storage device is like a network-connected hard drive.
true
Cat 5e and Cat 6 are types of twisted-pair cable
true
which of the following statements is FALSE
unethical behavior is always legal
which of the following is a good precaution to take when making online purchases
use a private browser when purchasing items form a public computer
RAM is
volatile memory