CIS Chapter 1-7 Quiz
Which of the following should you NOT do to secure a wireless network? A- disable SSID broadcasting B- implement media access control C- keep the default network name and router password D- create a security encryption passphrase
keep the default network name and router password
examples of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing include: A- bing and google B- ushahidi and kiva C- call a bike and zipcar D- kickstarter and scanlife
kickstarter and scanlife
GDDR5 and GDDR3 are types of: A- ROM B- HDMI C- video memory D- GPUs
video memory
A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called: A- program manager B- snap assist C- virtual view D- virtual desktops
virtual desktops
social media: A- is useful only for personal friendships B- prevents two way dialog between people C- is incorporated as part of a political strategy by many politicians D- cannot be immediate enough to react to quickly developing issues
is incorporated as part of a political strategy by many politicians
an example of an open source OS is: A- windows B- DOS C- macOS D- linux
linux
search engines that research other search engines are called: A- betasearch B- metasearch C- megasearch D- gigasearch
metasearch
What two devices are often combined into one device in a small network to connect the home network to the Internet and to share the connection between devices on the network? A- router hub and switch B- switch and hub C- modem and switch D- modem and router
modem and router
Before creating a home network, you should do which of the following? A- List all the devices that will connect to the network. B- Set up a HomeGroup sharing connection. C- Gather all the devices you need to connect to the network in one room. D- all of the above
List all the devices that will connect to the network.
If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n): A- overclocking interface B- MIDI interface C- RAID interface D- HDMI interface
MIDI interface
_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system: A- GPU B- a machine cycle C- RAID D- VPU
RAID
The type of network that would be necessary to connect the networks of two college campuses would be: A- MAN B- WAN C- LAN D- PAN
WAN
Beta software is made available because: A- the company needs more profits B- new programmers have been hired C- a company is making an early release to test bugs D- wireless networking must be added
a company is making an early release to test bugs
bike sharing programs like the NYC's citi bike are an example of: A- principed psychology B- crowdsourcing C- crowdfunding D-a subscription style business model made possible by technology
a subscription style business model made possible by technology
the internet was created to provide: A- a secure form of communications B- a common communication means for all computers C- both a and b D- neither a nor b
both a and b
computers are designed with: A- only nonvolatile memory B- only volatile memory C- neither volatile nor nonvolatile memory D- both volatile and nonvolatile memory
both volatile and nonvolatile memory
which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest? A- bluetooth adapter B- wifi adapter C- display screen D- hard drive
display screen
When the CPU actually performs the work described in the commands during a machine cycle, this stage is known as: A- execute B- fetch C- decode D- store
execute
T/F: Actual data throughput is usually higher on wireless networks than on wired networks.
false
T/F: Files deleted from a flash drive are sent to the Recycle Bin and could be recovered, if necessary.
false
T/F: RAM is nonvolatile storage
false
T/F: System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.
false
T/F: a macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation
false
T/F: a touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets
false
T/F: satellite internet is the fastest broadband option
false
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as: A- multitasking handling B- preemptive interrupting C- interruptive multitasking D- preemptive multitasking
preemptive multitasking
which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into info: A- storage B- input C- processing D- output
processing
web 2.0 has led to a shift from just consuming content toward: A- producing content B- less sharing of the work we produce C- new standards for HTML D- spending all out time on leisure activities
producing content
A(n) ____ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet like device: A- chromebook B- 2 in 1 PC C- ultrabook D- all in one PC
2 in 1 PC
T/F: The "S" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.
True
T/F: To facilitate sharing peripherals and files on a Windows network, you need to establish a HomeGroup.
True
Which of the following is used to access the Internet when Wi-Fi is not available? A- 3G internet access B- mobile hotspot C- 4G LTE internet access D- all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following might cause interference or poor connectivity between nodes on a wireless network? A- concrete walls B- some appliances C- nodes that are too far apart D- all of the above
all of the above
intellectual property: A- can include works of music, film, or engineering design B- can be protected legally by the patent system C- is the result of someone's creative work and design D- all of the above
all of the above
ensuring that the content, tone, and style of a website match your needs is checking for: A- audience B- relevance C- authority D- bias
audience
The first personal computers that used MS-DOS as the operating system had which kind of user interface? A- menu driven B- GUI C- graphical D- command driven
command driven
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? A- civil war B- captain america C- captain america civil war D- captain america: civil war
captain america: civil war
A good way to assess your CPU usage is to: A- listen for the sound of a spinning hard disk drive B- check the performance tab of the task manager C- check the number reported by the system defrag untility D- feel the temperature of the CPU with your hand
check the performance tab of the task manager
which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics? A- identify the influences of your work environment B- prepare a list of values that are most important to you C- conduct a genealogical study of your extended family D- describe yourself
conduct a genealogical study of your extended family
T/F: the next einstein initiative uses the power of supercomputing to enhance mathematical education
false
T/F: virtual reality is the addition of graphical information to your visual field
false
T/F: webcasts are delivered only as prerecorded audio and video content
false
ergonomics is an important consideration: A- only for desktop computers B- only for laptop and desktop computers, but never for mobile devices C- only for laptop computers D- for all computing devices
for all computing devices
when installing software you will often see a question that asks: A- what kind of mobile device you own B- if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation C- how long you plan on keeping the software D- if you have paid for the software
if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation
Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers: A- analyze computer systems to gather potential legal evidence B- market new types of products to a wider audience C- create more intricate screenplays and movie scripts D- increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines
increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines
____ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper: A- cloud ready B- large format C- laser D- inkjet
inkjet
Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system? A- iphone B- microsoft surface tablet C- roomba vacuum D- all of the above
iphone
moore's law refers to the: A- overall system processing capability B- amount of memory on a memory chip C- number of transistors inside a CPU chip D- speed of DRAM
number of transistors inside a CPU chip
calendars, tasks, and email can be found in which app? A- access B- excel C- outlook D- onenote
outlook
which of the following would NOT be a good precaution to take when making online purchases? A- use a prepaid CC B- pay by debit card, not CC C- use a third part processor such as paypal D- pay by CC, not debit card
pay by debit card, not CC
which of the following is an example of financial management software? A- audioacrobat B- photos C- lumosity D- quicken
quicken
image-editing software allows you to: A- remove red eye B- create drafting blueprints C- conduct product simulations D- compute complex formulas
remove red eye
Windows creates "restore points" so that you can: A- protect your system from hackers B- extend your warranty C- add additional hard disk storage space D- return your system to the way it was before you installed new software
return your system to the way it was before you installed new software
Which of the following would NOT be a benefit of networking computers? A- sharing software licenses B- sharing printers and other peripherals C- sharing riles D- sharing an internet connection
sharing software licenses
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called: A- system requirements B- ministan C- hardware D- redistributing standards
system requirements
which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility? A- system restore B- magnifier C- narrator D- speech recognition
system restore
which of the following would you NOT see on a windows 10 start menu? A- tiles B- power C- task view D- apps list
task view
which of the following describes copyleft? A- political philosophy of the corporation B- terms enabling the redistribution of proprietary software C- terms enabling the redistribution of open source software D- terms restricting the use of leftover copies of software
terms enabling the redistribution of open source software
If you would like to return to a website that you visited last week but can't remember the URL, you should look at: A- a breadcrumb list B- the history list C- the recycle bin D- any of the above
the history list
the fastest computer port is the ____ port A- WIFI B- expansion C- USB D- thunderbolt
thunderbolt
T/F: Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.
true
T/F: Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers.
true
T/F: SSD drives are preferable to conventional hard drives because they transfer data more quickly.
true
T/F: SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts
true
T/F: a blog is usually written by a single author and often represents a personal log or journal
true
T/F: different versions of Linux are known as distros
true
T/F: geolocation requires a GPS chip in a mobile device
true
T/F: google docs is an example of software as a service
true
T/F: the "brain" of the computer is the CPU
true
Which of the following statements is FALSE? A- individuals who have no sense of right or wrong exhibit amoral behavior B- life experience affects an individual's personal ethics C- unethical behavior is always illegal D- ethical decisions are usually influenced by personal ethics
unethical behavior is always illegal
