CPTR-105 Chapter 8 Quizes

A(n) ________ chip converts sound waves from a voice into a digital signal. Question 7 options: A) analog-to-digital converter B) digital convergence C) digital signal processor D) telephony

A

The term ________ refers to the use of a single unifying device that handles media, Internet, entertainment, and telephone needs. Question 9 options: A) digital convergence B) telephony C) mobile switching center D) multimedia message service

A

What does the Digital Living Network Alliance standardize? Question 5 options: A) The convergence of devices. B) The codecs used in video compression. C) The sampling rate used to create MP3 files. D) The compilation of available e-texts.

A

What happens after 180 days to e-books rented through VitalSource? Question 16 options: A) They disappear from your device. B) They show up in your library, but cannot be read. C) Only the first chapter can be read. D) They are encrypted until you purchase them.

A

What is a popular copyleft license used for software? Question 5 options: A) General Public License (GNU) B) Software Copy License (SCL) C) Creative Commons (CC) D) NonCommercial (NC)

A

When does copyright protection begin? Question 4 options: A) When a work is created and fixed into a digital or physical form B) When the application for the copyright has been submitted C) When the application for the copyright has been approved D) When a work is begun

A

Which is NOT a reason someone might risk violating a copyright? Question 2 options: A) It is hard to prove the copyright in court. B) I am just one person. C) Everyone else is doing it. D) The risk of being caught is very low.

A

Which of the following is NOT a video file extension? Question 20 options: A) .jpg B) .mov C) .mpg D) .avi

A

Creative Commons licenses are ________. Question 6 options: A) used mostly for software B) used mostly for movies C) temporary D) irrevocable

D

To protect a movie, what category of intellectual property would be used? Question 11 options: A) Service mark B) Trademark C) Patent D) Copyright

D

Which of the following is NOT an example of a digital music file format? Question 2 options: A) MP3 B) WMA C) AAC D) ACCDB

D

Works without copyright protection are considered to be in the ________. Question 15 options: A) copyleft domain B) free use domain C) trademark zone D) public domain

D

How long do current U.S. laws grant copyright protection? Question 10 options: A) The life of the author (creator) plus 50 years B) The life of the author (creator) plus 70 years C) 101 years D) 99 years

B

The Apple logo would be considered a(n) ________. Question 3 options: A) copyright B) trademark C) patent D) service mark

B

What is a good rule to follow to avoid plagiarism? Question 6 options: A) Cite every fact you use. B) When in doubt, cite your source. C) Cite every comment. D) Never cite from another source.

B

Which of the following digital formats compress an image file? Question 1 options: A) MPEG B) JPEG C) AAC D) RAW

B

________ is digital textual information that can be stored, manipulated, and transmitted by electronic devices. Question 19 options: A) SMTP B) E-text C) Digital rights management D) Short message service

B

Instead of writing a term paper, some people cheat and purchase one from a(n) ________. Question 8 options: A) term paper resource B) academic paper resource C) paper mill D) academic wholesale house

C

What is a system of access control that allows only limited use of material that has been legally purchased? Question 3 options: A) DDM B) DRR C) DRM D) MDR

C

Which of the following describes the number of times an analog wave is measured each second during an analog-to-digital conversion? Question 9 options: A) Conversion rate B) Simplifying rate C) Sampling rate D) Converting rate

C

Which of the following is NOT true about e-books? Question 1 options: A) Amazon sells more e-books now than printed books. B) You can annotate them with your own notes. C) They are always PDF file format. D) You can borrow them from the library.

C

________ allows only limited use of media that has been legally purchased. Question 13 options: A) Copyleft B) Copyright C) Digital rights management D) Synchronizing

C