CSC 1113 Midterm Study Guide
If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain?
.mobi
Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers?
.net
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?
"https" at the protocol in the URL
If you press the key corresponding to letter A on the keyboard, what process is carried out inside the CPU to display the letter on the screen?
'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display
What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?
* (asterisk)
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?
A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired
Which type of computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer, and a mouse?
A desktop computer
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?
A faulty port
Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage?
A formatting toolbar
Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?
A usage rights filter shows information about an image
Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer?
Adaptive cruise control system
Bennie is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in the term paper. How can Bennie ensure he doesn't plagiarize?
Add a formal citation and use the farmer's explanation in his paper.
Which of the following people will benefit most from using a B2B website?
Akiko, who helps smaller businesses establish themselves in the market
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for person use?
Apple
Patricia intends to study analyses of the last five presidential elections. Which of the following is an authentic source for the study?
Articles posted in a newspaper known to be neutral toward any political party
Mateo is designing a technical diagram that many textbook publishers can use, and he wants to make sure he retains the right to the diagram before selling it. At what stage does a copyright for his creative work come into effect?
As soon as the image exists in physical form
You are on vacation and want to see where all the resraurants and trendy shops are in relation to your hotel. You remember there is an app on your phone that will use your location and show you that information. What is the app using?
Augmented reality
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent?
Automated vehicles will be developed
Which of these is an optical medium of storage?
Blu-ray disc
How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn?
Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses
Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world?
Captioning software can be used to translate what is being said
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?
Clock speed
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
Cloud storage
Jason takes many photographs on his smartphone while on vacation in Italy. If Jason wants to access these pictures across multiple devices, including his computer, smartphone, and tablet, where should he store them?
Cloud storage
Ronald maintains a website that focuses on travel-related information. He gathers adventure posts from various travel blogs and shares them to his site. What type of a website does Ronald maintain?
Content aggregator site
__ is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use, copy, or distribute their work?
Creative Commons
Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results?
Design quality of the webpage
Which of the following devices is the easiest to upgrade, such as by adding RAM?
Desktop computers
If you want to use evidence found on computers, networks, and other devices to help solve crimes, then which of the following careers is a match for you?
Digital forensics
Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction.
Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site
Kyle likes to keep in touch with his friends and family using the Internet. He enjoys sharing pictures, music, and ideas. He also enjoys playing games with others online. Which of the following online platforms should he use to do all of this?
Facebook, because it is an online social network that allows game play
Surya's computer monitor display does not seem to work despite repeated attempts to fix the issue. Which of the following is most likely to be causing display problems?
Faulty power or video cable
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
Fetch --> decode --> execute --> store
Which of the following is a game controller that is held with both hands and used to control movement of on-screen objects by pressing buttons and moving hardware components?
Gamepad
Which of the following is a web app?
Google docs
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?
Hard drive
Taran wants to work in the technology field but is unsure of which career to pursue. He has been told he has strong people skills; he is good at figuring out what is wrong with computers and fixing them; and he is patient and helpful when others do not know how to use their computers. As his college advisor, which technology careers would you suggest he explore?
Help desk support
In a large business, the __ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly.
Information Technology
Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs?
Ingestible camera
What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?
Install additional RAM
How would you describe an intelligent workplace?
It uses technology to enable workers to connect and communicate
Steve has built an online shopping website and he would like to increase his website ranking in the search results. You are his consultant. Which of following would you recommend to help achieve his goal?
Link his website to other popular websites
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking site?
How is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit?
Microprocessors are faster, smaller, and less expensive than integrated circuits
What are "hits" that search engines list on the first page?
Most relevant results
Rajesh is considering whether to use a web app to collaborate with a group of friends on a project. What is one reason he should avoid using a web app for the project?
One friend has an unreliable, slow internet connection
What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?
Plotter
Which of the following is an example of green computing?
Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label
What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform?
Repetitive tasks
Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering?
Robotics
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?
Scan code
Which of the following technologies assist users that have a visual disability?
Screen readers
Joe wants to use an engaging image as a hook in his presentation, but he's afraid of violating any copyright laws. What should he do?
Search for an image on Creative Commons
Cathy wants to buy a new watch online, but is concerned about security when making the purchase. Which of the following increases the chance that her payment is NOT secure
Shopping on a website that uses the HTTP protocol
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her?
Technology sales
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
The URL of the website begins with http
__ is the gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not.
The digital divide
Susan is reading through a collection of webpages that contains information about a software firm. The firm manages the information on these webpages. What is Susan most likely browsing?
The website of the software firm
The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking?
They could create a hashtag and post on social media
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?
They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and "likes."
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?
They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays
How do delivery companies track packages?
They use code-scanning technology
What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?
Turn off the computer and remove its power source
What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another?
USB flash drive
Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade science students. She has more success using RhythmOne instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the following most likely explains why?
Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recgonition to match the audio part to the video with the search term
Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goal?
Use sleep mode and other power management features for computers and devices
Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women in a developing country. Which of the following approaches is the most focused on his research?
Use the web directories created by health research institutes
What should you avoid doining when creating your online profile for potential employees?
Using humor or informal names
__ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.
Virtual reality (VR)
Which of the following is classified as input device?
Webcam
Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which of the following websites is designed to provide answers to factual questions?
Wolfram Alpha
Darren is hoping to get search results that begin with the words "art history." Which of the following search terms will help him?
art history*
What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways?
artificial intelligence (AI)
What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website?
cookies
Manny copied a table from an MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in a MS Word document. Where was the table stored after he copied it?
in RAM
Jennifer turns on her laptop and hears a series of beeps. What do they probably indicate?
internal hardware problem
The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ___.
learning management system (LMS)
Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing?
machine-to-machine (M2M) communications
When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?
platform
Which is the most subtle device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?
projector
Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?
read-only memory (ROM)
Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What device could he use to create an electronic copy of the certificate?
scanner
Harry wants to buy a second hand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the result includes exactly what he wants?
secondhand "red skateboard"
What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?
solid state hard drive
Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?
speed recognition software
When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with __.
the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
Why do computers use online collaborative productivity software?
to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents
Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet?
uniform resource locator (URL)
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, micropressors, personel computers
When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem?
video card
Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. What technology could they use to see and experience the Alps without flying there?
virtual reality (VR)
Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence. Which of the following search queries should he use to produce the most helpful results?
"The quick brown fox"
You and your best friend have both created online career profiles. Within a week, your friend has had three calls for interviews and another 19 companies have viewed his profile. Your profile has hand only two views. You ask your friend to review your profile and he finds a problem with it. Which of the following would be a problem for your online career profile?
A humorous profile name
The teachers in the Mathematics Department want to increase student retention and success rates in all the math courses. They are interested in looking for something that will allow students to check their progress, take practice tests, and message instructors with questions. What would you recommend they consider?
A learning management system
Simon just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create an account online that will give her access to her health records. How would you describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with?
A mobile health app (mHealth)
What is the binary system?
A number system with two digits, 0 and 1
Jodi is traveling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft's web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides?
A poor internet connection
Google is an example of which type of website?
A search site
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ___.
A server on the Internet
Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends?
A social networking website
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?
Bottlenecking
What determines the speed in which data travels?
Bus width
Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have?
Business to business
Francis has designed a picture book appropriate for third graders. He wants teachers across the world to freely download, use, and distribute his work, but he would still like to retain his copyright on the content. Which type of license should he use for his book?
Creative Commons license
Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should he use as the search query to find the results he needs?
Emperor penguin colony
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?
Encryption
Which of these statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
Examples of B2B services are advertising, technical, support, and training
Sanjay, a middle school history teacher, has assigned his class to work in groups to create a presentation on the different legal systems around the world. Each group consists on three people in the class and one person from their pen pal class in India. How would you describe Sanjay's use of technology?
He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation
Tameka is expecting a baby and her partner wants to make sure he can get her to the hospital on the day of delivery using the fastest route possible regardless of time of day. How should he decide which technology to use?
He should choose a navigation app with artificial intelligence that can provide information about preferred routes
Brendon wants to volunteer at the Red Cross, a nonprofit agency. He enters redcross.com in his browser, but cannot find the right webpage. Which mistake is he making?
He should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization
Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware?
He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers
Andy has diabetes and he is not good about taking his medications or even checking his insulin levels. His doctor has recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Andy's doctor's use of mHealth help Andy get his diabetes under control?
He will receive text reminders to take his medications and check his insulin
Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believer her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?
Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time
Victoria wants to add a new logo to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the homepage?
In the header
Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job should Juan apply for?
Information security
If you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist's ___.
Intellectual property rights
Your school has just been awarded a technology grant. Each grade level term has been asked to submit a proposal for how they would use the money. Your team puts forward an idea where students can submit work online and work collaboratively on projects. What type of classroom have you described?
Intelligent classroom
Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored?
Internal hard drive
EasyMart (EM) has a physical store and an online shopping site and is coming up with deals on retail products for the week of Christmas. As a marketing consultant at EM, which of the following tactics would you recommend to achieve the highest sales?
Issue digital coupons for discounts on all products
Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without life and death consequences. How would you describe the technology the slight simulator is using?
It is using virtual reality
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?
Other search engines provide more reliable research
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last all year long?
Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts
What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer?
Plug-and-play devices
Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer?
Price comparisons from different vendors
Which of these is not an input device?
Printer
Daniel wants to buy a computer for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?
Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements
Your uber driver just showed up to pick you up and when you open the car door, you notice that the human is in the passenger seat and no one is sitting in the driver's seat. You realize this is a self-driving car. You are pretty excited to experience this new technology, but also have reservations. Based on what you have researched, which of the following might be one of your reservations?
Self-driving care contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving
A smart refrigerator can use ___ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.
Sensors
Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her online bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie is comfortable doing?
She should use a virtual account number to make the payment
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction?
Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete.
What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?
Speed at which the processor executes instructions
Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called?
Spiders
Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?
Static RAM (SRAM)
Jack needs a convenient way to browse the Internet, read emails, and store basic data when he travels. Which of the following would be the best option for him?
Tablet
Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?
Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote
__ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless network.
The Internet of Things
Kay is researching the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on the website tracyshealthproducts.com. Which of the following can assure Kay that the content is credible?
The article's author has been a nutritionist for the last three years
Keith is researching a controversial topic and wants to use a website he found as an information source. Which of the following is a sign that the website is not a worthwhile resource?
The author uses emotional language to express a single point of view
Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?
The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey
In the 1980s movie, Wargames, the computer was taught to play chess, checkers, tic tac toe, and other strategy games. How would you describe the developers' goal in teaching the computer these games?
The developers were using artificial intelligence.
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?
The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased
Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?
The photo is free of copy rights
The current Copyright Law states that, in general, works published after 1977 will fall into public domain 70 years after the death of the author. Which of the following will be true for those who want to use a whole or portions of a novel published in 1978, with a copyright notice 70 years after the author dies?
They are free to do so without seeking permission or paying royalty
To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step?
Transfer contents to an external storage device
Bentley is the head of a software development team and needs to use a web app for project management. Which of the following web apps best suits his needs?
Trello
What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly?
Update the device driver
Dave and Pietro are active in the National Guard. Halfway through the semester, they receive orders to report to duty. How can their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course?
Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online
Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?
Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his mother can both hear and see each other
Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?
Using a UPS or a surge processor
A(n) ___ is an electronic document that can contain texts, graphics, sounds, videos, and links.
Webpage
When should a user consider restoring the operating system?
When programs or apps do not start properly
Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-commerce?
Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website
Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false picture?
You can shop online at any time of the day and in any weather conditions
You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production?
computer-aided manufacturing
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?
voice synthesizer
Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use?
www.weareone.org