CSCI 103 Midterm
Special programs that facilitate interaction between application software and the OS are called A) APIs B) device drivers C) utility programs D) hardware players
A) APIs
_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system. A) RAID B) GPU C) VPU D) A machine cycle
A) RAID
A blog is usually written by a single author and often represents a personal log or journal. A) True B) False
A) True
Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards. A) True B) False
A) True
Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers. A) True B) False
A) True
Different versions of Linux are known as distress. A) True B) False
A) True
Geolocation requires a GPS chip in a mobile device. A) True B) False
A) True
Google Docs is an example of Software as a Service. A) True B) False
A) True
In Windows, if you experience unreliable behavior, try a System Restore before doing a Windows Refresh. A) True B) False
A) True
Moore's Law describes the pace at which central processing units (CPUs) improve. A) True B) False
A) True
SSD drives are preferable to conventional hard drives because they transfer data more quickly. A) True B) False
A) True
SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts A) True B) False
A) True
The "S" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website. A) True B) False
A) True
The "brain" of the computer is the CPU A) True B) False
A) True
The move toward access instead of ownership is a sign of collaborative consumption A) True B) False
A) True
The power-on self-test (POST) ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational. A) True B) False
A) True
Virtual reality is the addition of graphical information to your visual field A) True B) False
A) True
Web-based databases are being used to help investigators solve criminal cases A) True B) False
A) True
A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called A) Virtual Desktops B) Program Manager C) Virtual View D) Snap Assist
A) Virtual Desktops
Bike-sharing programs in New York City's Citi Bike are an example of A) a subscription-style business model made possible by technology B) crowdfunding C) crowdsourcing D) principled psychology
A) a subscription-style business model made possible by technology
Software that includes programs to help you at work, home, and school is called A) application software B) Software as a Service (SaaS) C) productivity software D) open source software
A) application software
A good way to assess your CPU usage is to A) check the Performance tab of the Task Manger B) feel the temperature of the CPU with your hand C) listen for the sound of a spinning hard disk drive D) check the number reported by the system defray utility
A) check the Performance tab of the Task Manger
The most common output device for soft output is a A) display screen B) inkjet printer C) laser printer D) scanner
A) display screen
What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers? A) privacy browsing B) pinned tabs C) session restore D) all of the above
A) privacy browsing
Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information? A) processing B) output C) storage D) input
A) processing
Image-editing software allows you to A) remove red eye B) compute complex formulas C) create drafting blueprints D) conduct product simulations
A) remove red eye
Information technology is the study of A) the processing and retrieval of information B) stock prices and other financial data C) meteorological reports produced by supercomputer simulations D) all of the above
A) the processing and retrieval of information
Touch-screen devices usually feature _______ keyboards A) virtual B) physical C) laser-projection D) optical
A) virtual
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) Captain America * B) "Captain America: Civil War" C) * Civil War D) Captain America Civil War
B) "Captain America: Civil War"
A(n) __________ is a laptop computer that can covert into a tablet-like device. A) all-in-one PC B) 2-in-1 PC C) Chromebook D) ultrabook
B) 2-in-1 PC
When the CPU actually performs the work described in the commands during a machine cycle, this stage is known as A) Fetch B) Execute C) Decode D) Store
B) Execute
A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation. A) True B) False
B) False
A touch pad is a pointing device usually found in tablets A) True B) False
B) False
App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop. A) True B) False
B) False
Data and information are interchangeable terms A) True B) False
B) False
Digital activism is an exercise platform. A) True B) False
B) False
Files deleted from a flash drive are sent to the Recycle Bin and could be recovered, if necessary. A) True B) False
B) False
Hacktivism is another word for cyberterrorism A) True B) False
B) False
Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems. A) True B) False
B) False
RAM is nonvolatile storage A) True B) False
B) False
System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule. A) True B) False
B) False
The Next Einstein Initiative uses the power of supercomputing to enhance mathematical education A) True B) False
B) False
There is no limit to how much RAM you can add to modern computers. A) True B) False
B) False
Webcasts are delivered only as prerecorded audio and video content. A) True B) False
B) False
An example of an open source OS is A) macOS B) Linux C) DOS D) Windows
B) Linux
Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system? A) iPhone B) Roomba Vacuum C) Microsoft Surface tablet D) all of the above
B) Roomba Vacuum
Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility? A) Narrator B) System Restore C) Speech Recognition D) Magnifier
B) System Restore
The fastest computer port is the _______ port A) expansion B) Thunderbolt C) USB D) WiFi
B) Thunderbolt
Which of the following statements of FALSE? A) Ethical decisions are usually influenced by personal ethics B) Unethical behavior is always illegal C) Life experience affects an individual's personal ethics D) Individuals who have no sense of right or wrong exhibit amoral behavior
B) Unethical behavior is always illegal
Beta software is made available because A) wireless networking must be added B) a company is making an early release to test bugs C) the company needs more profits D) new programmers have been hired
B) a company is making an early release to test bugs
In the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the protocol? A) .gov B) http C) www.whitehouse.gov D) /blog
B) http
Moore's Law refers to the A) overall system processing capability B) number of transistors inside a CPU chip C) speed of DRAM D) amount of memory on a memory chip
B) number of transistors inside a CPU chip
Which of the following would NOT be a good precaution to take when making online purchases? A) use a prepaid credit card B) pay by debit card, not credit card C) use a third-party processor such as PayPal D) pay by credit card, not debit card
B) pay by debit card, not credit card
Windows creates "restore points" so that you can A) protect your system from hackers B) return your system to the way it was before you installed new software C) extend your warranty D) ad additional hard disk storage space
B) return your system to the way it was before you installed new 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) the Recycle Bin B) the History list C) a breadcrumb list D) any of the above
B) the History list
Ensuring that the content, tone, and style of a website match your needs is checking for: A) Authority B) Bias C) Audience D) Relevance
C) Audience
Which of the following actions would NOT help identify your personal ethics? A) Describe yourself B) Prepare a list of values that are most important to you C) Conduct a genealogical study of your extended family D) Identify the influences of your work environment
C) Conduct a genealogical study of your extended family
Examples of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing include A) Call a Bike and Zipcar B) Ushahidi and Kiva C) Kickstarter and ScanLife D) Bing and Google
C) Kickstarter and ScanLife
If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n) A) overclocking interface B) RAID interface C) MIDI interface D) HDMI interface
C) MIDI interface
Calendars, tasks, and e-mail can be found in which application? A) Access B) OneNote C) Outlook D) Excel
C) Outlook
When a vendor hosts software on a website and you don't need to install the software on your device, this is known as: A) open source software B) beta software C) Software as a Service D) freeware
C) Software as a Service
Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 Start menu? A) apps list B) Power C) Task View D) tiles
C) Task View
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
C) both a and b
Which component of a computer device drains the battery the fastest? A) WiFi adapter B) Bluetooth adapter C) display screen D) hard drive
C) display screen
Ergonomics is an important consideration A) only for laptop and desktop computers, but never for mobile devices B) only for desktop computers C) for all computing devices D) only for laptop computers
C) for all computing devices
All of the following are sensors found in certain smartphones EXCEPT A) accelerometer B) barometer C) hygrometer D) magnetometer
C) hygrometer
When installing software you will often see a question that asks A) how long you plan on keeping the software B) what kind of mobile device you own C) if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation D) if you have paid for the software
C) if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation
Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers A) market new types of products to a winder audience B) create more intricate screenplays and movie scripts C) increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines D) analyze computer systems to gather potential legal evidence
C) increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines
When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n) A) event B) slice C) interrupt D) none of the above
C) interrupt
Social Media A)Prevents two-way dialog between people. B) is useful only for personal friendships. C) is incorporated as part of a political strategy by many politicians D) cant be immediate enough to react to quickly developing issues.
C) is incorporated as part of a political strategy by many politicians
Search engines that search engines are called A) betasearch engines B) megasearch engines C) metasearch engines D) gigasearch engines
C) metasearch engines
Ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of Internet commerce? A) Social commerica B) B2B C) mobile commerce D) C2C
C) mobile commerce
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as A) interruptive multitasking B) multitasking handling C) preemptive multitasking D) preemptive interrupting
C) preemptive multitasking
Web 2.0 has led to a shift from just consuming content toward A) less sharing of the work we produce B) spending all our time on leisure activities C) Producing content D) new standards for HTML
C) producing content
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called A) hardware B) redistributing standards C) system requirements D) ministan
C) system requirements
Which of the following describes copyleft? A) terms enabling the redistribution of proprietary software B) political philosophy of the corporation C) terms enabling the redistribution of open source software D) terms restricting the use of leftover copies of software
C) terms enabling the redistribution of open source software
____________ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper. A) Large format B) Cloud-ready C) Laser D) Inkjet
D) Inkjet
Which of the following is an example of financial management software? A) Lumosity B) AudioAcrobat C) Photos D) Quicken
D) Quicken
Before donating your Windows computer, you should perform a Windows A) Refresh B) Restore C) Reclaim D) Reset
D) Reset
Being computer literate includes being able to A) diagnose and fix hardware and software problems B) use the web effectively C) avoid spam, adware, and spyware D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Intellectual property A) can be protected legally by the patent system B) can include works of music, film, or engineering design C) is the result of someone's creative work and design D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Which of the following describes an IP address? A) it identifies any computer connecting to the Internet B) it identifies a website C) it is referred to as a dotted quad D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Computers are designed with A) neither volatile nor nonvolatile memory B) only volatile memory C) only nonvolatile memory D) both volatile and nonvolatile memory
D) both volatile and nonvolatile memory
In a computer, each _________ can represent one letter, number, or symbol A) megabyte B) integrated circuit C) bit D) byte
D) byte
The fastest memory in a computer is A) HDMI B) RAM C) ROM D) cache
D) cache
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
D) command-driven
Digital audio software can be used to A) perform mathematical simulations B) compute complex formulae C) create drafting blueprints D) compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments
D) compose songs and soundtracks with virtual instruments
The C: drive on a Windows PC is like a large filing cabinet, and is referred to as the A) main path B) library directory C) main directory D) root directory
D) root directory
GDDR5 and GDDR3 are types of A) ROM B) GPUs C) HDMI D) video memory
D) video memory
