Exam 1 (excluding chapter 2 and 14)

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) 'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display. B) The keyboard transfers the letter 'A' directly to the monitor, without passing through the CPU. C) 'A' is converted to special characters, which the screen translates back to 'A' for display. C) The CPU stores the keystroke as the letter 'A' and displays it on the screen.

A) 'A' is converted to binary code, which the CPU processes. The computer then converts the code back 'A' for display.

What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer? A) A faulty port B) A dusty computer vent C) Insufficient space on the hard disk drive D) An issue with internet connectivity

A) A faulty port

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 had 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) A humorous profile name B) A professional photo of you C) A PDF of your resume D) No spelling and grammar mistakes

A) A humorous profile name

Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from the Amazon App Store. What operating system does she have on her smartphone? A) Android B) Blackberry C) Windows D) iOS

A) Android

What determines the speed at which data travels? A) Bus width B) Clock speed C) Instructions per cycle (IPC) D) RAM capacity

A) Bus width

Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations. A) False B) True

A) False

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? A) Faulty power or video cable B) Improperly connected keyboard C) Dysfunctional UPS D) Power fluctuation

A) Faulty power or video cable

For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download? A) Apache OpenOffice B) Microsoft Office C) G suite D) Apple iWork

Apache OpenOffice

A Linux distribution is a collection of; usually open source, software on top of a Linux kernel? True False

True

Each slide in a presentation has a layout that includes placeholders for certain types of content. A) False B) True

True

Local applications can be accessed only on the computers on which they are installed. A) True B) False

True

Which operating system is a Linux distribution? Ubuntu IOS Windows 10

Ubuntu

Simone just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create an account online that will give her access to all her health records. How would you describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with? A) A learning management system (LMS) B) A mobile health app (mHealth) C) A BYOD (bring your own device) D) An intelligent workplace

B) A mobile health app (mHealth)

Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use? A) Intel B) Apple C) Dell D) IBM

B) Apple

Big data is processed using relational databases. A) True B) False

B) False

The first generation of computers used microprocessors. A) True B) False

B) False

On a desktop, the _____ is the window you are currently using, and it appears in front of any other open windows. A) minimized window B) restored window C) program window D) active window

active window

Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which of the following apps should she use to design the cover? A) word processor B) video-editing app C) graphics app D) spreadsheet

graphics app

The term ___________refers to something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible. A) plagarism B) open source C) copyright

open source

Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to develop a customized app to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on developing? A) mobile app B) productivity app installed on all devices C) portable app D) web app

portable app

Fiona is responsible for presenting data at the monthly team meeting so that it can be understood at a glance and is visually appealing way. The data is available in spreadsheet. Which of the following can Fiona do? A) sparklines B) pivot tables C) conditional formatting D) filters

sparklines

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 computers. As his college advisor, which technology careers would you suggest he explore? A) System security B) Data scientist C) Help desk support D) System development

C) Help desk support

A _____ is a named collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document. A) orientation B) template C) heading D) style

style

Abe is creating a presentation and wants to grab the audience's attention with a visual effect when he moves from one slide to another. What should he add to the presentation? A) sounds B) transitions C) animations D) videos

transitions

In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly. A) Engineering B) Human Resources C) Information Technology D) Personal Computing

C) Information Technology

What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly? A) Decrease the brightness of the display. B) Verify if the AC adapter is connected properly. C) Install additional RAM. D) Install anti-virus software.

C) Install additional RAM.

Rohan is creating a presentation with at least 50 slides. He wants the slides to use a consistent layout and formatting. Which of the following parts of the presentation should he design first? A) Last slide B) First slide C) Slide master D) Title slide

C) Slide master

Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her? A) Web marketing and social media B) Software and apps C) Technology sales D) IT consulting

C) Technology sales

How can you check data on devices connected through an IoT network? A) Use a server B) Use a network tracker C) Use a tablet D) Use a desktop

C) Use a tablet

_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space. A) Internet of Things (IoT) B) Natural language processing C) Virtual reality (VR) D) Green computing

C) Virtual reality (VR)

What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content? A) Motion-sensing controller B) Plotter C) Voice synthesizer D) Projector

C) Voice synthesizer

An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online? A) Device management apps B) Local apps C) Web apps D) Portable apps

C) Web apps

Which of the following is classified as input device? A) Flash drive B) Earbuds C) Webcam D) Speakers

C) Webcam

When should a user consider restoring the operating system? A) When you cannot print documents B) When you can't connect to the Internet C) When programs or apps do not start properly D) When the monitor does not display anything

C) When programs or apps do not start properly

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? A) automated vehicles B) telecommuting C) computer-aided manufacturing D) commercial virtual reality

C) computer-aided manufacturing

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? A) embedded sensors B) GPS C) virtual reality (VR) D) robotics

C) virtual reality (VR)

Raina is putting finishing touches on her Ph.D. thesis report. She feels she should emphasize the keywords throughout the thesis. How can she do this in the word processor she is using? A) Define a heading style. B) Change page margins, size and orientation. C) Add hyperlinks for each keyword. D) Change font size, style, and color of the keywords.

Change font size, style, and color of the keywords.

Pierre has entered marks obtained by the students in all the classes he teaches in a spreadsheet. Now he wants to highlight some data according to his specifications. Which spreadsheet feature should he use? A) What-if analysis B) Conditional formatting C) Run macros D) Sorting and filtering

Conditional formatting

When Florence joins her father's construction business, she realizes all the transactions are still done and maintained on paper. What should she do to establish a system where any data can be looked up immediately and transparency can be maintained? A) Transfer all financial record to spreadsheet. B) Create a database of company projects, customers and vendors. C) Continue with the old system. D) Convert all paper files to word documents.

Create a database of company projects, customers and vendors.

How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent? A) GPS can be used to navigate traffic patterns. B) Drones will deliver their packages. C) Scan codes can be used to track where a person is. D) Automated vehicles will be developed.

D) Automated vehicles will be developed.

How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn? A) Both use their senses to learn. B) Both make decisions based on research only. C) Both use cameras to read faces and analyze voices. D) Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.

D) Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.

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? A) Compact disk B) ROM C) RAM D) Cloud storage

D) Cloud storage

What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle? A) Fetch -> store -> decode -> execute B) Fetch -> execute -> decode -> store C) Decode -> fetch -> store -> execute D) Fetch -> decode -> execute -> store

D) Fetch -> decode -> execute -> store

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? A) Tell him to make sure his Facebook settings are marked public as employers today want to see that their employees know how to have fun. B) Tell him to be sure to put a humorous quote on his site to show he has a funny side. C) Tell him to use the picture from Spring Break as he has a great tan and the beach is a good background. D) 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.

D) 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.

How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products? A) They have self-driving trucks. B) They use handheld computers/scanners. C) They have automated vehicles D) They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.

D) They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays.

Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware? A) Rebooting the computer often B) Cleaning air vents C) Connecting peripheral devices to computer D) Using a UPS or a surge processor

D) Using a UPS or a surge processor

The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______. A) Ebook app B) intelligent workplace platform C) intelligent classroom platform D) learning management system (LMS)

D) learning management system (LMS)

Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing? A) bring your own device (BYOD) B) electronic monitoring bracelets C) web analytics D) machine-to-machine (M2M) communications

D) machine-to-machine (M2M) communications

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard? A) random access memory (RAM) B) processor cache C) virtual memory D) read-only memory (ROM)

D) read-only memory (ROM)

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? A) all-in-one computer B) high-end laptop C) desktop computer D) tablet

D) tablet

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____. A) the hard drive and RAM B) the cache and the motherboard C) RAM and ROM D) the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

D) the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

Remus is an art student who wants to start creating digital artwork on his computer. He wants to be able to create images that retain their quality in all sizes. Which type of app should he use? A) Video editing app B) Photo editing app C) Drawing app D) Paint app

Drawing app

Any content created using a computer, such as a picture or a text document is a ________? A) Sub Folder B) Directory Structure C) File D) Folder

File

Paul has opened a bespoke tailoring shop. He wants to work online to keep a database of all his customers, send e-mails when garments are ready, create designs, and maintain financial records using software. Which productivity suite should he consider? A) OpenOffice B) G suite C) Prezi D) Apple iWork

G suite

Sophia is putting together a training manual for her new batch of employees. Which of the following features can she use to add a document title at the top of each page? A) Heading style B) Page margin C) Header and Footer D) References

Header and Footer

Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office? A) Have a mobile app developed. B) Design a new e-mail program. C) Use a generic e-mail software like Gmail. D) Make the program available as a web app.

Make the program available as a web app.

Jim wants to develop an app for a specific purpose that would run even when his computer is not connected to the Internet. What type of app should he develop? A) Web-based app B) Native app C) Mobile app D) Cloud-based app

Native app

The term OS is short for? A) Operating Software B) Overload System C) Operating System D) Apple

Operating System

What concerns are there about open source programs? A) Programmers will enhance the code faster than the computer hardware can keep up. B) Programmers will hide the code enabling them to control and profit from the programs. C) Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system. D) Programmers will add functionality and sell their versions.

Programmers will add malicious code to damage a user's system.

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? A) Self-driving cars rely too much on GPS and turn on closed roads. B) Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving. C) Self-driving cars are often ticketed for speeding. D) Self-driving cars are known for running red lights.

Self-driving cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving.

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? A) He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers. B) He should have additional RAM installed on all the computers. C) He should have the hardware components like the monitor, keyboard, and CPU vents periodically cleaned. D) He should have the hard disks on all the computers defragmented periodically.

A) He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.

Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe 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? A) Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time. B) Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out. C) The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants. D) The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty.

A) Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.

To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system. Which of the following should happen before this step? A) Transfer contents to an external storage device. B) Remove the internal hard drive on which the operating system is stored. C) Disconnect the UPS. D) Disconnect all output devices.

A) Transfer contents to an external storage device.

A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor. A) True B) False

A) True

A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer. A) True B) False

A) True

An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company's network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing. A) True B) False

A) True

New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer. A) True B) False

A) True

What is the most common type of storage device for transferring files from one computer to another? A) USB flash drive B) memory card C) tape drive D) internal hard drive

A) USB flash drive

What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly? A) Update the device driver. B) Replace the computer's power cord. C) Upgrade RAM. D) Unplug the headset.

A) Update the device driver.

What is the binary system? A) a number system with two digits, 0 and 1 B) a number system with 10 digits, 0-9 C) an 8-bit coding scheme D) a 16-bit coding scheme

A) a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

Which of the following technologies assists users that have a visual disability? A) screen readers B) colorful webpages C) captioning software D) on-screen keyboards

A) screen readers

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? A) speech recognition software B) Braille printer C) audio book D) closed captioning

A) speech recognition software

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following? A) Adjust the sensitivity of the mouse for smoother movements. B) Purchase a new computer with a touch screen so he does not have to use a mouse. C) Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box. D) Move his mouse to the other side of the computer.

Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box.

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 of three people in the class and one person from their pen pal class in India. How would you describe Sanjay's use of technology? A) He is using technology to create an intelligent classroom with high tech printers. B) He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation. C) He is using technology to teach concepts and reduce the need for paper. D) He is using technology to promote a school event and send emails.

B) He is using technology to have students work cooperatively in groups and create a presentation.

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 would should Juan apply for? A) Training and support B) Information security C) Research and software development D) Technical support

B) Information security

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? A) RAM B) Internal hard drive C) Virtual memory D) Flash drive

B) Internal hard drive

What printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints? A) Mobile printer B) Plotter C) Laser printer D) Ink-jet printer

B) Plotter

What devices do not need device drivers to be manually installed, and start to function as soon as they are connected to a computer? A) Printers B) Plug-and-play devices C) Video cards D) Monitors

B) Plug-and-play devices

What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform? A) Creative design work B) Repetitive tasks C) Group interaction D) Critical thinking

B) Repetitive tasks

_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks. A) Augmented reality B) The Internet of Things C) Assistive technology D) An intelligent workplace

B) The Internet of Things

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? A) The developers were exploring the use of embedded computers. B) The developers were using artificial intelligence. C) The developers were creating virtual reality. D) The developers were on the verge of discovering augmented reality.

B) The developers were using artificial intelligence.

The Unicode coding scheme supports a variety of characters including those for Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic languages. A) False B) True

B) True

Shania has started a new job as an app developer. Her first task was to make an old app designed for Android available on other platforms. Which of the following would make her job easiest and fastest? A) Feed the existing code into cross-platform tools to develop different versions of the same app. B) Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats. C) Develop different versions of the same app for different programs. D) Use the same set of codes for different platforms.

B) Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats.

Rafael has to type a report about a class trip to the museum. Which of the following apps should he use to write the report? A) Presentation B) Word processor C) Messaging D) Spreadsheet

B) Word processor

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer? A) hardware specifications B) platform C) form factor D) add-on devices

B) platform

What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable? A) DVD B) solid state drive C) magnetic hard drive D) tape drive

B) solid state drive

Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest? A) integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers B) vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers C) microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers, integrated circuits D) transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors

B) vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers

When Jack takes a class, he saves all his work for that class with the name of the course. What is most likely happening to his saved files? A) Because he is using the same name, the second document is put on the Clipboard until he selects a new name. B) Because he is using the same name, the computer knows that the files are different so it adds a number to the name. C) Because he is using the same name, the computer creates a new folder and saves it there. D) Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.

Because he is using the same name, each time he saves he is overwriting his previous work.

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse? A) A laptop B) A tablet C) A desktop computer D) An all-in-one computer

C) A desktop computer

Lucy is planning to launch her podcast on career guidance for college students and has already recorded a few videos for marketing purposes. Which of the following apps can she use to mix and match the clips? A) Audacity B) Google photos C) Adobe Premiere Clip D) Adobe Photoshop

C) Adobe Premiere Clip

Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos? A) External RAM B) Motherboard C) Hard drive D) Programmable ROM

C) Hard drive

Rob is planning his housewarming party. He wants to design an invitation and personalize it for each invitee. He needs to create a list of invitees, design the card, and personalize the card. How should he complete the tasks? A) Use a graphics software for step 1, mail merge for step 2, and a word processor for step 3. B) Use a word processor for steps 1 and 2 and a graphics software for step 3. C) Use mail merge for steps 1 and 2 and a word processor for step 3. D) Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.

Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.

Lauren is preparing a presentation for her class. She wants to make the slides and their objects appear and disappear to make it more interesting. What should she do? A) Insert hyperlinks B) Use animations C) Add SmartArt D) Apply a new theme

Use animations

Jazmyn cannot find the paper that she wrote last night. She is in a panic and you want to help her. What advice would you give her? A) Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date. B) Retype the paper and save it in a new folder. C) Restart the computer and wait for the document to open automatically. D) Go to the Start menu or Dock to see if the operating system saved it there.

Use the search tool to locate the file by file name, content, or date.

Sammy created a new logo for his client to use on the company website and office stationery. However, the logo became a blur when it was enlarged to use on a billboard ad. Now Sammy needs to redo the logo. What should he do to avoid this problem in the future? A) Use raster images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk. B) Use cropped screenshots of paused video clips because video clips are a combination of images and provide alternatives in case images appear blurred. C) Use GIFs because they are a combination of images and provide alternatives in case a portion appears blurred. D) Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.

Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.

Debra tracks her business finances in a spreadsheet. She wants to figure out how much she could increase profits if she raises prices on some products. What feature should she use to find the answer? A) VLOOKUP B) Pivot table C) Relative referencing D) What-if analysis

What-if analysis

Lauren wants to write short articles and post them online. If she has an Internet connection, what software can help her do her work? A) Prezi app B) Zoho writer C) Venmo D) OpenOffice Writer

Zoho writer

Your school has just been awarded a technology grant. Each grade level team has been asked to submit a proposal for how they would could use the money. Your team puts forward an idea where students can submit work online and work collaboratively with on projects. What type of classroom have you described? A) Information classroom B) Technology classroom C) Intelligent classroom D) Mobile classroom

c) Intelligent classroom

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? A) The phone that her brother will use when he receives the package. B) The computer that is finding the fastest route for the driver. C) The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey. D) The GPS that is avoiding traffic and hazardous conditions.

c) The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey.

Sean works for an organization that offers SaaS to a chain of boutiques. By getting data from the database, he has to prepare a list of instances when the billing transaction failed. Which of the following tasks does he need to do to prepare the report? A) presentation B) desktop publishing C) database D) speech recognition

database