Intro to Computers Final Part 1
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How many bits make a byte?
USB
Most peripheral devices connect to a computer through what kind of port?
Touchpad; touchscreen; trackball
What devices on a laptop might be used to replace a mouse? Choose all that apply.
An associated app
How can you control an IoT-connected smart device?
Click the name of the organization next to the address bar
Kenny is about to sign into his bank's website when he notices the layout looks different from the last time he was on this site. The URL begins with HTTPS, but Kenny is still not convinced this site is safe. Knowing that anyone can create a secure website that uses HTTPS, how can Kenny find the digital certificate to check that his bank actually owns this website?
The author for a company that sells one of the cars.
Sandy is researching a new car she plans to purchase after graduation. She's considering three different car models from three different manufacturers, and is digging deeper to understand what professionals in the auto industry think about these options. One article she's reading sounds highly in favor of one model over the other two, but she decides to check the reliability of the information. Which of the following factors could indicate this source is not reliable?
AI
Teagan is driving to work when her maps app reports there's a 20-minute delay ahead due to a wreck, and a faster alternate route is available. What technology helped get Teagan to work on time despite the traffic jam?
A doorbell with a. motion-detection camera
Technology in daily life can increase productivity, convenience, safety, and security. Which of the following uses of technology is most often used to address security concerns?
All-in-one; Tower
What are the types of desktop form factor? Choose two.
Input
What kind of device is the camera on a smartphone?q
From volatile RAM to nonvolatile storage on the hard drive
When you save your file while working on a document, where is the data moved?
3 GHz
Which CPU clock speed is fastest?
Desktop computer
Which computer type will take up the most space in a workspace?
Printing email receipts
Which of the following actions is NOT consistent with green computing standards?
All of these
Which of the following communications technologies are used for IoT communications?
Bellevue Carpet Manufacturing
Which of the following companies is most likely to use CAM technology?
IETF
Which of the following is a group that sets standards for how devices work together across the Internet?
Internet Browser
Which of the following is an example of software?
"wild panda" -zoo
Which of the following searches would return the best results on pandas in their natural habitat?
Tape drive
Which storage type would lose its data if exposed to a mild magnetic field?
It was designed for personal use.
Why was the Apple II computer so popular?
Pay with an app on his smartphone
Zayn is ready to pay for a cart full of groceries in the self-checkout lane, including a carton of ice cream that will soon begin to melt if he doesn't hurry. He reaches into his pocket and realizes he left his wallet in the car. How can Zayn solve this problem quickly?
Many rural families don't have Internet access at home
Kira works for a software company that currently plans to purchase iPad tablets for every child in a nearby rural school's fourth grade classes. The students will be allowed to take their iPads home so their parents can also get some exposure to the technology. Kira is concerned, however, that buying iPads might further widen the digital divide. What key factor might reduce the positive impact this plan could have for making technology more accessible to these families?
.gov
Mario is looking for an official website where he can get some information about how to file his federal income taxes. Four URLs in his search results look interesting. Just before he clicks on the first one, he notices each website has a different three-letter extension at the end. Which of these TLDs most likely indicates the best website for Mario's needs?
Open the document in the Word app installed in his computer
Mateo has received a Word document from a customer that contains private information and is secured with a password. However, when Mateo tries to open the document in his browser, he gets an error message. How might he fix this problem?
Footer
Mikayla is researching copyright information for images found on a website. She needs to figure out the legal name of the company that owns the website and information about what country they're located in. What part of the website would most likely offer this information?
Google Books
Alex is preparing for a certification exam in his industry, and he's decided to buy a couple of books to help him prepare. As he begins searching on Google, he finds he's having to dig through a lot of results showing blog posts and news articles. Which specialty search engine might better focus his search results?
SEO
Alison has just finished creating her website to display her graphic design artwork. Now she wants to make sure her website will show up in search engine results. What kinds of changes should she consider to accomplish her goal?
IT support; technology sales; technology education
Annaliese has always been fascinated with technology. She wants to work in IT for a career, but she also enjoys working with people. What IT specialty areas especially emphasize working with other people? Choose all that apply.
Check benchmarking information online
Ariel is shopping for a laptop. He's having trouble deciding between three options that all have good reviews and fall within his budget. How can Ariel compare the performance potential for each of his top three options?
Wiki
Crissie is organizing a group of volunteers to help contribute ideas for a fundraiser event. Because the volunteers are spread across the country, she wants to set up a site where everyone can add their own notes, links, and other information. Which type of site would work best for this purpose?
Bibliography
Dmitri is formatting the citations for his research paper. In what section of the research paper should he include this information?
The .net TLD is used for Internet administrative organizations
Dmitri is trying to choose a URL for his new website selling custom sports netting products. He wants to use the .net TLD. Why is this a bad idea?
Make sure the right device driver is installed on the computer
Eneida found an excellent deal on a printer and excitedly brought it home, plugged it in, and turned it on. Unfortunately, when she tried to print her homework for the next day, it didn't work. What should Eneida check to fix this problem?
LMS
Eric just signed up for his first college class after being out of school for nearly a decade. He goes to the bookstore the week before class starts to get his book, and he's surprised to learn that he only needs an access card. How will Eric be accessing the course material for his college class?
Laptop
For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems?
Writing a research paper
For which of the following school assignments would information literacy be most relevant?
Groupon
Jin is planning a get-together for several friends from work. He's looking for discounts that he can use at the restaurant. Which website would work best for this purpose?
Encryption
Kelly just received a document from a co-worker that contains sensitive customer data. When she opens the document, the contents look like gibberish. What security technology was used to scramble the information to protect the data?
Kiosks
Kevin is a restaurant manager at a local sandwich shop. He's noticed they're getting too busy around lunch time to serve everyone, and customers become impatient, leaving before placing their order. What IoT technology can Kevin use to help solve this problem?
Plug the phone into a wall outlet
Leslie is traveling for a business trip. The first night in her hotel room, she plugged her phone's power cable into the USB outlet on the bedside lamp. The next morning when she tries to turn on her phone, it won't power on. What is the best next step to address this problem?
Screen reader
Linda, who is nearly blind, writes a blog post each week advocating for workplace accommodations that maximize employment potential for people with disabilities. To keep up with current news in her field, she follows many other bloggers. What technology can Linda use so she can listen to the text written by other authors?
Content aggregator
Luis follows a lot of news sources in his industry. He subscribes to several blogs written by industry experts, and updates are sent to his Feedly account. The Feedly website collects updates like this from thousands of sources so readers can access them all from one place. What kind of website is Feedly?
Refine the web search using search operators; try a different search engine; adjust the keywords used in the search
Marina needs some information about how a carburetor works in an aircraft. Her initial results in a search engine didn't turn up the information she's looking for. Which of the following options might provide the results she needs? Choose all that apply.
Human Resources
Maxine needs some help converting her paycheck to direct deposit so the money will go directly to her bank instead of having a check printed each pay period. Which department at her company should she contact?
Technology service and repair
Melissa likes working with her hands. When she was a kid, she was always playing with Legos, and as she got older, she started taking apart small household appliances like radios or telephones. Which IT career area might be the best fit for Melissa?
Create a wireless connection between her laptop and the projector; Plug one end of a cable into her laptop and the other end into the projector
Nancy is about to give a presentation to her school's advisory board about some upcoming changes to their Nursing program. She needs to display the presentation from her laptop to the large screen in the conference room. How can she create this connection? Choose two.
how do mortgages work
Nira is about to purchase her first house and needs to find a good mortgage company. First, she wants to understand how mortgages work. Which of the following queries will yield the best results for her needs?
Type the URL in the address bar
Paula needs to sign in to her school's website before each class to access her course materials. Today she's running late and needs to get to the website quickly. Which of these is her best option?
Help desk
Reggie is having trouble signing into his email account at work. He picks up the phone to call someone in IT, and then checks the phone list to see who to call. Which IT area should Reggie call?
IDEA
Reginald's son has cerebral palsy and needs a keyboard with large keys to complete his schoolwork. Which law requires the school to provide funding for this equipment?
External hard drive
Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to add to his computer?
Buy licenses for photos from a stock photo website; copy photos from a public domain website
Rishon is building a website for his new business and needs to add some photographs to make it more interesting. He's taken a few photos himself, and he's gotten permission from a friend to include a couple of her photos. Where else can he get photos without violating copyright laws? Choose all that apply.
CPU and RAM
Rory is shopping for a computer to do some lightweight research, office work, and web browsing. She also wants to watch movies on her new computer. Which two factors will help maximize her computer's speed when doing multiple tasks at one time?
Pathname
Roxie is clicking through a website with a confusing structure. She's not sure how she got to the page she's on. Which part of the URL would likely give her an indication of which clicks would bring her back to this page from the website's home page?
This is a B2B site
Rygel is shopping for t-shirts for an upcoming school trip. He likes the color options on one site, but he can't find any prices. What is the most likely reason this information is not posted on the site?
Sami is about to graduate with her IT degree and needs to post her resumé online to help with her job search. Which website should she use to post her qualifications?
The only way to know a site is legitimate is to enter the URL manually
Tammy received an email from her favorite e-commerce store advertising a sale and offering a coupon for a significant discount. To go shopping, why should she enter the store's URL in her browser's address bar rather than clicking the link in the email?
mHealth
Tracey notices her blood pressure medication is running low while she's traveling for a business trip. She's not familiar with pharmacies in the area, so she pulls out her smartphone. What kind of app will help Tracey get a quick refill of her medication?
Pass a certification exam
Vanessa recently developed an interest in cloud computing. She dug into a cloud service and taught herself several skills while using the provider's built-in training to challenge herself even more. She's now thinking she might be able to get a promotion and a raise because of all she's learned. What's the fastest way for her to effectively prove to her employer how much she now knows about cloud computing?
UPS
What device can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm?
Presence of an electronic charge
What does 1 represent in stored data?
Revert all operating system settings back to their defaults
What does it mean to restore a computer?
A circuit board that processes image signals
What is a video card?
Physical
What kind of output does a 3-D printer create?
Fully charge the battery
What should you do before you turn on a laptop for the first time?
VR
What technology could be used to give virtual tours of historical sites around the world?
GPS
What technology helps delivery truck drivers route around construction delays and traffic accidents?
Shopping cart
When Mason navigates to an e-commerce site in his browser, the webpage asks for permission to store cookies on his computer. If he refuses, what feature of the website might not work correctly?
Microprocessor
When instructing the computer to complete a task, which part of the computer performs the calculations?
A database index
When you enter a query in a search engine, where does the search engine look to collect its results?
Remote server
When you save a file to the cloud, where is it stored?
Online productivity software and social networking tools
Which technologies help create an intelligent classroom environment? Choose all that apply.
RAM
While working on a research project, you've opened several tabs in your browser. You notice that the more tabs you open, the slower your computer gets. What resource is being overtaxed?
scanner
You've just signed a document for an insurance settlement, and you need to mail it back to the insurance company. However, you want to keep an electronic copy of it for yourself. Which device would best help you do this?