ISDS 1100 - Exam 1 Module 3

The main categories of software are _______.

- Application - System - Development

Speakers and headphones can connect to devices using _____.

- Bluetooth - A 3.5mm audio jack - USB

Interference is a common problem with _____ devices.

- Bluetooth - Wireless

Which of these following types of storage is/are used to transport information?

- External hard drive - Optical media

Overheating caused by direct sunlight can damage the _____.

- LCD screen - Processor - Hard drive

Which of the following are examples of pointing devices?

- Mouse - Touchpad

Hardware specifications include which of the following?

- RAM - CPU

An operating system uses available storage space on a startup drive for _____.

- Storing programs - Virtual memory - Storing apps

Alice stored a memory card in her wallet that had all the photographs of a recent trip she took. When she inserted the card into her laptop, her computer wasn't able to read it. Alice tried to access its contents on her other devices but could not. Based on this, which of the following is/are likely to be true?

- The memory card is damaged, and storing it in a protective case could have avoided the damage - The memory card is damaged, and its contents are permanently lost

A laptop (notebook) typically includes a _______.

- Touchpad or trackpad - Keyboard

The two categories of system software are _______.

- Utilities - Operating systems

Cloud storage is ______.

-An Internet service that provides remote data storage - A safe and easy backup option for many consumers - Good for sharing links to large files

You type out a few sentences in an MS Word file, and save it on your desktop. How is this data stored in the computer?

As a combination of 1s and 0s

In which format is data finally stored in computers?

Binary digits

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

Some software lets you choose between standard and _____ installation.

Custom

Jennifer recently bought a new computer to type a new manuscript she's been working on. She also stored a lot of movies on it to watch during her free time. Though the performance was good at the beginning, it deteriorated quickly over a small period of time. Which of these is the most likely cause?

Declining free space on the hard drive

When using a Windows Internet browser, pressing _____ reloads a page.

F5

Binary code uses alphanumeric characters to represent all values. (T/F)

False

Console systems only allow one gamepad to be used at a time. (T/F)

False

In order to support file sharing, your PC must run a network operating system. (T/F)

False

Random access memory is a permanent storage location. (T/F)

False

Speech recognition refers to a computer's ability to record and edit human speech. (T/F)

False

The System Restore command in Windows returns deleted or modified documents. (T/F)

False

The root directory is the main list of _______.

Files and folders on the drive

Solid state hard drives are a type of _________ memory.

Flash

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

Ryan wants to install a new operating system on his laptop, but first he needs to safely store all his data - over 80 GB - so he doesn't lose any of his files. How should Ryan back up all his data?

He should use an external hard drive to store the data because the amount of data he needs to store is quite large.

The hard disk drive on Joyce's laptop can store up to 500 GB of data. She usually only saves official documents and a few songs that she listens to while she works. However, when she uses more than three applications at the same time, her laptop responds more slowly. What should she do to optimize her storage?

Increase the RAM on her laptop so that more space for temporary storage of data is available, hence, increasing the performance

Laptops, all-in-one desktops, and smartphones usually have _____.

Internal microphones

A fitness tracker is an example of a(n) ______ device.

Mixed

A computer typically connects to a router via a _______.

Network interface card

_______ recognition converts scanned documents into editable text.

Optical character

Benchmarking is an evaluation of _____.

Performance

_____ can occur when recording words containing the letters "p" and "b".

Plosives

RAID stands for _________.

Redundant Array of Independent Disks

If the image seems stretched, your computer's display may not be set to the default _____.

Resolution

What is the correct way to update a device driver?

Run the update within the OS or the latest software from the device manufacturer's website.

You should unplug your computer if you _____.

Smell burning or see smoke rising from it

Modern processors often have ____ levels of cache.

Three

A specific touch motion you use to issue commands is called a gesture. (T/F)

True

A stylus is an input device. (T/F)

True

External hardware can be connected without wires or cables. (T/F)

True

Ink-jet printers use pressurized nozzles to spray ink onto paper. (T/F)

True

Solid state drives are more durable than hard disk drives. (T/F)

True

Storage device problems can prevent a computer from starting up properly. (T/F)

True

The connector on a USB flash drive allows transmission of both data and power. (T/F)

True

You can easily rearrange clips by dragging them. (T/F)

True

Software that converts text into speech is called a ______.

Voice synthesizer