ISDS Exam 1
While naming a file on the computer, if we 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 its ASCII binary code and stored in the memory unit. Then it is converted back to 'A' for display.
Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words "The quick brown fox" in the same sequence. Which of the following should he use as his search query to make this process fastest?
'The quick brown fox'
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
Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain?
A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired A story written by an author who has given up his or her copyright on it
Which type of a 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
Brendon is browsing a website called "chalknboardforums.com." What is chalknboardforums most likely?
A for-profit organization
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
Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?
A lock icon is not displayed in the address bar. The URL of the website begins with http.
Jodi is travelling 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
Where can you find the information about using an image that you obtained in a search result?
A usage rights filter shows information about using an image
Which of the following statements are true about computers with artificial intelligence (AI)?
AI makes decisions based on patterns found in data, Simulations made in virtual reality can make you feel like you are in Venice, Italy while you are in Venice, California, AI can reach conclusions by remembering previous choices and consequences, AI can combine information in new ways allowing options to be explored before actually tried.
How would you modify technology to assist a user with a visual disability?
Add alternative text to pictures and drawings. Make screen readers available. Provide access to a Braille printer.
Which of the following would be an example of an embedded computer?
An oven that you set to turn on at a certain time, so it is hot when you need it for cooking dinner, A sprinkler system that detects the amount of moisture in the soil, so it knows when to come on and for how long, A voice assistant that listens to you and keeps track of your grocery list, your to-do's, and turns off the lights.
Which company was the first to develop personal computers?
Apple
Patricia intends to study the analysis of the results of last five Presidential elections. Which of the following would be authentic sources for the study?
Articles published in a newspaper known to be non-aligned toward any political party
Mateo is designing a diagram showing a water cycle that can extensively be used by various textbook publishers, and he wants to recover the costs he incurs designing it. At what stage will his intellectual property rights come into effect, which will necessitate users to pay him royalty?
As soon as the image exists in physical form
How will technology help people with disabilities become more transportation independent?
Automated vehicles will be developed.
In which format is data finally stored in computers?
Binary digits
Which of these is an optical medium of storage?
Blu-ray discs
How are the ways you learn and the ways AI learn similar?
Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.
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 at 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
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 transcribe what is being said.
CPU?
Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer.
Four students came across a photograph of a painting on the Internet that they wish to use in their respective reports. Who has best practiced the ethics of intellectual property rights in using it?
Clarence, who sent an email to the photographer and got his written approval, which he preserved. He mentioned the photographer's name in his report.
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?
Clock speed Bus width
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
Which of the following is/are true about artificial intelligence?
Computers with AI can reach conclusions, Computers with AI can make decisions, Computers with AI are trained that "if X happens, then do Y", Computers with AI combine information in new ways.
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
What are the two important components of CPU that help in processing the input into output?
Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit
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
Stuart is explaining search results rankings to his younger brother. Which of the following should he NOT state as parameters for page rankings?
Design quality of the webpage Location of the server hosting the webpage
Which of these, though not equally portable, is most powerful and usually easier to upgrade than others?
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
You are on vacation and want to see where all the restaurants 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?
Digital literacy
In which of the following storage device(s) does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?
Dynamic RAM (DRAM)
Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the following phrases should be used as the search query help him find the results he needs?
Emperor penguin large group
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information?
Encryption
Which of the following types of storage is/are used to transfer data from one computer to another?
External Hard Drive Optical Media
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 (fred. doesn't. eat. strawberries)
Which of the following is a web app?
Google Docs
Which of these hardware components can you use to store videos?
Hard drive
Submit Keith, a 9th grade student, wants to find out if a Pete Clifford, an author of an article on inflation, is an expert in Applied Economics or not. Which of the following can he do to find this information?
He can search the Internet for other articles written by Pete on this topic. He can post a question on different social media platforms. He can search LinkedIn to learn if Pete is an expert in that field.
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?
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 technology with artificial intelligence that has the ability to predict outcomes and patterns.
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.
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
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.
Rajesh wants to collaborate with his friends on a web app to complete on a project. While collaborating online has many advantages, it comes with its own set of disadvantages too. In which of the following instances can using a web app be disadvantageous for Rajesh?
If the provider of the web app he uses goes out of business If he has an intermittent internet connection at his home
input device?
In computing, an input device is a piece of computer hardware equipment used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or information appliance. Examples of input devices include keyboards, mouse, scanners, digital cameras, joysticks, and microphones
Manny copied a table from a MS Excel file, closed the file, and then pasted the table in an MS Word document. Where did the copied table get stored after he copied it?
In the RAM
Victoria wants to add a new tagline to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the home page?
In the header
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
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?
Information security
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?
Information that will help obtain best value for money spent
What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?
Install additional RAM.
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?
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 flight simulator is using?
It is using virtual reality.
Margot and Tomas have heard how beautiful the Swiss Alps are, but they are afraid to fly. Tomas heard about a program they could use to see the Alps without getting in a plane and traveling there. Explain to him how the program he has heard of works.
It uses simulations and 3-D images to enable a sensory experience. The computer is able to create a real or imagined environment. It contains infinite space and depth.
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 the following would you recommend for him to help achieve his goal?
Link his website to other popular websites
Marco needs a free image of a monkey swinging on a tree branch for a project. How can he find and use it without violating copyrights?
Look for the image on Creative Commons using keywords 'monkey swinging.' Enter the keyword 'monkey swinging' in a search engine and filter for images that are labeled for reuse.
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
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 printer is commonly used to produce high-quality professional drawings such as architectural blueprints?
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?
Plug-and-play devices
Which of these is not an input device?
Printer
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. On which of the following platforms should he upload the book?
Project Gutenberg
Which of the following are examples of activities you could practice to become greener with technology?
Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label, Use paperless communication, Shut down devices overnight or when not in use.
Which one of the following would be considered green computing?
Purchasing products with an Energy Star Label
Daniel wants to buy a desktop to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his laptop has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?
RAM capacity - it provides temporary storage that applications use to run smoothly Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements
Sharon wants to find out the server address of the URL of a webpage that she was routed to while using her school website http://www.blissfieldschools.us/students/technologyresources/ What should she do?
Read the name of the website of her school in the URL
What types of activities might a company use robots to complete to improve efficiency?
Repetitive tasks
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.
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?
Scan code
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
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 cars contribute to accidents caused by distracted driving.
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?
She should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or "https."
Gertie wants to buy a smartwatch by making an electronic payment. She is not willing to divulge her financial information, and her only bank account is not linked to any online payment service. Which of the following most aligns to what Gertie feels comfortable doing?
She should use a virtual account number to make the payment.
Cathy wants to buy a new watch online. Though she's heard of instances of online fraud, she is tempted to make the purchase because the watch she wants is not available in the stores in her town. Which of the following increases her chance of the payment NOT being secure?
Shopping on a website that requires her one time password
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 Crawlers
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her?
Technology sales
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?
Technology sales Help desk support Service technician
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.
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.
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?
The need for visits to the doctor's office is increased.
Kay is trying to understand the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on tracyshealthproducts.com. What of the following can assure Kaya that the content is credible?
The site is popular for selling health and wellness products for all age groups. The article's author has been working as a consulting nutritionist for the last 3 years.
Which of the statements about B2B e-commerce is correct?
The transactions involve review by a team of people before making a purchase decision.
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
Why is it advisable to look beyond search engines like Google and Bing while conducting online research for assignments and projects?
There are search engines available with more reliable research.
You have just learned about a new company coming to your town. You get excited about possible new job opportunities, but the company never advertises for employees. You research the company and learn that they do most of their manufacturing using computers and not humans. How do you explain to others what a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) company is?
They are able to streamline production and ship quickly. They use robots to perform work that is too dangerous.
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 you think Amazon, Target, and other online retailers are able to process orders so quickly?
They use computer-aided manufacturing.
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?
This photograph of the president is free of copyrights. No permission is required to use the photograph.
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.
What is the first step to performing hardware maintenance?
Turn off the computer and remove its power source.
Alicia often uses short, engaging videos to engage her fifth-grade science students. She finds RhythmOne a lot more intuitive than Google in offering the most relevant videos when she performs a search. Which of the following most likely explains why?
Unlike Google, RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio part with the search keyword.
Bentley is the head of a Software Development team and needs to organize his team's workflow. How can he use web apps to efficiently manage his team's projects, schedules, and processes?
Use Trello to plan and monitor activities, and maintain dashboards
Dave and Pietro are both active in the National Guard and half way through the semester received their orders to report to duty. How could 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 see and hear each other.
You have just been told by your boss that the company needs to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% over the next 2 years. You have one week to put together a plan to present to the full management team. How will you propose the company meet their goal?
Use outside air to cool the data center or computer facility. Allow employees to telecommute to save gas and reduce emissions. Encourage employees to use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices.
Gregory is researching the use of certain drugs for treating anemia in women living in a developing country. Which of the following approaches can he use for his research?
Use the web directories created by health research institutions
Which of the following is a necessary step in maintaining computer hardware?
Using a UPS or a surge processor
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?
Voice synthesizer
Which of the following is/are classified as input device(s)?
Webcam Mouse Touchpad
When should a user consider restoring the operating system?
When the programs or apps do not start properly When the system slows down
Andy is a freelance reporter and is reviewing an article he wrote for a magazine. He wants to quickly crosscheck some facts he stated in his article. Which of the following can help Andy?
Wolfram Alpha
What are the benefits of pairing robots with human workers in manufacturing?
Work is streamlined, Cost efficiency is achieved, Competitiveness is earned.
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.
Augmented Reality (AR)?
a technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world, thus providing a composite view.
Sylvie wrote a short story and obtained a copyright for it. With regard to using her story, which of the following is she legally allowed to do now?
all of them
Which of the following should you take into consideration when purchasing a computer?
all of them
integrated circuit?
an electronic circuit formed on a small piece of semiconducting material, performing the same function as a larger circuit made from discrete components.
Microprocessor?
an integrated circuit that contains all the functions of a central processing unit of a computer.
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 does AI stand for and what is it?
artificial intelligence... is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans. Some of the activities computers with artificial intelligence are designed for include: Speech recognition.
A business transaction carried out with a person after being introduced on a social networking website is an example of e-commerce.
false
A joystick is a pen-type input device usedto draw and tap on icons.
false
All new cars are required to have embedded computers, which make driving safer.
false
All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.
false
E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to create accounts and manage payment transactions without revealing your financial information.
false
Ebooks are not interactive and only work during the semester that the course is offered.
false
Google Scholar and Google News are examples of specialty search engines that allow a person to access information sources of a particular category.
false
Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.
false
If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology.
false
Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct, especially because the math problems involved solving equations. Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems.
false
Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model.
false
News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content.
false
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public schools purchase or acquire funding for adaptive technologies.
false
The first generation of computers used microprocessors.
false
The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated.
false
To buy a DSLR camera online, Willa should first evaluate different models based on specifications, read customer reviews, choose a product, make online payment, and finally add it the cart.
false
Using the CARS checklist is one way to evaluate if a webpage's content as an information source. CARS stands for Crisp, Accurate, Responsible, Supportable.
false
When accessed, an e-commerce website that sells carpentry tools displays a lock icon somewhere in the window of the browser. The address bar in the Chrome browser would identify this website as "insecure."
false
You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out, and recycling devices and products when they no longer provide value.
false
The local community college want to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______.
learning management system (LMS)
Harry wants to buy a secondhand red skateboard online. Which of the following should he use as search keywords so the results include exactly what he wants?
secondhand "red skateboard"
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______.
the web app's server
A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor.
true
A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer.
true
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home.
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.
true
Information literacy can help us recognize the fact that information on the web cannot be taken for face value and must be evaluated critically.
true
Information literacy helps us to identify the tool most suited to elicit the kind of information we need.
true
It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time.
true
Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.
true
Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser.
true
We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
true
When using a GPS app, like Waze or Google Maps, you are using augmented reality.
true
Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework.
true
Your smartphone can be used to connect to your television or cable service and record a show even if you are not home because both devices are smart devices.
true
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
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
