ITE 152 Exam 1
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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.
false
A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap icons.
false
All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers.
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?
Apache OpenOffice
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Big data is processed using relational databases.
How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn?
Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses.
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.
true
Each slide in a presentation has a layout that includes placeholders for certain types of content.
What is the correct sequence of processing instructions in a machine cycle?
Fetch - decode - execute - store
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?
G suite
What is the recommended solution if a computer performs slowly?
Install additional RAM.
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.
LensForAll is a company that sells affordable contact lenses on its website. The CEO of the company realizes that an app must be developed that would allow customers to virtually try on colored lenses to find out what best suits them. Which of these features should the app have?
It should have responsive design so that it is easy to use on mobile devices.
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?
true
Local applications can be accessed only on the computers on which they are installed.
Which of the following is a technology designed for use in manufacturing?
M2M communications
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Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations.
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.
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?
Use a word processor for step 1, graphics software for step 2, and a mail merge for step 3.
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.
What could cause an external drive, like a USB flash drive, to not be recognized when plugged into a computer?
a faulty port
Which company was the first to develop a computer meant for personal use?
apple
What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways?
artificial intelligence AI
Which technology device could be used to view a patient's internal organs?
ingestible camera
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
Jamie plans to sell his pottery designs through his website. If he also wants to launch a mobile app to reach more people, which type of app should he launch?
m-commerce app
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?
make the program available
When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer?
platform
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
Sofie has strong people skills, listens well, and communicates effectively. Which technology career may be a good fit for her?
technology sales
The gap between those who have access to technology and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and those who do not.
the digital divide
_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.
the internet of things
The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking?
they could create a hashtag and post on social media
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?
transitions
What should you do if a headset plugged into your computer is not working properly?
update the device driver
How can you check data on devices connected through an IoT network?
use a tablet
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?
use animations
What should you avoid doing when creating your online profile for potential employers?
using humor or informal names
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?
virtual reality
What device do e-learning applications usually use to help users with visual impairment read digital content?
voice synthesizer
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?
what if analysis
true
An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home.
Aaron has started a food blog on which he wants to post his recipes. He wants to place a high-quality image next to each cooking step. Which file format should he use so that users do not experience a lag when loading the high-quality images on the website?
JPEG
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New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer.
true
Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports.
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.
Daniel wants to buy a computer to use for playing games after work. He loves racing games and wants to make sure his device has all the specifications needed to run them smoothly and efficiently. Which of these factors should he consider?
Processor core - some applications, especially games, have greater processor requirements
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 delivery companies track packages?
They use code-scanning technology.
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?
Use cross-platform tools to write code that will translate the existing Android app code into different native formats.
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?
Use vector images because they retain their clarity even when enlarged or shrunk.
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 humorous profile name
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?
adobe premiere clip
Simone frequently downloads mobile apps from the Amazon App Store. What operating system does she have on her smartphone?
android
Which of the following refers to a condition in which the CPU performs well but the bus speed is slow?
bottlenecking
Which of the following factors can affect processor performance of a CPU?
clock speed
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
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?
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?
create a database of company projects, customers and vendors
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?
database
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
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?
drawing app
Patricia has started a new interior design business, and wants to store designs in the cloud so her clients can review them. Which of the following apps should she use for cloud storage?
drop box
Which of the following types of RAM needs to be constantly recharged to retain the contents?
dynamic ram DRAM
Jennifer turns on her laptop and hears a series of beeps. What do they probably indicate?
internal hardware problem
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?
native app
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?
portable app
Which is the most suitable device to use in a classroom or a conference room to deliver presentations?
projector
Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard?
reed only memory ROM
What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform?
repetitive tasks
What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package?
scan code
A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a wireless network.
sensors
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?
slide master
What type of hard drive has no moving parts, making it fast and durable?
solid state drive
What performance specification does 2 GHz refer to?
speed at which the processor executes instructions
A _____ is a named collection of formats you apply to text in a word processing document.
style
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
When Alice turned on her laptop this morning, the screen displayed only colorful horizontal lines. Which of the following is most likely to have a problem?
video card
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.
virtual reality
Logan is considering web app development as a career option. Which of the following languages does he not need to master?
visual basic
An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online?
web apps
Which of the following is classified as input device?
webcam
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?
word processor
