itec 1001 - comprehensive final exam

Which of the following statements about Instagram are true?

-If you don't want to be tracked turn off geo-tagging in the settings under Location Services. -It is important to adjust your privacy settings so you can determine who follows you.

Which of the following are ways to prevent computer virus infections.

-Install the latest antivirus software and update frequently. -Downloaded content from the web should only be from trusted sites. -Limit your web surfing to trusted sites.

Select appropriate business email etiquette practices.

-Remember that potentially negative news is best given face-to-face. -Keep attachments small.

Select what's true about the privacy risks with cookies.

-Websites using cookies can collect your information and sell it to third parties. -Websites can track your surfing behavior and create a profile. -Corporate and government entities can track your web behavior.

What 3 items are needed to install a home WiFi network?

-an Internet signal -a modem -a router

Which of the following are considered cybercrimes?

-data manipulation -data corruption

Select the 2 responses that best define the term "resolution" in output devices.

-the number of pixels in a display -quality of the image

Select the statements that are true regarding cable Internet service.

-uses the same coaxial cable that brings the cable television signal -usually has more bandwidth than DSL lines -Internet service can often be bundled with television service

Match the following optical storage media: 1. Blu-ray 2. CD 3. DVD

1. capacity of up to 50 GB (per side) 2. capacity of up to 700 MB 3. capacity of up to 8.5 GB

Match the following: 1. Desktop computer 2. All-in-one computer 3. Tablet computer 4. Laptop computer

1. not mobile, but allows for relatively easy upgrade and expansion 2. not mobile, but since most of it's components are housed behind the monitor it takes relatively little space on your desk 3. highly mobile - you can use it while standing or walking around 4. clamshell (hinged) type computer

Match the following: 1.Plug and Play 2.MIDI 3.HDMI

1.a technology that enables the OS to detect and configure peripherals without downloading software or drivers 2.capable of carrying digital music signals and are common in today's music scene 3.allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals

Dash Replenishment Service enables Internet-connected coffee makers to order filters from ___ when supplies are running low.

Amazon

Remote access connections must be secured using authentication and encryption software. ______ software confirms the identity of the user or computer system.

Authentication

Represented as either a 0 or 1, a ____ is the smallest unit of data a computer can process.

Bit

A short-range wireless transmission protocol is known as _____ .

Bluetooth

An acceptable use policy (AUP) is a written document that provides a framework of rules to be followed by users of:

Computers, Networks, and Websites

The two main components of a processor are the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the _____ unit.

Control

The DMCA was to create an updated version of ___ laws to deal with the issues of regulating digital material.

Copyright

What was the major question that ARPAnet wanted to solve?

Could a network be built that would continue to work even if multiple parts collapsed?

Which category of management information systems (MIS) focuses on providing forecasting capabilities for sales and production?

DSS

Devices with a separate system unit and a relatively large footprint are called _____ computers.

Desktop

Business management software that encompasses nearly all business activities in a corporation is called ___ software.

ERP

_____ software is designed to track and record the use of network and hardware resources in the workplace by employees.

Employee-monitoring

Which transmission media has the largest bandwidth?

Fiber optic

Software that limits the material that a browser fetches or that a search engine displays are called ___

Filters

Rank the following from fastest to slowest. The fastest should be on top.

Gigahertz Megahertz Kilohertz Hertz

A separate processor (computer) in your computer that enhances your video is called the ___ .

Graphic processor (GPU)

Letting computer users drag images and documents across their computers' monitors made the ___ User Interface very popular.

Graphical

All of the following are true about Instagram except

Instagram charges a fee to download the app.

__ consists of human knowledge and ideas that the law protects against unauthorized use by others.

Intellectual property

ISP stands for:

Internet Service Provider

Be careful to only open email from senders you know and trust. ___ may be contained in email messages.

Malware

A smartphone typically has numerous apps. A laptop typically has __ RAM than a smartphone.

More

Network Operating System is abbreviated _____.

NOS

A _____ is a group of two or more devices/computers connected together to allow for the exchange and information and for the sharing of resources such as printers.

Network

What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs programs

OS

A computer platform is commonly referred to as a _____ system or OS.

Operating

Rank the storage capacities from highest to lowest. Start with the highest capacity first.

Petabyte Terabyte Gigabyte Megabyte Kilobyte

A virtual _____ network (VPN) creates a secure connection between 2 computers.

Private

Software comes in various categories. One category is system software, which provides the instructions that hardware needs to operate (iOS, Android, Windows, etc.). Another category is game software (League of Legends, Hearthstone, Angry Birds, etc.). Another category of software includes applications such as Office 365, iWork, QuickBooks, Googledocs, etc. This software is referred to as ___ software.

Productivity

On Facebook your _____ is a collection of the photos and stories that tell people about you and your experiences.

Profile

The place in a digital device where the data and programs that device is currently using are accessible by the processor is called the ___ .

RAM

The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the BIOS, are typically stored in ___ .

ROM

Pulsed laser technology called lidar to detect and monitor the environment is an integral part of ___ .

Self-driving trucks

A security system separating 2 networks or even computers on the same network is called a ___ .

Switch

Which category of management information systems (MIS) focuses on tracking sales and inventories?

TPS

Which of the following is true of the Android platform?

The OS used in most smartphones and tablets

Joe's boss said she wanted to host a synchronous online video conference. Joe knows that synchronous means that ___ .

The conference will take place in real time

Copyright protection varies from nation to nation.

True

One advantage of using a web-based Email service, such as Gmail, is that ___ .

Users can access it from nearly any Internet-connected device.

If you buy a new computer game that emphasizes graphics, or new photo/video editing software for your desktop computer, you may want to purchase a new ___ card.

Video

Some apps that use a surprising amount of data are those that include embedded ___.

Video

Common types of malware include______ .

Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses

The maximum number of bits per instruction that a CPU can process during 1 machine cycle is called ___ .

Word size

When determining how much cell phone data you need it is important to consider

how much data you currently use.

All of the following are best practices when using LinkedIn except

post vacation photos to show your friends where you've travelled.