ITEC 1001 - midterm test
_________ software aids architects, engineers, and many others who need to create a digital model of an object.
CAD
_________ is the gathering of information from a large group of people.
Crowdsourcing
_________ software is used to create and manage complex databases.
DBMS
_________ consist(s) of individual facts or pieces of information.
Data
_________ printers create output by striking an inked ribbon against paper using metal pins, making them useful for printing on pressure-sensitive forms.
Dot matrix
Large organizations use _________ systems because they bring together many types of business functions into one software solution.
ERP
Which of the following is NOT a type of multi-user computer?
Embedded system
_________ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions.
Embedded systems
Which of the following is an example of spreadsheet software?
Excel
For monitors, a higher value for the response time is ideal for the smooth display of fast-moving images, such as those in video games.
False
The cursor is a special type of laptop pointing device that allows you to more precisely control the movement of the on-screen pointer.
False
When a folder is located inside another folder, it is referred to as a file.
False
Which of the following is NOT one of the features that are found on practically all mobile devices?
Fingerprint scanner
_________ keys, which are labeled F1, F2, and so on, are used to perform an action within a program.
Function
Modern operating systems have a ________, allowing users to communicate via graphical elements on the screen.
GUI
The newest connector for displays is _________, which carries both digital video and sound.
HDMI
The communication of vibration, motion or physical resistance to a user is called:
Haptics
_________ printers create an image directly on the paper by spraying ink through tiny nozzles.
Inkjet
A(n) _________ monitor contains a light source and a screen of special crystals that shift when electricity is applied to them.
LCD
_________ screens, which are the start screens of mobile devices, allow users to enter a password, PIN, or other security measure in order to access the device.
Lock
_________ printers combine either inkjet or laser printing capabilities with scanning, photocopying, and faxing capabilities.
Multifunction
What is the name of the technology that can translate a scanned document image into text that can be edited and formatted?
OCR
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which technology is used in a typical home?
Process control
_________ is the ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.
Storage
_________ printers, which are often used to create receipts and labels, apply heat to special paper in order to turn select areas black.
Thermal
A computer's sound card is a circuit board that converts sound from analog to digital form, and vice versa, for recording or playback.
True
A file path is a complete address that describes the exact location of a file.
True
An EULA usually takes the form of an electronic notification that appears when installing software. The user then has a choice to accept or decline the terms of this agreement.
True
Because solid state storage does not use moving parts, this technology can perform read, write, and erase operations at much quicker speeds.
True
Having a higher quantity of RAM will allow you to have more open programs and quickly switch between them.
True
Many of the components inside a computer generate a great deal of heat. Without proper cooling, a computer could overheat and malfunction.
True
The purpose of an operating system is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and allow the user to communicate with the computer.
True
_________ memory refers to a portion of your hard drive that is being used as RAM.
Virtual
_________ technology refers to computing devices that are worn on various parts of the body.
Wearable
In _________ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information.
augmented
Tiny and flat memory _________ are used to store data in tablets, smartphones, and devices such as digital cameras and digital photo frames.
cards
Cloud _________ services allow individuals to view, edit, and share documents, even seeing each other's changes in real time.
collaboration
In the simplest terms, a(n) _________ is a device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.
computer
Operating systems communicate with most hardware components using:
device drivers
The instructions that handle a computer's basic functions when it is powered on are referred to as:
firmware
Which of the following is NOT one of the four colors used in the ink nozzles of inkjet printers?
green
The numeric _________ area of a keyboard is very useful for numeric entry and calculations, as it contains the numbers 0 - 9 and four basic mathematical operators.
keypad
The optical _________ is the most common pointing device for desktop computers.
mouse
The _________ of a monitor refers to the number of pixels that it can display on the screen.
resolution
To keep using _________ after the trial period, you must purchase a full version or a code that can be entered into the software.
shareware
The term _________ refers to one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.
software
A _________ is a pointing device that works like an upside-down mouse, with users moving the pointer around the screen by rolling a ball with their finger.
trackball
Businesses often use more sophisticated versions of webcams to engage in _________, where multiple individuals hold meetings and converse using internal networks or the Internet.
videoconferencing
A(n) _________ is a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of another operating system.
virtual machine
Interactive _________ allow users to interact with the images projected on a screen.
whiteboards
