Technology in action Final study set

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A ________ check compares the values of data in two or more fields to see whether those values are reasonable.

consistency

Twisted-pair cable

consists of pairs of copper wires twisted around each other and covered by a protective sheath

frame

container that can hold multiple data packets

client/server network

contains servers as well as client computers

Keywords in a programming language that redirect the flow of a program based on a decision are called ________.

control structures

An analog-to-digital converter chip ________.

converts the sound waves from voice into digital signals

Processing performance is affected by the number of processing paths called ________.

cores

Moodle and Blackboard are examples of ________.

course management software

Data in a multidimensional database is organized in a ________ format.

cube

Which of the following is formally defined as any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer?

cybercrime

Using your computer for non-work activities while you are being paid to do your job is known as ________.

cyberloafing

In a relational database, what is a relationship?

d. A link between tables that defines how the data are related

Which of the following is NOT a typical disadvantage associated with databases?

d. Database information cannot be changed once it is entered.

________ is the process of reducing data redundancy by recording data only once.

d. Normalization

All of the following are examples of network operating systems, EXCEPT ________. a. Windows Server b. Linux c. UNIX d. OS X Mountain Cougar

d. OS X Mountain Cougar

Which of the following is NOT a likely primary key?

d. Street address

Data in a multidimensional database is organized in a ________ format.

d. cube

A database schema is also called a(n) ________.

d. data dictionary

Classification, affinity grouping, and estimation are ________ methods used by managers to make their data more meaningful.

d. data mining

An example of ________ is customer demographic data purchased from third parties or statistics compiled by the federal government.

d. external data

The Siri speech-recognition feature on Apple's iPhone 4s is an example of a ________.

d. natural language processing (NLP) system

A ________ relationship indicates that for each record in a table, there is only a single corresponding record in a related table.

d. one-to-one

The _______ is(are) the group of programs that controls how your computer functions. a. utility programs b. application software c. user interface d. operating system

d. operating system

SQL uses ________ to extract records from a database by using English-like expressions that have variables and operations.

d. relational algebra

A ________ displays a subset of data from a table (or tables) based on the criteria specified.

d. select query

Nontraditional data such as audio clips, video clips, pictures, and very large documents are called ________ data.

d. unstructured

A database schema is also called a(n) ________.

data dictionary

packet

data is broken into small segments

Which of the following is NOT a data source for a data warehouse? A. Internal sources B. External sources C. Data mine D. Clickstream data

data mine

Classification, affinity grouping, and estimation are ________ methods used by managers to make their data more meaningful.

data mining

An Internet connectivity plan is also known as a ________.

data plan

Each of the following is a computer subsystem EXCEPT the:

data subsystem

The ________ is the maximum speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network.

data transfer rate

The ___ ____ indicates what type of data can be stored in a field.

data type

A ________ is a collection of related data that can be stored, sorted, organized, and queried.

database

A data dictionary is also called a(n) ________.

database schema

An Internet connectivity plan is also known as a ________.

dataplan

A value that automatically appears in a field unless the user enters a different value is called a(n) ______ value

default

route

designed to send information between two networks,

IDE

developmental tool to help programmers write, compile, and test programs

Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a ________ that facilitates communication between the device and the OS

device driver

Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a ________ that facilitates communication between the device and the OS.

device driver

Network adapters

devices that perform specific tasks to enable nodes to communicate on a network

A(n) ________ is included in a cell phone to handle the compression of data for it to be quickly transmitted to another phone.

digital signal processor

The OS allows you to organize the contents of your computer in a hierarchical structure of ________.

directories

The unique identification number assigned to your computer when you connect to the Internet is known by all of the following, EXCEPT ________ A. dotted quad B. dotted period C. dotted decimal D. IP address

dotted period

In Windows, a file path starts with a ________.

drive letter

For business networks, which of the following is NOT a main cable type? A. Twisted-pair B. Coaxial C. Duplex D. Fiber-optic

duplex

A(n) ________ address is a temporary IP address that is assigned from an available pool of IP addresses.

dynamic

media access control

each network adapter has a physical address similar to a serial number on an appliance

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using networks as compared to a stand-alone computer?

ease of maintenance and administration

With Windows Explorer, you can perform all of the following file management actions EXCEPT:

editing files

All of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network, EXCEPT ________. A. change your network name (SSID) B. enable SSID broadcast C. turn on security protocols D. create a passphrase

enable SSID broadcast

Network adapters ________.

enable nodes in a network to communicate with each other

All of the following are part of the machine cycle, EXCEPT ________. A. fetch B. encode C. execute D. store

encode

CD ripping refers to ________.

encoding CDs to MP3 format

A(n) ________ virus runs a program that searches for common data files, compresses them, and makes them unusable.

encryption

Computer-aided design software is used primarily by ________.

engineers to create models

The most likely method a hacker would use to access a computer is ________.

entering through its Internet connection

The description of what a program should do if the input data are invalid is called ________.

error handling

An example of ________ is customer demographic data purchased from third parties or statistics compiled by the federal government.

external data

Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

fiber optic cable

Which transmission medium is able to transmit data the fastest?

fiber-optic cable

C:\Documents\Spring 2012\CIS 101\Term Paper\Computer Technology is an example of a ________.

file path

The location of a file is specified by its ________.

file path

A ________ keeps your computer safe by confirming who is trying to access it.

firewall

One way to increase security on a network is by installing a ________.

firewall

When setting up a network, you should set up any computers running the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system ________.

first

Which of the following is NOT a type of electronic database?

flat-file

Which of the following provides a representation of patterns that an algorithm comprises?

flowchart

Referential integrity means that for each value in the ____ _____ field of a table, there is a corresponding value in the primary key of the related table.

foreign key

SQL is an example of a ________-generation language.

fourth

The CPU is connected to the system memory by the ________.

front side bus

local area network (LAN)

generally small group of computers and peripherals linked together over a relatively small geographic area

CPU speed, also called clock speed, is currently measured in ________.

gigahertz

Microsoft Windows and Mac OS use a ________ interface.

graphical user

communications server

handles all communications between the network and other networks, including managing internet connectivity

data collisions

happen when two computers send data at the same time and the sets of data collide somewhere in the media

The purpose of network address translation (NAT) is to ________.

hide user IP address from the Internet

A cyberspace ________ is an attempt to make someone believe something that is untrue.

hoax

Due to the expansion of media files on home computers, ________ options are now being marketed; however, they are not as full featured as their business-world counterparts.

home network server

A ________ topology is created when more than one topology is used to build a network.

hybrid

________ provides high-speed information processing by enabling a new set of instructions to start before the previous set is finished.

hyperthreading

true

if else and For Next are examples of keywords.

unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)

if it does not contain a layer of foil shielding on a twisted-pair cable it is called

When data is changed or modified, failure to update the data in all appropriate places results in data __________.

inconsistency

To make sure your computer performs reliably, you can do all of the following EXCEPT:

increase the front side bus speed

Cascading style sheets have a hierarchy of styles that include all of the following EXCEPT:

independent

A(n) ____ ______ is a software-based solution used to gather and analyze business information.

information system

Network, database, and Web server administrators are generally considered part of the ________ department.

information systems

In object-oriented programming, ________ allows a new class to automatically pick up all the data and methods of an existing class.

inheritance

A typical ________ is made up of one or more network switches to which ISPs connect.

internet exchange point

A special numerical code that prioritizes device requests from the operating systems is called ________.

interrupt handler

A(n) ________ is used exclusively within a corporation or organization.

intranet

A(n) ________ is used exclusively within a corporation.

intranet

Which of the following would be a name of a Microsoft Access file?

inventory.accdb

packet screening

involves having external screening router examining incoming data packets to ensure that originated from or are authorized by valid users on internal network

virtualization

involves using specialized software to make individual physical servers behave as though they are more that one physical device

star topology

is most widely developed client/server network layout today because it offers the most flexibility for a low price

Web-based application software is software that ________.

is stored completely on a Web server instead of your hard drive

When you want to extract data from two or more tables, you use a(n) ________ query

join

When you want to extract data from two or more tables, you use a(n) ________ query.

join

The ________ is responsible for managing the processor and all other components of the computer system, and is an essential part of the operating system.

kernel

Spyware programs that monitor keystrokes with the intent of stealing passwords, login IDs, or credit card information are referred to as ________.

keystroke loggers

An expert system and a natural language processing system are both ________.

knowledge-based systems

ASP

language that builds Web sites with interactive capabilities

XML

language that enables users to define their own tags

VBScript

language that introduces dynamic decision making into Web pages

java

language used to create applets that are delivered over the Web

A packet sniffer is a program that can enable a hacker to do all of the following, EXCEPT ________. A. use your debit card information to purchase items illegally B. assume your identity C. steal your logon and passwords for various accounts D. launch a denial of service (DoS) attack on your computer

launch a denial of service (DoS) attack on your computer

Throughput, the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved in a network, is usually ________.

less than or equal to the data transfer rate

Windows 7 introduces the concept of ________, which are folders that gather files from different locations and display the files as if they were all saved in a single folder.

libraries

A peer-to-peer network is an example of ________ administration.

local

A(n) ________ error is caught when the program executes.

logical

Configuring a firewall to ignore all incoming packets that request access to a specific port is known as ________.

logical port blocking

A(n) ________ is custom-built miniprogram that allows you to execute a complicated sequence of steps with a single command.

macro

What is the final step of the system development life cycle?

maintenance and evaluation

Running the Disk Defragmenter utility will ________.

make the hard drive work more efficiently

switch

makes decisions, based on the MAC address of the data, as to where the data is to be sent and infracts it to the appropriate network node

print servers

manage all client-requested printing jobs for all printers on a network, which helps clients computer to compete more productive work by releasing them of printing duties

In a multidimensional database, each data cube has a _______ attribute, which is the main type of data that the cube is tracking.

measure

network operating system

meets to be installed on each client computer and server connected to the network to provide the services necessary the them to communicate

A ________ is approximately 1 million bytes.

megabyte

Front side bus speed is measured in ________.

megahertz

The small circuit boards that hold a series of RAM chips are called ________.

memory modules

Data describing other data in a database are called ________

metadata

Which of the following is specialized software made to display Web pages on a cell phone?

microbrowser

When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in ________.

milliseconds

Data staging consists of all of the following steps EXCEPT:

mining of data

Data staging consists of all of the following steps, EXCEPT ________. A. transformation of data B. mining of data C. storage of data in a warehouse D. extraction of data

mining of data

Data staging consists of all of the following steps, EXCEPT ________. extraction of data storage of data in a warehouse transformation of data mining of data

mining of data

A base transceiver station receives a request for cellular service and passes that request to a central location called a ________.

mobile switching center

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having computers networked?

monitoring for efficiency

The speech-recognition feature of Microsoft Windows is an example of a ________.

natural language processing (NLP) system

A ________ runs a full-featured operating system and weighs less than two pounds.

netbook

A ________ allows multiple users to connect to the Internet through one connection.

network

A(n) ________ is a device connected to a network such as a computer or a game console.

node

Each device connected to a network is called a(n) ________.

node

Flash memory, used by most MP3 players, is a type of ________.

nonvolatile memory

In a database, ________ fields store numbers used to perform calculations.

numeric

In a database, a chart is stored in a(n) ________ field.

object

The type of software that is free and available with few licensing and copyright restrictions is known as ________ software.

open source

The _______ manages the flow of data and information through the computer system by coordinating the hardware, software, user interface processor, and system memory.

operating system

The most essential software in your computer system is the ________.

operating system software

When a business hires a third-party firm to provide services they once offered themselves, it is called ________.

outsourcing

Running the CPU at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends is called ________.

overclocking

Data are sent through a network on bundles called ________

packets

In the URL http://www.pearsonhighered.com/techinaction, the portion labeled "techinaction" is the ________.

path

Which of the following is the process of sharing files between two or more computers?

peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing

FBI-related scams involve ________.

people pretending to represent official organizations

When malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browser's ability to find Web addresses it is known as ________.

pharming

Microsoft's ________ enables you to create a 3-D walkthrough of your favorite vacation places.

photosynth

The amount of RAM that is actually on the memory modules in your computer is the ________ memory.

physical

Using a network without the network owner's permission is known as ________.

piggybacking

With regard to computer protection, quarantining is defined as ________.

placing a found virus in a secure area on the hard drive

The combination of operating system and processor in a computer is referred to as a computer's ________.

platform

Individual Internet users enter an ISP through a(n) ________.

point of presence

Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code to avoid detection? A. Stealth B. Multipartite C. Polymorphic D. Worm

polymorphic

An iPod is an example of a ________.

portable media player (PMP)

What is the first step of the system development life cycle?

problem and opportunity identification

email server

process and deliver incoming and outgoing email

All of the following are types of multimedia and entertainment software, EXCEPT ________. A. digital audio software B. gaming software C. drawing software D. productivity software

productivity software

compiler

program that understands both the syntax and the machine language

source-code

programmers' instructions written in a higher-level language

Software refers to a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. These instruction sets are called ________.

programs

Open system Internet protocols replaced ________ system Internet protocols.

proprietary

In the URL http://www.pearsonhighered.com/techinaction, the portion labeled "http" is the ________.

protocol

database server

provides client computers with access to information stored in databases

A(n) ________ server acts as a liaison between an intranet and the Internet.

proxy

Which of the following is/are NOT part of a program's problem statement?

pseudocode, or the text-based approach to documenting the algorithm

All of the following involve tasks for network administration, EXCEPT ________. A. installing new computers and devices on the network B. updating and installing new software on the network C. setting up proper security for a network D. purchasing initial equipment for the network

purchasing initial equipment for the network

A print server uses a print ________ as a software holding area for printing jobs.

queue

A wireless network uses which of the following as its transmission medium?

radio waves

A ________ check allows you to set credits allowed for students during one quarter from 0 to 21.

range

Robotic cameras used by television stations for sports events require a ________ operating system

real-time

Some video games require a ________ operating system.

real-time

At a minimum, what content must all data packets contain?

recipient's address, sender's address, reassembling instructions, and data

In a database, a ________ is a group of related fields.

record

If a business keeps two lists, one for employee payroll and one for employee benefits information, both containing name and address information, this is an example of data ________.

redundancy

Which of the following is NOT a cascading style sheet layer? A. External B. Referenced C. Embedded D. Inline

referenced

________ means that for each value in the foreign key of one table, there is a corresponding value in the primary key of another table.

referential integrity

network topology

refers to the physical or logical arrangement of computers, transmission media, and other network components

The ________ contains all of the different configurations used by the OS and by other applications.

registry

Which type of database excels in the storage of structured, analytical data?

relational

access card reader

relatively cheap device that ready information from a magnetic strip on the back of a credit card like access card

LogMeIn is an example of a ________.

remote access service for mobile devices

Decision points consist of binary decisions and ________.

repeating loops

In Windows, you can create ________ to reset your system in the case of a malfunction.

restore points

If fair allocation of network access is a major requirement of the network, choose a(n) ________ topology.

ring

A(n) ________ allows sharing of a broadband Internet connection.

router

Which of the following devices are used to send data between two networks?

routers

Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data packets throughout the network?

routers and switches

Which of the following describes the number of times an analog wave is measured each second during an analog-to-digital conversion?

sampling rate

authentication server

server that keeps track of who is logging on to the network and which services on the network are available to each user

cloud servers

servers that are maintained by hosting companies and that are connected to networks via the internet

All of the following are benefits of networks EXCEPT, ________. A. sharing an Internet connection B. sharing printers and other peripherals C. sharing files D. sharing an operating system

sharing an operating system

Where will you find Xcode?

shipped with OS X

Text messaging is also called ________.

short message service (SMS)

The most full-featured and powerful cell phones are put in the category of ________.

smartphones

A computer network is defined as two or more computers connected with ________ so that they can communicate with each other.

software and hardware

Another way to obtain software is through ________, where a vendor hosts the software online over the Internet and you do not have to install it on your computer.

software as a service

course management

software used by instructors

tax preparation

software used in personal finance

desktop publishing software

software used to create newsletter

computer-aided

software used to design buildings

video editing

software used to make movies

A ________ uses electronic memory and has no motors or moving parts.

solid state drive

All of the following are examples of optical drives, EXCEPT ________. A. solid-state disc B. compact disc C. digital video disc D. Blu-ray disc

solid-state disc

All of the following are examples of optical drives, EXCEPT ________. A. solid-state disc B. compact disc C. digital video disc D. Blu-ray disc

solid-state drive

metropolitan area network (MAN)

sometimes governments organizations or civic groups establish WANS to link users in a specific geographic area

A(n) ________ enables the computer to drive the speaker system.

sound card

device driver

special communication software installed on all cline computers in a client/server network

token

special data packed used to pass data around

The type of software that is best used to create a simple budget is ________.

spreadsheet software

The four functions of the computer include input, process, output, and ________.

storage

SMS delivers messages to the appropriate mobile device using ________ technology.

store-and-forward

A(n) ________ is a specially designed computer that can perform complex calculations extremely fast

supercomputer

During the virtual memory process, the operating system moves data to a temporary storage area on the hard drive called the ________ file.

swap

A(n) ________ keeps track of data packets and, in conjunction with network interface cards, helps the data packets find their destination without running into each other on an Ethernet network.

switch

The star topology uses a central ________ to connect all network nodes.

switch

Ensuring that two devices, for example, a PC and a cell phone or smartphone, have the same files is the process of ________.

synchronizing

Every software program has a set of ________ that specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, RAM, and hard drive capacity.

system requirements

A video card is an expansion card installed inside your ________

system unit

A video card is an expansion card installed inside your ________.

system unit

In a database, a group of related records is called a(n) ________.

table

In databases, information is organized in ________

tables, records and fields

A ________ was the first device with touch-screen capabilities.

tablet PC

<b> and <i> are examples of HTML ________.

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