Test 3 Computers
Scott is seeking a position in an Information Technology (IT) Department. During an interview, his prospective employer asks if he is familiar with programs the company could use, modify, and redistribute without restrictions. What types of programs is the interviewer referring to?
open source
When Russ opened a website on his browser, he saw an error that the site was not compatible with the browser version he was running it on. What tools could Russ use to troubleshoot this issue?
patch finders
A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network.
peer-to-peer
Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth.
personal
Peter used a digital camera to take photos while hiking in Yellowstone National Park, but many photos turned out blurry. What software can he use to improve the quality of the photos?
photo-editing software such as Photoshop
Which of the following is a common copyright infringement that involves illegally copying software, movies, music, and other digital materials?
piracy
In which category of software do Microsoft Office Word and Excel belong?
productivity
What kind of software products can you download from the Internet without being subjected to copyright restrictions?
public domain software
After creating a webpage with HTML code, what do you need to do so that others can access it on the Internet?
publish to a web server
What type of software accepts text as input and produces speech as output?
read aloud software
Anita is developing a website for her photography business. On the home page, she wants to include a link to another webpage in her website. What type of link should she insert?
relative reference
Which of the following properties affects the quality of digital images?
resolution
Alexis changed a few default settings on a program she was using on her computer. Afterward, however, she did not like the results and preferred to get it back to default settings. Unfortunately, Alexis does not remember exactly what she changed. Which of the following types of tools could help her in this scenario?
restorers
What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network?
router
A process called _____ converts analog sound waves into digital sound.
sampling
Which type of software is copyrighted and distributed for free for a trial period, and then requires you to send payment to continue using the program?
shareware
An growing organization needs to provide software to all of its current and future employees. Which of the following should the organization purchase?
site license
Avery wants to replace her cable television subscription with a video streaming service to watch her favorite TV shows. Besides Internet connectivity, what does she need to watch the shows on a TV?
smart TV or a TV stick
What is it called when someone attempts to befriend you online for the purpose of stealing confidential or sensitive information?
social engineering
In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate.
star
Why would you want to connect your computer to a network?
to access shared resources
_____ are new releases of an app and may require an additional fee before you can install them.
upgrades
What area of software development focuses on the user's reaction to and interaction with the software product?
user experience
The hardware a digital device needs to play videos includes a screen, speakers, and a _____.
video card
A business would use a website analytics tool for all of the following EXCEPT _____.
viewing why someone visited your webpage
A video that is shared millions of times over social media in a short period of time is termed to be ____________ .
viral
What can a company learn by studying website analytics for its website?
when it needs to increase its bandwidth
At what point are you responsible for following the terms in a software license agreement?
when you click or take another action to accept the terms
Christian wants his company's blog to be informative, have a search function, and allow users to leave comments. A dynamic website rather than a static website would be better for him because a dynamic website ______.
will allow user interaction
Jin is an editor and ready to purchase the domain name for his website where he plans to market his services. He wants to be creative with the name, but you caution him about being too clever with what he chooses. What would be his best choice?
wordsmithing.com
Vijay is creating a cartoon with 3-D objects that have volume and can rotate 360 degrees. What type of cartoon is Vijay making?
3-D animation
Which of the following describes an evil twin?
A normal looking yet fraudulent Wi-Fi network that allows hackers to capture personal information users transmit using it.
What is an ISP?
A telecommunications company that sells Internet access.
Which of the following describes a domain registrar?
A website where you can go to purchase a name for your website.
Why should we use an uninstaller that comes with an operating system rather than the system's file management program to delete the folder containing the program's files to remove a software or app from a device?
An uninstaller removes the program files and any associated entries in the system files.
In which phase of the SDLC is the feasibility study done to determine if the project is worth pursuing?
Analysis Phase
Alejandro wants to post an animation on his social media page that shows a series of slightly different images displayed in sequence. What type of animation should he select?
Animated GIF
Emma needs to purchase a note-taking app for her iPhone. Which of the following sources is typically safe for purchasing the app?
App Store for IOS
Computer-aided design software helps architects, engineers, and scientists to design, analyze, and manufacture products with the precision of human-level intelligence. Which of the following technologies does CAD incorporate to achieve this?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
What can you do to make sure you are not contributing to software piracy?
Buy software only from legitimate resellers or directly from the manufacturer.
A construction firm intends to use technology to enhance their architectural designs architecture. Which of the following technologies should they use?
CAD software
What do engineers use to create highly detailed and technically accurate drawings?
CAD software
Marly is using her smartphone to review a webpage she created. The formatting and alignment of webpage elements is incorrect. What does she need to change to fix the problem?
CSS
Which of the following could indicate a DoS attack on your company server?
Customers cannot view the website on their device because the page will not load.
As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else accessing it?
Encrypt the data in the report.
4G and 5G networks provide slower data transmission speeds than 3G networks.
False
A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables.
False
After you finish designing and creating your website, you need to transfer it to a folder on your computer that your browser can access.
False
HTML coding does not allow for lists using bullets. All lists have to be numbered.
False
HTML has remained the same ever since it was developed, which is why there is only one version.
False
RFID is a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range communication.
False
Nicholas updates his company's website to include a hyperlink to its event calendar on the home page. What coding language does he use to insert the link?
HTML
Daria created a webpage and wants to make sure her code meets the latest HTML 5 standards. What can she use to check for errors such as deprecated tags and missing attributes?
HTML 5 validator
A bitmap image is provided in two different resolutions. Image 1 has a resolution of 1500 x 1225. Image 2 has a resolution of 500 x 350. Which of the following statements is true when the sizes of both the files are increased by 25 percent?
Image 1 is sharper and has a larger file size than image 2.
__________________ refers to unique and original works, such as ideas, inventions, art, writings, processes, company and product names, and logos.
Intellectual property
If you want to share information with individuals who are internal to your organization, which type of network would you want to use?
Intranet
Why would you include a banner on your website?
It makes the website more easily identifiable to visitors.
Why is an FTP client helpful?
It uploads files from your computer to a web server.
What is a popular language for writing scripts that run in your browser to control a webpage's behavior?
Javascript
When you are shopping online and finalizing your order, you usually fill in forms for your name, address, email, and payment method. Sometimes those forms have an asterisk (*) next to them as required fields. Code in which of the following languages can check to make sure all required fields are completed?
Javascript
Which of the following network standards applies to cellular networks?
LTE
When describing a client/server network, which of the following would be considered a client?
Laptop
Which technology converts the electric current from a musical synthesizer to digital form so you can play the synthesized music on a mobile device?
MIDI technology
Which of the following is NOT an image format to store photos?
MP3
Which of the following statements is true about public networks?
Many public networks are not secure.
While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to?
My Verizon VPN
Which of the following best defines responsive design?
Pages automatically adjust the size of their content relative to the size of the screen.
Resolution of bitmap graphics is typically measured in ___________.
Pixels
A banking app requires stringent access control measures for security reasons. Which of the following techniques could be used to define who can use the app and what actions they can perform?
Require users to identify themselves using biometrics or passwords.
What technology can be used by people with a hearing disability to listen to a narration?
Speech recognition
Edwin owns a smartphone with a digital assistant that recognizes words and phrases and provides appropriate answers to his questions. What technology does the smartphone use to make the assistant respond to Edwin?
Synthesized speech
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files?
The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection.
What is uptime?
The measure of a web host's reliability
Sean is studying at a friend's house and notices that he can connect to the wireless network without entering a wireless network key. What does this indicate about the network?
The network connection is probably not secure.
What does a file format refer to?
The organization and layout of data in a file
Even though website builders have predesigned templates, why is it still helpful to have knowledge of coding languages?
To give you finer control over the content
What is the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's role in regard to Internet access?
To release rules surrounding Internet access
A license agreement specifies the number of devices on which you can install the product, any dates of expiration, and other restrictions.
True
After designing a website, you transfer the website files from your local computer to a remote web server.
True
Before you name your website, you need to search for other sites using that name and then purchase a domain name.
True
Digital audio can be created by recording sound on a smartphone.
True
If a software app is identified with a critical error after release, the development team can release a patch to address this single issue only.
True
Lossy compression discards some original content to create smaller files.
True
Many new cars use embedded software to control motion sensors, a backup camera, or a navigation system.
True
Most video editing software shows the video as a timeline with separate tracks for video and sound.
True
When you create an app, you are protected under copyright laws, even before you apply for a copyright.
True
Wireless networks that are available in public places, such as hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops, are known as Wi-Fi hotspots.
True
You use CSS to specify the appearance of content on a webpage.
True
How is streaming a video different from downloading it?
Unlike streamed content, downloaded content is stored on the computer.
A surgeon has to perform a complex brain surgery on a patient. How could she practice her fine motor skills prior to the surgery?
Using a motion-sensing game console
While starting an app, Ian received an error message indicating that the version was no longer supported. How can Ian resolve the issue?
Visit the manufacturer's website and install the latest updates for the app.
Which of the following would be considered a strong password?
Wbcm2!4!820!
What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables?
Wireless network
Knowing that more people view webpages on their smartphones than on desktop or laptop computers, how would you design your website?
With responsive design
Is it advisable to enable automatic updates on security software?
Yes; this helps to catch and quarantine new malware before it harms the computer
Which of the following would most likely be a static website?
a historical facts page
JavaScript likely controls which of the following elements on a webpage
a slide show
A series of images displayed in sequence to create the illusion of movement is called ______________ .
animation
What type of security software prevents, detects, and removes malware that tries to collect personal information or change computer settings without your consent?
antispyware
On his website, Mario has a video that visitors must click to play. He wants the video to play automatically when the page loads. What attribute should Mario add to the <video> tag?
autoplay
Which network protocol allows devices to communicate with each other over a short range, usually less than 30 feet/9 meters?
bluetooth
File transfer programs belong in what software category?
communications
What does a DSL modem use to send and receive digital data?
copper telephone wiring
Movies, music, and other digital content can be illegally distributed. What laws or strategy are designed to prevent this illegal distribution?
digital rights management
To protect a computer or a server, a(n) ______ can be installed that would act as a barrier and inspect data being transmitted to or from the network.
firewall
What type of software monitors all incoming and outgoing traffic for your computer and blocks suspicious activity?
firewall
Which type of software is copyrighted and provided at no cost, though the developer retains all rights to the program?
freeware
Nadia is shopping for a phone that can take photos and identify their geographical location. What feature should she look for when comparing phones?
geotagging
Which of the following components on a webpage is created using HTML?
heading
Your first project as the new web designer at Smart Design is to increase web traffic to help boost web orders. Before you begin redesigning the website, you look at the website analytics. What can they tell you?
how visitors are using the site
Carlos is creating an animation by drawing one image in a frame, followed by another image in a slightly different pose, and so on until the motion is complete. What is this technique called?
in-betweening
_____ is the process of setting up a program or app to work with your computer, mobile device, and other hardware.
installation
If a website is designed with responsive design concepts, then _____.
it appears correctly on any device regardless of screen size
The quality of an audio file is determined by _____.
its bit rate
Vivian is using a search engine to find photos for a school project. What search engine tool should she use to find photos she can legally copy and share?
license filter
Keisha needs to connect to the Internet, but no wireless networks or Wi-Fi hotspots are available. What can she use instead to make the connection?
mobile hotspot
To access the Internet, a router must be connected to a _____.
modem
What internal device does a computer use to connect to a wired or a wireless network?
network interface card
Which of the following does a software license usually specify?
number of people authorized to use the software
For _____, the original media file is stored on the media distributor's server, so you can watch the content more than once.
on-demand content