StudyGuide CS 101 Test One

Which of these is NOT a system of ethics? Divine Command Theory Humanism Utilitarianism Relativism

______ provides the instructions that tell a computer what to do? Data Mining Spam Hardware Software

The term computer __________ is used to describe someone who is familiar enough with computers to understand their capabilities and limitations. Master Literate Webmaster Hacker

In medicine, 3D printing allows more stylish and less expensive design for _________? Patient Simulators Clothing Medicines Prosthetic Limbs

Which of the following software programs can best be used to help create digital art? Adobe Acrobat Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint

_______ solicits online input such as product ratings from Consumers. Crowdsourcing A quick response code Crowdfunding Computer forensics

Using the internet to get small donations from many people to start a business is called________ Kickstarting Crowdsourcing Collaborating Crowdfunding

_______ is a field of study focused on the management, processing, and automatic retrieval of information. Computer forensics Information Technology Crisis Mapping RFID

Mastery is defined as __________. Working for something larger. Combining leisure time with tools to be creative. Feeling confident and excited about learning new skills. Working without continual direction and control.

QR or _____ codes let any piece of print host a link to online information . Quick Response Quality Retention Quick Retention. Quality response.

_______ replaces perceived reality with a different world. Alternate Reality Virtual Reality Augmentative Reality Variable Reality

Autonomy is ________________ Working without continual direction and control. Feeling Confident and excited about learning new skills. Repressing inappropriate behavior. Working for something larger than yourself.

______________ tools gather information from sources such as e-mails, text messages, and tweets and makes the information instantly and publicly available for use in emergencies. Crowdsourcing Social networking Affective computing Crisis-mapping

All of the following are examples of being computer literate, EXCEPT____________. +Knowing how to build and program computers. +Knowing how to avoid hackers and viruses. +Knowing how to use the web efficiently +Knowing how to maintain and troubleshoot your computer.

Faculty at universities often use course management software such as _________ so that students can communicate outside of class and have easy access to class materials. +Teachpro +LinkedIn +Whiteboard +Blackboard

__________ is our normal sense of the world around us enhances with digital information. Affective computing Web 2.0 Augmentative Reality Cognitive surplus

The goal of ________ technology research is to provide solutions to physical and health-related problems. Biomedical Crisis-mapping RFID Computer forensics

Skype is a__________ +Voice over IP service +Crowdfunding app +Social network +Wi-fi hotspot

Analyzing computers systems to gather potential legal evidence is computer _____ Enforcement Forensics Detective work Analysis

________ behavior is not conforming to a set of approved standards of behavior. Illegal Unethical Amoral Dogmatic

Unwanted or junk e-mail is called _______ Spyware Adware Malware Spam

___________ is redistributing goods or products we own by sharing them. Crowdsourcing Collaborative consumption Social networking Crowdfunding

Which of the following examples is the result if mining raw data to produce useful information? +Amazon providing you a list of products similar to others you've viewed +An Excel spreadsheet listing all employees and their annual salaries in a random order +A printout of all sales taken from the register at the end of the day +Raw data from questionnaires given at the mall

The process of searching huge amounts of data seeking a pattern, is called data ______. Scaling Warehousing Mining Diving

The gap in ease of access to technology is known as the ________ divide. Web Internet Technology Digital

People are motivated to use their free time for altruistic purposes for all of these reasons EXCEPT __________. Mastery Autonomy Consumption Purpose

______ tools enable people to connect and exchange ideas. Computer forensics Social media Affective computing Debugging

__________ results when leisure time and available tools allow us to engage in creative acts. Social networking Affective computing Cognitive surplus Crowdsourcing

______ Reality is the addition of digital information directly into our reality, either to add more detail or to remove unwanted visual effects. Alternate Altruistic Assisted Augmentative

The two main categories of home and office printers are ________ and laser printers. Thermal Inkjet Cloud-based Large format

Dropbox is an example of ________. Cloud storage Bluetooth technology Optical storage SSD technology

A(n) ________ is an input device that looks like a pen. Stylus Joystick Pointer E-rod

Each of these is a basic type of a touch screen, EXCEPT ________. Capacitive Surface acoustic wave Resistive Reflective

A(n) ________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time. Dual-mode Dual-core All-in-one Bimodal

All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________. +Taking breaks +Placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes +Purchasing an adjustable chair +Ensuring proper lighting

A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet. Sound card Network Interface Card(NIC) Video card Controller Card

The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________. Screen resolution Contrast ratio Brightness resolution Aspect ratio

RAM is a __________ Storage location Peripheral Nonvolatile Permanent Volatile

Apple's macOS and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software. Operating system Utility Communication Application

In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________. +Bytes +Characters +Bits +Kilobytes

The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer. +Motherboard +Input unit +Arithmetic/logic unit +Peripheral Unit

Computers use a ________ language consisting of 0s and 1s. Symbol Byte System Binary

What is the difference between data and information? +Data represents a process. Information is the stored data. +Data is numbers. Information is words. +Data represents a fact. Information is data that has been organized. +They are essentially the same thing.

Which of the following computers is large, expensive, and is designed to execute enormously complex calculations as fast as possible? +Supercomputer +Embedded computer +Mainframe computer +Desktop computer

________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as a car. Embedded Tablet Desktop Netbook

A keyboard and touch screen are the most common of ________ devices. Output Processing Storage Input

Flash drives plug into a(n) ________ Serial port USB port Expansion slot Drive bay

________ printers use static electricity and toner and heat set the image on the page very quickly +Laser +Nonimpact +Inkjet +Thermal

An Apple iPad and a Microsoft Surface are examples of ________ computers Laptop Netbook Tablet Desktop

Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure? Megabyte Petabyte Gigabyte Terabyte

The most common type of monitor for laptops and desktop computers is a(n) ________. +Liquid crystal display (LCD) +Organic light-emitting diode (OLED) +Light-emitting diode (LED) +Cathode ray tube (CRT)

All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive Thumb Hard USB Jump

Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression? USB VGA HDMI RGA

To connect a peripheral device to a computer to exchange data, find the appropriate ________ for the device. Drive Port Slot Expansion bus

Which of the following is NOT a goal of green IT? Reduce us of electricity Cleaning waterways with repurposed computers Use technology to reduce travel Use technology as long as possible

The computer stores currently used programs and data in ________. CPU USB RAM ROM

Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices to a computer? Ethernet FireWire Universal serial bus(USB) Paralle

Which of the following is NOT an example of nonvolatile storage? RAM Flash drive DVD Hard drive

Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity? CD Blu-ray DVD DL DVD

________ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences. Repetitive Strain prevention Ergonomics Occupational safety Positioning

The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is ________. RAM CPU ROM USB

A ________ is the biggest power consumer on a computer. Hard drive Memory Module CPU Display

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the most popular web browsers? Thumbnail preview Pinned tabs Tacked browsing Session restore

The browser feature which enables tabs to work independently from one another so if one crashes, the others may continue to work is known as ________. Tab isolation Free tabs Privacy browsing Pinned tabs

A ________ allows users to add, remove, or edit its content. Blog Chat Podcast Wiki

________ was the first secure payment intermediary allowing anyone to pay with credit cards and bank accounts without sharing his or her financial information for online purchases. Paypal NFC Etsy Google

All of the following are tips for professional e-mail etiquette EXCEPT ________. +Be concise and to the point +Use abbreviations such as "u," "r," and "BRB" to keep the e-mail message shorter +Use spell-checker and proofread before sending +Include a meaningful subject line

The web is based on the ________ Protocol. Hypertext Trade Hypertext Transfer Hypertext Translate Hypertext Transmit

The unique identification number assigned to your computer when you connect to the Internet is known as all of the following EXCEPT a(n) ________. Dotted Decimal Dotted quad IP address Path

Which of the following is NOT a social networking site? LinkedIn iTunes Facebook YouTube

The World Wide Web was based on a protocol developed by ________ CERN Ray Tomlinson Vinton Cerf Tim Berners-Lee

Which of the following is NOT a precaution to take when shopping online? +Avoid making online transactions on a public computer +When placing an order, make sure you receive a confirmation number +Pay with a debit card, not a credit card +Shop at well-known, reputable sites

Which of the following top-level domains identifies a degree-granting institution? .info .net .gov .edu

A subset of e-commerce that uses social networks to assist in marketing and purchasing products is known as ________ commerce. Social Friend Source Crowd

A computer connected to the Internet that asks for data is a(n) ________. Server Surrogate Aggregator Client

________ is installed on your computer, and when the program is opened, your e-mail downloads to your computer. Web-based e-mail program E-mail server E-mail client software E-mail host package

In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled ".com" is the ________. Protocol Top-level domain Sub directory Host

The concept of the Internet was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a network that ________ in event of an attack. +Would not be disrupted easily +Provides point to point connections +Allows commerce to continue +Would not be easily hacked

The "s" in "https" stands for ________ socket layer. Server Secure Social Semantic

Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________. Server Browser Client Agent

A ________ is a personal journal posted on the web. Podcast Webcast Wiki Blog

Microsoft ________ is a cloud storage and file sharing service. Dropbox OneDrive iCloud Drive

The "fathers of the Internet" are Vinton Cerf and ________. Tim Berners-Lee Robert Kahn Bill Gates Robert Cailliau

AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ________ operators. Relational Jacobean Keyword Boolean

A(n) ________ is a navigation aid that shows the path you have taken to get to a web page or where the page is located within the website. Cookie trail Breadcrumb trail Navigation bar Index

Which of the following are personal video journal entries posted on the web? Podcasts Vlogs Blogs Newsgroups

In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "http" is the ________. Path Top-level domain Protocol Domain Name

Podcasts enable you to ________. Deliver audio/video files via RSS Edit video files over the web Communicate with friends in real time Post journal entries on the web

Which of the following is a supporting argument for geolocation devices posing a threat to privacy? +Many businesses incorporate geolocation as a primary marketing strategy; the loss of privacy is outweighed by the benefit to consumers. +Businesses are responsible to educate consumers about how they use geolocation data. +The social norm has shifted and people have become comfortable with sharing more information, including their location. +Society may need to reevaluate its expectations as to the amount of privacy in people's digital lives.

________ is a professional, business-oriented social networking site. LinkedIn Twitter Pinterest Flickr

Catfishing is ________. +Bombarding someone with harassing messages. +Creating fake profiles on a dating site and developing a fabricated online and phone relationship. +Posting inflammatory remarks to solicit angry and negative responses +Posting embarrassing pictures, rumors, or videos via social media.

In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "surface" is the ________. Protocol Subdirectory Top-level domain Domain name

Which of the following is a universal instant messaging service? WhatsApp Yahoo! Messenger Skype Google Hangouts

A(n) ________ is usually a live broadcast of audio or video content. Webcast Wiki Instant Message Podcast

All of the following are types of e-commerce business EXCEPT ________. C2B B2C C2C B2B

The Internet is ________. +A communication system for the U.S. navy +A large network of networks +An internal communication system for businesses +The same as the web

The unique address for a particular website is the ________. Client URL Protocol Domain Section

________ applications are software in which the vendor hosts the software online over the Internet and you do not to install the software on your computer. +Platform as a service +Open Source as a Service +Software as a Service +Infrastructure as a Service

Software designed specifically for managing real estate is an example of ________ software. Vertical Market E-commerce Project management General Business

Dreamweaver is an example of ________ software. Accounting Course management Web authoring Desktop publishing

Computer-aided design software is used by ________. +Project manager to track tasks +Web designers to create websites +Architects and engineers to create virtual models +Game makers to create games

When using a spreadsheet, SUM in the expression =SUM(B10:B16), is called a(n) ________. Operator Formula Operand Function

Using applications on smartphones and tablets to buy and sell products is known as ________ commerce. Remote Web Smart Mobile

A(n) ________ software installation enables you to decide which features you want to install on the hard drive. Custom Full Partial Upgrade

Which of these is NOT a factor to consider when upgrading software? +Is the new upgrade stable? +Do you use the software frequently enough? +Is the upgrade sufficiently different? +What patches are applied to your current version?

Which of the following is the most common audio compression format? MP3 WAV AU WMA

QuickBooks is an example of ________ software Course Management Accounting Gaming Education

LibreOffice is an example of a(n) ________ productivity software package. Open Source Proprietary Online System

To remove red eye from a digital image, you would use software such as ________. Apple keynote Microsoft PowerPoint Adobe Acrobat Adobe Photoshop

A(n) ________ software installation copies all the most commonly used files to your computer's hard drive. Custom Full Upgrade Beta

Which is true about web-based application software? +It is stored completely on a web server instead of your hard drive. +It does not need an internet connection +It is always free. +It is installed by the computer manufacturer.

________ software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between other software and the hardware devices. Application Recovery System Productivity

All of the following are types of multimedia and entertainment software EXCEPT ________. Digital audio editing software Drawing software Digital video editing software Productivity software

Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT ________. Image-editing software Animation software Audio-editing software Utility software

When using a spreadsheet, the expression =D8-D17 is called a ________. Cell Function Range Formula

All of the following are examples of software packages EXCEPT ________. Apple iWork LibreOffice Microsoft office 2016 Microsoft OneNote

Blackboard is an example of ________ software. Utility Drawing Gaming Course Management

The box formed by the intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet program is known as a ________. Function Label Formula Cell

Which of the following is NOT a type of a productivity software application? Spreadsheet Image editing Personal information management Word processing

All of the following are tips for a great presentation EXCEPT ________. +Uses images to convey a thought or illustrate a point +Keep the font size large enough to be read from the back of the room +Limit bullet points per slide to 4-6 +Use a variety of animations on most slides to keep your audience's attention.

Unwanted or unneeded software included by manufacturers on new computers is called ________. Adware Shareware Malware Bloatware

Adobe InDesign is an example of ________ software. Video-editing Presentation Desktop Publishing Image-editing

________ software lets you perform calculations and numerical analyses. Spreadsheet Personal information manager Presentation Word Processing

All of the following are examples of database software EXCEPT ________. MySQL Microsoft Access Oracle OneNote

In databases, a data category is called a ________. Field Worksheet Record Table

Software that manages "back office" functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called ________ software. Accounting Enterprise resource planning Customer relationship mangement Project mangement

________ software helps you manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks in the same application. Personal information manager Spreadsheet Presentation Note-taking

The appropriate software to use for creating research papers is ________ software. Database Presentation Word proccessing Spreadsheet

C:WindowsSystem32driversetcprotocol is an example of a file ________. Type Path Extension List

MacOS is the operating system developed by ________. Linux Google Apple Microsoft

C: denotes a(n) ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer. Root Domain Sub Cluster

Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Excel file? inventory.pdf inventory.accdb inventory.wpd inventory.xlsx

Which of the following is NOT a type of user interface? Command-driven Menu-driven Graphical user interface(GUI) Application programming interface(API)

Which of the following is the online storage system affiliated with a Microsoft account? Chrome iOS OneDrive iCloud

Which of the following is the first step in the boot process? +The BIOS checks that all devices are operational +The OS is loaded into RAM +Configuration and customization settings are checked +The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer

The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip. CMOS CPU RAM ROM

An application programming interface (API) is ________. +The currently active part of an application. +The code to interface between an application and RAM +The code to interface between an application and a peripheral like a printer +The code the CPU recognizes to perform a procedure in an application.

Each device attached to your computer has a special program called a(n) ________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other. Translator Device Driver Interpreter Device Configuration

Use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program. Backup Utility System Restore Error-Checking Task Manger

Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________. Symbian and Apple Microsoft and Google Google and Apple Apple and Microsoft

Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________. Recycle Bin Trash Wastepapper Basket Garbage Can

Which of the following is a proprietary OS for desktop and laptop computers? Windows Linux Andriod iO

Which utility temporarily removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size? Disk Cleanup File Compression Defragment and Optimize Drives Error-Checking

Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as the ________. Virtual Memory Spool Compressor Interrupt sequencer

The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system. Window Network Adapter Card Modem User interface

Which of the following two operating systems are used most frequently on tablets? Android and iOS Windows and iOS BlackBerry and Windows Windows and Android

Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access? Task Manager Defragment and Optimize Drives Disk Cleanup Error-checking

All of the following are examples of network operating systems EXCEPT ________. Windows 10 macOS MS-DOS Linux

Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system. Linux Windows iOS UNIX

All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________. USB CMOS RAM ROM

The ________ utility automatically creates duplicates of your libraries, desktops, contacts, and favorites to another storage location. File History Carbonite Time Capsules System Restore

The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________. Application Software Supervisor Programs Operating system User Interface

Which of the following is NOT a capability of UNIX? It is multitasking It is multiuser It is network OS It is only for supercomputers

When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance? Details Content Tiles List

Which of the following is a Windows utility program? Disk Reducer Accounting Cleanup System Restore Defragment and Optimize Browser

The location of a file is specified by its ________. File extension File Type File Path Domain