IT #2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the role of drivers in communication between applications and databases?

A

They allow the application to interact with the database

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2
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Which SQL clause is used to inform the database management system (DBMS) which tables should be interrogated by the query?

A

From

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3
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This statement correctly describes the operating system?

A

Allows the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware.

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4
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Which action by application programs requires support from a network operating system?

A

An Internet browser displays a webpage

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5
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What is true about the Linux operating system?

A

Linux runs on both servers and workstations

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6
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The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will meet this need?

A

Proxy server

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7
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Which characteristic identifies applications software that is cloud-based?

A

Provided by third-party provider

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8
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What type of software permits, free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a fee?

A

Shareware

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9
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What is the purpose of an end user license agreement for a commercial software package?

A

Establishes the customers right to use the software

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10
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What is the difference between proprietary and open source software license?

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Open source, software can be freely modified, whereas proprietary software cannot be modified

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11
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What gives the author of a software package the ability to prevent unauthorized duplication for at least 35 years?

A

A copyright

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12
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Which two components are parts of a central processing unit (CPU)?

A

Control unit (CU)
Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

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13
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An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hardcopy for the project team. Which two peripheral devices should be used?

A

A printer and monitor

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14
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Which motherboard component helps cool the CPU?

A

Heat sink

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15
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Which item is a storage device?

A

Flash drive

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16
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In which type of network technology is each network device directly connected to every other network device?

A

Mesh

17
Q

Which transmission medium should be used when sending data transmissions from Singapore to Mexico City?

A

Radio signals

18
Q

What indicates a specific Internet location?

A

IP address

19
Q

Which description explains the role of a domain name (DNS)?

A

Translated human readable aliases into IP addresses

20
Q

Which part of a uniform resource locator (URL) identifies the location of the document on the server?

A

Resource path ID

21
Q

Which goal of information assurance (IA) requires that information is accessible when needed?

A

Availability

22
Q

Which technique uses all possible combinations of letters and numbers to crack a password?

A

Brute, force