Midterm: 10/26/17 Flashcards
Which type of disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser?
optical
Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a link on your new tablet?
tap
You need a version of USB technology that will support older USB devices, of which you have many, as well as newer ones. What word do you want to see in the specs?
backward compatible
In the machine cycle, fetching refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.
False
Which of the following are you, as a marketing manager, most likely to use to schedule the processes required in a new advertising campaign you are running?
project management
What type of software can your parents use to create a will without visiting an attorney?
legal software
You need to purchase a new application on behalf of your company, one that will track product inventory and manage shipping status. Which kind of software will you buy?
distribution software
When a waiter at a restaurant steals credit card numbers to make fraudulent purchases, this is called _____.
information theft
Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____.
gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature of naivety of users
Which of the following are the two leading manufacturers of personal computer processor chips?
Intel and AMD
Which of the following provides the mobile user with a secure connection to the company network server?
VPN
p. 230
When someone reads a research paper about computers and runs across the term, bit, to what is the paper referring?
the smallest unit of data a computer can process
Which of the following consists of images displayed in motion?
video
Which of the following is a group of email names and addresses used for mass distribution of a message?
email list
Which of the following is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP?
FTP server
Internet advertising firms often use which of the following to collect information about users web browsing habits?
spyware
Which kind of license is a legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simultaneously?
network
Which of the following terms refers to making a copy of a file?
backing up
Which of the following terms means in a location separate from the computer site?
off-site
Which of the following cards converts computer output into a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen?
graphics
Servers like the one in the accompanying figure typically support only one computer at a time.
False
A game console is small enough to fit in one hand, making it more portable than the handheld game device.
False
The Internet is a service of the web.
False
p. 21
In many networks, one or more computers act as a server.
True
You need extensive knowledge of networks to set up a home network
False
Which of the following is NOT an operating system used by today’s computers and mobile devices?
DOS
A DC adapter converts the DC power from the wall outlet into the AC power that the peripheral requires.
False
Which of the following best describes the term, cybercrime?
online or Internet-based illegal acts
The Privacy Act forbids federal agencies from allowing information to be used for a reason other than that for which it was collected.
True
In a search engine, parentheses are used to combine hits that include specific words with those that only include one word from a list.
True
When using email, it is not important to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
False
Most extended warranties cover the repair and replacement of computer components beyond the standard warranty.
True
At a higher resolution, you can capture and store more images in your digital camera.
False
Tendonitis is inflammation of the nerve that connects that forearm to the palm of the wrist.
False
PINs are not the same as passwords
False
On a personal computer, the various functions performed by the processor extend over many separate chips and often multiple circuit boards.
False
Liquid cooling technology uses a continuous flow of fluid(s) in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor to a radiator-type grill, which cools the liquid, and then returns the cooled fluid to the processor.
True
When the computer’s power is turned off, volatile memory does not lose its contents.
False
A microsecond is one-trillionth of a second
False
laptop
Thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base
computer
An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce information, and store the information for future use
Server
A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network
storage media
Where a computer keeps data, instructions, and information
memory card
removable flash memory
world wide web
one of the more widely used Internet services
solid-state drive
a storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information
online social network
a website that encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other users
program
a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
search engin
software that funds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific top
VoIP
Uses the Internet instead of the public switched telephone network to connect a calling party to one or more called parties
subscribe
to add your email name and address to a mailing list, do this
FTP
many operating systems include these capabilities
domain name
Your internet service provider supplies this, for an email address
animation
The appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence
DSL
type of broadband connection that provides high-speed Internet connections through a telephone network via a DSL modem
server
Any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network
fixed wireless
Provide high-speed Internet connection using a dish-shaped antenna on a building to communicate with a lower location via radio signals
tethering
Transforms a smartphone or internet-capable tablet into a portable communications device that shares its Internet access with other computers and devices wirelessly
IP address
A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet
Which of the following types of users is the most likely to use computer-aided design software?
power
As part of your research, you have learned that vending machines in Japan allow shoppers to hold their cell phones in front of the machine in order to make a purchase using the smartphone. Which of the following types of commerce does this exemplify?
m-commerce
A major search engine is preparing to provide web-based purchasing, tracking, and transaction downloading capabilities to corporations. This is an example of what kind of commerce?
B2B
You have just started an internship on a graphic design team and you are learning about graphic formats used on the web. Which of the following is true?
The PNG format is good for comic-style drawings and line art.
You have had your desktop for several years and you have decided that it is time for you to purchase a new one. Before heading online to make your purchase, you re-familiarize yourself with a buyer’s guide that you found in your Discovering Computers textbook. Which of the following is NOT a consideration from that buyer’s guide?
Always purchase the least powerful desktop available
You are very intrigued by the prospects of a sizeable screen for your new laptop. Which of the following is the most you could expect in terms of screen size if you were to purchase an ultrathin laptop?
17 inches
All of the following are considerations you should make at the time of purchase EXCEPT ______.
bundled software
DeRobb is looking for a spreadsheet program that is available at no cost, but that also puts no restrictions on his use of it. If he wants to share it with a friend, or make copies of it and distribute it, he wants to be able to do so. What kind of software do you recommend he should be looking at?
public-domain
Simone is plagued by junk email that offers her products she does not want, promotes business opportunities that are irrelevant to her, and sometimes advertises offensive material to her. Which kind of security tool do you tell her she needs?
anti-spam program
Which of the following is NOT permissible under a single-user license agreement?
Christine leases her copy of Dreamweaver from another student.
A blog is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.
True
One of your clients is interested in upgrading the memory in his computer. Which of the following is a question you ask him?
What are the type of memory modules currently installed?
A blocked vent can prohibit heat from escaping, which ultimately can cause the computer or mobile device to overheat.
True
Which of the following should you disable unless you are using it in order to conserve battery life?
Wi-Fi
The PATRIOT Act gives law enforcement the right to monitor people’s activities, including web and email habits.
True
The speed of the system clock is one of the factors that influences a computer’s performance
True
input device
any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device
mobile device
A computing device small enough to hold in your hand
browser
Software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on computers or mobile devices
digital literacy
Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies
Internet
A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions ob businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
tablet
Thin, lighter weight mobile computer that has a touch screen, usually smaller tan a laptop but larger than a phone
desktop
A personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table. Also called a desktop computer
smartphone
An Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, browser, and numerous other
output device
Any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people
file
A named collection of stored data, instructions, or information that contain text, images, audio, and video
