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True or False: A microprocessor is the “brains” of a computer.

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True

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True or False: Embedded computers are standalone products that have many functions.

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False

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True or False: Computers with AI use human intelligence to make decisions.

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False

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True or False: A digital citizen uses technology to be productive and efficient.

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True

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True or False: A kiosk is a freestanding booth usually placed in a public area that can contain a display device used to show information to the public or event attendees.

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False

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True or False: The ENERGY STAR program encourages manufacturers to reduce the amount of electricity used by computers and related devices.

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True

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True or False: An intelligent classroom is one in which technology is used to facilitate learning and communication.

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True

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True or False: Automated vehicles decrease independent transportation options for people with disabilities.

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False

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True or False: The mobile health (mHealth) trend refers to doctors and nurses using smartphones or tablets to access health records stored on mobile devices

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False

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True or False: When looking for a job, you should use humorous or informal names for your account profiles, blog, or domain name to make yourself stand out.

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False

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True or False: The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) sets standards for webpage design.

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True

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True or False: You must be online to use web apps.

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True

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True or False: A digital coupon provides a promotional code you enter when you check out and pay for online purchases.

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True

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True or False: When you perform a search, a general search engine searches the entire Internet.

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True

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True or False: New cars use embedded computers to make driving safer.

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True

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True or False: An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company’s network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing.

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True

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True or False: Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com.

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False

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True or False: Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage.

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True

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True or False: E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt data and protect you from fraud and identity theft.

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True

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True or False: Online classified ads are an example of C2C e-commerce.

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True

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True or False: Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from a different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on the B2B model.

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False

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True or False: If you have information literacy, you can select the right tool to find the information you need.

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True

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True or False: Information literacy means you can evaluate whether online information is misleading, biased, or out of date.

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True

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True or False: A specialty search engine lets you search online information sources that general search engines do not always access.

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True

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True or False: Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser.

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True

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The basic premise of ______ is that objects can be tagged, tracked, and monitored through a local network, or across the Internet.

a. intelligent workspaces b. the digital divide
c. the Internet of Things d. artificial intelligence

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C.

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________ are smart devices that respond to a user’s verbal commands by using search technology to provide an answer to a question or perform a task.

a. ATMs
b. Green computers
c. Integrated circuits d. Digital assistants

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D.

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________ text is descriptive text added to an object. a. Associative
b. Alternative c. Accessible d. Assistive

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B.

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BYOD stands for Bring Your Own ________. a. Device

b. Daily planner. c. Database
d. Data

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A.

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Colleges use ________ management system (LMSs) to set up Web-based training sites where students can check their progress in a course, take practice tests, and exchange messages with the instructor or other students.

a. learning
b. linked
c. locational d. live

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A.

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A company’s computers monitor assembly lines and equipment using ________ communications. a. CAM

b. AI
c. IT
d. M2M

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D.

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A company’s ________ department oversees the centralized equipment and administers the network. a. operations

b. management
c. technical support
d. information security

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C.

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Each webpage is assigned a(n) ________, an address that identifies the location of the page on the Internet. a. Internet Protocol (IP)

b. uniform resource locator (URL)
c. top-level domain (TLD)
d. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)

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B.

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In the web address www.microsoft.com, the “.com” is the ________ meaning ________ . a. web server name; World Wide Web

b. pathname; location of the webpage
c. top-level domain (TLD); commercial enterprise
d. domain name; name of the organization

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C.

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A(n) ________ website gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content a. content aggregator

b. media sharing
c. entertainment
d. search engine

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B.

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On a webpage, a ________ provides supplemental material such as social networking feeds and ads. a. navigation bar

b. header
c. footer
d. sidebar

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D.

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Which of the following indicates a secure website connection? a. https in the URL

b. http in the URL
c. the message “secure website” in the address bar
d. a shield icon in the address bar

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A.

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Which of the following is not an advantage of e-commerce for consumers? a. You save time by visiting websites instead of stores.

b. You have little risk of having your credit card number intercepted.
c. You can choose goods from any vendor in the world.
d. You can shop no matter your location, time of day, or conditions.

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B.

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Which of the following describes business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce purchases? a. The consumer is the decision maker.

b. Pricing can vary for each customer.
c. Customers bid on items being sold by other customers.
d. Customers can pick up the purchased item in a physical store.

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C.

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A business-to-consumer (B2C) website tracks the items you place in a shopping cart using ________ . a. an electronic wallet

b. the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol
c. crawlers
d. cookies

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A.

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If you have ________ , you can evaluate whether information is misleading, biased, or out of date. a. information protocols

b. technical proficiency
c. information security
d. information literacy

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D.

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Who or what creates the index for a web directory? a. a digital spider

b. a human editor
c. a wiki
d. a search operator

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A.

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Which of the following is an example of a specialty search engine? a. Bing

b. Wolfram Alpha c. Google
d. NexTag

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A.

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Checking a website author’s credentials is one way to establish a site’s ________. a. copyright

b. information literacy c. credibility
d. security

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D.

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Plagiarism is best defined as ________.

a. the act of citing sources
b. moral principles that govern our behavior
c. using another’s work and claiming it as your own d. rights belonging to a work’s creator

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C.

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What technology can collect information to make decisions, reach conclusions, and combine information in new ways? a. Robotics

b. artificial intelligence (AI) c. virtual reality (VR)
d. embedded computers

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B.

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_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space. a. Virtual reality (VR)

b. Internet of Things (IoT)
c. Natural language processing
d. Green computing

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A.

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Which of the following is the science that combines technology and engineering? a. Robotics

b. Natural language processing c. Augmented reality
d. Digital citizenship

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A.

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Which of the following technologies assists users that have a visual disability? a. screen readers

b. colorful webpages
c. captioning software
d. on-screen keyboard

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A.

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Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written documents without using a keyboard?

a. closed captioning
b. speech recognition software
c. Braille printer d. andio book

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B.

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Your company must reduce its electronic waste by 10 percent in the next year. What can the company do to meet this goals?

a. Become more active on social media.
b. Use sleep modes and other power management features for computers and devices. c. Print copies of email messages.
d. Discard old laptops and cell phones.

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B.

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Why do companies use online collaborative productivity software? a. to promote company events and products

b. to allow employees to share, edit, and comment on documents c. to take classes or earn a degree online
d. to perform work that is too dangerous, detailed, or monotonous for a single person

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B.

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What technology is being used when you are sent an email saying you can track your package? a. Scan code
b. LMS c. CAM d. M2M

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A.

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What types of activities are ideal for a robot to perform? a. Critical thinking

b. Creative design work
c. Group interaction
d. Repetitive tasks

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D.

55
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How do delivery companies track packages? a. They use a learning management system. b. They use code-scanning technology.

c. They use GPS.
d. They use robotic arms to load packages.

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B.

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In a large business, the _____ Department makes sure that all the computer operations, mobile devices, and networks run smoothly.

a. Human Resources
b. Information Technology c. Engineering
d. Personal Computing

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B.

57
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Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website? a. LinkedIn

b. Facebook c. Twitter
d. Instagram

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A.

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_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or wireless networks.

a. The Internet of Things
b. An intelligent workplace
c. Augmented reality d. Assistive technology

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A.

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How are the ways AI learns similar to how you learn?

a. Both use their senses to learn.
b. Both use past experiences to predict likely outcomes and responses. c. Both make decisions based on research only.
d. Both use cameras to read faces and analyze voices.

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B.

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Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing world?

a. A braille printer can be used to print documents.
b. Screen reader software can be used to read what is on the screen.
c. Captioning software can be used to transcribe what is being said.
d. Voice output software can be used to translate what she is saying to text.

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C.

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The local community college wants to increase its online offerings. To do so, the college will most likely need to purchase a(n) ______.

a. learning management system (LMS)
b. intelligent classroom platform
c. intelligent workplace platform d. Ebook app

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A.

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You work for a company that is losing sales because it takes days to manufacture products. What technology can you suggest the company use to speed production?

a. commercial virtual reality
b. telecommuting
c. computer-aided manufacturing d. automated vehicles

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C.

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Simone just received a letter from her health care provider telling her she can create an account online that will give her access to all her health records. How would you describe what her provider is encouraging his patients to engage with?

a. A learning management system (LMS)
b. An intelligent workplace
c. A BYOD (bring your own device) d. A mobile health app (mHealth)

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D.

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Which of the following is a web app? a. Yahoo!

b. Microsoft Edge c. Google Docs d. Flipboard

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C.

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Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet? a. uniform resource locator (URL)

b. hyperlinks
c. Transport Layer Security (TLS)
d. universal address

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A.

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A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links. a. website

b. web address c. webpage
d. web browser

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C.

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Jodi is travelling to San Francisco for a conference. She has stored her PowerPoint slides on Microsoft’s web app. What could be of concern to her while presenting her slides?

a. Storage space on her external hard drive
b. Access to the latest version of the web app
c. A poor internet connection d. Storage space on her laptop

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C.

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Bentley is the head of a software development team and needs to use a web app for project management. Which of the following web apps best suits his needs?

a. Google Docs
b. Slack
c. Trello
d. PowerPoint

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C.

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Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______. a. a server on the Internet

b. your mobile device
c. an external drive
d. your desktop computer

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A.

70
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In a web app, where is data usually stored? a. Mobile network

b. Application storage
c. Local computer
d. Cloud storage

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D.

71
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Google is an example of which type of website? a. An online social network

b. A content aggregation site
c. A web portal
d. A search site

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D.

72
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Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends? a. An educational website

b. A content aggregation website
c. A social networking website
d. An entertainment website

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C.

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Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers? a. biz
b. int c. com d. net

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D.

74
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If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain? a. pro
b. mobi c. com d. net

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B.

75
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Jane volunteers at an orphanage called “We Are One” and is developing a website to seek financial assistance.
Which server address should she use? a. www.weareone.com
b. www.weareone.net
c. www.weareone.org
d. www.weareone.edu

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C.

76
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Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage? a. A sidebar

b. A header
c. A navigation bar
d. A formatting toolbar

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D.

77
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Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure?

a. A lock icon is not displayed in the address bar.
b. The website displays its digital certificate.
c. You are required to provide login details to display information. d. The URL of the website begins with http.

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D.

78
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Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information? a. A lock icon

b. The http protocol c. Encryption
d. Digital certificate

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C.

79
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Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-commerce?

a. No; e-commerce does not include the sale of used products.
b. No; credit cards are not an accepted mode of payment in e-commerce transactions.
c. Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
d. Yes; e-commerce always refers to a sale between consumers in different cities.

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C.

80
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Dominic lists his camera for sale on an online auction site. Chloe is the highest bidder and purchases the camera. How does the auction site earn its revenue through the transaction?

a. Dominic pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site.
b. Chloe pays the difference between the highest and lowest bids to the auction site.
c. Chloe pays a commission to the auction site. d. Dominic pays a small fee to the auction site.

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D.

81
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Rogelio wants to buy appliances for his newly leased apartment. He looks for information on PriceGrabber, a comparison shopping website. Which of the following advantages do sites such as this offer?

a. Easy delivery of appliances to any location
b. Mobile payment plans
c. Price comparisons from different vendors d. Discounts on future purchases

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C.

82
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What does a B2C website use to track the items you select on the website? a. cookies
b. coupons c. reviews d. registries

A

A.

83
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Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e‐commerce website will Blackbaud have?

a. Business to consumer
b. Business to business
c. Consumer to consumer d. Business to organization

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B.

84
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Which of the following is NOT a factor search engines consider when ranking search results? a. How often the search term appears on the webpage

b. Design quality of the webpage
c. How long the webpage has been published
d. Number of other webpages that link to the page

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B.

85
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Steve has built an online shopping website and he would like to increase his website ranking in the search results. You are his consultant. Which of the following would you recommend for him to help achieve his goal?

a. Increase the number of products
b. Offer a discount to shoppers visiting his site
c. Offer a variety of online payment options d. Link his website to other popular websites

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D.

86
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f you copy a drawing from the Internet and use it in a report, you might be violating the artist’s _____. a. digital rights

b. intellectual property rights c. fair use rights
d. artistic rights

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B.

87
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Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this?

a. The photo uses copy protection software to limit access to the image.
b. The president has the legal right to sell, publish, or distribute the photo.
c. The photo is free of copyrights.
d. The president keeps the copyright to the photo while allowing others to use it.

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C.

88
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Which of the following people will benefit the most from using a B2B website?

a. Akiko, who helps smaller businesses establish themselves in the market
b. Rahim, who wants to sell his old furniture before he moves to a different city c. Rohan, who runs a company that sells organic cosmetics directly to consumers d. Mika, who sells handmade and inexpensive jewelry to college students

A

A.

89
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Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the methods used by one farmer, who is also a published author, and wants to use his explanations in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn’t plagiarize?

a. Use the farmer’s explanation verbatim in his paper.
b. Rephrase the farmer’s explanation in his paper.
c. Change a few words in the farmer’s explanation in his paper.
d. Add a formal citation and use the farmer’s explanation in his paper.

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D.

90
Q

What search operator would you use with the word “Android” to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone?

a. (vertical bar)
b. - (hyphen)
c. * (asterisk)
d. # … # (pound signs)

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C.

91
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Joel wants to find a specific webpage containing the words “The quick brown fox” in the same sequence. Which of the following search queries should he use to produce the most helpful results?

a. “The quick brown fox”
b. -The quick brown fox-
c. |The quick brown fox| d. The quick brown fox

A

A.

92
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Keith is researching a controversial topic and wants to use a website he found as an information source. Which of the following is a sign that the website is not a worthwhile resource?

a. The author is a well-known expert on the topic.
b. The author uses emotional language to express a single point of view.
c. The author supports claims with facts. d. The author has no conflict of interest.

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B.

93
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Kay is researching the health benefits of avocados. She finds an article on the website tracyshealthproducts.com. Which of the following can assure Kay that the content is credible?

a. The site sells products made from avocados.
b. The article’s author has been a nutritionist for the last three years. c. The firm that runs the site is located four blocks from her home. d. The author has over 8,000 connections on LinkedIn.

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B.

94
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Which of the following stories can be said to be in the public domain? a. A copyrighted story whose copyright has expired

b. A story with more than one author
c. A copyrighted story the author provides permission for
d. A story that is published in a magazine without any author’s name

A

A.

95
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Brendon wants to volunteer at the Red Cross, a nonprofit agency. He enters redcross.com in his browser, but cannot find the right website. What mistake is he making?

a. He should enter redcross.org because Red Cross is a nonprofit organization.
b. He should enter redcross.edu because Red Cross is an educational organization.
c. He should enter Red-Cross.com because that is the name of the commercial company. d. He should enter redcross.net because Red Cross is a network provider.

A

A.

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Kyle likes to keep in touch with his friends and family using the Internet. He enjoys sharing pictures, music, and ideas. He also enjoys playing games with others online. Which of the following online platforms should he use to do all of this?

a. Flipboard, because he does not need to register before using it
b. YouTube, because it is a popular video-sharing website
c. Facebook, because it is an online social network that allows game play d. Google, because it is one of the most popular search engines

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C.

97
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Rajesh is considering whether to use a web app to collaborate with a group of friends on a project. What is one reason he should avoid using a web app for the project?

a. His friends must be in the same location to use the web app.
b. He must store many copies of the group’s documents on his hard drive.
c. One friend has an unreliable, slow Internet connection.
d. He wants to access the web app anytime and from anywhere.

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C.

98
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A friend of Muna’s suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure?

a. A shield icon in the address bar
b. “https” as the protocol in the URL
c. the words “secure website” in the home page footer d. “.com” or “.org” as the top-level domain of the website

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B.

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