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CIS 01 - Boyden_2017_Fall > Quiz 2: 11/21/17 > Flashcards

Quiz 2: 11/21/17 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is not true about output?

A

Output types include text, graphics, audio, and scanners

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2
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How is an operating system that runs on computers provided by a variety of manufacturers classified?

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device-independent

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3
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Which of the following is made of aluminum, glass, or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on its surface?

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platter

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4
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Which of the following is true of tape?

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It is no longer used as a primary method of storage but is used most often for long-term storage and backup.

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5
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What word when used with a type of media and usually means the media can be used to start the computer?

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live

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6
Q

Which of the following is a vendor of antivirus software?

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Norton

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7
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Portable media players that do not have touch screens typically have a touch-sensitive pad.

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True

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8
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Writing is the process of transferring data, instructions, and information from a storage medium into memory.

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False

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9
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An allocation unit is the smallest unit of disk space that stores data and information.

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False

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10
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You should defragment SSDs frequently because the location of the stored data has a significant impact on its access times.

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False

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11
Q

The process of writing on an optical disc is called burining.

A

True

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12
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A level 1 configuration enhances storage reliability because, if a disk should fail, a duplicate of the requested item is available within the array of disks.

A

True

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13
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If the user name and password entered match the user name and password kept on file, an operating system grants access to the user.

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True

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14
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Wallet

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A Windows Phone app that provides a centralized location for coupons

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15
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administrator account

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Enables user to access all files and programs on the computer or network, install programs, and specify settings that affect all users on a computer, mobile device, or network

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16
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Passbook

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An iOS app that provides a centralized location for coupons

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17
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command language

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When working with a command-line interface, the set of commands entered into the computer is call this

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18
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password

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A private combination of characters associated with the user name that allows access to certain computer resources

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19
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permissions

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Defines who can access certain resources and when they can access those resources

20
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thrashing

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If application software has stopped responding and the hard disk’s LED blinks repeatedly, the operating system probably is doing this

21
Q

Google Play

A

Android app store that provides access to apps, songs, books, and movies

22
Q

virtualization

A

The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers

23
Q

iCloud

A

Enables you to sync mail, calendars, contacts, and other items on iOS

24
Q

antivirus

A

You should run exactly one of this kind of application on your computer

25
Q

Blackberry

A

A proprietary mobile operating system

26
Q

sleep mode

A

Saves any open documents and programs to RAM, turns off all unneeded functions, and then places the computer in a low-power state

27
Q

Linux

A

A popular, multitasking UNIX-based operating system

28
Q

hibernate

A

Saves any open documents and programs to an internal hard drive before removing power from the computer or device

29
Q

What will you recommend for a customer who is looking for a printer that can print posters

A

large-format printer

30
Q

Aaron is a typical home user. Which of the following is closest to his likely level of need?

A

1-2 TB of storage

31
Q

You are looking for a program that will allow you to install Windows on your Mac. Which of the following will accomplish this for you?

A

Boot Camp

32
Q

The company would like to make sure that the operating system used on its desktops is open source because it believes strongly in the philosophy of this kind of OS. Which of the following is an option for you in light of this recommendation?

A

Uinux

33
Q

Which of the following kinds of drives is the drive from which a personal computer starts?

A

boot

34
Q

In an interface like the one shown in the accompanying figure, a user types commands or presses special keys on the keyboard (such as function keys or key combinations) to enter data and instructions. What is the term for this kind of interface?

A

command-line interface

35
Q

Where do multiple documents line up in a printer?

A

queue

36
Q

Who can establish standard user accounts that allow alterations to security settings?

A

administrators

37
Q

What is the first step in the startup process of a computer?

A

The power supply or batter sends an electrical current to a circuitry in the computer or mobile device

38
Q

You want to purchase a server operating system for your small business. Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system you can purchase?

A

Apple iOS

39
Q

One gigahertz (GHz) equals how many ticks of the system clock per second?

A

one billion

40
Q

One gigahertz (GHz) equals how many ticks of the system clock per second?

A

one billion

41
Q

A computer can move faster than most humans can think?

A

True

42
Q

mobile operating system

A

The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics

43
Q

SkyDrive

A

the former name of a personal cloud storage service from Microsoft that enables customers to store, synchronize and access their files across Windows PC and Mac OS X computers and laptops as well as mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, including Windows Phone devices and Apple iOS-powered iPhones

44
Q

NFC (near field communication)

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Type of wireless connection that uses close-range radio signals to transmit data between two NFC-enabled devices.

45
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user name

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A unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet or numbers, that identifies one specific user.

46
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administrator account

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Type of account typically held by computer owners or network administrators that enables them to access all files and programs, install programs, and specify setting s that affect all users on a computer, mobile device, or network

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