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Utility that automatically creates duplicates of your libraries, desktops, contacts and favorites to another storage location. System Restore Time Capsules File History Carbonite
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File History
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Which of the following capabilities of the UNIX is FALSE? A. It is a multiuser B. It is multitasking. C. It is a network OS. D. It is only for super computers.
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D. It is only for super computers
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C:WindowsSystem32driversetcprotocol is an example of a ___
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file path
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Windows 10 uses a(n) ________ account for easy access and storage of online files. iCloud Chrome OneDrive eye OS
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OneDrive
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Windows utility programs that arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access Disk Cleanup Disk Defragmenter Error-checking Task Manager
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Disk Defragmenter
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Which operating systems are used on most tablets? Windows and iOS Windows and Android Android and iOS BlackBerry and Windows
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Android and iOS
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Which of the following is NOT a Windows utility program A. Disk Cleanup B. Desktop C. Disk Defragmenter D. System Restore
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B. Desktop
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All of the following can be used in an OS X file name EXCEPT ________. A. : B. # C. % D. $
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A. :
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The Mac OS was the first commercially available OS to incorporate networking color graphics sound point and click technology
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point and click technology
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The location of a file is specified by its ________. drive identifier file path file type file extension
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file path
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In the late 1980s, computer specialists were concerned that proprietary software had too many ________, so they started working on open source projects. worms trojans bugs spiders
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bugs
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a proprietary OS for desktop and laptop computers Windows iOS Android Linux
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Windows
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The ________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system. window modem network adapter card user interface
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User interface
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You can use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program. System Restore Backup utility Error-checking Task Manager
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Task Manager
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the operating system most supercomputers use UNIX Linux Windows iOS
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Linus
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When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance? List Content Tiles Details
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Details
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Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.
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Trash
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What is the first step in the boot process? The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer. The BIOS checks that all devices are in place. The OS is loaded into RAM. Configuration and customization settings are checked
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The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer
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The basic input/output system (BIOS) is stored on a ________ chip ROM CPU RAM CMOS
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ROM
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Utility that temporarily removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size? Disk Cleanup File Compression Error-checking Disk Defragmenter
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File Compression
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OS X is the operating system developed by ________. Apple Microsoft Google Linux
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Apple
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Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as the ________. spool interrupt sequencer compressor virtual memory
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Virtual memory
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Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________.
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Google and Apple
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Which of the following is NOT a user interface? A. Command-driven B. application programming interface (API) C. menu-driven D. graphical user interface (GUI)
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B. application programming interface (API)
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All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________. A. ROM B. CMOS C. RAM D. USB
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D. USB
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C: denotes a(n) ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer. top-level cluster root upper-level
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root
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Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Excel file? A. inventory.xlsx B. inventory.wpd C. inventory.accdb D. inventory.pdf
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A. inventory.xlsx
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All of the following are examples of network operating systems EXCEPT ________. A. Windows 10 B. Linus C. OS X D. MS-DOS
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MS-DOS
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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. device driver translator interpreter device configurator
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device driver
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The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________. charms application software user interface operating system
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operating system
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Some of the cache memory of a CPU is ________. inside the CPU, itself on the hard disk drive on a nearby SSD in cloud storage
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inside the CPU, itself
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How do optical discs store data? A laser burns tiny pits onto a platter. A magnet aligns iron particles on a platter. Electronic memory records data on chips. A digital spectrometer leaves grooves in a platter.
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A laser burns tiny pits onto a platter
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Running the CPU at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends fetching latency overclocking hyperthreading
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overclocking
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How many channels are in a Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound System
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8
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Which of the following ports is NOT used to connect to a video card? A. HDMI B. DVI C. USB D. DisplayPort
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USB
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RAM is an example of ________ storage.
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volatile
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To securely erase data, the U.S. Department of Defense suggests that data be ________. overwritten multiple times deleted encoded refactored
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overwritten multiple times
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There are ________ levels of cache memory in the Intel i7 processor.
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three
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The control unit is one component of the ________. CPU cache front side bus clock
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CPU
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Running the Disk Cleanup utility is a quick way to ________. defrag your hard drive remove spyware programs clear out unnecessary files clean out your Startup folder
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clear out unnecessary files
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In most current systems, ________ is the type of RAM used. DDR2 DDR3 DRAM SDRAM
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DDR3
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Which statement pertaining to system reliability is FALSE? A. Having the latest version of software products can make your system more reliable. B. An accumulation of temporary Internet files has no effect on your computer's overall performance. C. You can clean out unnecessary programs from your Startup folder. D. When you defrag your hard drive, it works more efficiently.
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An accumulation of temporary Internet files has not effect on your computer's overall performance
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Which of the following does NOT determine processor power? A. Clock speed B. Number of cores C. Amount of cache memory D. Speed of the motherboard
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Speed of the motherboard
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Windows uses a memory-management technique known as ________ to monitor which applications you use most frequently. It preloads them into your system memory. SuperGet SuperFetch SuperTake SuperRetrieve
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SuperFetch
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The CPU consists of which two parts?
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The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
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A ____ enables the computer to drive the speaker system HDMI display port sound card PCI bus
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sound card
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Which of the following activities is carried out by the ALU? A. Moves read/write heads B. Performs arithmetic calculations C. Creates virtual memory D. Renders video images
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Performs arithmetic calculations
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Which of the following is NOT a permanent storage option? A. Optical drive B. Random access memory C. Internal hard drive D.Memory stick
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Random access memory
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The amount of RAM storage is measured in ___
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GB
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To remove all the changes made to your system, the Windows ________ utility returns your computer to the state it was in when it came from the factory. Backup Erase Restore Refresh
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Refresh
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________ provides high-speed information processing by enabling a new set of instructions to start before the previous set is finished. Multitasking Cache memory Hyperthreading Overclocking
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Hyper threading
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A ________ uses electronic memory and has no motors or moving parts. mechanical hard drive solid-state drive Blu-ray disc digital video disc
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solid-state drive
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Which is the lightest computer?
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Tablet
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The rule of thumb that predicts that the number of transistors on a CPU will double every 2 years is called ________ Law.
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Moore's
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To speed up the display of graphics, a(n) ______ is installed on some video cards GPU CPU ALU SSD
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GPU
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Running the Disk Defragmenter utility will ________. detect and remove spyware mark bad memory cells make the hard drive work more efficiently clean out your Startup folder
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Make the hard drive work more efficiently
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When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in ________.
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milliseconds
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The ________ has the largest capacity of any storage device. CD SSD DVD mechanical hard drive
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mechanical hard drive
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All of the following are part of the machine cycle EXCEPT ________. A. fetch B. encode C. execute D. store
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encode
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The processor market for desktop and laptop computers is dominated by ________. IBM Microsoft Intel Apple
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Intel
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Wireless network devices use ________ to communicate with each other. fiber optics satellites radio waves DSL
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radio waves
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All of the following operating systems support P2P networking EXCEPT ________. A. Windows B. OS X C. Unix D. Linux
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Unix
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Some of the responsibilities of a(n) ________ are installing new hardware and software on the network and monitoring performance. programmer analyst IT manager computer technician network administrator
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network administrator
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On a network, a(n) ________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other. access point hub adapter switch
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switch
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A large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city, is a ________. MAN PAN LAN WAN
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MAN
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A network that spans a large physical distance is called a ________. MAN LAN PAN WAN
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WAN
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The most popular transmission media option for wired home Ethernet networks is ________ cable. fiber-optic power-line unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) coaxial
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unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
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Which of the following is NOT a type of UTP cable you would use in a wired Ethernet network? A. Cat 5E B. Cat 6 C. Cat 6A D. Cat 7B
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Cat 7B
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________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved and is always less than or equal to the data transfer rate. Benchmark Broadband Bandwidth Throughput
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Throughput
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A ________ is any device connected to a network such as a computer, printer, or game console. packet node NOS NIC
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node
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Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest? Twisted-pair cable Coaxial cable Wireless Fiber-optic cable
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Fiber-optic cable
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A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is an example of ________ administration. local wide area central corporate
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local
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A ________ is a network located in your residence that connects to all your digital devices. MAN WAN HAN LAN
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HAN
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A computer ________ is two or more computers connected using software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other. network switch broadband node
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network
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________ is the maximum speed at which data can be transferred between two nodes. Throughput Bandwidth Broadband Through speed
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Bandwidth
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A client/server network is an example of ________ administration. local wide area central remote
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central
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Normal telephone cable is a type of ________. fiber-optic cable twisted-pair cable coaxial cable Ethernet cable
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twisted-pair cable
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Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data through the network Routers and switches USB ports Firewalls Firmware
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Routers and switches
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A(n) ________ device facilitates file sharing and data backup. NAS WAN UTP NOS
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NAS
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Which of the following is NOT a wired broadband Internet connection option? A. Cable B. Dial-up C. DSL D. Fiber-optic
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Dial-up
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Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs specialized software called a(n) ________. information management system (ISM) network operating system (NOS) digital subscriber line (DSL) service set identifier (SSID)
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network operating system (NOS)
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Which of the following is NOT a standard for wireless fidelity Ethernet networks? a. 802.11n b. 802.11g c. 802.11ab d. 802.11ac
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802.11ab
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Using a network without the network owner's permission is known as ________. hijacking spamming piggybacking phishing
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piggybacking
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All of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network EXCEPT ________. a. change your network name (SSID) b. enable SSID broadcast c. turn on security protocols d. create a passphrase
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enable SSID broadcast
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To transfer data packets between two or more networks, a ________ is used. router hub firewall switch
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router
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For the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network, each node needs a ________. DSL modem network adapter hub router
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network adapter
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cable used in wired networks? a. Unshielded twisted-pair b. Coaxial c. Fiber-optic d. Unshielded coaxial
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Unshielded coaxial
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The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address. MAC IP SSID network
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MAC
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Which of the following is NOT a common network architecture type? a. local area network (LAN) b. home area network (HAN) c. intraoffice area network (IAN) d. personal area network (PAN)
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intraoffice area network (IAN)
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Data are sent through a network in bundles called ________. packages pouches packets nodes
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packets
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A(n) ________ chip converts sound waves from a voice into digital signal. analog-to-digital converter digital convergence digital signal processor telephony
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analog-to-digital converter
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Which of the following is NOT a video file extension? a. .jpg b. .mpg c. .avi d. .mov
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.jpg
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A main difference between the tablet and the smartphone is the ________. operating system touch-screen interface screen size Internet connectivity
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screen size
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What is the easiest way to synch your phone wirelessly? A cloud service HDMI Bluetooth A secure digital transmission
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a cloud service
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A ________ is a geographical area with a base transceiver station at its center. wave cell port hot-spot
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cell
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Which of the following uses radio waves to transmit data signals over short distances? VoIP Infrared Wireless access protocol Bluetooth
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Bluetooth
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The primary input devices for smartphones are ________. keyboard and mouse microphone and touch screen microphone and mouse touch screen and digital camera
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microphone and touch screen
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Some 3d printers work by controlling the exact locations where a liquid ________ will be exposed to oxygen and become solid. silicon peptides polymer resin
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resin
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What is iOS? A specific operating system for mobile devices A type of application software A utility program for all mobile digital devices A form of antivirus software
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A specific operating system for mobile devices
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VoIP uses ________ technology similar to email to transmit voice over the Internet. digital analog binary IP
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digital
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Which of the following is not an example of a digital music file format? a. .wav b. .mp3 c. .aac d. .accdb
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.accdb
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Many mobile devices include a mini- ________ port. USB parallel serial coaxial
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USB
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A cellular Internet connectivity plan is also known as a ________ plan. text data mobile network
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data
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You can send messages that include photos and videos between mobile devices using ________ technology. short message service (SMS) multimedia message service (MMS) delivery multimedia service (DMS) multimedia delivery service (MDS)
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multimedia message service (MMS)
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Which of the following describes the number of times an analog wave is measured each second during an analog-to-digital conversion? Converting rate Conversion rate Simplifying rate Sampling rate
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Sampling rate
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Which of the following digital image formats compresses the image file? PDF WAV JPEG MPEG
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JPEG
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________ is digital textual information that can be stored, manipulated, and transmitted by electronic devices. Short message service SMTP E-text Digital rights management
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E-text
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Text messaging is also called ________. text messaging system (TMS) sending messages shortly (SMS) short text messaging (STM) short message service (SMS)
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short message service (SMS)
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Which of the following mobile devices has the largest display? Phablet Smartphone Tablet Feature phone
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Tablet
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Google ________ is an online store that delivers software for Android devices. Fun Games Play Sport
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Play
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The operating system of a cell phone is stored in ________. RAM the CPU ROM an SD card
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ROM
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The term ________ refers to the use of a single unifying device that handles media, Internet, entertainment, and telephone needs. multimedia message service telephony mobile switching center digital convergence
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digital convergence
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A(n) ________ is included in a cell phone to handle the compression of data for it to be quickly transmitted to another phone. analog-to-digital converter digital signal processor chip modem compression utility
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digital signal processor chip
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All of the following are advantages of VoIP EXCEPT ________. a. low or free cost b portability c. excellent reliability during Internet outages or power outages d. the ability to make calls on a computer from any Wi-Fi hotspot
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excellent reliability during Internet outages or power outages
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________ allows only limited use of media that have been legally purchased. Digital rights management Copyright Copyleft Synchronizing
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Digital rights management
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The distance between two near field communication (NFC) devices is` limited to about ________. 1.5 inches 1.5 feet 1.5 meters 10 meters
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1.5 inches
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Which is true of SMS messages? They can contain pictures and videos. They can only contain a limited number of characters. They are no longer used. They are used in web page development.
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They can only contain a limited number of characters
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The global positioning system is a network of 21 ________ plus 3 working spares. transponders satellites base stations communicators
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satellites
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Which of the following is NOT true about e-books? a. You can borrow them from the library. b. They are always PDF file format. c. You can annotate them with your own notes. d. They weigh less than physical books.
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They are always PDF file formate
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A(n) ________ cable carries all audio and video information from devices to a connected TV. HDMI S component Ethernet RJ11
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HDMI
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All of the following were top cybercrime reported to the ICS EXCEPT a. identity theft b. non-auction scam c. advance free fraud d. theft of services
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theft of services
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When malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browser's ability to find web addresses, it is known as _____. phishing pharming pretexting polymorphing
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phraming
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A packet analyzer is a program that can enable a hacker to do all of the following EXCEPT a. use your debit card information to purchase items illegally b. assume your identity c. steal your logons and passwords for various accounts d. launch a denial of service (DoS) attack on your computer
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launch a denial of service (DoS) attack on your computer
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Social ______ is any technique that uses social skills to generate human interaction that entices individuals to reveal sensitive info engineering theft pretexting pharming
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engineering
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The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the ________. FBI and local police departments FBI and National Defense Department FBI and National White Collar Crime Center National White Collar Crime Center and U.S. Department of Defense
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FBI and National White Collar Crime Center
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Adware and spyware are referred to collectively as ________. viruses grayware alertware firmware
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grayware
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________ viruses are often transmitted by a flash drive left in a USB port. Logic bomb Boot-sector Macro Time bomb
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Boot-sector
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A ________ is named after a housing construction feature that slows the spread of fires from house to house. firehouse firebreak firewall fire extinguisher
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firewall
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A ________ is a virus that is attached to documents such as Word or Excel files. script virus macro virus polymorphic virus Trojan horse
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macro virus
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A ________ is a virus that is triggered on a certain date. worm macro logic bomb time bomb
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time bomb
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All of the following activities may infect your computer with a virus EXCEPT ________. a. sharing flash drives b. downloading video files from peer-to-peer sites c. downloading or running an e-mail attachment file d. printing a document
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printing a document
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________ hackers break into systems for non-malicious reasons such as to test system security vulnerabilities. Black-hat Gray-hat White-hat Green-hat
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White-hate
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_______ is a program that gathers information about your surfing habits without your knowledge. Adware Ghostware Shareware Spyware
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Spyware
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Which of the following statements about cookies is NOT true? a. Cookies obtain your personal information by searching your hard drive. b. Cookies are text files. c. Cookies help companies determine the traffic flow through their website. d. Some companies sell the personal information found in cookies to other companies.
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Cookies obtain your personal info by searching your hard drive
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Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code to avoid detection? Stealth Multipartite Polymorphic Worm
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polymorphic
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Which of the following is formally defined as any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer? Social networking Cybercrime Phishing Hacking
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Cybercrime
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CAPTCHA is ________. antivirus software password method the wavy hard-to-read letter and number sequence that you type to prove that you are human to a website a rootkit virus
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the wavy hard-to-read letter and number sequence that you type to prove that you are human to a website
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Rules for creating passwords include all of the following EXCEPT ________. a. keep your password a secret b. change your password frequently c. use a dictionary to find a lengthy word that is easy to remember d. use letters, numbers and symbols in your passwords
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uses a dictionary to find a lengthy word that is easy to remember
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Using your computer for non-work activities while you are being paid to work is known as ________. cyberloafing cybersleeping cyberlazing cyberbreaking
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cyberloafing
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A(n) ________ is the portion of virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus. virus signature encryption code compression code virus pattern
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virus signature
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With regard to computer protection, quarantining is defined as ________. updating your antivirus software placing a found virus in a secure area on the hard drive repairing an infected file deleting an infected file
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placing a found virus in a secure area on the hard drive
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Which type of virus was the famous Michelangelo virus? A worm A time bomb A script virus An e-mail virus
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a time bomb
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FBI-related scams involve ________. A. people pretending to represent official organizations such as the Dept. of Homeland Security or IRS B. running auctions that do not exist C. convincing people to send money as a "good faith" gesture D. collecting funds and not delivering the goods
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people pretending to represent official organizations such as the Dept. of Homeland Security or IRS
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Creating and distributing ________ is one of the most widespread types of cybercrime. spam computer viruses cookies zombies
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computer viruses
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You can block logical ports from invaders and make your computer invisible to others on the Internet by installing ________. a packet sniffer a firewall a packet filter antivirus software
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a firewall
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Which of the following is NOT a virus category? a. worm b. logic bomb c. macro d. pharming
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charming
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________ floods a computer with requests until it shuts down and refuses to answer any requests for information. A Trojan horse A polymorphic virus A DDoS attack Pretexting
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A DDoS attack
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A ________ allows a hacker to gain access to your computer and take almost complete control of it without your knowledge. denial of service (DoS) zombie logic bomb rootkit
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rootkit
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A(n) ________ takes advantage of file transport methods to spread on its own. worm script virus encryption virus macro virus
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worm
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Configuring a firewall to ignore all incoming packets that request access to a specific port is known as ________. packet filtering packet switching static addressing logical port blocking
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logical port blocking
