question

You usually need to install web apps before you can run them.

answer

False

question

If your friend is playing a game on a computer, on what type of device would he see a big explosion within the game?

answer

Output

question

Which of the following is a collection of computers and devices connected together, as shown in the accompanying figure, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media?

answer

network

question

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a link on your new tablet?

answer

tap

question

Which of the following is NOT an operating system used by today's computers and mobile devices?

answer

DOS

question

In which of the following mouse operations do you quickly press and release the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse?

answer

double-click

question

In which gesture do you move two fingers apart?

answer

Stretch

question

If you are looking for an online social network that allows you to stay current with the daily activities of those you are following, which of the following is the best match for you?

answer

Twitter

question

The term web app is an application stored on a web server.

answer

True

question

The Internet is a worldwide network. What is the World Wide Web?

answer

It is a service on the Internet

question

Some websites support streaming, where you access the media content as it downloads.

answer

True

question

Your smartphone allows you to take and store photos, and play and view your digital media. What is this overlap of technologies called?

answer

Convergence

question

In which gesture do you press and hold one finger on an object and then move the finger to the new location?

answer

slide

question

Which kind of desktop uses the same case to house the screen and processing circuitry?

answer

all-in-one

question

In a networked environment, each computer on the network can access the hardware on the network.

answer

True

question

Who is Microsoft's founder?

answer

Bill Gates

question

All social networking sites have a specialized audience.

answer

False

question

When a person buys something from an app store, the cost of the item is charges to a credit card whose number often is known by the app store. On what type of device is the credit card number kept by the app store?

answer

Storage

question

If your cousin asks you what devices can be used to record and retrieve data, instructions, and/or information for future use on a computer, which of the following would you tell her?

answer

USB flash drives, SSDs, hard disks

question

Which of the following is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video?

answer

Data

question

Larger corporate, government, and Internet applications may use powerful, expensive servers (an example of which is shown in the accompanying figure) to support their daily operation.

answer

True

question

On a typical notebook computer, the monitor is on top of the system unit, and the keyboard attaches to the system unit with hinges.

answer

False

question

What is a type of personal computer designed so all of its components fit entirely on or under a desk or table?

answer

desktop computer

question

Which of the following mouse operations would you use if you want to display a shortcut menu?

answer

right-click

question

The application system provides a means for users to communicate with the computer or mobile device and other software.

answer

False

question

Examples of mobile users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists.

answer

False

question

Examples of operating systems include those that allow you to send and receive e-mail messages, prepare your taxes, organize digital photos, and play games.

answer

False

question

Green computing involves reducing electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer. Which of the following is a valid strategy for supporting green computing?

answer

Buy a computer from a retailer who will dispose of your old computer properly.

question

You do not want to store your data locally on a hard disk. You would rather store it using an Internet service. What is this kind of storage known as?

answer

cloud storage

question

Most e-book readers are usually smaller than smartphones.

answer

False

question

Which of the following terms is an alternate term for the kind of computer shown in the accompanying figure? (apple laptop shown)

answer

notebook computer

question

While distance learning classes are popular, you cannot obtain a degree from them.

answer

False

question

Which of the following is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored on its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use?

answer

computer

question

One effective strategy for creating strong passwords includes changing common words to symbols.

answer

False

question

Cellular radio uses the cellular network to enable high-speed Internet connections to devices with built-in compatible technology, such as smartphones.

answer

True

question

What involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer?

answer

Green computing

question

Which of the following is a personal computer that users can carry from place to place?

answer

mobile computer

question

Research indicates that the more text messages students send, the more easily the find formal writing.

answer

False

question

Which of the following is an example of information on a grade report?

answer

grade point average

question

Which of the following category of users works on a computer while away from a main office, home office, or school?

answer

mobile

question

Which of the following is a category of users?

answer

enterprise users

question

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to move an item around the screen on your new tablet?

answer

slide

question

Which kind of user requires the capabilities of a powerful computer?

answer

power

question

Digital cameras often can connect to or communicate wirelessly with a computer, a printer, or the Internet

answer

True

question

Storage devices like the hard disk shown in the accompanying figure often function as a source of input because they transfer item from storage to memory.

answer

True

question

A blog is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

answer

True

question

With online investing, the transaction fee for each trade usually is much more than when trading through a broker.

answer

False

question

You want to interact with a touch screen. Which of the following do you use?

answer

gestures

question

Which of the following is NOT a type of message you can send with a smartphone?

answer

media message

question

Which of the following mouse operations would you use if you want to start a program feature?

answer

double-click

question

Which of the following is true about a computer?

answer

Its electronic components process data using instructions

question

Which of the following is an example of data on a grade report?

answer

course names

question

If you were required to give a speech identifying the risks of using computers and digital devices, which group of items would you include?

answer

Health risks, privacy risks, environmental risks

question

Which of the following is NOT a reason that consumers purchase separate stand-alone devices?

answer

They are practitioners of online integration

question

Which kind of device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa?

answer

communications device

question

Most examples of the kind of computer shown in the accompanying figure can operate solely on batteries. (Apple laptop shown)

answer

False

question

Which of the following is the term for known specific patterns of viruses?

answer

virus signatures

question

Which of the following is NOT a popular programming language?

answer

Chrome

question

How do you determine which type of computer- tablet, laptop, or desktop- is best?

answer

It depends on your needs

question

How often should you change your password?

answer

every three months

question

Which of the following enables users to speak to other users over the Internet?

answer

VoIP

question

If you are looking for a keyboard to project from a device to a flat surface, which of the following would you use?

answer

virtual keyboard

question

In many networks, one or more computers act as a server.

answer

True

question

Enterprise users use spreadsheet, database, and accounting software.

answer

True

question

Which of the following mouse operations would you use if you want to deselect an item on the screen?

answer

click

question

As wikis have grown in number, size, and popularity, many educators and librarians have shunned the sites as valid sources of research.

answer

True

question

Which of the following is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices?

answer

e-book

question

Which gesture displays a shortcut menu?

answer

press and hold

question

If someone feels distressed when deprived of computers and mobile devices, that person is said to suffer from what condition?

answer

Technology overload

question

Collections, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, allow computers to share which of the following? (picture shown: computers/printers/etc. connected to something in the middle)

answer

resources

question

Which of the following is a specification that enables web content to be distributed to subscribers?

answer

RSS

question

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to run a new browser app on your new tablet?

answer

double-tap

question

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

answer

False

question

On which of the following pointing devices can you control the pointer by sliding your fingertip?

answer

touchpad

question

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to scroll on your new tablet?

answer

swipe

question

Which of the following is not one of the reasons that a mobile device can be categorized as a computer?

answer

It can accept output

question

To promote education by computer, vendors often offer substantial student discounts on hardware and software.

answer

True

question

What makes the posts on Twitter considered a blog?

answer

Their journal format

question

If a manufacturer is looking for memory that is very durable and shock resistant, which type of technology might it use in its laptops?

answer

SSDs

question

You need extensive knowledge of networks to set up a home network.

answer

False

question

The Internet is a service of the web.

answer

False

question

Most memory keeps data and instructions permanently.

answer

False

question

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to get immediate access to allowable actions on your new tablet?

answer

press and hold

question

The term drive app is used to describe applications stored on a computer.

answer

False

question

Which of the following conveys meaning and is useful to users?

answer

Information

question

Which of the following mouse operations would you use if you want to change the position of the pointer on the screen?

answer

point

question

A leading maker of security software has made a claim that its software blocked a given number of malware attacks in a single year. From your knowledge of malware, which of the following is the likeliest number from that claim?

answer

5 billion

question

Which of the following entails having the knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies?

answer

digital literacy

question

Which of the following is NOT a strategy that supports green computing?

answer

creating web apps instead of desktop apps

question

Which of the following works in a manner similar to a copy machine?

answer

scanner

question

Which of the following kinds of software is NOT usually included by an installed operating system?

answer

spreadsheet

question

Batteries in the kind of computer shown in the accompanying figure typically last longer than those in tablets.

answer

False

question

In which gesture do you press and hold one finger and then move the finger horizontally or vertically on the screen?

answer

swipe

question

If you are looking for an online social network that allows you to include recommendations from people who know you professionally, which of the following is the best match for you?

answer

question

Each employee or customer who uses a computer in a large business is which kind of user?

answer

enterprise

question

In which gesture do you quickly touch and release one finger one time?

answer

tap

question

Wireless Internet access points enable users with computers and mobile devices to connect to the Internet wirelessly.

answer

True

question

You should delete or quarantine flagged attachments immediately.

answer

True

question

Which term is used to illustrate the gap between those with and those without access to technology?

answer

digital divide

question

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to activate a mode that enables you to move an item with one finger to a new location on your new tablet?

answer

press and hold

question

A hot spot is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices.

answer

True

question

For which of the following is the spelling, disk, used?

answer

magnetic media

question

Breakthroughs in surgery, medicine, and treatments seldom result from scientists' use of computers.

answer

False

question

Which of the following is NOT an example of malware?

answer

vaporware

question

In which gesture do you move two fingers together?

answer

pinch

question

The major differences between server computers like the one in the accompanying figure and client computers are that the client typically has more power, more storage space, and expanded communications capabilities.

answer

False

question

Most computers and many mobile devices, such as smartphones and portable media players, can connect to which kind of network?

answer

Wi-Fi

question

USB flash drives and memory cards usually hold more than hard disks like the kind shown in the accompanying figure.

answer

False

question

What is the definition of a website?

answer

a collection of related webpages

question

Nearly every life event is stored on a computer somewhere.

answer

True

question

Providers of wireless communications services may charge additional fees for sending text, picture, or video messages, depending on the service plan.

answer

True

question

Which of the following consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions?

answer

Memory

question

With which of the following can you have a real-time typed conversation with another connected user?

answer

IM

question

Why do many webpages use graphical designs and images?

answer

to convey messages

question

Like an IP address, the components of a domain name are separated by commas.

answer

False

question

What is the role of the W3C?

answer

oversee research and set standards for many areas of the internet

question

Which of the following identify the five steps in web publishing?

answer

plan the website; design the website; create the website; host the website; maintain the website

question

What is the term for characters, such as :) or :(, used to express emotion in an email message or newsgroup article?

answer

emoticons

question

JPEG is a format that expands graphics to increase their file size, which means the file takes up less storage space.

answer

False

question

If your cousin wanted to view information from the World Wide Web, what application software would you tell her to be sure she has on her computer?

answer

browser

question

When a radio station broadcasts a live sporting event over the Web, what technology are they using?

answer

streaming

question

Which of the following is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using the telephone network?

answer

DSL

question

Which of the following is the development and maintenance of webpages?

answer

web publishing

question

Many browsers and websites do not require the http:// and www portions of a web address.

answer

True

question

Who is the creator of the World Wide Web?

answer

Tim Berners-Lee

question

An entertainment website contains content that describes a cause, opinion, or idea.

answer

False

question

A DNS server is able to identify which of the following?

answer

an IP address based on a domain name

question

The search engine operator AND is used to display hits that include only one word from a list.

answer

False

question

You are going to form a partnership with an organization that sells domain names. What kind of organization is your partner?

answer

registrar

question

Which of the following defines FTP sites at which anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files?

answer

anonymous

question

Examples of informational websites include libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, guides, and other types of reference.

answer

True

question

The goal with TIFF graphics is to reach a balance between image quality and file size.

answer

False

question

Which of the following is a digital representation of nontext information such as a drawing, chart, or photo?

answer

graphic

question

Which of the following is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP?

answer

FTP server

question

All mobile browsers support the use of plug-ins.

answer

False

question

Which of the following includes music, speech, or any other sound?

answer

audio

question

A megabyte is equal to approximately one billion characters.

answer

False

question

What is the purpose of an Internet Protocol address (IP address)?

answer

It uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.

question

Which of the following consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents?

answer

web

question

A mobile processor is a type of software for computers and mobile devices that reads a user's specified web feeds and collects their most recent content.

answer

False

question

Which of the following terms refers to any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality?

answer

multimedia

question

IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL MESSAGE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, WHAT DOES THIS SIGNIFY?

answer

THE PERSON WHO WROTE THE EMAIL WAS SHOUTING AT YOU.

question

A host in a network performs which of the following tasks?

answer

provides services and connections to other computers on the network

question

Some audio files require you to download a media player.

answer

True

question

To what does the term, blogosphere, refer?

answer

the worldwide collection of blogs

question

One technique to improve Web searches is to use general nouns and put the less specific terms first in the search text.

answer

False

question

Some home users connect computers to the Internet via slower-speed dial-up access because of its lower cost or because broadband access is not available where they live.

answer

True

question

In internet terminology, what is the term, google.com, called?

answer

domain name

question

You are using a website to check the ticket availability for your flight to Denmark. To what category does this website belong?

answer

dynamic websites

question

Which of the following terms means that the people who are conversing on a computer are online at the same time?

answer

real time

question

An Internet connection is not necessary for participating in e-commerce.

answer

False

question

What term is used to describe the harassment of computer users through various forms of Internet communications?

answer

cyberbullying

question

Webpage developers often use FTP to upload their webpages to a web server.

answer

True

question

What is the approximate data usage for sending and receiving 100 messages with no attachments?

answer

3-6 MB

question

A bookmarking site is a website that enables members to manage and share media such as photos, videos, and music.

answer

False

question

What is the World Wide Web?

answer

a worldwide collection of electronic documents

question

Which of the following is application software that allows users to access and view webpages?

answer

browser

question

If someone's boss wanted to send a message to an employee that contains both a video and a Word processing document, which Internet service would be the most appropriate for her to use?

answer

email

question

In the evaluation of a website, the evaluation criterion of authority states that a reputable institution should support the website without bias in the information.

answer

False

question

Which of the following is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online?

answer

netiquette

question

A search engine displays a list of webpage names that contains the search text. What is the term for that list?

answer

hits

question

Which of the following are valid TLDs?

answer

gov, org, net

question

Which of the following is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room?

answer

IM

question

You have a new application that is taking full advantage of the features of your smartphone, including the touch screen and an embedded GPS receiver. What kind of application is this?

answer

mobile app

question

To what does the term, traffic, refer to when used in conjunction with the Internet?

answer

the communications activity on the Internet

question

When two people are conversing over the Internet in real time, what do you know about them?

answer

They both are online.

question

When you enter a domain name, the DNS server translates the domain name to its associated IP address of that data and information can be routed to the correct computer.

answer

True

question

Your sister just started a company that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet for a small fee. Which of the following describes her company?

answer

access provider

question

Which of the following is a small version of a larger graphic?

answer

thumbnail

question

A disadvantage with a subject directory is that users sometimes have difficulty deciding which categories to choose as they work through the menus of links presented.

answer

True

question

To find a webpage, the user of a search engine would simply enter a word or phrase in the resource's text box. What is the term for that phrase?

answer

search text

question

Several browsers are available at shareware websites.

answer

True

question

You are looking for the basic storage unit on a mobile device. Which of the following represents a single character?

answer

byte

question

You have just done some online banking. Which of the following could contain your account number?

answer

cache

question

Which of the following is NOT a graphics format used on the web?

answer

AVI

question

For watching HD streaming video for an hour, the approximate data usage is 3-6 MB.

answer

False

question

What is the descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites?

answer

phishing

question

What is the term for a combination of user name and domain name that identifies a user so he or she can receive Internet email?

answer

email address

question

Which of the following is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting?

answer

streaming

question

Which of the following are criteria for evaluating a website's content?

answer

objectivity and currency

question

The JPEG format works best for images that have only a few colors.

answer

False

question

Which of the following is equal to approximately one million characters?

answer

megabyte

question

The major carriers of Internet network traffic are known collectively by what term?

answer

Internet backbone

question

The Internet has its roots in a network that became functional in 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States. What was the name of that network?

answer

ARPANET

question

Cybercafes exist in cities in the U.S. but not elsewhere.

answer

False

question

You are looking for a browser that will run on your computer, which uses the Linux operating system. Which of the following is an option for you?

answer

Firefox

question

Which of the following is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee?

answer

access provider

question

Which of the following communicates with a satellite dish to provide high-speed Internet connections via satellite?

answer

satellite modem

question

Which of the following consists of images displayed in motion?

answer

video

question

What is the term for the transmission of messages and files via a computer network?

answer

email

question

The goal of Internet2 is to develop and test advanced network technologies that will benefit Internet users in the future.

answer

True

question

Which of the following networks had these two goals: a) allowing scientists to work together on scientific projects; and, b) functioning even if part of the network was destroyed by a nuclear attack?

answer

ARPANET

question

According to netiquette, Internet users should assume which of the following?

answer

The use of all capital letters is the equivalent of shouting

question

What is the term for an electronic document on the web that can contain text, graphics, animation, audio (sound), and video?

answer

webpage

question

Which of the following best describes e-commerce?

answer

A business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet

question

You have a new web app and the host for it is going to provide storage for your data on their server. What is this called?

answer

cloud storage

question

In a search engine, parentheses are used to combine hits that include specific words with those that only include one word from a list.

answer

True

question

Most current web browsers support tabbed browsing, where the top of the browser displays a tab for each webpage you open.

answer

True

question

If your friend is enjoying a cup of coffee in a trendy coffee shop and at the same time is surfing the web, which of the following is she using?

answer

a hotspot

question

All social networking sites require friends to confirm a friendship.

answer

False

question

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?

answer

optical

question

CAM is used by a variety of industries, including oil drilling, power generating, food production, and automobile manufacturing.

answer

True

question

The capability of the computer to recognize spoken words is a direct result of scientific experimentation with cochlear implants.

answer

False

question

With which of the following can users transfer items to and from other computer on the Internet?

answer

FTP

question

With contemporary antivirus protection it is now possible to ensure a virus or malware never will attack your computer.

answer

False

question

Which of the following is a typical size for a game console?

answer

four pounds

question

Never start a computer with removable media inserted in the computer unless you are certain the media are uninfected.

answer

True

question

You cannot make copies of media, even as a personal backup, without violating copyright.

answer

False

question

If a tablet has no keyboard, how do you type on it?

answer

You use an on-screen keyboard.

question

What consist(s) of a series of related instructions that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them?

answer

Software

question

An organization to which you belong is joining the W3C. What is the mission of the work you will undertake as a member?

answer

To ensure the continued growth of the web.

question

A lower bandwidth means more data transmits.

answer

False

question

The asterisk search engine operator allows the substitution of characters in place of the asterisk.

answer

True

question

For which of the following to work must both parties be online at the same time, and the receiver of a message be willing to accept messages?

answer

instant messaging

question

Which of the following is the process of transferring files from a computer to a server on the Internet?

answer

uploading

question

Which of the following search texts will display pizza or sandwich places in New Orleans?

answer

New Orleans (pizza or sandwich)

question

Which of the following terms would you be looking for if you want to make a purchase of a variety of software at the same time that you purchase your new desktop?

answer

bundle

question

Netbooks weigh more than traditional laptops, like the kind shown in the accompanying figure.

answer

false

question

You go to your local town utility in order to pay your gas bill. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

answer

financial kiosk

question

E-books have no wear and tear.

answer

true

question

Which of the following is an external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device?

answer

port replicator

question

Which of the following may need to happen before your Bluetooth headset can communicate with your smartphone?

answer

They might need to be paired

question

A computer salesman refers to the shape and size of your new computer by a specific term. What term does he use?

answer

form factor

question

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

answer

Windows

question

Your organization has a large number of servers. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?

answer

Blade server

question

A mobile console is a device that combines features of a smartphone with a tablet, like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

answer

False

question

What is the term for the smallest element in an electronic image?

answer

pixel

question

Your Bluetooth headset is waiting for another Bluetooth device to locate its signal. What is this mode known as?

answer

discoverable mode

question

Some handheld game device models are Internet capable for downloading games and apps.

answer

True

question

Batteries in a laptop, like the kind shown in the accompanying figure, typically last longer than those in a tablet.

answer

False

question

A type of computer usually has thousands of users. Which of the following is most likely to be the type of computer?

answer

Supercomputer

question

You have purchased a surge protector and you are happy with it, in part because it has an appropriate Joule rating. What is that rating?

answer

600

question

Some users configure a desktop to function as a server on a network.

answer

True

question

Which of the following are you most likely to find on your next trip to an amusement park?

answer

ticket kiosk

question

Which of the following is the term for unsolicited mail messages?

answer

spam

question

You have just designed a device-tracking app for sale in the app marketplace. Which of the following are you least likely to use in your app?

answer

UNIX

question

You keep hearing a colleague of yours use a term and you are unfamiliar with it. Ultimately, however, you realize that it is a synonym for the term port. What is it?

answer

jack

question

You need to restore a computer that has suffered a catastrophic failure. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

answer

backup server

question

What percent of e-waste is recycled?

answer

20

question

Docking stations may include slots for memory cards, optical disc drives, and other devices.

answer

True

question

You have a camera with a 16 MP resolution. How many pixels are represented by that resolution?

answer

16 million

question

People suffering from technology overload feel distressed when deprived of technology, even for a short length of time.

answer

True

question

A joystick is a handheld vertical lever, mounted on a base, that you move in different directions to control the actions of the simulated vehicle or player.

answer

true

question

The input from a POS terminal serves as output to other computers to maintain sales records, update inventory, verify credit, and perform other activities associated with sales transactions.

answer

false

question

A port replicator is similar to a docking station, but it has more functionality.

answer

False

question

Which of the following is held with both hands and controls the movement and actions of players or objects in video games or computer games?

answer

Gamepad

question

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?

answer

backward compatible

question

Which of the following protects against electrical power variations?

answer

surge protector

question

If a POS terminal is able to update inventory at geographically separate locations, what is the term for this ability?

answer

Internet capable

question

Your server room has ample floor space. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?

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Tower server

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While ultrathin laptops like the kind shown in the accompanying figure are adequate for everyday computing tasks, you would want to use a netbook to complete processor-intensive tasks.

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false

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Some cloud computing services automatically add more network and server capacity to a company's website as demand for services of the website increase.

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True

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A friend of yours was talking on a mobile phone and her attention was diverted from something that was happening around her while she was on the phone. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

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Inattentional blindness

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Many handheld computers communicate wirelessly with other devices or computers.

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true

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Which of the following is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other?

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pairing

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If you are looking to use a Bluetooth device and do not want to extend its range with additional equipment, which of the following is the approximate distance you can expect between your device and the device with which it is transmitting data?

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33 feet

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Newer versions of USB can charge connected mobile devices even when the computer is not in use.

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true

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A type of computer usually has only one user. Which of the following is most likely to be the type of computer?

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personal computer

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Which of the following is the practice of sharing computing resources, such as servers, like those in the accompanying figure?

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virtualization

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Point-and-shoot cameras are much heavier and larger than SLR cameras.

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false

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Which of the following refers to the case that contains and protects the motherboard?

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system unit

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Which of the following is not a determinant of the category in which a computer best fits?

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resolution

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You need to store and manage all the Microsoft Office files for your office. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

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storage server

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You are outside in a public park with your friend. Both of you have Wi-Fi devices. For the devices to communicate with each other, what is the maximum distance they can be apart?

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300 feet

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You have a new e-book reader and you are expecting to be away on a long hike with it. How many hours of reading can you get from it before needing to recharge it?

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75

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Which of the following kinds of computing refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet?

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cloud

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Which of the following terms includes speakers, webcams, and printers as examples?

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peripherals

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Which of the following are capable of processing many trillions of instructions in a single second?

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supercomputers

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One symptom of technology addiction is the inability to stop using technology.

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True

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Your electric service has been failing with some frequency lately because of a lot of storms, and you are looking for more peace of mind when it comes to a reliable power source for your computer. Which of the following could help?

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UPS

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Which of the following is built into an upright cabinet that stands alone?

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tower server

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Cloud computing uses server virtualization.

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True

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A large amount of e-waste ends up polluting developing countries, who accept the materials for profit.

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True

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A thief has unfortunately captured your ATM card number by placing a panel on top of the face of an ATM, which was virtually undetectable to you. What is this technology called?

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skimmer

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A UPS connects your computer and a power source.

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true

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Ergonomic studies have shown that using the correct type and configuration of chair, keyboard, display device, and work surface helps users work comfortably and efficiently and helps protect their health.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT a type of kiosk?

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media

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Your data center is looking to conserve space in its server room. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?

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blade server

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You have a new phone. What determines what type of messages you can send?

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the services offered by the mobile service provider

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One common method of thwarting a smartphone thief is not to use the phone to check the time.

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true

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You are looking for a computer to provide a central location for online game play. What kind of computer do you need?

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server

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Features typically not found in cameras built into mobile phones include optical zoom, additional lenses, and scene modes.

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true

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A brownout is a complete power failure.

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false

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You are looking for a general-purpose port to connect two devices together. Which of the following is your best bet?

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Thunderbolt

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Which of the following is not true of the thin client on your desk at your office?

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it has extensive capabilities

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You want to connect your mobile device to a speaker. Which of the following is a way to do so?

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via a port

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The video clips that users of video message services send are typically how long?

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30 seconds

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The trend is toward larger desktop tower form factors.

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false

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Which of the following is an affordable and lightweight digital camera with lenses built into it and a screen that displays an approximation of the image to be photographed?

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point-and-shoot

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Your new home has a vacuum system. What kind of computer is controlling it?

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embedded computer

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What are the two main components on the motherboard?

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memory, processor

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Malware authors rarely focus on social media because it is so difficult to get personal information via that channel.

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false

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An ATM is a self-service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network.

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true

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How many peripheral devices can you connect with a USB port?

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up to 127

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It is estimated by one publisher that, on average, libraries replace a print book after how many checkouts?

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26

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Which of the following items in your pocket uses NFC technology?

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credit card

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You are inside a sports arena with your friend. Both of you have Wi-Fi devices. For the devices to communicate with each other, what is the maximum distance they can be apart in this closed space?

answer

100 feet

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You received a new portable media player for your birthday. It is less than ideal as a gift, however, because you were hoping to do something with it, and it is not something you can do with the player. What is that thing you were hoping to do?

answer

manage a server

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You are storing a new worksheet online for members of your project team to be able to share access to it. What kind of computing is this an example of?

answer

cloud

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You are going to make a decision about a server purchase based on whether it is a rack server, a blade server, or a tower server. On which of the following are you basing your decision?

answer

form factor

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Short text messages sent via a text message service are typically fewer than how many characters?

answer

300

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You need to set up a computer to store and deliver email messages for your small business. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

answer

mail server

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Port replicators sometimes disable ports on the mobile computer to prevent conflicts among the devices on the computer and port replicator.

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true

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Eyestrain associated with CVS is not thought to have serious or long-term consequences.

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true

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When an instrument in the dashboard of your car informs you the air pressure in the right rear tire is low, what type of computer determines the air pressure is low?

answer

embedded computer

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Which of the following are small speakers that rest inside each ear canal?

answer

earbuds

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Which of the following exists in the form of a single circuit board?

answer

blade server

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Peripheral devices usually occupy space inside a system unit.

answer

false

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Which of the following types of computers targets a specific audience and offers high-quality audio, video, and graphics with optimal performance for sophisticated single-user and networked or Internet multiplayer games?

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gaming desktop

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CTS is inflammation of a tendon due to repeated motion or stress on that tendon.

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false

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Which of the following is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports?

answer

USB hub

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Lower back pain sometimes is caused from poor posture

answer

true

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Which of the following is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap?

answer

notebook

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Most computers and electronic devices are analog, which use continuous signals.

answer

false

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Which of the following is your library using because it costs less, is easier to maintain, and uses less power than desktop computers?

answer

thin client

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At a higher resolution, you can capture and store more images in your digital camera.

answer

false

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Which of the following is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product?

answer

embedded computer

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Unlike answering machines, a computer in a voice mail system converts an analog voice message into digital form.

answer

true

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Which of the following is not a part of a server like the one in the accompanying figure?

answer

bundled software

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Many game console models include internal disk drives or memory to store games and other media.

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true

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Which of the following cameras is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses and uses a mirror to display on its screen an exact replica of the image to be photographed?

answer

SLR

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Teen drivers statistically are more susceptible to being distracted while driving.

answer

True

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One advantage of dedicated servers is that they usually do not demand as much memory or storage as other computers.

answer

false

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Which of the following occurs when the incoming electrical supply or voltage increases, often defined as more than five percent, above the normal volts?

answer

overvoltage

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What is the term for the technology that allows users to view message details such as the length of calls, for example?

answer

visual voice mail

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Which of the following would allow you to capture a series of images with your camera in rapid succession?

answer

burst mode

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All-in-one desktops are usually more expensive than purchasing a system unit and monitor separately.

answer

false

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Mobile users are susceptible to hardware theft because the size and weight of their computers and devices make them easy to steal.

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true

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Tendonitis is inflammation of the nerve that connects the forearm to the palm of the wrist.

answer

false

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Which of the following do you need to verify that you are the holder of the bank card at your local bank branch?

answer

question

What is the term for an ultrathin laptop (like the one shown in the accompanying figure) that uses the Windows operating system?

answer

ultrabook

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What is another name for a standby UPS?

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offline UPS

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Which of the following are large, expensive, powerful computers that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously and store tremendous amounts of data, instructions, and information?

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mainframes

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