CIS120 MC: Exam #1 – Flashcards
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The concept of the Internet was developed in response to the ________ War. A) Cold B) Vietnam C) Korean D) Gulf
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A) Cold
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OS X is the operating system developed by ________. A) Microsoft B) Apple C) Google D) Linux
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B) Apple
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________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon. A) Inkjet B) Laser C) Impact D) Nonimpact
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C) Impact
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Which of the following is the most common audio compression format? A) WAV B) AU C) MP3 D) WMA
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C) MP3
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Errors in computer software are called ________. A) beetles B) worms C) bugs D) spiders
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C) bugs
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________ software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between other software and the hardware devices. A) System B) Productivity C) Recovery D) Application
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A) System
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Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access? A) Disk Cleanup B) Disk Defragmenter C) Task Manager D) Error-checking
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B) Disk Defragmenter
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The intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet program is known as a ________. A) formula B) function C) cell D) label
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C) cell
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The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer. A) peripheral unit B) motherboard C) arithmetic/logic unit D) input unit
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B) motherboard
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All of the following are tips for professional e-mail etiquette EXCEPT ________. A) be concise and to the point B) use abbreviations such as "u," "r," and "BRB" to keep the e-mail message shorter C) include a meaningful subject line D) use spell-checker and proofread before sending
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B) use abbreviations such as "u," "r," and "BRB" to keep the e-mail message shorter
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The term computer ________ is used to describe someone who is familiar enough with computers to understand their capabilities and limitations. A) hawker B) master C) webmaster D) literate
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D) literate
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The two major types of system software programs are utility programs and the ________. A) charms B) operating system C) application software D) user interface
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B) operating system
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Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Excel file? A) inventory.xlsx B) inventory.accdb C) inventory.wpd D) inventory.pdf
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A) inventory.xlsx
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Which of the following top-level domains identifies a degree-granting institution? A) .gov B) .info C) .edu D) .net
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C) .edu
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C: denotes a ________ directory that is at the top of the filing structure of a computer. A) root B) upper-level C) cluster D) top-level
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A) root
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A ________ is a personal journal posted on the web. A) blog B) wiki C) podcast D) webcast
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A) blog
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A Microsoft ________ account allows you to store and share files in the cloud. A) OneDrive B) iCloud C) Drive D) Dropbox
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A) OneDrive
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Which computer port can transmit uncompressed audio and video? A) LCD B) HDMI C) USB D) VGA
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B) HDMI
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The location of a file is specified by its ________. A) file path B) drive identifier C) file extension D) file type
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A) file path
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A ________ allows visitors to add, remove, or edit its content. A) podcast B) chat C) wiki D) blog
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C) wiki
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Computer-aided design software is used by ________. A) game makers to create games B) project managers to track tasks C) web designers to create websites D) architects to create virtual models
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D) architects to create virtual models
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When using a spreadsheet, SUM in the expression =SUM(B10:B16), is called a(n) ________. A) formula B) operant C) function D) operator
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C) function
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Autonomy is defined as ________. A) working for something larger B) feeling confident and excited about learning new skills C) repressing motivated behavior D) working without continual direction and control
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D) working without continual direction and control
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________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as a car. A) Desktop B) Tablet C) Embedded D) Netbook
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C) Embedded
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Which utility removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size? A) File Compression B) Disk Cleanup C) Error-checking D) Disk Defragmenter
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A) File Compression
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The area that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up when it is powered on is ________. A) RAM B) ROM C) the CPU D) the USB
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B) ROM
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________ tools enable groups of people to connect and exchange ideas. A) Affective computing B) Computer forensics C) Social networking D) Debugging
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C) Social networking
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Software that manages "back office" functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called ________ software. A) accounting B) customer relationship management C) project management D) enterprise resource planning
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D) enterprise resource planning
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Web-based application software is software that ________. A) is stored completely on a web server instead of your hard drive B) is always free C) does not need an Internet connection D) is installed by the computer manufacturer
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A) is stored completely on a web server instead of your hard drive
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You can obtain software through ________, in which a vendor hosts the software online over the Internet and you do not have to install it on your computer. A) Webware as a Service B) Open Source as a Service C) Software as a Service D) Proprietary as a Service
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C) Software as a Service
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In databases, a category of data is called a ________. A) worksheet B) record C) field D) table
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C) field
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One potential application of ________ is to provide sight to the blind. A) biomedical chip implants B) RFID tags C) Bluetooth technology D) patient simulators
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A) biomedical chip implants
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Using the Internet to get small donations from many people to start a business is called ________. A) crowdfunding B) collaborating C) kickstarting D) crowdsourcing
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A) crowdfunding
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Using hard disk space to temporarily store data or instructions from RAM is referred to as ________. A) spooling B) compressing C) virtual memory D) interrupting
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C) virtual memory
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Analyzing computer systems to gather potential legal evidence is computer ________. A) forensics B) detectives C) enforcement D) analysis
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A) forensics
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All of the following are examples of nonvolatile storage EXCEPT ________. A) DVD B) hard disk drive C) RAM D) USB drive
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C) RAM
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________ tools gather information from sources such as e-mails, text messages, and tweets and make the information instantly and publicly available for use in emergencies. A) Affective computing B) Crowdsourcing C) Crisis-mapping D) Social networking
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C) Crisis-mapping
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________ is the abbreviation for the place in the computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are temporarily stored. A) CPU B) USB C) ROM D) RAM
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D) RAM
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________ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences. A) Ergonomics B) Repetitive strain prevention C) Occupational safety D) Positioning
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A) Ergonomics
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Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers. A) thermal B) impact C) dot-matrix D) nonimpact
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D) nonimpact
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________ is a field of study focused on handling and automatic retrieval of information. A) Crisis mapping B) Computer forensics C) Information technology D) RFID
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C) Information technology
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A computer connected to the Internet that asks for data is a ________. A) client B) server C) surrogate D) aggregator
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A) client
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________ software helps you manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks in the same application. A) Note-taking B) Presentation C) Personal information manager D) Spreadsheet
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C) Personal information manager
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Sharing products rather than owning them individually is known as ________. A) crowdfunding B) social networking C) crowdsourcing D) collaborative consumption
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D) collaborative consumption
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In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "http" is the ________. A) top-level domain B) domain name C) protocol D) path
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C) protocol
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A(n) ________ is where a peripheral device can attach to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system. A) drive B) expansion bus C) slot D) port
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D) port
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Faculty at universities often use course management software such as ________ so that students can communicate outside of class and have easy access to class materials. A) Whiteboard B) iCloud C) Blackboard D) LinkedIn
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C) Blackboard
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A popular Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service is ________. A) Skype B) Mobile bridge C) Tablet D) Social Network
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A) Skype
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All of the following are examples of network operating systems EXCEPT ________. A) Linux B) OS X C) Windows 8 D) MS-DOS
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D) MS-DOS
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Which port is the most common port found on today's computing devices? A) FireWire B) Ethernet C) Parallel D) Universal serial bus (USB)
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D) Universal serial bus (USB)
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You can use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program. A) Backup utility B) Task Manager C) System Restore D) Error-checking
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B) Task Manager
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Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a(n) ________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other. A) translator B) device driver C) interpreter D) device configurator
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B) device driver
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________ is a professional, business-oriented social networking site. A) Flickr B) LinkedIn C) Twitter D) Picasa
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B) LinkedIn
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Apache OpenOffice is an example of a(n) ________ productivity suite. A) system B) web-based C) open source D) desktop publishing
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C) Open source
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When using a spreadsheet, the expression =D8-D17 is called a ________. A) cell B) range C) function D) formula
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D) formula
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________ media are continuously fed to your browser so you do not have to wait for the entire file to completely download before listening to or watching it. A) Streaming B) Tagged C) Hyperlinked D) Top-level
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A) Streaming
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The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________. A) aspect ratio B) screen resolution C) contrast ratio D) brightness resolution
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B) screen resolution
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________ is our normal sense of the world around us enhanced with digital information. A) Web 2.0 B) Affective computing C) Cognitive surplus D) Augmented reality
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D) Augmented reality
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In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each number, and each special symbol is made up of a unique combination of eight ________. A) bits B) bytes C) characters D) kilobytes
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A) bits
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Mastery is defined as ________. A) working for something larger B) working without continual direction and control C) combining leisure time with the tools to be creative D) feeling confident and excited about learning new skills
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D) feeling confident and excited about learning new skills
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Peachtree is an example of ________ software. A) gaming B) educational C) accounting D) course management
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C) accounting
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QR stands for ________. A) quick retention B) quick response C) quality response D) quality retention
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B) quick response
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A(n)________ CPU has two processing paths, allowing it to process more than one instruction at a time. A) bimodal B) dual-mode C) all-in-one D) dual-core
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D) duel-core
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Dropbox is an example of ________. A) SSD B) optical storage C) Bluetooth technology D) cloud storage
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D) cloud storage
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The web is based on the ________ Protocol. A) Hypertext Translate B) Hypertext Transmit C) Hypertext Trade D) Hypertext Transfer
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D) Hypertext transfer
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All of the following factors lead to greater motivation EXCEPT ________. A) purpose B) mastery C) autonomy D) consumption
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D) consumption
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Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity? A) SSD B) CD C) BD D) DVD
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C) BD
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All of the following are examples of software suites EXCEPT ________. A) Apple iWork B) Apache OpenOffice C) Microsoft OneNote D) Microsoft Office 2013
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C) Microsoft OneNote
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Most smartphones use operating systems developed by ________. A) Symbian and Apple B) Microsoft and Google C) Google and Apple D) Apple and Microsoft
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C) Google and Apple
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AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ________ operators. A) keyword B) Boolean C) relational D) Jacobian
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B) Boolean
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All of the following are types of e-commerce business EXCEPT ________. A) C2B B) B2B C) B2C D) C2C
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A) C2B
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Which of the following is an example of the results of data mining? A) Raw data from questionnaires given at the mall B) Netflix providing you with a list of videos you might enjoy C) A printout of all sales taken from the register at the end of the day D) An Excel spreadsheet listing all employees and their annual salaries in a random order
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B) Netflix providing you with a list of videos you might enjoy
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Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT________. A) utility software B) image-editing software C) animation software D) audio-editing software
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A) Utility software
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All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT ________. A) CMOS B) ROM C) RAM D) USB
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D) USB
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Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system. A) UNIX B) Windows C) iOS D) Linux
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D) Linux
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All of the following are ways to avoid injuries when working on computers EXCEPT ________. A) taking breaks B) ensuring proper lighting C) placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes D) purchasing an adjustable chair
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C) placing a monitor at least 12" from the eyes
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QuarkXPress is an example of ________ software. A) desktop publishing B) presentation C) video-editing D) image-editing
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A) desktop publishing
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Which of the following is NOT a precaution to take when shopping online? A) Avoid making online transactions on a public computer B) Pay with a debit card, not a credit card C) Shop at well-known, reputable sites D) When placing an order, make sure you receive a confirmation number
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B) Pay with a debit card, not a credit card
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All of the following are tips for a great presentation EXCEPT ________. A) limit bullet points per slide to 4-6 B) use a variety of animations on most slides to keep audience attention C) use images to convey a thought or illustrate a point D) keep the font size large enough to be read from the back of the room
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B) use a variety of animations on most slides to keep audience attention
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The "s" in "https" stands for for ________ socket layer. A) social B) semantic C) server D) secure
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D) secure
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