Computer Literacy
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When a group of computers are linked together this allows them to share what?
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resources
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Larger corporate, government and Internet applications may use powerful, expensive servers to support their daily operation. True/False
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True
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Laptops and other similar computer types can operate solely on batteries. True/False
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False
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Most websites such as MSN, Yahoo, or Google require payment for services. True/False
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False
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Servers like the one in the accompanying figure typically support only one computer at a time.
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False
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Similar to an editorial section in a newspaper, websites like blogs reflect the interest, opinions, and personalities of the author.
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True
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Storage devices like _______ hold data, instructions, and information for future use.
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hard disk drive
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Storage devices like the hard disk often function as a source of input because they transfer items from storage to memory. True/False
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True
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The major difference between server computers and client computers are that the client typically has more power, more storage space, and expanded communications capabilities. True/False
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False
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The term ______ refers to the worldwide collection of websites.
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blogosphere
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To select a ______ in the table in the accompanying figure, point to its left edge and click when the mouse pointer changes to a small solid upward angled pointing arrow.
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cell
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USB flash drives and memory cards usually hold more than hard disk. True/False
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False
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When connected to the same server, others connected can see what a user has typed. True/False
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True
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When using the MLA style, position in-text parenthetical references either at the _______.
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bottom of the page as footnotes or at the end of the page as endnotes
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A collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
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network
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A website that offers variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location
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portal
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Alternate term for a laptop
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network computer
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A _____ symbol is another name for a dot symbol
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bullet
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A blog is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order. True/False
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True
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A bookmarking site is a website that enables members to manage and share media such as photos, videos, and music. True/False
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False
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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. True/False
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True
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A game console is small enough to fit in one hand, making it more portable than the handheld game device. True/False
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False
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A hot spot is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices. True/False
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True
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A letterhead shouldn't contain ...
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the company's objective
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A lower bandwidth means more data transmits. True/False
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False
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A megabyte is equal to approximately one billion characters. True/False
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False
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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. True/False
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False
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A note reference mark signals that an explanatory note exists at the bottom of the page as a ______.
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Footnote
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A password is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet or numbers that identifies one specific user. True/False
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False
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A phishing filter will prevent your browsing history, passwords, user names, and other personal information from being revealed. True/False
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False
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A search engine displays a list of webpage names that contain the search text. What is the term for that list?
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hits
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A tag name is an identifier that links a ____ to a source.
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citation
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A thesaurus can be used to look up a ______ or a word similar in meaning to a given word.
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synonym
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A web ______ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos. news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.
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search engine
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A web ________ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.
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search engine
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A webpage is a collection of related websites. True/False
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False
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A ______ address is a number that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.
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IP
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A _____ address is a number that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet.
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mobile
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A ___ device is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand.
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mobile
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A _______ is a collaborative website that allows users to add to, modify, or delete the website content via their browser.
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wiki
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A _______ is a duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
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backup
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A ______ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on webpages.
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pop-up
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A _______ is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.
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game console
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A _____ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.
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gesture
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A ________ is a named collection of stored data, instructions, or information and can contain text, images, video, and audio.
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file
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A ______ is a portable storage device that is small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or in a pocket.
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USB flash drive
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A ____ is a type of software for computers and mobile devices that reads a user's specified web feeds and collects their most recent content.
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feed reader
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A ___________ is an internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, a calculator, a notepad, games, and several other apps.
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smartphone
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A _____ is an input device that converts printed material into a form the computer can process.
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scanner
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A _______ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.
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search engine
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A_____ name is the text based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server that host a website.
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domain
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An ______ website offers exciting, challenging avenues for formal and informal teaching and learning.
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educational
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A ___ ,which is similar to a password, consists of several words separated by spaces.
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passphrase
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According to netiquette, is the use of all capital letters equivalent to shouting?
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yes
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According to the MLA style, the __ is a list of sources that are referenced directly in a research paper.
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work cited page
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All mobile browsers support the use of plug-ins. True/False
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False
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"Middle" is a vertical alignment option. True/False
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False
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All social networking sites have a specialized audience. True/False
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False
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All social networking sites require to confirm a friendship. True/False
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False
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Although you can use a dialog box to indent paragraphs, Word provides a quicker way through the ___ .
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horizontal ruler
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An internet connection is not necessary for participating in e-commerce. True/False
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False
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A professional business document should have ____ (3 things).
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a professional appearance, convey it's message concisely, and convey it's message clearly.
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An entertainment website contains content that describes a cause, opinion, or idea. T/F
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False
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As an alternative to using the Color button on the picture tools format tab to display the color gallery, you can right-clikc the graphic, click ___ on the shortcut menu, click the Picture button, expand the Picture color section, and select desired options.
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format picture
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As wikis have grown in number, size, and popularity, many educators and librarians have shunned the sites as valid sources of research. T/F
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True
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Automatic page breaks are determined by paper size, line spacing, and margin settings. T/F
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True
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Because technology is constantly changing, you must keep up with it to remain digitally _____.
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literate
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Bing, Google, and Yahoo! are all examples of web ____.
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search engines
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Breakthroughs in surgery, medicine, and treatments seldom result from scientists' use of computers. T/F
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False
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Business documents can include all of the following EXCEPT ______ .
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personal letters
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By default, the Normal style inserts a vertical space equal to ____ line(s) between each line of text.
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1.08
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By default, the Normal style places ____ points of blank space after each paragraph.
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8
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Define botnet
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A group of compromised computers connected to a network that attacks other networks.
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The term, payload, as it pertains to computer crime, is defined as ____.
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the destructive event or prank the program is intended to deliver
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The term, zombie, is _____.
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A computer or device whose owner is unaware that the computer or device is being controlled remotely by an outsider.
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What term is used to describe the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks?
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digital forensics
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What term is used to describe the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?
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content filtering
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When a waiter at a restaurant steals credit card numbers to make fraudulent purchases, this is called _____.
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information theft
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________ is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware.
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device-tracking apps
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Information kept on an organizations premises has a higher security risk than information transmitted over networks. T/F
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False
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With selective backup, all the files in the computer automatically are chosen to be copied. T/F
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False
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Biometric devices are an unreliable method of identification and notification. T/F
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False
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A file a computer creates that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts.
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an audit trail
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A program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer.
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a rootkit
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A written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal
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an IT code of conduct
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Someone who accesses a computer or network illegally with the intent of malicious action.
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cracker
