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Essentials of Information Technology

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Which one of the following converts computer output into displayed images? A. Printer B. Monitor C. Floppy Disk d. Processor monitor
Which one of the following computer types is the smalllest? a. mainframe b. microcomputer c. workstation d. microcontroller microcontroller
which of the following is a secondary storage device? floppy disk
a central computer holding collections of data and programs for connecting to other computers or devices is known as a(n) server
Kbps means a speed of how many bits per second? 1 thousand
which of the following is an example of hardcopy outputs? printed spreadsheet
a location on the internet is called a Domain
what are the 3 components of a URL Web Protocol Name of directory on the web server file name and extension
in the email address John_Smith@happygoluck.net.us , John_Smith is the userid
Which one of the following is the fastest means of data transmission? T1 line
All of the following are netiquette rules Consult FAQs. Don't Shout. Avoid huge file attachments.
The components that make up the internet are owned and shared by Thousands of public and private entities
ICANN stands for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
All of the following are features of word processing software spell check. Cut and Paste. Formatting
In a word processing program, the default settings are Used automatically unless the user specifies otherwise
Which of the following is true regarding commercial software a new version is a major upgrade; a new release is a minor upgrade
The part of the operating system that allows the user to communicate with it is called the user interface
All of the following are examples of computer operating systems Windows XP. DOS. Unix.
All of the following are examples of application software Corel WordPerfect Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Word
A collection of interrelated files in a computer system is a Database
A group of adjacent cells in a spreadsheet, a range, is important because it helps sort data for calculation or reports
All of the following are undesirable results of using pirated software Copyright owners do not get paid for their creative work. risk of computer virus. risk of getting inferior software product.
What is the value of a macro (keyboard shortcut) users can consolidate several activities into one or two keystrokes
All of the following are part of the microcomputer boot process Diagnostic routines. Copying BIOS programs to main memory Loading Operating System to main memory
The software that permits a computer system to communicate with input and output devices is collectively known as Device Drivers
Which Operating System was designed primarily for network use in business Windows NT
Processing Speed is expressed in terms of Megahertz
All of the following are types of secondary storage Hard Disk. Optical Disk Magnetic Tape
Each of the following is a microcomputer expansion bus AGP PCI ISA
The High Speed memory area on a chip that temporarily stores instructions and data is the Cache
All of the following are common microcomputer expansion cards Graphic Card Sound Card Network Card
Which one of the following is a measure of microcomputer processing speed? Megahertz
All of the following are examples of pointing devices Touch Screen JoyStick Pen Computer
Which of the following is a common health problem caused by the use of computers Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A screen in which each pixel is controlled by its own transistor is called Active Matrix Display
Biometrics Measure Individual Body Characteristics
A Technology used by banks in which ink is magnetized for check-sorting purposes is MICR
A program with hidden instructions that are buried within an application program and that cause damage is called a Trojan Horse
Which of the following best describes the telephone line that is used in most homes today Twisted-Pair Wire
The benefits of which one of the following include sharing peripheral devices, programs, and data; better communications; and database access? Local Area Networks
In Communications, the term "packet" is used to describe Data that are fragmented to permit high-volume network traffic
A Signal that is continuous and varying in strength and/or quality is Analog
Which one of the following is a short-range wireless digital standard aimed at linking cellphones, PDAs, computers, and peripherals? Bluetooth
A network in which computers communicate directly without relying on a server or hub is known as a Peer to Peer LAN
Data is transmitted using fiber-optic cables by Pulsating light beams
Crackers are persons who Break into computers for malicious purposes
One of the downsides of portability is lack of personal time
One potential drawback of using MP3 Players is Hearing Loss
A distinguishing feature of high-definition (HD) radio is the ability to provide digital and analog stations on the same frequency
Which one of the following Statements is true regarding digital cameras People take more photos, but print fewer, and sometimes forget about them
A smartphone can include all of the following features Text Messaging capability. Internet Access. Email capability
All of the following are data compression standards or methods Lossless. JPEG. MPEG.
All of the following are disadvantages of databases, They are costly to install and maintain. Privacy of the data is a concern. People must be trained to use them properly.
A file that contains recorded events, including everything concerning the organization's products or services, is called a Transaction File
Which of the following types of databases arranges records in related groups resembling a family tree in which each child record may have only one parent record? Hierarchical
Relevant facts, information, beliefs, assumptions, and procedures for solving problems are contained in a(n) Knowledge base
All of the following are components of the Turing test Human Judge, Computer terminal, Software Program
Summarized, structured reports such as budget summaries and production schedules are examples of the output from Management Information Systems
The leading compression standard for still images is JPEG
File Extensions are part of the microcomputer file naming convention
Software that controls the search of an expert system's knowledge base and produces conclusions is known as An Interface Engine
which one of the following poses the greatest threat to a computer system? Employees
Which of the following is a crime against computers and communications? Software Theft
Which one of the following is a method of safeguarding computers Screening job applicants
Crimes against computers and communication include all of the following Theft of software and data. Theft of hardware. Vandalizing telecommunication systems.
When preparing a database of use, what should you do with "dirty data?" "Scrub" it to create metadata
A programmer must follow the rules for coding a particular programming language. These rules are called Syntax
which one of the following is the lowest of the five generations of programming languages? Machine Language
A list of instructions that the computer must follow to process data into information using statements in a special language is a Program
The step in the programming procedure that includes the use of pseudocode and/or flowcharts is Design a Solution
Debugging the program is completed in which step of the programming procedure? Test the program
A language translator program that converts each procedural language statement into machine language and executes it immediately, statement by statement is An Interpreter
A Third-Generation programming language that is used pricipally to construct artificial intelligence programs is LISP
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