CIS 13 - Computer Information System » Spring 2020 » Lecture Test 1

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Question #1
Which company was the first to develop personal computers?
A.   Apple
B.   IBM
C.   Intel
D.   Dell
Question #2
Which option lists the computer components in order from oldest to newest?
A.   microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers, integrated circuits
B.   transistors, vacuum tubes, integrated circuits, personal computers, microprocessors
C.   vacuum tubes, transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, personal computers
D.   integrated circuits, microprocessors, vacuum tubes, transistors, personal computers
Question #3
All new cars are required to have embedded computers, which make driving safer.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
Emma tried to explain to her mother that computers are everywhere. Her mother does not believe her, and challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer?
A.   The sprinkler she has to turn on and off when she wants to water her plants.
B.   The carpet steamer she uses to clean her rugs when they get dirty
C.   Her hot water heater that has to be manually reset every time the power goes out
D.   Her coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.
Question #5
Your smartphone can be used to connect to your television or cable service and record a show even if you are not home because both devices are smart devices
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
When using a GPS app, like Waze or Google Maps, you are using augmented reality
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Which of the following examples would not use technology?
A.   Changing the oil in your car
B.   Ordering dinner on the way home
C.   Adjusting your home thermostat while at work.
D.   Starting your car while still in the house
Question #8
How do advertisers use data to know which products would most likely appeal to you?
A.   They analyze your text messages sent to your friends
B.   They track your Facebook and Instagram posts and “likes.”
C.   They monitor the television stations you watch
D.   They track your movements on your Fitbit
Question #9
Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures on websites. As her friend, you explain there are technologies available to help her. Describe what technology she might use.
A.   Try a Braille printer to print out what is on the screen.
B.   Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents
C.   Turn on closed captioning to display scrolling text for dialogue in videos.
D.   Enable a graphic organizer to create outline and structures of information
Question #10
You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out, and recycling devices and products when they no longer provide value.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #11
Which of the following are examples of activities you could practice to become greener with technology?
A.   Use paper communication
B.   Purchase and use products with an ENERGY STAR label.
C.   Replace devices every time a new version comes out.
D.   Charge devices overnight and during the day.
Question #12
An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company’s network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #13
The fifth grade class at the local elementary school is doing a class project on recycling and wants to involve the entire community. How could they inform community members about their project using social networking?
A.   They could put flyers in everyone’s mailbox
B.   They could create a hashtag and post on social media
C.   They could contact the newspaper to run an article
D.   They could call all their neighbors
Question #14
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last all year long?
A.   Have students share copies and rotate who turns it in so each time one student gets a grade.
B.   Ask each parent to donate a box of paper so more copies can be made.
C.   Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts
D.   Email all the documents home, so the students can print them out there.
Question #15
Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What technology will enable her to track her package?
A.   The phone that her brother will use when he receives the package
B.   The code on the package that is scanned at each leg of the journey
C.   The GPS that is avoiding traffic and hazardous conditions
D.   The computer that is finding the fastest route for the driver.
Question #16
Which of the following is NOT true about mobile health?
A.   Patients can receive text reminders to take medications
B.   Health records are stored in the cloud
C.   Physicians can monitor patients using digital devices through the use of a smartphone
D.   The need for visits to the doctor’s office is increased
Question #17
Dave and Pietro are both active in the National Guard and half way through the semester received their orders to report to duty. How could their professor use technology to allow them to complete the course?
A.   Give them the classroom phone extension to dial in while away.
B.   Speed through the content and finish before they leave.
C.   Mail them videotapes and tests
D.   Use a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online
Question #18
Joaquim wants to create a strong professional online presence so employers will be interested in him and seek him out. What would be your best advice for him?
A.   Tell him to be sure to put a humorous quote on his site to show he has a funny side.
B.   Tell him to upload PDF of his resume so no one can make changes to it and be sure to include links to the article he wrote.
C.   Tell him to make sure his Facebook settings are marked public as employers today want to see that their employees know how to have fun.
D.   Tell him to use the picture from Spring Break as he has a great tan and the beach is a good background
Question #19
Which of the following would be considered a professional networking website?
A.   Instagram
B.   Facebook
C.   Twitter
D.   LinkedIn
Question #20
The first generation of computers used microprocessors
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #21
Which of the following would NOT be an example of an embedded computer?
A.   A sprinkler system that detects the amount of moisture in the soil, so it knows when to come on and for how long.
B.   A voice assistant that listens to you and keeps track of your grocery list, your to-do’s, and turns off the lights.
C.   An oven that you set to turn on at a certain time, so it is hot when you need it for cooking dinner
D.   A thermostat that you manually adjust the temperature on throughout the day.
Question #22
Most people only utilize technology at work.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #23
Which one of the following would be considered green computing?
A.   Turning equipment off when not in use
B.   Putting unwanted electronics in the trash
C.   Driving to work instead of telecommuting
D.   Replacing devices as soon as a new version comes out
Question #24
You and your best friend have both created online career profiles. Within a week, your friend has had three calls for interviews and another 19 companies have viewed his profile. Your profile has had only two views. You ask your friend to review your profile and he finds a problem with it. Which of the following would be a problem for your online career profile?
A.   A professional photo of you
B.   A humorous profile name
C.   No spelling and grammar mistakes
D.   A PDF of your resume
Question #25
How are delivery drivers able to meet the delivery timelines selected by customers when purchasing products?
A.   They have self-driving trucks
B.   They use a GPS to avoid traffic delays
C.   They use handheld computers/scanners.
D.   They have automated vehicles
Question #26
What kind of products are accessible from the Internet without requiring permission to use them, thereby free from being subjected to copyright violations?
A.   Open source
B.   Public domain products
C.   Freeware
D.   Shareware
Question #27
A license agreement specifies the number of devices on which you can install the product, any dates of expiration, and other restrictions
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #28
Which of the following is a common infringement on copyright where people illegally copy software, movies, music, and other digital materials
A.   License agreement
B.   Digital rights management
C.   Piracy
D.   Access control
Question #29
Devices like cars and TVs require software programs to control them, but without including computers, tablets, or smartphones. In such cases, embedded software could be used.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #30
Hector wants to purchase a new laptop. Which of the following is the most important pre-installed program that he should check for on the laptop before buying it, so that he can start to use the laptop as soon as he owns it?
A.   Media player
B.   Web browser
C.   Productivity software
D.   Operating System software
Question #31
Which of the following programs are distributed for little or no cost, or for a brief trial period?
A.   Open Source
B.   Public Domain
C.   Shareware
D.   Freeware
Question #32
__________________ refers to unique and original works, such as ideas, inventions, art, writings, processes, company and product names, and logos
A.   License agreements
B.   Digital Rights Management
C.   Copyrights
D.   Intellectual property
Question #33
Movies, music, and other digital content can be illegally distributed. What laws or strategy are designed to prevent this illegal distribution?
A.   License Agreement
B.   Access controls
C.   Digital Rights Management
D.   Intellectual Property rights
Question #34
In which category of software do Microsoft Office Word and Excel belong?
A.   Productivity
B.   Security
C.   Graphics and media
D.   Personal interest
Question #35
Which generation language provides a graphical environment in which the programmer uses a combination of English-like instructions, graphics, icons, and symbols to create code?
A.   Procedural language
B.   Fourth generation language
C.   Machine language
D.   Assembly language
Question #36
_________ software creates a personal security zone around your computer by monitoring all incoming and outgoing traffic and blocking suspicious activity.
A.   Antivirus
B.   Antispyware
C.   Antispam
D.   Firewall
Question #37
Connie opened a link that she received in an email. It led to a webpage that congratulated her on winning $1 million. The webpage instructed her to follow a few steps after which she found her laptop functioning erratically. Connie had restricted access to her own folders and the data was encrypted. She was asked to pay for an access key to release them. What kind of malware attack is this?
A.   Virus
B.   Spyware
C.   Spam
D.   Ransomware
Question #38
At the monthly meeting, Che, Director of Development, realized that deadlines were disregarded and program codes were missed during development of the department’s new interface. The product’s budget and schedule were inconsistent so Che was having trouble getting a clear picture of the project and its progress. Whose role and responsibility was all of this?
A.   Designer
B.   IT department
C.   Programmer
D.   Project manager
Question #39
Daniela’s company has made the decision to allow employees to work from home as the company has outgrown their physical space. Knowing that not all employees may have the same device, what would be the best method of digital communication that would allow employees to see each other and participate in meetings seamlessly?
A.   Email
B.   Podcasts
C.   Skype
D.   Text messaging
Question #40
How would you describe the social networking site YouTube?
A.   YouTube is a social curation site that lets users share and save links to websites on selected news topics to target the most relevant, useful, and high-quality information.
B.   YouTube is a media-sharing network that lets users display and view videos and then post comments.
C.   YouTube is a discussion forum network that lets users have conversations on any topic.
D.   YouTube is a microblog that lets users post photos and then organize them into albums, add tags to categorize them, and invite comments
Question #41
In the email communication process, what is the role of the email server?
A.   Encrypting data that is sent over an unsecured network
B.   Creating messages to send
C.   Storing archived email messages
D.   Routing email messages through the Internet or a private network
Question #42
Which of the following is an example of someone who is NOT practicing good netiquette?
A.   Margie posted pictures from her son’s baseball game with the caption, “Great job, boys!”
B.   Raj tweeted about the guest speaker at the staff meeting unveiling new office technology with the hashtag #cantwaittotry.
C.   Tamika used the Reply All button to send an email about a meeting room change
D.   Vance found pictures of Dorie in a bikini on Facebook and texted them to other men in the office.
Question #43
You just got back from vacation and are getting ready to post pictures online of all the fun you had. Which of the following photos would be appropriate to post on social media?
A.   A photo of you dancing on a tabletop wearing a shirt with your company logo on it.
B.   A photo of you in a pool with two beers in each hand.
C.   photo of you out to dinner, holding hands with a prospective client.
D.   A photo of you horseback riding on the beach with friends.
Question #44
Netiquette only applies to social media and social networking, not emails and instant messaging.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #45
Everything you do online is recorded in the cloud, but you can choose to erase it, as you have control over your digital footprint.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #46
Coolsexycat158@gmail.com would be a good email to use for communicating with potential employers.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #47
To participate in a video conference, what additional equipment do you need attached to your computer?
A.   USB
B.   Backup battery
C.   keyboard
D.   Video camera
Question #48
You recently started working from home and have your first video conference today. As you look around your home office area, what are things about the environment to consider prior to the call?
A.   Is the dog in his crate and not able to be seen by the camera?
B.   Is the camera angled to see my face?
C.   Is the area neat and clean?
D.   All of the above

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