CIS 13 - Computer Information System » Spring 2020 » Lecture Test 2

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Question #1
The numbering system used by computers, is called _________.
A.   binary
B.   Machine language
C.   2
D.   decimal
Question #2
A ____ is the smallest unit of data that a binary computer can recognize
A.   byte
B.   bit
C.   unicode
D.   pixel
Question #3
A ____ is equal to 1,024 bytes.
A.   megabyte (MB)
B.   terabyte (TB)
C.   kilobyte (KB)
D.   gigabyte (GB)
Question #4
There are a maximum of ___ numbers in a binary numbering system
A.   1
B.   2
C.   10
D.   0
Question #5
Which characteristic(s) is true of Solid State drives ?
A.   It is non-volatile
B.   It has no moving parts
C.   Its more durable than a magnetic hard drive
D.   All of the above
Question #6
____ are very small pieces of silicon or other semiconducting material onto which integrated circuits, like CPU’s or memory, are embedded.
A.   Pixels
B.   Chips
C.   Busses
D.   Pentiums
Question #7
The speed of a CPU (rated in  gigahertz (GHz)) is called the _____.
A.   system speed
B.   CPU clock speed
C.   CPU rpm
D.   system rpm
Question #8
A ____ is an electronic path over which data can travel.
A.   bus
B.   lane
C.   cache
D.   word
Question #9
Bandwidth determines the _____ that can be transferred on the bus in a given period of time.
A.   all of these
B.   speed of data
C.   distance of data
D.   amount of data
Question #10
Memory is chip-based storage used by the computer and can be in the form of  ___________.
A.   RAM
B.   virtual memory
C.   all of these
D.   CD's
Question #11
All are pointing devices except__________.
A.   keyboard
B.   touchpad
C.   trackball
D.   mouse
Question #12
The clipboard is a Windows term referring to _________.
A.   memory
B.   an external hard drive
C.   an internal hard drive
D.   the CPU
Question #13
External hard drives and optical media are portable and can be used to transfer data from one computer to another
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #14
An all-in-one computer occupies less space and is difficult to service and upgrade because the components are housed in a very limited space.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #15
15. What kind of device is the camera on a smartphone?
A.   Input
B.   Memory
C.   Processing
D.   Output
Question #16
What does 1 represent in stored data?
A.   Absence of an electronic charge
B.   Presence of an electronic charge
C.   A single character on the keyboard
D.   a single item in storage
Question #17
How many bits make a byte?
A.   10
B.   4
C.   8
D.   16
Question #18
 When you save a file to the cloud, where is it stored?
A.   remote storage
B.   external storage
C.   flash drive
D.   internal storage
Question #19
Riley needs more storage space on his small laptop, and he needs that storage to be accessible without Internet access. What is the best storage option for Riley to easily add to his computer?
A.   optical hard drive
B.   cloud storage
C.   magnetic tape
D.   external hard drive
Question #20
Which computer type will take up the most space in a workspace?
A.   all-in-one
B.   laptop
C.   tablet
D.   desktop
Question #21
Rory is shopping for a computer to do some lightweight research, office work, and web browsing. She also wants to watch movies on her new computer. Which two factors will help maximize her computer’s speed when doing multiple tasks at one time?
A.   RAM and storage
B.   CPU and RAM
C.   Form factor and CPU
D.   CPU and storage
Question #22
You’ve just signed a document for an insurance settlement, and you need to mail it back to the insurance company. However, you want to keep an electronic copy of it for yourself. Which device would best help you do this?
A.   keyboard
B.   scanner
C.   camera
D.   webcam
Question #23
What kind of output does a 3-D printer create?
A.   audio
B.   logical
C.   visual
D.   physical
Question #24
Which CPU clock speed is fastest?
A.   300 million cycles per second
B.   3 MHz
C.   3 million cycles per second
D.   3 GHz
Question #25
For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems?
A.   tablet
B.   desktop
C.   phone
D.   laptop
Question #26
What device can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm?
A.   compressed air
B.   UPS
C.   AC adapter
D.   backup drive
Question #27
A ____ is an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way in or out of the system
A.   page
B.   buffer
C.   segment
D.   sector
Question #28
Nigel is about to purchase an office app for some tasks he needs to do for work. What will he have to consider before buying the app that will ensure the app will work on his computer?
A.   The computer’s operating system
B.   The computer’s form factor
C.   The app’s features
D.   The app’s price
Question #29
How is SaaS software distributed?
A.   On an optical disc
B.   On a flash drive
C.   Through the Internet
D.   PrPreeinstalled in an operating system
Question #30
When you open a program’s window on your computer, what kind of interface are you using?
A.   platform
B.   utility
C.   SaaS
D.   GUI
Question #31
Tristan just downloaded a new game he wants to play on his computer. What kind of file should he open in order to install and run the game?
A.   Executable file
B.   Data file
C.   Desktop file
D.   Text file
Question #32
What software must every computer have at least one of?
A.   Operating system
B.   Antivirus app
C.   Browser
D.   Firewall
Question #33
Ricky’s computer keeps freezing when he’s running several apps or webpages simultaneously. What resource does his computer probably need more of?
A.   memory
B.   storage
C.   operating system
D.   power
Question #34
Which type of memory is nonvolatile?
A.   ROM
B.   Cache
C.   RAM
D.   Virtual
Question #35
Which of these file sizes is largest?
A.   3B
B.   3KB
C.   3MB
D.   3GB
Question #36
What kind of port do you need to use a flash drive?
A.   USB
B.   DOCX
C.   RAM
D.   DVI
Question #37
What is the file management tool available by default on a Windows computer?
A.   File Manager
B.   iCloud
C.   Clipboard
D.   Finder
Question #38
Skype is an app that allows you to make video calls to other Skype users. What type of app is Skype?
A.   Productivity app
B.   Personal interest app
C.   Communications app
D.   Media app
Question #39
Lisa is hanging out at a coffee shop with her laptop to work on her research paper using Microsoft Office Online. What must she do before she starts working?
A.   Save her document on a flash drive
B.   Plug her laptop power cord into a wall outlet
C.   Connect to the Internet
D.   Install Microsoft Office Online
Question #40
Lexie just bought a new smartphone and is looking through the pre-installed app She sees several apps she recognizes and some that are new to her. One of the apps is named for the manufacturer of her phone. What kind of app is this?
A.   App store
B.   Web app
C.   Native app
D.   Portable app
Question #41
Erin just bought a new coffee maker that she can control with Alexa to turn on automatically in the morning. She plugs the coffee maker into the wall outlet, but when she tells Alexa to turn it on, Alexa reports she can’t find the coffee maker. What does Erin need to do so Alexa can find the coffee maker?
A.   Connect the coffee maker to the Internet
B.   Buy a different coffee maker from Amazon
C.   Plug the coffee maker into a port on the Alexa device
D.   Turn the coffee maker off and back on again
Question #42
Skyler needs to print mailing labels for a fundraising campaign her company is hosting. Which type of software should she use?
A.   Email
B.   Word processing
C.   Spreadsheet
D.   Presentation
Question #43
What data type is appropriate for a field containing street addresses?
A.   attachment
B.   short text
C.   number
D.   yes/no
Question #44
The comparison operator, < >, is used to insert a condition that means ____
A.   less than
B.   and
C.   not equal to
D.   greater than
Question #45
In the criterion, <=250, the operator will return values for the specified field that are
A.   less than or equal to 250
B.   equal to 250
C.   greater than or equal to 250
D.   less than 250
Question #46
Which aggregate function would be used to calculate the lowest field value for the selected records?
A.   average
B.   count
C.   minimum
D.   maximum

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