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.   decimal
C.   2
D.   Machine language
Question #2
A ____ is the smallest unit of data that a binary computer can recognize
A.   unicode
B.   bit
C.   pixel
D.   byte
Question #3
A ____ is equal to 1,024 bytes.
A.   kilobyte (KB)
B.   megabyte (MB)
C.   gigabyte (GB)
D.   terabyte (TB)
Question #4
There are a maximum of ___ numbers in a binary numbering system
A.   2
B.   10
C.   1
D.   0
Question #5
Which characteristic(s) is true of Solid State drives ?
A.   It is non-volatile
B.   Its more durable than a magnetic hard drive
C.   It has no moving parts
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.   Pentiums
B.   Busses
C.   Chips
D.   Pixels
Question #7
The speed of a CPU (rated in  gigahertz (GHz)) is called the _____.
A.   CPU rpm
B.   system speed
C.   CPU clock speed
D.   system rpm
Question #8
A ____ is an electronic path over which data can travel.
A.   lane
B.   word
C.   bus
D.   cache
Question #9
Bandwidth determines the _____ that can be transferred on the bus in a given period of time.
A.   distance of data
B.   speed of data
C.   amount of data
D.   all of these
Question #10
Memory is chip-based storage used by the computer and can be in the form of  ___________.
A.   virtual memory
B.   RAM
C.   CD's
D.   all of these
Question #11
All are pointing devices except__________.
A.   mouse
B.   keyboard
C.   touchpad
D.   trackball
Question #12
The clipboard is a Windows term referring to _________.
A.   the CPU
B.   memory
C.   an internal hard drive
D.   an external hard drive
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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #15
15. What kind of device is the camera on a smartphone?
A.   Processing
B.   Input
C.   Memory
D.   Output
Question #16
What does 1 represent in stored data?
A.   Presence of an electronic charge
B.   Absence of an electronic charge
C.   a single item in storage
D.   A single character on the keyboard
Question #17
How many bits make a byte?
A.   16
B.   10
C.   8
D.   4
Question #18
 When you save a file to the cloud, where is it stored?
A.   external storage
B.   remote 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.   external hard drive
B.   optical hard drive
C.   cloud storage
D.   magnetic tape
Question #20
Which computer type will take up the most space in a workspace?
A.   laptop
B.   tablet
C.   all-in-one
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.   CPU and RAM
B.   RAM and storage
C.   CPU and storage
D.   Form factor and CPU
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.   scanner
B.   webcam
C.   keyboard
D.   camera
Question #23
What kind of output does a 3-D printer create?
A.   visual
B.   physical
C.   audio
D.   logical
Question #24
Which CPU clock speed is fastest?
A.   300 million cycles per second
B.   3 MHz
C.   3 GHz
D.   3 million cycles per second
Question #25
For which of the following devices might a cooling pad help with overheating problems?
A.   desktop
B.   tablet
C.   phone
D.   laptop
Question #26
What device can protect a computer from damage if the power suddenly goes out during a thunderstorm?
A.   AC adapter
B.   backup drive
C.   compressed air
D.   UPS
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.   buffer
B.   segment
C.   page
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 app’s price
B.   The app’s features
C.   The computer’s form factor
D.   The computer’s operating system
Question #29
How is SaaS software distributed?
A.   Through the Internet
B.   On an optical disc
C.   On a flash drive
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.   GUI
B.   utility
C.   SaaS
D.   platform
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.   Desktop file
B.   Executable file
C.   Data file
D.   Text file
Question #32
What software must every computer have at least one of?
A.   Browser
B.   Antivirus app
C.   Operating system
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.   operating system
B.   storage
C.   power
D.   memory
Question #34
Which type of memory is nonvolatile?
A.   RAM
B.   ROM
C.   Virtual
D.   Cache
Question #35
Which of these file sizes is largest?
A.   3MB
B.   3GB
C.   3KB
D.   3B
Question #36
What kind of port do you need to use a flash drive?
A.   DOCX
B.   DVI
C.   RAM
D.   USB
Question #37
What is the file management tool available by default on a Windows computer?
A.   iCloud
B.   Finder
C.   File Manager
D.   Clipboard
Question #38
Skype is an app that allows you to make video calls to other Skype users. What type of app is Skype?
A.   Personal interest app
B.   Media app
C.   Productivity app
D.   Communications 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.   Plug her laptop power cord into a wall outlet
B.   Install Microsoft Office Online
C.   Connect to the Internet
D.   Save her document on a flash drive
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.   Native app
B.   Portable app
C.   Web app
D.   App store
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.   Turn the coffee maker off and back on again
B.   Buy a different coffee maker from Amazon
C.   Connect the coffee maker to the Internet
D.   Plug the coffee maker into a port on the Alexa device
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.   Spreadsheet
C.   Word processing
D.   Presentation
Question #43
What data type is appropriate for a field containing street addresses?
A.   number
B.   attachment
C.   short text
D.   yes/no
Question #44
The comparison operator, < >, is used to insert a condition that means ____
A.   and
B.   greater than
C.   not equal to
D.   less 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.   less than 250
D.   greater than or equal to 250
Question #46
Which aggregate function would be used to calculate the lowest field value for the selected records?
A.   count
B.   average
C.   maximum
D.   minimum

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