Chapter 12: Computer Programming

Q1) The first computers were programmed using ____.

A) low-level languages
B) high-level languages
C) rewired circuitry
D) assembler language

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Q2) The first computers were programmed using ____.

A) low-level languages
B) high-level languages
C) rewired circuitry
D) assembler language

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Q3) Algorithms are usually written in a format specific to the language to be used.

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 Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management

Q1) Current versions of Windows and Mac OS support file names up to <u>20</u>
characters long._________________________

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Q2) In the accompanying figure,the icons at the bottom of the screen appear in the
____.
A) menu bar
B) Start menu
C) dock
D) Address bar

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Q3) Using Microsoft Windows products,like the one in the accompanying figure,to select
files and folders which are not listed consecutively,____.
A) click on each file
B) click on each file while holding down the Ctrl key
C) click on each file while holding down the Shift key
D) can't be done

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 Chapter 2: Computer Hardware

Q1) A microprocessor whose instruction set includes a limited set of simple instructions
uses ____ technology.
A) HyperTransport
B) RISC
C) CISC
D) benchmarked

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Q2) A ____ is an example of a pointing device.

A) joystick
B) trackpad
C) mouse
D) all of the above

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Q3) A(n)____ media player is a handheld device designed for playing music and
videos,which offers a camera,access to the Internet,and a variety of apps.
A) convertible
B) enhanced
C) ultra-mobile
D) smart

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 Chapter 7: The Web and E-mail

Q1) Webmail allows you to use a(n)____ to access and view your e-mail messages.
A) operating system
B) server
C) browser
D) crawler

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Q2) The framework for an HTML document consists of two sections: a head and a body.

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Q3) Individuals who prefer not to leave a trail of their Internet activities surf through
a(n)____________________ proxy service,which uses an intermediary server to
relay Web page requests after masking the originating IP address.

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 Chapter 11: Databases

Q1) The ____ data type would be appropriate for a fixed-length field designed to hold a
person's name.
A) memo
B) real
C) text
D) logical

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Q2) A field ____ rule is a specification that the database designer sets up to filter the
data entered into a particular field.
A) cardinality
B) validation
C) structure
D) filter

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Q3) In the accompanying figure,the relationship shown in the bottom row is a

many-to-many relationship.

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 Chapter 10: Information Systems Analysis and Design

Q1) ____ elements are arranged to show which tasks must be completed before
subsequent dependent tasks can begin.
A) PERT chart
B) WBS chart
C) Gantt chart
D) Beta chart

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Q2) ____ elements are arranged to show which tasks must be completed before
subsequent dependent tasks can begin.
A) PERT chart
B) WBS chart
C) Gantt chart
D) Beta chart

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Q3) A Project Development Plan includes all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A) description of project scope
B) justification for the project
C) performance reviews of all project team participants
D) schedule for the project

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 Chapter 1: Computers and Digital Basics

Q1) As the third phase of the digital revolution unfolded,____________________

technology became consumer-friendly,allowing homeowners to connect multiple
computers,exchange files,and,most importantly,share an Internet connection.

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Q2) A special-purpose microprocessor that is built into the machine it controls is

a(n)____________________.

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Q3) A special-purpose microprocessor that is built into the machine it controls is

a(n)____________________.

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 Chapter 8: Digital Media

Q1) ____________________ is the industry-standard container format for

standalone DVD players.

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Q2) In a monochrome bitmap,an "on" pixel is represented by

a(n)____________________ bit.

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Q3) A resolution of 1600 x 1200 could also be expressed as ____ megapixels.

A) .19
B) 1.9
C) 19
D) 190

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 Chapter 5: Local Area Networks

Q1) ____________________ encryption is loosely defined as "very difficult to break."

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Q2) Before using your network,you should adjust the configuration settings of the ____
to make sure your network is secure.
A) gateway
B) router
C) bridge
D) repeater

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Q3) Legacy equipment without Wi-Fi can be outfitted with a Wi-Fi adapter that plugs into
a(n)____.
A) USB port
B) internal expansion slot
C) either [Link] b.
D) neither [Link] b.

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 Chapter 6: The Internet

Q1) Until domain names are added to the DNS database,new sites can only be accessed
by entering their numeric ____.
A) ports
B) domain names
C) protocols
D) IP addresses

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Q2) Until domain names are added to the DNS database,new sites can only be accessed
by entering their numeric ____.
A) ports
B) domain names
C) protocols
D) IP addresses

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Q3) Sending computer data over a ____ system required a voiceband modem to
convert digital data into audible signals.
A) 1G
B) 2G
C) 3G
D) Both A and B

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 Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History,Careers,and

Ethics

Q1) The first commercial microcomputer was the ____.

A) Mark 8
B) MITS Altair
C) Apple I
D) IBM PC

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Q2) John is considering getting a college degree in the IT field. He is confused about
which degree he needs. Connie said she would help him by offering some guidance.
John is interested in advancement opportunities when he [Link] should
advise him that it would be best to get at least a(n)____ degree.
A) associate's
B) graduate
C) bachelor's
D) none of the above;he does not really need a degree

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Q3) Security specialists install and configure antivirus software and

<u>firewalls</u>._________________________

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 Chapter 3: Software

Q1) An example of mathematical modeling software is ____.

A) SPSS Statistics
B) Mathcad
C) Quicken
D) all of the above

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Q2) MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
A type of program that secretly gathers personal information
A)application software
B)zip
C)multiple-user license
D)desktop publishing
E)virus hoax
F)spyware
G)spreadsheet
H)virus definition
I)drawing software
J)hash value
K)setup program
L)raster graphics editor

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