ADS Semester Review

Front

The name of your teacher for this class is _____ .

Back

Mr. Spare

Front

All digital information is stored on ____ .

Back

physical hardware

Answer explanation

All digital information is ultimately stored on physical hardware, such as hard drives and servers. While 'the cloud' refers to remote storage, it relies on physical hardware to function.

Front

What is bit short for?

Back

binary digit

Answer explanation

The term 'bit' is short for 'binary digit', which is the fundamental unit of information in computing and digital communications, representing a state of either 0 or 1.

Front

Eight bits make one ___ .

Back

byte

Answer explanation

Eight bits collectively form a byte, which is a fundamental unit of digital information. The other options do not represent a standard unit of data, making 'byte' the correct answer.

Front

When naming files, you need to have a consistent naming ____ .

Back

Convention

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Convention' because a consistent naming convention ensures that files are named in a uniform manner, making them easier to organize and locate. Other options do not fit the context of file naming.

Front

Which of the following email addresses should you use to email your teacher? [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail], [e-mail]

Back

[e-mail]

Answer explanation

The correct email address to use is [e-mail], as it appears to be a school-related domain (bjalearn.net), making it appropriate for contacting your teacher.

Front

What tone is appropriate for an email to your teacher?

Back

Professional

Answer explanation

The appropriate tone for an email to your teacher is professional. This shows respect and maintains a formal communication style, which is important in an educational setting.

Front

Which of the following subject lines are appropriate when asking for an extension on your next project? HELP!!!!, Project Extension, Help Me Mr. Spare You're My Only Hope, ADS Project 2 Extension, (No Subject)

Back

ADS Project 2 Extension

Answer explanation

The subject line 'ADS Project 2 Extension' is clear and directly related to the request, making it appropriate. Other options are either too informal or vague, which may not convey the seriousness of the request.

Front

Who invented the world wide web?

Back

Tim Burners-Lee

Answer explanation

The World Wide Web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee in 1989. He developed the first web browser and web server, laying the foundation for the internet as we know it today.

Front

What type of lines did computers first use to communicate with one another?

Back

telephone

Answer explanation

Computers first used telephone lines to communicate with one another. This allowed for data transmission over long distances, making it a crucial technology in the early days of computer networking.