Computing

Rachel is a graphic designer. Her current computer is slowing down a lot lately and has trouble running multiple programs. She wants to purchase a new computer to help her multitask and run many different programs at once. Which of the following is the best computer option for Rachel?

Computer A

Hard drive capacity: 1000 gigabytes

Processor Speed: 2.3 gigaHertz

Processor Model: Intel 7th Generation

System Memory (RAM): 8 gigabytes

Computer B

Hard drive capacity: 1512 gigabytes

Processor Speed: 2.1 gigaHertz

Processor Model: Intel 6th Generation

System Memory (RAM): 16 gigabytes

• Computer B because of the 1512 gigabyte hard drive capacity

• Computer A because of the Intel 7th generation processor model

• Computer A because of the 2.3 gigaHertz processor speed

• Computer B because of the 16 gigabytes of RAM

Which term applies to software such as Google Docs and Office 365?

• File management

• Crowdsourcing

• Cloud Computing

• E-mail client

Companies use computers for which of the following?

• Writing a thesis paper.

• Keep track of NCAA Final Four Tournament brackets.

• Managing a personal bank account.

• Managing product research and development.

When purchasing a computer from a local retail store, customers are often offered the opportunity to upgrade their software to take advantage of additional features. For example, upgrading from Microsoft Office Home to Microsoft Office Pro, or the most advanced anti-virus software on the market. What is the similarity between Microsoft Office software and an anti-virus program?

• Both Microsoft Office and the anti-virus program are system software.

• Microsoft Office is a system software, whereas the anti-virus program is an application software.

• Both Microsoft Office and the anti-virus program are application software.

• Microsoft Office is an application software, whereas the anti-virus program is a system software.

What is the difference between Post Office Protocol (POP) and Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) for incoming e-mails?

• POP stores e-mail messages on the e-mail server, while IMAP downloads all the messages.

• POP and IMAP are both e-mail protocols for incoming e-mail.

• POP is used for receiving incoming e-mail, while IMAP is used for sending outgoing e-mail.

• POP downloads the messages from the e-mail server, while IMAP stores e-mail messages on the e-mail server.

A common network protocol was created to translate the complicated number sequence of a company's unique IP address into a more easily remembered text-based URL address for users. Which protocol allows users to find a Website by remembering only the name?

• DNS

• HTTP

• POP

• TCP/IP

Companies like Amazon and Citibank process hundreds of thousands of online credit card transactions for consumer products and services, every day. What kind of computer is needed to process this high volume of transactions?

• Microcomputer

• Server

• Mainframe

• Supercomputer

Oscar is creating a slide show for his team. Beth says that she has the perfect piece of music to add to the slide show, which is located on her computer. Oscar looks in her computer and there are several different types of files. Beth says there is only one audio file. What file extensions should Oscar look for?

• .jpg, .png, .gif

• .wav, .mp3, .ogg

• .zip, .rar, .tar

• .doc, .docx

Sharing files with multiple computers at the same time takes a lot of effort from computer systems. Which of the following models is fast and cost-effective to share files, but is also prone to security and legal issues?

• Client/Server

• Peer-to-Peer

• Mainframe/terminal

• Network Media

Which standard connector can connect up to 127 different devices to a computer?

• HDMI

• RJ-45

• IEEE 1394

• USB