ITC: Module 07 Review Questions

Google Drive is an example of a cloud storage platform.

• True

• False

You don't need to use two-factor authentication with a cloud provider because they already offer security methods.

• True

• False

A storage medium also is called ________.

• backup storage

• cloud-based server

• external hard drives

• secondary storage

Cryptocurrency is more vulnerable than a national currency because it ________.

• doesn't change value frequently

• can be used for global sales

• is used to gauge the strength of the global market

• is not backed by a government

Formatting is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors so that the operating system can ________.

• optimize data retrieval

• store and locate information

• verify its authenticity

• scan it for viruses

Which of the following is not true about RAM?

• When you turn on power to a computer, certain operating system files load into RAM.

• RAM consists of memory chips that can be read from and written to by the processor.

• RAM is a type of non-volatile memory.

• RAM also is called main memory.

A downside to IoT is the accumulation of personal data.

• True

• False

Apple's Air Tag is an IoT device that uses NFC to track items.

• True

• False

DaaS is also known as a virtual desktop because ________.

• the organization can select its services and bandwidth and adjust for its needs

• the user doesn't actually need any hardware to run the programs and apps

• the services are provided on a system that is not hooked up to the Internet

• the desktop and its applications appear to be installed on the user's computer

Storage refers to _____ data and information.

• the use of cloud storage to host

• optical methods of writing

• long-term, permanent access of

• volatile, RAM-based