Prelim Examination - Living in IT Era

The digital revolution is best described as:

• Replacement of typewriters with computers

• The progression of technical, economic, and cultural changes brought by computers

• The invention of the transistor

• The transition from analog to mechanical machines

Which phase of the digital revolution involved room-sized computers and “dumb” terminals?

• Networked Computers

• Personal Computers

• Giant Computers

• Mobile Computing

The Internet originated as a U.S. Department of Defense project called:

• Intranet

• ARPANET

• WebNet

• CyberLink

Embedded computers are commonly found in:

• Desktop PCs

• Airplane autopilot systems

• Tablet devices

• Cloud servers

Bandwidth measures:

• The size of the CPU

• The amount of data a network can carry

• The storage capacity of a hard drive

• The number of devices connected

Augmented reality (AR) is:

• A virtual classroom platform

• A live view enhanced with computer-generated graphics

• The storage of data in the cloud

• A type of mobile app

Software that resides in the cloud and is accessed online is called:

• Shareware

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Middleware

• Open-source software

Telecommuting refers to:

• Attending online classes only

• Working from home using IT tools

• Using cloud computing in offices

• Traveling abroad for work

The “digital divide” refers to:

• A security firewall

• The gap between those with and without IT access

• The separation between servers and clients

• A software licensing issue

A smartphone is classified as a:

• Mainframe computer

• Handheld computer with phone and Internet features

• Desktop-based device

• Standalone gaming system