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IDT Study Guide

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media is called a ____.
a)
workgroup
b)
newsgroup
c)
client
d)
network
2.
To use application software, your computer must be running a(n) ____.
a)
operating system
b)
antivirus program
c)
utility program
d)
disk scanning program
3.
Printed information, called ____, exists physically and is a more permanent form of output than that presented on a display device.
a)
backup
b)
soft copy
c)
paper copy
d)
hard copy
4.
A(n) ____ is a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.
a)
spreadsheet program
b)
operating system
c)
e-mail program
d)
Web browser
5.
____ generally make company information accessible to employees and facilitate working in groups.
a)
Intranets
b)
Extranets
c)
Internets
d)
Firewalls
6.
A(n) ____ is a communications device that connects multiple computers together and transmits data to its correct destination on the network.
a)
router
b)
modem
c)
firewall
d)
multiplexor
7.
A ____ is hardware and/or software that protects a network’s resources from intrusion by users on another network such as the Internet
a)
firewall
b)
hash
c)
bridge
d)
hub
8.
____ is a process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access.
a)
Decryption
b)
Verification
c)
Encryption
d)
Authentication
9.
To practice green computing, use computers and devices that comply with the guidelines of the ____.
a)
ENERGY STAR program
b)
MPR II standard
c)
PowerUp program
d)
Anytime Anywhere Learning program
10.
The five phases in the system development life cycle are planning, analysis, design, ____, and operation, support, and security.
a)
creation
b)
implementation
c)
structure
d)
launching
11.
____ is a special formatting language that programmers use to format documents for display on the Web.
a)
C
b)
HTML
c)
Java
d)
3GL
12.
The term ____ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.
a)
malicious-logic program
b)
computer crime
c)
cybercrime
d)
system failure
13.
A computer ____ is a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user’s knowledge or permission.
a)
signature
b)
virus
c)
definition
d)
spim
14.
A ____ is a malicious-logic program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program and usually is triggered by a certain condition or action.
a)
computer virus
b)
worm
c)
Trojan horse
d)
all of the above
15.
Computer viruses, worms, and Trojan horses deliver their payload on a computer when a user ____.
a)
opens an infected file
b)
runs an infected program
c)
boots the computer with an infected disk in a disk drive
d)
all of the above
16.
Each character added to a password significantly ____ it might take for someone or for a hacker’s computer to guess the password.
a)
reduces the number of combinations and the length of time
b)
reduces the number of combinations but increases the length of time
c)
increases the number of combinations but reduces the length of time
d)
increases the number of combinations and the length of time
17.
A(n) ____ gives authors and artists exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials.
a)
intellectual property deed
b)
content license
c)
access right
d)
copyright
18.
An advantage of attending a trade school is ____ than college or university programs.
a)
time; students often complete trade school programs in a shorter time
b)
attainment; students often attain a higher degree in trade school programs
c)
proximity; students always attend trade schools at a closer location
d)
all of the above
19.
Computing professionals typically obtain a certification by ____.
a)
passing an examination
b)
completing a project
c)
signing a form
d)
writing a paper
20.
A cross-platform program is one that runs ____.
a)
only on one operating system
b)
differently on every operating system
c)
the same on multiple operating systems
d)
differently on one operating system
21.
____ is the process of starting or restarting a computer.
a)
Launching
b)
Loading
c)
Booting
d)
Keying
22.
If a new device, such as a printer or scanner, is attached to a computer, its ____ must be installed before the device can be used.
a)
driver
b)
platform
c)
manager
d)
kernel
23.
____ is the process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.
a)
Encryption
b)
Formatting
c)
Transmission
d)
Spooling
24.
Many backup programs ____, or shrink the size of, files during the backup process.
a)
restore
b)
register
c)
fragment
d)
compress
25.
Compressed files, sometimes called ____.
a)
ripped files, usually have a .rip extension
b)
tipped files, usually have a .tip extension
c)
slipped files, usually have a .slip extension
d)
zipped files, usually have a .zip extension
26.
What is not a step in problem solving.
a)
Identify the problem
b)
Generate alternate solutions
c)
choose a solution
d)
implement multiple solutions
27.
Which is not a skill employers look for in an employee?
a)
Ability to communicate
b)
Positive Attitude
c)
Was an a student
d)
Dependable
28.
Visual programming is useful to teach programming concepts because _________.
a)
Immediate feedback
b)
Fewer concepts to learn
c)
We remember more of what we see and hear
d)
All the above
29.
Which tag is used in HTML to create a hyperlink?
a)
<img src
b)
<a href
c)
<add lnk
d)
<goto
30.
Your business has negative comments posting on your social media site, what is not the correct way to handle the situation?
a)
Respond professionally
b)
Respond quickly
c)
Don’t delete comments unless it is absolutely necessary
d)
Delete the comments and continue business as usual
31.
What is a SPRITE in Scratch?
a)
Character 
b)
Drink
c)
Sound
d)
Video
32.
When creating a Scratch file, the file is saved as:
a)
.pdf
b)
.sb
c)
.com
d)
.edu
33.
In Scratch, what is the color of the flag to animate your scripts?
a)
Blue
b)
Red
c)
Green
d)
Yellow
34.
What is the work space called when creating Scratch animation?
a)
stage
b)
flowchart
c)
work area
d)
background
35.
When using “If / Then” statements in Scratch what type of script are you using?
a)
Events
b)
Data
c)
Control
d)
Motion
36.
In Scratch, what is the background called?
a)
Backdrop
b)
Scene
c)
Display
d)
Image
37.
What is a KWL chart?
a)
Knowledge Whit Lesson
b)
Know What Learn
c)
Kind Wonderful Love
d)
Kids Will Learn
38.
When changing the appearance of a Sprite, you are changing the?
a)
outfit
b)
outlook
c)
decoration
d)
costume
39.
In Scratch, you have the capability to add:
a)
costumes
b)
backdrops
c)
sounds
d)
all of the above
40.
What script is used to start your animation in Scratch?
a)
When green flag is clicked
b)
When backdrop switches
c)
When loudness increases
d)
When file is open
41.
In Scratch, which script is used to make your Sprite move?
a)
Events
b)
Control
c)
Motion
d)
Sound
42.
In Web Design, your notepad file should be saved as?
a)
.com
b)
.org
c)
.html
d)
.php
43.
In notepad, what is the tag used to call-up an image?
a)
<img src
b)
<image needed
c)
<image
d)
<picture
44.
In Flash, what is the shortcut key to “copy” a frame?
a)
F4
b)
F6
c)
F8
d)
F9
45.
In Flash, what is the shortcut key to insert a “blank” frame?
a)
F5
b)
F3
c)
F2
d)
F7
46.
In Flash, to add another layer you click the?
a)
Folder option
b)
Frame option
c)
Layer option
d)
You can’t add layers
47.
In Flash, what is the work area called?
a)
Stage
b)
Backdrop
c)
Background
d)
Work area
48.
In Flash, what are the shapes called from the tool bar?
a)
Vectors
b)
Shapes
c)
Graphics
d)
Images
49.
What numbers are used in Binary Code?
a)
All numbers
b)
2 and 4
c)
3 and 6
d)
1 and 0
50.
What image editing software did you use in this course?
a)
Photoshop
b)
Hyper Snap
c)
Paint
d)
All of the above
51.
When creating an Image Map in Paint, you need to use which tool to get x/y coordinates?
a)
Pen
b)
Pencil
c)
Mouse Pointer
d)
Finger
52.
When looking at the room activity picture, what was the boy watching?
a)
The Flintstones
b)
Scooby Doo
c)
The Simpsons
d)
Family Guy
53.
When looking at the room activity picture, what soda can was on the floor?
a)
Sprite
b)
Coke
c)
Dr. Pepper
d)
Pepsi
54.
When looking at the room activity picture, what instrument is the boy playing?
a)
Violin
b)
Trumpet
c)
Keyboard
d)
Guitar
55.
When looking at the room activity picture, what items are on the floor?
a)
Laptop
b)
Playstation 2
c)
Pringles
d)
All of the above
56.
What is the name of the software used to control your robots?
a)
Lego
b)
ECS
c)
NXT
d)
Firefox
57.
What are the connections called on the robots?
a)
Plugs
b)
Ports
c)
Inserts
d)
Attachments
58.
When using your robots, you can control them with
a)
Online software
b)
Apps on your phone
c)
Manually
d)
All of the Above
59.
What online software was used to create your word webs?
a)
Tagxedo
b)
Word Web Creator
c)
Word Mixer
d)
Random Words
60.
What online software was used to create your presentations?
a)
PowerPoint
b)
Publisher
c)
Prezi
d)
All of the above