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WorksheetsMIDTERM I.T
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 31mins
5. Under what category of programs and apps do screen savers and backup programs fall?
productivity
security
file, disk, and system management
communications
. ______ software is an application that enables users to enter typed text or handwritten comments on a page.
Memo writer
Word processing
Note taking
Text editor
Linux is an example of a(n) ______
Backup Utility
Operating System
Lifestyle App
Security Software
Under what category of programs and apps do databases and enterprise computing fall?
productivity
security
file, disk, and system management
communications
10. What kind of software do you need to use an Internet phone?
FTP
CHAT
Internet messaging
VoIP
Which of the following communication application types requires real-time interaction?
blog
mobile messaging
chat
3. A(n) ______ version is an application you can use at no charge for a limited time to see if it meets your needs
preview
beta
preliminary
trial
Sales, marketing, and manufacturing are all types of software typically used by a(n) ______
enterprise
small business
individual
power user
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?
macOS
Android
Office
Windows
7. Productivity suites typically include, at minimum, all of the following EXCEPT ______
spreadsheet
word processing
presentation
project management
Malware is short for ______ software
malicious
malignant
malevolent
malady
11. A(n) ______ was originally a complimentary work for a computer enthusiast
hacker
Cracker
script kiddie
cyberextortionist
Another term for botnet is ______ army.
hacker
Cracker
script kiddie
cyberextortionist
15. Another term for botnet is ______ army
ghost
Vampire
Zombie
spy
16. Which of the following best describes a single sign on account?
A security measure that allows only one failed login attempt.
An individual's unique identity required to access an organization's network
When you enter your name into one account and you are automatically signed into other accounts and services
An organization's shared login credentials for general network access.
An iris recognition system uses technology to read patterns in the user's ______.
eye
fingerprints
signature
face
18. Badges, cards, smart cards, and keys are examples of _____ objects.
wearable
carried
possessed
12. A(n) ______ has a goal of destroying data or stealing information.
hacker
Cracker
script kiddie
cyberextortionist
3. . A(n) ______ often uses prewritten hacking and cracking programs.
hacker
Cracker
script kiddie
cyberextortionist
13. . A(n) ______ often uses prewritten hacking and cracking programs
hacker
Cracker
script kiddie
cyberextortionist
17. Passcode is another term for a(n) ______.
user name
encryption algorithm
passphrase
PIN
20. Which of the following best describes a back door?
A file recovery method that circumvents the computer or mobile device's network.
An invisible image on a website that, if accidentally clicked, downloads a virus to the user's computer or mobile device.
A hardware device that reinforces security settings on a computer or network.
A program or set of instructions that allows user to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network
21. On a(n) ______ tablet, the case is positioned below a keyboard, attached by a hinge that enables the user to fold the display down over the keyboard.
convertible
ultrathin
collapsible
all-in-one
. CPU stands for central ______ unit
protection
packet
plasma
processing
8. ______ refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute.
Decoding
Decryption
Digitalization
Deconstruction
22. The motherboard is sometimes called a(n) ______ board.
processor
system
unit
security
The system ______ generates regular electronic pulses that set the operating pace of the system unit
core
device
clock
control
30. Which of the following is NOT true about system units?
The case on a smartphone often is in front of the display
The case on wearable devices typically consumes the entire device
On most laptops, the keyboard and pointing device often are on top of the case.
Desktops that house the display and system unit in the same case are called all-in-one
27. The ______ is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic and comparison operations.
CPU
ALU
Control unit
Dashboard
. The ______ interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
motherboard
processor
transistor
circuit board
23. A(n) ______ can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuits for electrical charges.
conductor
operator
transistor
processor
26. The ______ is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer.
CPU
ALU
Control unit
Dashboard
33. A graphics tablet also is called a(n) ______.
digitizer
illustration pad
art input device
illustrator
37. Your friend Margo is considering what type of display to purchase with her new desktop computer and she asks you for advice. How do you tell Margo to measure the screens she is considering?
By calculating the area
Using pixel width
Diagonally, from one corner to another
By maximum font size available
32. A(n) ______ keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of RSIs.
full-service
expandable
compact
ergonomic
. Motion input sometimes is called ______ recognition.
body
movement
gesture
simulated
Printer resolution is measured by the number of ______ per inch a printer can print
dots
pixels
bits
characters
38. For what purpose is keylogging software used?
To automatically translate input to another language as the user enters data
To secure the device's keyboard from entering input in case of theft
To store every keystroke in a file for later retrieva
To determine if a computer's primary input device has been compromised
The banking industry almost exclusively uses ______ for check processing.
QR codes
MICR
magnetic stripes
OCR
31. ______ is a collection of unprocessed items, including text, numbers, images, audio, and video.
Data
Information
Output
Byte
36. Your store uses a bar code reader to process items during checkout. What type of technology does the bar code reader use?
light sources
sonar
laser beams
radio frequency
. Which of the following is NOT true about touch screens?
Dragging is an example of a gesture
Touch screens require separate input devices
Multi-touch screens recognize multiple points of contact at the same time.
Newer operating systems are optimizing their user interfaces for touch input.
50. Output is data that has been processed into a useful form.
TRUE
FALSE
Uses of RFID include tracking times of runners in a marathon and checking out library books
true
false
47. Flash memory is a type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten.
true
false
RAM is an example of nonvolatile memory
true
false
Programs that enable you to perform maintenance-type tasks are called operating systems.
true
false
o protect files on your device's hard drive from hackers, turn on file and printer sharing.
true
false
Common digital security risks include information theft and system failure.
true
false
Data collection devices are used to read or scan data from a source document.
true
false
. The operating system serves as the interface between the user, applications, and hardware.
true
false
Coding schemes translate real-world data into a form that computers can process easily.
true
false
