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WorksheetsCIS 110 - Exam Review
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A collection of computers controlled by a cybercriminal and used to conduct an attack on another network is called a
a)
horde
b)
botnet
c)
malnet
d)
zombisphere
2.
Advances in mobile processors have allowed smartphones to overlay computer images on the real world in games and apps. This is referred to as
a)
cloud-based virtual reality.
b)
augmented reality.
c)
advanced gaming.
d)
voice-activated robotic assistance.
3.
A smartwatch is an example of a(n)
a)
embedded computer.
b)
wearable computer.
c)
ultramobile PC.
d)
portable media player.
4.
Each of the following desktop Microsoft Office applications is available in a web-based edition except
a)
Access.
b)
OneNote.
c)
Excel.
d)
PowerPoint.
5.
External devices plug into a connector called a
a)
module.
b)
slot.
c)
port.
d)
controller.
6.
How does entering search terms in quotation marks affect search results?
a)
The search results will display only news articles with those words in the title.
b)
The search results will display quotes from famous speeches and texts.
c)
The search results must contain those words in the exact order.
d)
The search results will exclude entries that contain the search terms in quotation marks.
7.
In macOS, the utility used to back up and restore files is called
a)
Disk Repair.
b)
Time Machine.
c)
Finder.
d)
File Explorer.
8.
On which social network should you ask people who know you to give you an endorsement?
a)
LinkedIn
b)
Facebook
c)
Instagram
d)
Twitter
9.
Sharing internet connectivity on your smartphone with other devices is called
a)
streaming.
b)
tethering.
c)
hotspotting.
d)
cloud computing.
10.
Solid state drives (SSDs) use _____ to store information.
a)
magnetic platters
b)
flash memory
c)
magnetic tape
d)
optical discs
11.
The design of equipment and an individual’s workspace for safe and comfortable operation of the equipment by the individual is referred to as
a)
optimization.
b)
economics.
c)
biometrics.
d)
ergonomics.
12.
The primary uses of this type of application are to organize, calculate, and build charts from numbers.
a)
database management
b)
presentation
c)
word processing
d)
spreadsheet
13.
This communications technology allows two devices to be paired wirelessly over a short distance.
a)
802.11
b)
Wi-Fi
c)
Bluetooth
d)
Ethernet
14.
What is a hotspot?
a)
an area where a Wi-Fi network is within range of your PC or mobile device
b)
an area with unsecured wireless access where identity thieves operate
c)
an area where Wi-Fi networks are hampered by tall buildings or other obstacles
d)
an area with a large number of mobile device–users connected wirelessly
15.
What is someone engaged in Wi-Fi piggybacking doing?
a)
plugging in to a wireless router with a network cable
b)
connecting to someone’s wireless network without the network owner’s consent
c)
driving around looking for unsecured wireless networks
d)
extending the range of a Wi-Fi network by adding a repeater device
16.
When files are stored on a disk in groups called clusters, which are sometimes not adjacent to one another on the disk, this is known a
a)
dissipation.
b)
fermentation.
c)
fragmentation.
d)
normalization.
17.
When shopping online, look for _____ in front of the URL to be sure the site is transmitting data using Transport Layer Security encryption.
a)
https
b)
http
c)
wwws
d)
www
18.
Which blog hosting website uses open-source blogging software?
a)
Tumblr
b)
Blogger
c)
WordPress
d)
Twitter
19.
Which of the following is the name for the small programs the OS uses to communicate with devices connected to the computer?
a)
drivers
b)
apps
c)
shells
d)
kernels
20.
Which type of software is used to manage open content for knowledge sharing and collaboration?
a)
social bookmarking
b)
wiki
c)
blog posting
d)
media sharing
21.
A device with an embedded computer is called a
a)
multicore processor.
b)
ubiquitous PC.
c)
smart device.
d)
thin client.
22.
A leading cause of job-related illness in North America is
a)
computer vision syndrome.
b)
computer fatigue.
c)
repetitive-wrist injury.
d)
repetitive-strain injury.
23.
Cloud computing places the processing and _______ operations in the information processing cycle at the service provider’s server.
a)
communications
b)
output
c)
storage
d)
input
24.
________ involves the design of equipment and workspace for the individual’s safety and comfort.
a)
E-computing
b)
Work smart
c)
Healthy computing
d)
Ergonomics
25.
The ________ label on a device indicates the manufacturer has met or exceeded minimum federal standards for energy consumption.
a)
Star Plus
b)
Energy Star
c)
Green Star
d)
Eco Star
26.
Which of the following computers is not a personal computer (PC)?
a)
mainframe
b)
desktop computer
c)
laptop
d)
tablet
27.
Which of the following operations is not in the information processing cycle?
a)
input
b)
output
c)
processing
d)
printing
28.
The measurement of horizontal and vertical pixels used to make up an image on a video display screen is
a)
resolution
b)
plasma
c)
pixelation
d)
orientation
29.
The speed at which the CPU operates is called the
a)
L1 cache
b)
instruction cycle
c)
clock speed
d)
UEFI
30.
Which of the following components is not found inside a system unit?
a)
USB wireless adapter
b)
power supply
c)
RAM
d)
motherboard
31.
Which of the following devices is not an input device?
a)
stylus
b)
mouse
c)
webcam
d)
VDP
32.
What is the name of the new industry standard for radio signals deployed by wireless carriers in 2018?
a)
5G
b)
FTTP
c)
4G
d)
LTE
33.
What is the nonprofit organization that keeps track of internet addresses for the world?
a)
ICANN
b)
IPv6
c)
IPv4
d)
IPANN
34.
Which browser is the free browser provided by the Mozilla Foundation?
a)
Safari
b)
Chrome
c)
Firefox
d)
Edge
35.
Which of the following is not a strategy to help you evaluate the credibility of a web page?
a)
Look at the domain name for an organization you recognize.
b)
Evaluate the page design.
c)
Check for an author’s name and affiliation.
d)
Look for the same page at a different search engine.
36.
Which web browser from Apple is included on a Mac?
a)
Microsoft Edge
b)
Safari
c)
Chrome
d)
Firefox
37.
Which of the following utilities reinstalls Windows 10 on a PC?
a)
Optimize Drives
b)
File Explorer
c)
Reset this PC
d)
Backup
38.
Which utility would you use to revert your system back to the state it was in before you installed a new device driver?
a)
Disk Cleanup
b)
File Explorer
c)
System Restore
d)
Help and Support
39.
Which Windows feature removes unnecessary files from your computer?
a)
disk defragmenter
b)
File Explorer
c)
Storage sense
d)
Optimize Drives
40.
Which organization posted the most “liked” image in 2017 with just under 2 million views according to the American Marketing Association?
a)
iHeartDogs
b)
Facebook
c)
National Geographic
d)
Lowe’s
41.
Which term refers to the accumulation of your online activities?
a)
online activity logs
b)
digital footprint
c)
web feeds
d)
hashtagging
42.
Which website is used to share pictures to digital bulletin boards?
a)
Photobucket
b)
Pinterest
c)
Picasa
d)
Flickr
43.
Hardware or software that blocks unwanted access to a network is a(n)
a)
firewall.
b)
WPA standard.
c)
white hat.
d)
intrusion detection device.
44.
This is a type of malware that is difficult to detect because it often masquerades as an essential system file.
a)
macro
b)
logic bomb
c)
worm
d)
rootkit
45.
Using a computer without permission is referred to as
a)
unauthorized use.
b)
piggybacking.
c)
unacceptable use.
d)
unauthorized access.
46.
Viruses designed for a tablet or smartphone are
a)
mobile malware.
b)
mobile mania.
c)
mobile risk.
d)
mobile software.
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