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Computer Concepts Exam Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A ___ is a mobile device that typically ranges from seven to ten inches in size.

a)

smartphone

b)

tablet

c)

blade

d)

Chromebook

2.

A(n) ___ allows users to communicate and share information between computers.

a)

network

b)

information processing cycle

c)

NFC

d)

streaming media player

3.

A(n) ___ is a combination mobile phone and handheld computer.

a)

smartphone

b)

ultraportable computer

c)

cloud computer

d)

tablet

4.

Apple's ___ and Google's Assistant are two products that respond to a variety of voice commands on mobile devices.

a)

Siri

b)

iVoice

c)

Air

d)

iMac

5.

Cloud ___ services allow individuals to view, edit, and share documents, even seeing each other's changes in real time.

a)

crowdsourcing

b)

location-based

c)

streaming

d)

collaboration

6.

True or False: For watching TV episodes right after they are broadcast, Netflix is a better choice than Hulu.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

True or False: Google transformed the smartphone market with the release of their revolutionary Nexus in 2007.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

In ___ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information.

a)

virtual

b)

digital

c)

smart

d)

augmented

9.

True or False: Individuals who possess digital literacy have a broad understanding of computer and information technology.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True or False: It is possible to purchase a waterproof case for your mobile device.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Many computers are now being connected via ___ networks, whereby communication takes place using radio waves.

a)

augmented

b)

multimedia

c)

personal

d)

wireless

12.

Many mobile devices contain a(n) ___ and gyroscope that can sense even the smallest movements.

a)

scanner

b)

GPS

c)

accelerometer

d)

LBS

13.

NASA uses ___ to conduct complex modeling and simulations for upcoming missions.

a)

mainframe computers

b)

supercomputers

c)

all-in-one computers

d)

network servers

14.

True or False: Services such as Google Translate can convert your typed or spoken words into almost any foreign language.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

True or False: Some watches can display useful alerts and incoming messages from your smartphone.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

True or False: The Amazon Echo is an example of a smart speaker.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

The ability to communicate with a device without using your hands is known as ___ computing.

a)

wearable

b)

cloud

c)

hands-free

d)

augmented

18.

The computer that has been traditionally found on the desks in many offices and homes is the ___ computer.

a)

embedded

b)

mainframe

c)

blade

d)

desktop

19.

Preparing a storage device for use by an operating system is known as:

a)

formatting

b)

compiling

c)

installing

d)

coding

20.

Programs that are based on ___ graphics rely on mathematics to generate and manipulate a variety of shapes.

a)

compressed

b)

compiled

c)

vector

d)

bitmap

21.

The ___ is a temporary location for things that are being moved or copied.

a)

clipboard

b)

path

c)

library

d)

directory

22.

The ability to run multiple programs at the same time is known as:

a)

defragmenting

b)

multitasking

c)

formatting

d)

partitioning

23.

The most fundamental components of storage that users interact with are the:

a)

widgits

b)

icons

c)

programs

d)

files

24.

True or False: The operating system must be loaded before any other software during a computer's boot process.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

True or False: When a folder is located inside another folder, it is referred to as a file.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

The physical devices that make up a computer system are called:

a)

software

b)

NFC

c)

data

d)

hardware

27.

The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as a(n):

a)

MMS

b)

LBS

c)

computer program

d)

embedded system

28.

The term ___ refers to one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.

a)

data

b)

information

c)

hardware

d)

software

29.

Which category of computer is generally meant to be used by only one person at a time?

a)

supercomputer

b)

blade server

c)

mainframe computer

d)

personal computer

30.

Which laptops allow users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor?

a)

convertible

b)

augmented

c)

smart

d)

all-in-one

31.

Which low-cost devices feature crisp text that is capable of being read in even the brightest outdoor conditions?

a)

chromebooks

b)

phablets

c)

e-book readers

d)

convertible laptops

32.

Which of the following apps would you use if you wanted to create and share a grocery list with your family?

a)

Evernote

b)

Amazon Cloud Drive

c)

Hulu

d)

Microsoft Access

33.

Which of the following apps would you use if you were travelling to a country where they did not speak your language?

a)

Strava

b)

Scanadu Scout

c)

Pandora

d)

Google Translate

34.

Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage service?

a)

Google Drive

b)

Microsoft OneDrive

c)

Dropbox

d)

Skype

35.

Which of the following is NOT a gaming console?

a)

Square

b)

Switch

c)

PS4

d)

Xbox

36.

Which of the following is NOT a type of multi-user computer?

a)

Network server

b)

Embedded system

c)

Mainframe Computer

d)

Supercomputer

37.

Which of the following is NOT an app that allows you to have a live video conversation using your mobile device?

a)

Skype

b)

iMessage

c)

WhatsApp

d)

Apple FaceTime

38.

Which of the following is NOT one of the features that are found on practically all mobile devices?

a)

Camera

b)

Wireless connectivity

c)

Fingerprint scanner

d)

Microphone

39.

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which technology is used in a typical home?

a)

Communication

b)

Schoolwork

c)

Entertainment

d)

Process control

40.

Which of the following is a popular brand of e-book readers?

a)

Roku

b)

Kindle

c)

Note

d)

Nexus

41.

Which of the following is a popular service that will play music based on your personal preferences?

a)

Pandora

b)

Instagram

c)

Hulu

d)

Netflix

42.

Which of the following is a popular tablet computer?

a)

Flex

b)

Lumia 1020

c)

Nexus 5

d)

iPad

43.

Which of the following is an example of an ultraportable computer?

a)

Google Nexus 10

b)

Samsung Galaxy Note

c)

Macbook Air

d)

Apple iPad

44.

Which of the following refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to you?

a)

Processing

b)

Input

c)

Output

d)

Storage

45.

Which of the following smartwatch operating systems is made by Google?

a)

watchOS

b)

WearOS

c)

Pebble

d)

Tizen

46.

Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account?

a)

Bluetooth

b)

Cloud computing

c)

Streaming media

d)

Augmented reality

47.

Which of the following terms refers to normal objects with the ability to connect to wireless networks and the Internet?

a)

Hands-free computing

b)

2-in-1s

c)

Streaming media

d)

Internet of Things

48.

Which type of utility or service allows users to completely erase their mobile device if it is lost or stolen?

a)

LBS

b)

NFC

c)

Bluetooth

d)

Remote wipe

49.

Which types of TVs allow you to connect to a variety of online services such as Netflix, Amazon, and Pandora?

a)

eTV

b)

Virtual

c)

Smart

d)

Augmented

50.

Which types of computers have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor?

a)

All-in-one computers

b)

Mainframe computers

c)

Embedded systems

d)

Supercomputers

51.

True or False: Wi-Fi is the current standard for wireless networks and Internet connectivity.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

With ___ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any Internet-connected device.

a)

cloud

b)

multimedia

c)

augmented

d)

mobile

53.

___ allows messages to be sent to electronic mailboxes in an instant.

a)

Email

b)

NFC

c)

Cloud computing

d)

Real-time information

54.

___ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions.

a)

All-in-one computers

b)

Chromebooks

c)

Embedded systems

d)

Mainframe computers

55.

Because of their sharp quality text output and fast printing speeds, ___ printers are often preferred by businesses.

a)

inkjet

b)

laser

c)

dot matrix

d)

thermal

56.

Compact Discs (CDs) are capable of storing up to ___ of data.

a)

700 MB

b)

4.7 GB

c)

8.5 GB

d)

50 GB

57.

Interactive ___ allow users to interact with the images projected on a screen.

a)

CRTs

b)

whiteboards

c)

touchpads

d)

cameras

58.

___ are lightweight laptops that run Google's Chrome operating system.

a)

Convertible laptops

b)

Phablets

c)

MacBooks

d)

Chromebooks

59.

Preparing a storage device for use by an operating system is known as:

a)

formatting

b)

installing

c)

compiling

d)

coding

60.

The ___ is a temporary location for things that are being moved or copied.

a)

path

b)

library

c)

clipboard

d)

directory

61.

True or False: The macOS operating system has the largest market share for personal computers.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

The most fundamental components of storage that users interact with are the:

a)

files

b)

programs

c)

icons

d)

widgets

63.

Which of the following Adobe products would be the best choice for editing bitmap images?

a)

Photoshop

b)

Premier

c)

Dreamweaver

d)

Illustrator

64.

Which of the following is NOT a popular computer programming language?

a)

Java

b)

C++

c)

C#

d)

Xero

65.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an office suite?

a)

MySQL

b)

Microsoft Office

c)

G Suite

d)

iWork

66.

True or False: The "sports" in the address sports.yahoo.com refers to the subdomain.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

The ___ feature of many smartphones allows them to act as a wireless access point for nearby devices.

a)

real-time

b)

plug-in

c)

webcasting

d)

tethering

68.

Turning in the work of another as if it were your own or failing to cite the source of your work in known as:

a)

spamming

b)

plagiarism

c)

blogging

d)

tagging

69.

Twitter popularized a system that uses the ___ symbol to mark keywords or topics in a message.

a)

plus

b)

hashtag

c)

exclamation

d)

tilde

70.

Which of the following is NOT one of the typical navigation button/features of a web browser?

a)

back

b)

forward

c)

start

d)

refresh

71.

Which part of an email message typically contains the sender's name, title, and contact information?

a)

attachment

b)

signature

c)

Cc

d)

subject

72.

___ is the act of having an online, text-based conversation with one or more individuals that occurs in real time.

a)

blogging

b)

uploading

c)

webcasting

d)

instant messaging

73.

A ___ is a fully-contained program that self-replicates and spreads through computers and networks.

a)

worm

b)

zombie

c)

Trojan horse

d)

virus

74.

True or False: The network that connects the computers in a school's study center or library is considered a LAN.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

The scam known as ___ threatens to delete or publicly expose a victim's stolen data unless money is paid to the thief.

a)

phishing

b)

ransomware

c)

DDoS

d)

pretexting

76.

___ is a type of malware which is designed to report activity on your computer to another party.

a)

spyware

b)

Ransomware

c)

Scareware

d)

DDoS

77.

True or False: A web developer creates and maintains websites for organizations.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

True or False: Copyright protection lasts 20 years after the date of publication or release.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

True or False: Creative works such as books, songs, and photographs are protected by copyright law.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

True or False: Nothing posted to social media services or anywhere else on the Internet should be considered private.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

Online social interactions that exhibit anger and/or insults are known as:

a)

piracy

b)

flaming

c)

trolling

d)

telecommuting

82.

Some licenses require that the user provide ___, or credit, to the author wherever the work is used.

a)

attribution

b)

licensing

c)

fair use

d)

empathy

83.

True or False: The sleep mode on a computer generally saves more electricity than hibernate mode.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

The term ___ refers to the set of online behaviors that are considered polite and proper.

a)

netiquette

b)

fair use

c)

acceptable use

d)

attribution

85.

Today's web browsers include a feature that will delete all of your browsing ___ with a single click.

a)

connections

b)

settings

c)

history

d)

IPs

86.

When companies outsource functions to another country it is referred to as:

a)

the digital divide

b)

offshoring

c)

telecommunity

d)

green computing

87.

___ occurs when an organization transfers some aspect of their business to a third party.

a)

automation

b)

outsourcing

c)

telecommuting

d)

green computing

88.

___ is unsolicited email that is sent in bulk.

a)

LMS

b)

Meme

c)

IM

d)

Spam

89.

___ is not considered to be a reliable site because you cannot be certain that the info comes from a credible source

a)

CNN

b)

NASA

c)

Wikipedia

d)

National Geographic

90.

___ are small data files that are created by websites to remember users and their preferences the next time they visit

a)

extensions

b)

bookmarks

c)

temporary internet files

d)

cookies

91.

Which of the following is NOT a web browser?

a)

Firefox

b)

Bing

c)

Chrome

d)

Safari

92.

Which of the following is NOT a travel service that helps you book flights and hotels?

a)

Monster

b)

Priceline

c)

Expedia

d)

Orbitz

93.

When it comes to social video, no service is as large or popular as:

a)

Twitter

b)

LinkedIn

c)

Instagram

d)

YouTube

94.

True or False: Web-based documents are normally referred to as web pages.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

Web pages have a standard addressing system known as a(n) ___, which allows them to be located on the Internet.

a)

URL

b)

LMS

c)

backbone

d)

ISP

96.

Web browsers keep a list of every website you have visited in an area known as the:

a)

bookmarks list

b)

home page

c)

address bar

d)

history

97.

A ___, such as apple.com and whitehouse.gov, uniquely identifies a site and a brand on the Web.

a)

domain name

b)

directory

c)

file

d)

protocol

98.

True or False: 3G, 4G, and LTE are all terms that refer to mobile Internet connectivity.

a)

True

b)

False

99.

___ software provides tools for creating and editing text-based documents such as letters, resumes, and reports.

a)

Word processing

b)

Spreadsheet

c)

DBMS

d)

Presentation

100.

With the ___ operating system, you will be fully immersed in Google's ecosystem of apps and services.

a)

Chrome

b)

Mac

c)

Unix

d)

Windows