CGS Midterm

Personal computer

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

E-book readers

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

supercomputers

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

hardware

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

computer program

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

All-in-one computers

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

augmented

In \___________ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information

server

A network \___________ is a powerful computer with special software and equipment that enables it to function as the primary computer in a network.

Convertible

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

Location-based services

Which of the following is a feature on your mobile device that allows the Yelp app to provide a list of restaurants that are close to you?

Google photos

DOES NOT have integration with FB or Insta

Embedded systems

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

NFC (Near Field Communication)

Using a wireless technology known as \___________ many smartphones can now be tapped on special payment devices to complete your purchase at select stores.

Internet of Things

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

autonomous

A(n) \____________ vehicle is a car, truck, or other mode of transportation that is capable performing variety of driving maneuvers without human intervention.

Automation

occurs when computers or machines can perform the work that was once done by a human.

piracy

In the world of computing, \_______ means acquiring or exchanging copies of protected digital creations without payment or permission from their creator.

Bluetooth

Which of the following is a short-range wireless technology that can connect your smartphone with a wireless headset worn on the ear or the hands-free systems in some cars?

real-time

Mobile devices allow us to access \___________ information such as current traffic conditions for our city and live radar images on a weather app.

automation

We are currently seeing an increase in home \__________where many household activities are being automated or controlled from a distance.

cloud

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

Evernote

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

Streaming

media refers to music and movies that are delivered on demand from an online source.

network

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

Cloud computing

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

Data

consist of individual facts or pieces of information.

Google

DID NOT transform the smartphone market with the release of revolutionary Nexus in 2007.

false

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

Private browsing

is a feature of all modern browsers that will delete your history, cache, and cookies the moment you close the private window.

netiquette

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

Digital divide

refers to the technology gap that exists between different social and economic classes.

FAQ

Many websites have a(n) \_____________ area that should be checked for common questions and their responses.

licensing

It is through \___________ that a copyright holder can grant usage or distribution rights to others.

privacy policy

Online companies typically have a(n) \_________ on their websites that clearly state what information is collected from users and what is done with that information.

footprints

Digital \___________ are effectively a trail of your data, activities, and even locations visited while carrying a smartphone.

Whistleblowing

is the act of alerting the public about harmful activities that are being hidden by an organization.

true

Most Creative Commons licenses require, at a minimum, that the user provide attribution to the author wherever the work is used.

Biotechnology

is an application of biology that uses living organisms to manufacture new products or improve existing ones.

Nanotechnology

involves the creation or manipulation of matter at the smallest possible scale.

Outsourcing

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

Ad-supported streaming

Which of the following alternatives to piracy will allow you to listen to your favorite songs for free?

Repair

Which of the following words is NOT part of the green computing model?

true

Your public, online activity may not only affect your ability to be hired, but it could also place you at risk of losing your job if you make your company look negative or careless.

true

Creative works such as books, songs, and photographs are protected by copyright law.

Watson

displays a form of artificial intelligence with its astounding capability to understand complex questions and quickly find the answers using large databases of information.

fair use

Copyright law contains an exception known as \__________, which provides for a limited set of circumstances where others can use portions of copyrighted material without first obtaining permission.

true

Ethics involves a rational analysis of the voluntary, moral choices that individuals make.

false

Most experts recommend that companies monitor their employees secretly in order to prevent workers from circumventing the technologies used to track them.

Neural networks

aim(s) to revolutionize Al by asking computers to process data and learn in a manner inspired by the human brain.

Telecommuting

is the process of working for a company without being physically present at the company's office.

false

The sleep mode on a computer generally saves more electricity than hibernate mode.

Trolling

is the act of being annoying and antagonistic in online social interactions.

acceptable use policy

A(n)\__________ is a document containing an organization's policies for the ethical, secure, and appropriate use of computing resources.

true

For those who have lost a limb, engineers have developed robotic prosthetics that can perform a variety of movements by simply projecting a thought to them.

DRM

Software is sometimes illegally modified in order to disable \__________ technologies such as copy protection and authenticity checks.

Logs

are files that record activities and events on a computer.

NSA

Many government agencies, such as the \__________ monitor the Internet and mobile activities of individuals all the world.

false

In the United States, there are laws to prevent VPN providers from keeping logs on your activity, so it is safe to assume that you have complete anonymity when browsing websites with a VPN.

Spyware

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

hacker

Today, a \_________ generally refers to an individual who uses a computer and/or network to commit a variety of crimes.

false

Social engineering is a form of hacking that has a social or political agenda behind it.

Who you know

Which of the following is NOT one of the three general strategies that are used to authenticate individuals?

DDOS

A attack allows hackers to shut down or block access to websites and other network resources by overwhelming them with requests.

802.11x

Which of the following is NOT one of the specifications of Wi-Fi technology?

countermeasure

Any step you take to ward off a threat is called a:

Two-factor authentication

is a feature that requires two forms of identification, such as a password and possession of your phone, to log into an account.

false

When it comes to the best possible security for your wireless router, be sure to use WEP encryption to ensure that your transmissions are unreadable by hackers.

fiber-optic

A \__________ cable consists of a thin strand of glass that transmits pulsating beams of light rather than electric current.

true

Dust can clog cooling systems such as fans, which in turn may cause hardware to overheat.

switch

A \________ provides multiple ports for connecting nodes and is aware of the exact address or identity of all the nodes attached to it.

worm

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

UPS

When the power fails completely, the battery in a(n) \_________ contains enough power to run a computer system for a given amount of time.

VPN

Because it increases the security of a network connection, a \_______ is often required for users who wish to access a company's private network over an Internet connection.

mesh

Wireless \________ networks, where nodes connect directly to each other, may be used in large homes or businesses to easily cover the entire area.

virus

is a type of malware that is attached to a host file and has the ability to replicate, or copy, itself.

bandwidth

For modern networks, \________ is measured in either megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps).

surge protector

is an inexpensive product that guards connected equipment against large power spikes or surges that may infrequently occur.

Big data

We use the term\_________ to refer to large volumes of data that are constantly being generated by our devices and digital transactions.

packets

Data moves through networks structures known as \________, which are pieces of a message broken down into small units by the sending device and reassembled by the receiving device.

Trojan horse

A \______ is a program that disguises itself as an interesting, useful, or desirable program in order to gain access to your system.

Phishing

involves luring individuals into entering personal information into a website controlled by the hacker.

backups

Very few countermeasures are as effective as \_________ which can help you recover data that was lost to almost any type of threat.

data analytics

in the field known as \_______ experts use modeling software and statistics to extract knowledge from large volumes of data.

WAN

If a company had its corporate headquarters in one city but its manufacturing plant in another, it would likely set up a(n) \________ to connect the systems in these two locations.

true

The wireless access points that are used in homes contain integrated routers, as do the devices that ISPS typically provide for Internet connectivity.

scareware

The scam known as \________ typically comes in form of an alert message that claims to be from the FBI or your security software.

MAC

Each device with a NIC contains a unique identifier, known as a(n) \________ address, which distinguishes it from any other network-connected device in the world.

Ethernet

Most network installations use a(n) \________ star topology with twisted-pair cables that plug into the RJ45 port located on many devices.

Strong

passwords are long and generally use a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and at least one symbol such as a dash or period.

Botnets

which are large networks of compromised computers, can be used by a hacker to spread malware, send spam, and conduct carefully orchestrated network attacks.

true

Many thieves use the temptation of free (illegal) software to lure individuals into downloading malware on file- sharing services.

access point

A wireless \____________ is the device that all nodes connect to in order communicate wirelessly.

VolP

which can connect to the telephone network, translates analog voice signals into digital data and uses the Internet to transport the data.

bookmarks

If you visit a website or page that you would like to remember for the future, you can add it to your browser's \________ or favorites.

false

The Internet is managed centrally by the United States government, as it was primarily developed in this country.

hashtag

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

Cryptocurrency

is a form of electronic money that is decentralized and whose transactions are encrypted, processed, and recorded via peer-to-peer networks.

attachments

If you want to include a file with your email message, it should be placed in the \_________ area.

crowdfunding

Kickstarter is known as a(n) \__________ website because it allows the general public to provide financial support to organizations and individuals that are working on a new product.

sharing

The \_________ economy is an expression that refers to the way in which the Internet has facilitated our ability to share (usually for a price) our goods or services with other individuals.