IT 104 Midterm (GMU)

A(n) Blank Space is a solar-powered electronic device that receives transmitted signals, amplifies them, and then retransmits them to the appropriate locations on Earth.

communications satellite

The operating system blank space manages computer components, peripheral devices, and memory; maintains the system clock; and loads other operating system and application programs as they are required.

kernel

What is the purpose of the BIOS Setup utility?

to modify the BIOS settings

A(n) blank space converts programming code into instructions that a computer will understand.

translator

blank space software enables a user to import digital video clips and modify them.

Video-editing

What is a UPC code?

a unique bar code assigned to a product by the manufacturer

Which of the following statements does not accurately describe distance learning?

It includes face-to-face study groups and other in-person contact with peers.

A network adapter can be wired (with a jack for a cable) or wireless (with a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth term-8transmitter/receiver).

TRUE

Smartphones and tablets use a(n) blank space as an input device.

touchscreen

In a physical blank space topology, there is no central hub; each computer or device is part of a circle of computers and devices.

ring

Nearly all PCs today have sound support that's either built in or provided by an add-on circuit board called

a sound card

True or False: Launching is the act of navigating between pages and locations on the web using the browser.

False

If you don't have a physical keyboard available, you can enter information by selecting keys with a mouse using a(n)

virtual keyboard

Which of the following is the BIOS for the motherboard?

system BIOS

Some people take advantage of the anonymity that's offered online and make rude and insulting comments to others. What is the term for this bad behavior?

flaming

Which of the following statements does not describe an extranet?

It serves the needs of an organization with computers in a single building or group of nearby buildings

The blank space is the most common input device for computers.

keyboard

A wide area network (WAN) spans a large geographical area, connecting two or more

local area networks (LANs)

Blank Space is a wireless technology with a larger usable range than Wi-Fi.

WiMAX

An aircraft engineer designing a new type of aircraft can use blank space software to test many versions of the design before it's approved and the first prototype is built.

computer-aided design (CAD)

Which of the following phrases best describes an input device?

hardware that allows you to enter data into a computer

Any type of software, such as your Internet browser or spreadsheet program, contains a blank space that allows you to communicate with it.

user interface

A QWERTY keyboard is named for the first six letters in the top row of letters on the keyboard.

TRUE

A special type of internet-based wide area network (WAN) called a Blank Space has become increasingly popular among large businesses that need a cost-effective way to expand their networking options.

virtual private network (VPN)

A web-based enterprise is often referred to as a dot-com company, because the company's domain name ends with

.com

Flatbed scanners are commonly used to scan

flat documents

A string of characters that uniquely identifies a user's purchase of software is called a(n)

registration key

Artists, engineers, and others who need precise control over input can use a blank space to simulate drawing on paper.

graphics tablet

blank space is based on the idea that people should treat others as they would like others to treat them.

Netiquette

In a video clip, frames, which are groups of blank space , are played back in a certain order, at a certain rate, and accompanied by an audio soundtrack.

still images

Setting up a Twitter account and posting a video of your dog catching a Frisbee for others to watch, comment on, and share via the internet is an example of using

a social networking service

A(n) blank space represents an information transfer speed of 1,000 bits per second.

A(n) blank space represents an information transfer speed of 1,000 bits per second.

Kbps (kilobit per second)

Which of the following is an example of painting software, which enables users to create and edit bitmap images?

Adobe Photoshop

What is iOS?

the operating system used in Apple mobile devices

A switch physically connects the computers in a blank spaceand is able to read the data in each incoming data packet, determine its destination, and then forward it to the correct computer.

local area network (LAN)

True or False: A multi-function application suite that serves many departments in an organization is an example of enterprise application software

TRUE

Which of the following is one of the defining characteristics of an operating system (OS)?

the platform it runs on

The most commonly used wireless technology today is hi-fi (short for high fidelity).

FALSE

Many comedians, news outlets, and other creators offer their serialized content as a blank space, which you can download and listen to on your smartphone or another device.

podcasts

Nearly every product today is marked with a(n) blank space, which is a set of black bars of varying widths and spacing.

bar code

Which of the following is software located on the motherboard?

a basic input/output system (BIOS)

Which of the following statements correctly describes a site license?

It grants permission to make multiple copies of the software and install it on multiple computers

On a message board, someone who continually insults others or gets off topic will likely be banned by the blank space of the board.

moderator

Which of the following is an application designed specifically for sending, receiving, storing, and organizing email messages?

an email client

What is a Wi-Fi hotspot?

a wireless internet access point

Blank Space is a short-range wireless networking standard with a connectivity range of 15 to 20 feet.

Bluetooth

Any programmer can experiment with proprietary software, make improvements to it, and then share the improvements with the entire user community.

FALSE

blank space software is designed to aid individuals in analyzing federal and state tax status, as well as preparing and filing tax returns.

Tax preparation

A multiuser operating system allows

many people to use one CPU from remote stations.

An application designed primarily for tablets and smartphones is called a(n)

app

True or False: A zipped file can be sent and downloaded more quickly than a compressed file

FALSE

Which of the following is not a type of system software?

an email client

Because a(n) blank space file is smaller than the original file, it takes less time to send and download.

compressed

blank space software helps users develop web pages without having to learn web programming

Web authoring

Which of the following statements describes a cell in cellular technology?

It's a calling area that has its own antenna

A network topology is the pattern by which a blank space is organized

network

A utility program is software that helps the computer

keep running well

The internet utility that maps the URL to the host's underlying IP address is called the

Domain Name Service (DNS)

Which of the following is considered streaming?

tuning in to a live online broadcast of a baseball game

In a token ring topology, a token isn't a physical object but rather

permission to speak

A blank space directs network traffic but on a larger scale than a switch

router

A driver is a small program that translates commands between the blank space and a device such as a keyboard or printer

operating system (OS)

True or False: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) digitizes voices and videos and transmits them as packets, like other kinds of digital data.

TRUE

True or False: Types of broadband connections include digital cable, DSL, wireless, fiber-optic, and satellite.

TRUE

The developers of blank space software make the programming code freely available for others to modify

open source

blank space is software that's made available at no charge

Freeware

blank space enables both professional and home users to work with graphics, video, and audio files.

Multimedia software

The World Wide Web (web) is the part of blank space that enables users to browse and search for information.

the internet

What does the acronym GUI stand for?

Graphical User Interface

To search for and retrieve information from web pages, you type blank space in a website's search text box or in your browser's address or location bar

keywords

True or False: A per-seat site license grants use of software by a certain number of users, regardless of the number of computers.

FALSE

What is another name for groupware: software that enables people at separate computers to work together on the same document or project?

collaboration software

blank space allow(s) connecting to the internet over a standard land-based telephone line by using a computer and a modem to dial into an ISP.

Dial-up access

Which technology enables people to communicate wirelessly to and from nearly anywhere in the world?

Cellular

Which of the following statements does not describe commercial software?

It's provided for free to the general public

Which of the following statements describes a blade-mounted server?

Because it has a single power supply and cooling system, it can be a point of failure

A communications medium capable of carrying at least 256 kilobits per second (Kbps) is referred to as a(n) Blank Space medium.

broadband

Which of the following statements about the differences between the IPv4 and IPv6 formats is true?

The IPv6 format uses eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons, whereas the IPv4 format uses a four-group series of numbers separated by periods

A form of instruction in which the student is guided step by step through the learning process is called a

tutorial

Suppose you want to search the internet for information about fruit but don’t want to include apples; to perform this search, you type fruit NOT apples into the search engine’s search text box. This is an example of using

search operators

Which technology offers a fast, secure means of transmission but requires line-of-sight connections between communication points?

microwave

What is an internet service provider (ISP)?

an organization that provides user access to the internet, usually charging a subscription fee

Files aren't sent over the internet as single files; rather, they are broken into units called blank space and reassembled when they reach their final internet destination.

packets

Which of the following is a UNIX-based operating system that runs on a number of platforms, including Intel-based PCs, servers, and handheld devices?

Linux

A markup language includes a set of specifications that describe elements that appear blank space, such as headings, paragraphs, backgrounds, and lists.

on a web page

Which type of cable consists of an insulated copper center wire grounded by a shield of braided wire?

coaxial cable

blank space is also known as collaboration software, because it allows people to share information and work together on a project, such as designing a new product or preparing an employee manual.

Groupware

The term Blank Space, which stands for 3rd generation, is a class of mobile broadband service.

3G

Because fiber-optic cable can transmit a large amount of data very quickly, it's often used for a(n) Blank Space, which is the central pathway of a network.

network backbone

Which of the following types of software is used to manage complex projects by keeping track of schedules, constraints, and budgets?

project management software

So that others can modify and improve a freeware program, the developer usually makes the blank space available.

source code

This graphic illustrates a blank space, a type of online ad that appears unexpectedly and typically covers part of a web page.

pop-up ad

A platform designed specifically for running game software is called a

game console

A Blank Space transmission sends one bit of data at a time; it's like a narrow path that only one person can walk on at a time.

serial

Which of the following is not a typical feature of a learning management system (LMS)?

access to multiple online search engines

The Blank Space is the overall data throughput per second of a transmission medium

bandwidth

If a program is in the blank space , other people can do what they like with it.

public domain