Today's gaming consoles are complete entertainment systems, offering Internet connectivity, movie rentals, photo storage, and many other services in
... [Show More] addition to video games. - ANSWER-True
A(n) _________ is a combination of mobile phone and handheld computer. - ANSWER-smartphone
Google transformed the smartphone market with the release of their revolutionary Nexus in 2007. - ANSWER-False
NASA uses _________ to conduct complex modeling and simulations for upcoming missions - ANSWER-supercomputers
Which category of computer is generally meant to be used by only one person at a time? - ANSWER-Personal computer
Which laptops allow users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor? - ANSWER-Convertible
In _________ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information. - ANSWER-augmented
Which of the following apps makes it easy to apply special effects to photos and then share them with your friends/followers? - ANSWER-Instagram
Which of the following is NOT an app that allows you to have a live video conversation using your mobile device? - ANSWER-Vine
The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as a(n): - ANSWER-computer program
In order to save space, some large, multi-user environments use thin units called ____ servers which can slide in and out of a rack that holds many of its companion servers. - ANSWER-blade
Which of the following is a popular service that will play music based on your personal preferences? - ANSWER-Pandora
Which of the following refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to you? - ANSWER-Output
Which types of computers have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor? - ANSWER-All-in-one computers
_________ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions. - ANSWER-Embedded systems
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? - ANSWER-Location-based services
The physical devices that make up a computer system are called: - ANSWER-hardware
If you are not ready to replace your current television, there are a variety of streaming players that can add many "smart" features to almost any TV - ANSWER-True
Wi-Fi is the current standard for wireless networks and Internet connectivity. - ANSWER-True
Which low-cost devices feature crisp text that is capable of being read in even the brightest outdoor conditions? - ANSWER-- E-book readers
Some watches can display useful alerts and incoming messages from your smartphone. - ANSWER-True
Which of the following apps would you use if you wanted to create and share a grocery list with your family? - ANSWER-Evernote
Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account? - ANSWER-Cloud computing
Which of the following is an example of an ultraportable computer? - ANSWER-MacBook Air
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? - ANSWER-Bluetooth
_________, such as Windows or Mac OS, exist primarily to help the computer run and manage its resources.- - ANSWER-Operating systems
_________ consist(s) of individual facts or pieces of information. - ANSWER-Data
Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage service? - ANSWER-Skype
Which of the following refers to the ability of a computer to perform a variety of actions based on instructions from the user or a program? - ANSWER-Processing
A _________ is a mobile device that typically ranges from seven to ten inches in size. - ANSWER-tablet
The tiny memory cards used by digital cameras and mobile devices are an example of _________ storage. - ANSWER-solid state
Many individuals are using TV tuners as _________ to record television shows for future playback. - ANSWER-DVRs
_________ keyboards, which are designed to be comfortable and tailored for the human body, have keys which are angled and a palm rest at the base in order to keep your wrists straight. - ANSWER-Ergonomic
Which of the following optical discs can store the MOST data? - ANSWER-Blu-ray
Many computers do not need a video card because the video-processing circuitry is built directly into the motherboard. - ANSWER-True
The newest connector for displays is _________, which carries both digital video and sound. - ANSWER-HDMI
_________ tags, such as those present in many automated toll collection systems, can be scanned from longer distances and at higher speeds than barcodes. - ANSWER-RFID
Suppose you are shopping for a computer and the description lists the following: Intel i7 3630QM3. Which component is being described here? - ANSWER-CPU
Having a higher quantity of RAM will allow you to have more open programs and quickly switch between them - ANSWER-True
Whenever you actively work on something using your computer, that work is temporarily stored in: - ANSWER-RAM
_________ refers to the measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body. - ANSWER-Biometrics
Ultraportable computers will often use _________ technology exclusively, even though their storage capacity is only a fraction of what a traditional hard drive offers. - ANSWER-SSD
_________ printers are unique in that they can create a physical object made of various materials, such as a plastic toy. - ANSWER-3D
A CPU's clock rate, or speed, is measured in MB or GB - ANSWER-False
Higher _________ cameras can capture more detail, but they will produce a larger image file on your storage media - ANSWER-megapixel
The _________ is the primary storage device of a personal computer. - ANSWER-hard drive
The process of recording to a blank optical disc is known as: - ANSWER-burning
As the main processor of a computer, the _________ is responsible for organizing and carrying out instructions in order to produce a desired output. - ANSWER-CPU
The image quality (or print resolution) for printers is measured in: - ANSWER-DPI
The most fundamental unit of computing is the _________, which is typically represented as a 1 or 0 value. - ANSWER-bit
The newest display technology, known as CRT, uses a grid of tiny electronic lights to illuminate the screen. - ANSWER-False
The _________ is a stationary, rectangular pointing surface that is typically found on laptop computers. - ANSWER-touchpad
The _________ of a monitor refers to the number of pixels that it can display on the screen. - ANSWER-Resolution
Which of the following storage units is the LARGEST? - ANSWER-Terabyte
Which technology has become the primary way in which we interact with our tablets and smartphones? - ANSWER-Touchscreen
The motherboard is the largest circuit board in a personal computer. - ANSWER-True
What is the name of the technology that can translate a scanned document image into text that can be edited and formatted? - ANSWER-OCR
The communication of vibration, motion, or physical resistance to a user is called: - ANSWER-Haptics
Because of their sharp quality text output and fast printing speeds, _________ printers are often preferred by businesses. - ANSWER-laser
The most popular plug on a computer is the small, rectangular _________ port, which is used to connect almost all of today's external devices. - ANSWER-USB
With the _________ operating system, you will be fully immersed in Google's ecosystem of apps and services. - ANSWER-Chrome
One of the most famous _________ licenses is GPL, which ensures that a particular program remains free to distribute and allows its code to be examined and modified by anyone. - ANSWER-open source
The older 64-bit operating systems can only handle 4 GB of RAM. - ANSWER-False
Which of the following operating systems is NOT likely to be running on a server? - ANSWER-iOS
Often times, several office programs are bundled as a unit known as an office: - ANSWER-suite
Large organizations use _________ systems because they bring together many types of business functions into one software solution. - ANSWER-ERP
Many users choose to _________ several files into one ZIP file for the sake of easy transport, especially when attaching them to an email message. - ANSWER-compress
Which of the following is an example of accounting software for businesses? - ANSWER-QuickBooks
Which of the following is an example of spreadsheet software? - ANSWER-Excel
A _________ is a copy of one or more files (or entire storage devices) that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged. - ANSWER-Backup
Although Google owns _________ and manages the Google Play Store for apps, they allow any manufacturer to use and modify this operating system for their devices. - ANSWER-Android
Collectively, all malicious programs are referred to as: - ANSWER-malware
An EULA usually takes the form of an electronic notification that appears when installing software. The user then has a choice to accept or decline the terms of this agreement. - ANSWER-True
_________ is an open source operating system with hundreds of distributions that are available commercially or as a free download. - ANSWER-Linux
A software-based _________ is dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic. - ANSWER-firewall
Which of the following Adobe products would be the best choice for editing bitmap images? - ANSWER-Photoshop
A(n) _________ is a special environment that allows you to run an operating system on top of another operating system - ANSWER-virtual machine
A _________ license allows companies to install the software on multiple (or all) the machines that they own. - ANSWER-volume
Operating systems communicate with most hardware components using: - ANSWER-device drivers
Mac OS has the largest market share for personal computers. - ANSWER-False
Computers that have the same operating system are said to be _________ with each other because they can support the same software - ANSWER-compatible
Modern operating systems have a _________, allowing users to communicate via graphical elements on the screen. - ANSWER-GUI
_________ is the process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key. - ANSWER-Encryption
Since the NTFS file system enjoys more widespread compatibility with other operating systems, it is often used on removable devices such SD cards and USB flash drives. - ANSWER-False
Medium to large businesses, or those with large data-storage needs, are more likely to use Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle as their DBMS. - ANSWER-True
Ubuntu makes a free distribution of Linux that offers a friendly interface for desktop computers. - ANSWER-True
Many employees use Microsoft Outlook as their PIM software, which allows them to manage their contacts, create appointments, and send email. - ANSWER-True
A(n) _________ is just another name for an error in a program. - ANSWER-bug
Federal _________ law gives software creators a variety of rights and privileges over their creative work. - ANSWER-copyright
The purpose of an operating system is to manage the flow of data between hardware components and allow the user to communicate with the computer. - ANSWER-True
"192.168.1.101" is an example of an IPv4 address. - ANSWER-True
DSL technology is currently faster than cable or fiber-optics. - ANSWER-False
Many companies and specialty websites offer _________, or discussion boards, where individuals can ask questions and reply to each other. - ANSWER-forums
In which of the following social networking sites are you most likely to find professionals who seek to make business-related connections? - ANSWER-LinkedIn
_________ are sophisticated services that store the URL of millions of web pages and most of the content on those pages. - ANSWER-Search engines
Social news sites, such as _________, encourage users to share links to news and other interesting content they find on the Web. - ANSWER-Reddit
Web pages have a standard addressing system known as a(n) _________, which allows them to be located on the Internet - ANSWER-URL
One of the most powerful features of Google Maps is Street View, which shows you almost any part of a map as if you were driving through that street. - ANSWER-True
Browser _________, such as Adobe Flash Player, are separate programs that allow your web browser to play several types of multimedia content. - ANSWER-plug-ins
If you visit a website or page that you would like to remember for the future, you can add it to your browser's bookmarks or favorites. - ANSWER-True [Show Less]