cosc

Question 1

A byte’s ______is a unique number that identifies the location of a byte in memory.

Answer 1

address

Question 2

true or false: Flash memory is a type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

true or false: The speed of the system clock has no effect on peripheral devices.

Answer 3

true

Question 4

true or false: If your computer requires that you install memory in pairs, it doesn’t matter if the two memory modules are the same type, size, or speed

Answer 4

false

Question 5

Why is fiash memory considered nonvolatile?

Answer 5

It retains data even when it is not receiving power.

Question 6

an ____ bus is used to transfer information about where the data should reside in memory

Question 7

true or false: DRAM chips are faster and more reliable than SRAM chips.

Answer 7

false

Question 8

The system generates regular electronic pulses that set the operating pace of the system unit.
clock

Answer 8

clock

Question 9

true or false :A front side bus is part of the motherboard and connects the processor to main memory.

Answer 9

true

Question 10

CPU stands for central____ unit

Answer 10

processing

Question 11

true or false: Many newer mobile devices and computers, such as some ultrathin laptops, do not have removable batteries

Answer 11

true

Question 12

Flash memory is a type of

Answer 12

EEPROM

Question 13

The motherboard is sometimes called a(n)____
board.

Answer 13

system

Question 14

Which cache level uses ATC?

Answer 14

L2

Question 15

DaaS stands for
as a service.

Answer 15

data

Question 16

true or false: The Internet of Things can help to streamline a company’s production and manufacturing processes.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

A(n) _____bus connects the processor to cache.

Answer 17

backside

Question 18

true or false: RAM is an example of nonvolatile memory

Answer 18

false

Question 19

Peripheral devices normally occupy space inside of the system unit.

Answer 19

false

Question 20

true or false: A session cookie stores user names and/or passwords so that users do not need to enter this information every time they sign in to the website.

Answer 20

false

Question 21

true or false Piracy is the most common form of software theft

Answer 21

true

Question 22

PiN ____ stands for personal identification

Answer 22

number

Question 23

true or false: With a credit card purchase, when users sign their name on a signature capture pad using a stylus, the retailer uses a signature verification system to authenticate the use

Answer 23

false

Question 24

What is the name for a device infected with malware that an attacker uses to control the device remotely?

Answer 24

zombie

Question 25

Secure websites_____ information before sending it between computers

Answer 25

encrypt

Question 26

true or false: The website for GERT/CC provides information about internet security breaches

Answer 26

true

Question 27

A(n) or allowed/not allowed Is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical

Answer 27

code of conduct

Question 28

An) is a tool hackers use to record your keystrokes

Answer 28

keylogger

Question 29

true or false:common digital security risks include information theft and system failure

Answer 29

true

Question 30

true or false: Software used to fight cybercriminals is called crimeware.

Answer 30

false

Question 31

true or false: A hand geometry system measures the size and shape of a person's hand

Answer 31

true

Question 32

malware is short for ____ software

Answer 32

malicious

Question 33

true or false: Unusually high drive activity or a slower than normal Internet activity are signs that your computer or mobile device may be a zombie

Answer 33

true

Question 34

When creating passwords for online accounts. you should

Answer 34

use a different password for each account

Question 35

true or false: a rootkit can be a backdoor

Answer 35

true

Question 36

Which of the following is not recommended to protect against hardware failure?

Answer 36

cables and locks

Question 37

How does Windows Hello work to authenticate you?

Answer 37

It scans and verifies your fingerprnt, face, or its

Question 38

an ____ was originally a complimentary work for a computer enthusiast

Answer 38

hacker

Question 39

Passcode is another term for a(n)

Answer 39

PIN

Question 40

true or false: A smartphone is an Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, brows

Answer 40

true

Question 41

true or false : If you are purchasing a new desktop, chances are it will include the latest version of your preferred operating system.

Answer 41

true

Question 42

true or false : Malware creators are targeting smartphones, particularly those using the Android operating system.

Answer 42

true

Question 43

Lighting. HDMI, and Thunderbolt are all types of

Answer 43

ports

Question 44

true or false : A mainframe is a network of several servers together in a single location.

Answer 44

false

Question 45

true or false : A point-and-shoot camera is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses.

Answer 45

false

Question 46

true or false: Once example of the trend called the Internet of Things is if your refrigerator sends your phone a message that you need milk Selected Answer:

Answer 46

true

Question 47

Which of the following components most affects a computer's speed?

Answer 47

cpu

Question 48

_____is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices.

Answer 48

pairing

Question 49

true or false : An ATM asks you to enter a numeric password, called a PIN, which stands for Private Identity Name.

Answer 49

false

Question 50

true or false: A docking station has less functionality than a port replicator.

Answer 50

false

Question 51

true or false: Smartphones and other mobile devices often can function as a portable media player.

Answer 51

true

Question 52

Fitness games often communicate with a(n)| board, which is shaped like a weight scale and contains sensors.

Answer 52

balance

Question 53

With voice mail, users can view message details, and in some cases read message contents without listening to them

Answer 53

visual

Question 54

true or false : Many handheld computers are industry-specific, such as for parcel delivery peopie.

Answer 54

true

Question 55

A frame that houses the system unit on a desktop is called a(n)

Answer 55

tower

Question 56

true or false: keyboard, mouse, and microphone ali are exampies of peripheral devices

Answer 56

true

Question 57

Which of the following server types is in the form of a single circuit board?

Answer 57

blade

Question 58

true or false: Most computers and electronic devices are analog, which uses only two discrete states, on and off

Answer 58

false

Question 59

Which of the following best describes an ultrabook?

Answer 59

A thin laptop that uses a low-power processor

Question 60

What is a blog?

Answer 60

a website organized by biog posts, or individual news stories

Question 61

an ____ site, such as Pinterest, is a website that enables members to organize, tag, and share links to media and other online content

Answer 61

bookmarking

Question 62

GPS stands for

Answer 62

global positioning system

Question 63

_____an abusive or insulting message in online communication,

Answer 63

flame

Question 64

Why might you want to set up a personal hotspot?

Answer 64

Security a personal hotspot is more secure than a public network.

Question 65

DSL and FTTP are examples of wired_____ Internet service technologies.

Answer 65

boardband

Question 66

Which of the following is NOT true about public Wi-Fi hot spot safety?

Answer 66

Always keep your wireless connection on

Question 67

Which of the following is not a way cybercriminals try to gather your personal information on social media sites?

Answer 67

blocking your friend requests

Question 68

With an all-in-one computer the display device is separate from the tower.

Answer 68

false

Question 69

true or false : A gigabyte is equal to approximately a million characters:

Answer 69

false

Question 70

What part of http://www.nps.gov/history/preserve-places.html is the protocol?

Answer 70

http://

Question 71

true or false : ICANN currently manages domain names.

Answer 71

false

Question 72

A result from a search engine search is called a(n).

Answer 72

hit

Question 73

true or false: Using a subject directory, you locate a particular topic by clicking links through different levels

Answer 73

true

Question 74

When attackers use third-party ads to infect your computer with malware, it is called

Answer 74

malvertising

Question 75

Skype is an example of software,

Answer 75

VolP

Question 76

The major carriers of network traffic are known collectively as the internet

Answer 76

backdone

Question 77

true or false :A web feed contains links to or information about updated or changed content on a website.

Answer 77

true

Question 78

if you use an asterisk (*) in a search engine query, what are you trying to do?

Answer 78

Substitute characters.

Question 79

Cable and DSL internet connections are called

Answer 79

broadband

Question 80

an ____network is a system that attempts to intiate the behavior of the human brain

Answer 80

neural

Question 81

true or false flash memory has many moving parts, making it less durable and shock resistant than other types of media

Answer 81

false

Question 82

which internet communication service can you use to transfer items to and from other computers in the internet

Answer 82

FTP

Question 83

which of the following is not a basic function of a computer - accept data - store information - process data - produce input

Answer 83

produce input

Question 84

www.cengagebrain.com is an example of a valid web _____

Answer 84

address

Question 85

true or false - a password is a unique combination of characters that identifies one specific user

Answer 85

false

Question 86

a collection of related instructions organized for a common purpose is referred to as ___

Answer 86

software

Question 87

activity trackers and smartwatches are two types of _____ devices

Answer 87

wearables

Question 88

by subscribing to an isp, you can connect to the internet through your computers and mobile devices

Answer 88

true

Question 89

true or false :engineers, scientists, architects, game designers, and graphic artists are examples of power users

Answer 89

true

Question 90

an _______ is a set of program that coordinates all the activities among computers or mobile devices

Answer 90

operating system

Question 91

digital device ______is the trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap

Answer 91

convergence

Question 92

____ consist of electronic components that store instructions and data waiting to be executed

Answer 92

memory

Question 93

a common way to display a shortcut menu using a mouse is to ___

Answer 93

right click

Question 94

true of false- storage consists of electronic components that store instructions and data waiting to be executed

Answer 94

false

Question 95

compressed files sometimes are called ___ files

Answer 95

zipped

Question 96

true or false - because the are compressed you usaully cannot use backup files in their backup from

Answer 96

true

Question 97

sales, marketing, and manufacturing are all types of software typically used by

Answer 97

enterprise