Use ____, such as :) or :( , to express emotion in an e-mail message or newsgroup
article.
a. spam
b. FAQs
c. emoticons
d. flames
The ____ bus for a PC Card is the PC Card bus.
a. expansion
b. index
c. interpolated
d. power
Case 1
In all of the advertisements for personal computers, vendors usually state the type of
hard disk interface supported by the hard disk controller, so it is important that you
understand the types of available hard disk interfaces, so you can make the most
informed choice possible.
After more consideration, you have decided that what you want most is an interface that
is less susceptible to interference. Which of the following is your best bet in this regard?
a. SATA
b. SCSI
c. EIDE
d. USB
Some entire cities are set up as a Wi-Fi ____ network, in which each mesh node routes
its data to the next available node until the data reaches its destination ” usually an
Internet connection.
a. interpolated
b. synthetic
c. integrated
d. mesh
3G (third generation), which is a category of cellular transmissions, transmit digital data
at speeds including which of the following?
a. 9.6 Kbps
b. 19.2 Kbps
c. 144 Kbps
d. 2.4 Mbps
Some portable devices, such as digital cameras, use memory cards as the storage media.
In a relational database, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a
connection within the data.
a. table
b. column
c. row
d. relationship
The ____ step of the programming development life cycle consists of three major tasks:
(1) review the requirements, (2) meet with the systems analysts and users, and (3)
identify input, output, processing, and data components.
a. Analyze Requirements
b. Design Solution
c. Test Solution
d. Implement Solution
Which of the following is a type of smaller, low-cost data projector?
a. OMR
b. VoIP
c. LCD
d. Both a and c
Bluetooth printing is more convenient than infrared printing because Bluetooth devices
____ an approximate 30-foot range.
a. do not have to be aligned and can be outside
b. have to be aligned but must be within
c. do not have to be aligned but must be within
d. have to be aligned and can be outside
Companies that use databases usually have security settings to define who can ____ the
data in a database.
a. access
b. change
c. add
d. delete
A newer, expensive type of disk, called a(n) ____, has storage capacities up to 100 GB,
with expectations of exceeding 200 GB in the future.
a. DVD-RW
b. DVD-ROM
c. CD-ROM
d. BD-ROM
A(n) ____ is a numeric password either assigned by a company or selected by a user.
a. passkey
b. secure number
c. PIN
d. secure key
Smart phones and other small computing devices often use a ____ operating system.
a. single user/single tasking
b. single user/multitasking
c. multiuser
d. multiprocessing
When computer users ____ a document, the computer transfers the document from
memory to a storage medium.
a. save
b. edit
c. format
d. print
With a three-generation backup policy, the parent is the ____.
a. most recent copy of the file
b. second oldest copy of the file
c. oldest copy of the file
d. original file
A detailed design sometimes is called a(n) ____ design because it specifies hardware
and software for automated procedures.
a. logical
b. physical
c. indexed
d. implementation
Access time for today’s hard disks range from ____.
a. 8 – 10 KBps
b. 3 – 12 MBps
c. 3 – 12 ms
d. 5,400 ” 15,000 rpm
Each of the following is a popular type of mobile device except ____.
a. handheld computers
b. PDAs
c. smart phones
d. mainframes
____ software provides the capabilities of paint software and also includes the ability to
enhance and modify existing images and pictures.
a. Desktop publishing
b. Illustration
c. Image editing
d. Photo management
In a disaster recovery plan, the backup plan specifies ____.
a. information for simulating various levels of disasters and recording an organization’s
ability to recover
b. the steps to be taken immediately after a disaster strikes
c. the actions to be taken to restore full information processing operations
d. how a company uses backup files and equipment to resume information processing
____, such as accountants, engineers, and other professionals, include individuals
whose jobs center on the collection, processing, and application of information.
a. Clerical workers
b. Manual workers
c. Knowledge workers
d. Production workers
A(n) ____ card is a removable device that allows users to transfer data and information
conveniently from mobile devices to their desktop computers.
a. cached
b. USB
c. integrated
d. memory
Many businesses use ____ to limit employees’ Web access.
a. content filtering
b. Web bugs
c. honeypots
d. spyware
Linux is ____ software, which means its code is provided for use, modification, and
redistribution.
a. open source
b. client/server
c. upgradable
d. multitasking
____ is an example of a font style.
a. Helvetica
b. Bold
c. Arial
d. Italic
A search engine, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, displays a list of ____,
or Web page names, that contain the search text.
a. keywords
b. icons
c. hits
d. pulls
Which of the following is an example of desktop publishing software for the
professional?
a. Adobe InDesign
b. Autodesk AutoCAD
c. Adobe Illustrator
d. Adobe Audition
For each input and output, a systems analyst typically develops a(n) ____ chart, which
is more technical than a mockup and contains programming-like notations for the data
items.
a. CASE
b. integrated
c. layout
d. analysis
With ____ printing, a printer communicates with a device using light waves.
a. RF
b. mobile
c. Bluetooth
d. infrared
____ is a small sheet of film, usually about 4 inches by 6 inches, that stores microscopic
images of documents.
a. Microfilm
b. Microtape
c. Microfiche
d. Microsheet
____ privileges for data involve establishing who can enter new data, change existing
data, delete unwanted data, and view data.
a. Viewing
b. Writing
c. Reading
d. Access
____ is a high-capacity rewritable DVD format.
a. DD DVD-R
b. BD-RE
c. CD DVD-R
d. UMD DVD-R
As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a small image displayed on the
screen that represents a program, a document, or some other object.
a. menu
b. button
c. pointer
d. icon
An IT ____ is a professional who is hired based on expertise in a specialized area of
computers, including service and advice.
a. analyst
b. logician
c. consultant
d. outsourcer
Explain in detail what Visual Studio is and what it includes, as well as all related
languages in the suite.
In a Web address, the ____________________ is a set of rules that defines how pages
transfer on the Internet.
Gamepads can communicate with a game console or a personal computer via wired or
wireless technology.
Some plotters and large-format printers use individual sheets of paper, while others take
large rolls.
A phoneline network is a network that uses the same lines that bring electricity into the
house.
When compared to LCD monitors, like the one in the accompanying figure,
____________________ monitors offer larger screen sizes and higher display quality
but are more expensive.
In a diagram such as the one pictured in the accompanying figure, a(n)
____________________ identifies an entity outside the scope of the system.
A popular methodology on the market today that uses UML is the
____________________ by Grady Booch, Ivar Jacobsen, and James Rumbaugh.
Most personal finance software offers a variety of online services, which require access
to the Internet.
Examples of mobile users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers,
and graphic artists.
Some operating systems include a Web browser and an e-mail program, enabling users
to begin accessing the Web and communicating with others as soon as they set up the
Internet connection.
Many e-commerce sites use ____________________ to determine customer
preferences.
Voice is the method of ____________________ for a microphone.
To use IM, a user may have to install instant messenger software on the computer or
device he or she plans to use.
____________________ stores the data being processed and the resulting information.
Explain what object-oriented programming is, and what its major benefit is. Explain
what it means to be event driven and give examples of complete OOP languages.
Include a definition of RAD in your response.
Jobs in the ____________________ field include designing and fabricating computer
chips, testing internal components, assembling computers and devices, and packing
computers and peripherals.
Commonly used ____________________ devices include display devices, printers,
speakers, headphones, and earphones.
When the computer’s power is turned off, volatile memory does not lose its contents.
To activate a link on a Web page, a user clicks it, that is, points to the link and then
presses the ____________________ button.