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____ is built directly into a processor chip and usually has a very small capacity.
a. L1 cache
b. L2 cache
c. L3 cache
d. L4 cache
A wireless ____ point is a central communications device that allows computers and
devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a
wired network.
a. link
b. router
c. access
d. integral
____ use a row of charged wires to draw an electrostatic pattern on specially coated
paper and then fuse toner to the pattern.
a. Impact printers
b. Plotters
c. Large-format printers
d. NLQ printers
The ____ video standard has a typical resolution of 1280 x 1024.
a. XGA
b. SVGA
c. SXGA
d. UXGA
Novell's ____ is a server operating system designed for client/server networks.
a. UNIX
b. NetWare
c. Server 2008
d. Embedded CE
Each electronic document on the Web is called a Web ____, which can contain text,
graphics, audio (sound), and video.
a. page
b. net
c. reader
d. host
For best performance of a communications channel, ____.
a. bandwidth and latency should be low
b. bandwidth should be low and latency high
c. bandwidth should be high and latency low
d. bandwidth and latency should be high
A(n) ____ disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc
made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser.
a. magnetic
b. solid-state
c. laser-ready
d. optical
____ are large, expensive, powerful computers that can handle hundreds or thousands
of connected users simultaneously and store tremendous amounts of data, instructions,
and information.
a. Embedded computers
b. Supercomputers
c. Mainframes
d. Mobile devices
Many Web sites, like that in the accompanying figure, require a user to enter a(n) ____,
which is a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows
access to certain computer resources.
a. PIN
b. password
c. secure key
d. passterm
To move the pointer using a trackball, rotate the ball with ____.
a. fingers
b. the palm of a hand
c. a thumb
d. head movements
A(n) ____, also called program logic, is a graphical or written description of the
step-by-step procedures to solve the problem.
a. object model
b. style sheet
c. solution algorithm
d. source code
Fixed wireless Internet connections ____.
a. use an antenna to communicate with a tower
b. are high-speed
c. use radio signals
d. all of the above
A common reason to change a record is to update old data with new data.
Data warehouses often use a process called data ____________________ to find
patterns and relationships among data.
____ detection software automatically analyzes all network traffic, assesses system
vulnerabilities, identifies any unauthorized access (intrusions), and notifies a network
administrator of suspicious behavior patterns or system breaches.
a. Violation
b. Password
c. Intrusion
d. Traffic
A virus ____ is an e-mail message that warns users of a nonexistent virus, worm, or
Trojan horse.
a. myth
b. threat
c. DoS
d. hoax
____ contain the formats for how a particular object should display in a Web browser.
a. Cascading style sheets (CSS)
b. Report program generators (RPG)
c. Document object models (DOM)
d. Common gateway interfaces (CGI)
Many home users are connecting multiple computers and devices together into a(n)
home ____, which saves money and provides many conveniences.
a. grid
b. file share
c. multiplex
d. network
A(n) ____ is a type of optical disc that users can read but not write or erase.
a. CD-R
b. CD-RW
c. DVD-ROM
d. DVD-RW
A font ____, such as bold, italic, and underline in the accompanying figure, adds
emphasis to a font.
a. style
b. point
c. face
d. weight
A(n) ____, sometimes called a partial backup, allows the user to choose specific files to
backup, regardless of whether or not the files have changed since the last incremental
backup.
a. full backup
b. differential backup
c. selective backup
d. incremental backup
Web software developer, which is a job title in the system development and
programming area of an IT department, analyzes, designs, implements, and supports
Web applications and works with all of the following EXCEPT ____.
a. Visual Basic
b. JavaScript
c. HTML
d. multimedia
Object ____ combines the data with the processes that act on that data into a single unit,
called an object.
a. modeling
b. indexing
c. proposing
d. mapping
Case 2
Your friend has bought a new LCD monitor, and you decide to compare its
specifications to yours, as your own was one of the first to come on the market and you
are considering replacing it.
The images on your friend's monitor are far sharper than the ones on your own. Hers
has a dot pitch value of .30 mm. Which of the following can the value of your monitor?
a. .25 mm
b. .31 mm
c. .30 mm
d. .33 mm
Which of the following is an example of photo editing software for the professional?
a. Adobe InDesign
b. Autodesk AutoCAD
c. Adobe Illustrator
d. Adobe Photoshop
A(n) ____ suppressor uses special electrical components to smooth out minor noise,
provide a stable current flow, and keep an overvoltage from reaching a computer and
other electronic equipment.
a. Joule
b. spike
c. surge
d. hash
Based on a user's actions, a CMS ____ content.
a. processes
b. indexes
c. categorizes
d. stores
The system ____ life cycle is a set of activities developers use to build an information
system.
a. production
b. synthesis
c. development
d. analysis
A(n) ____ is a collection of computers and devices connected together as shown in the
accompanying figure via communications devices and transmission media.
a. client base
b. baseline
c. network
d. server farm
Case 1
You and your best friend from high school are both looking to begin degree programs in
the computer field, but you have different criteria for the program you select.
You are looking for a program that will teach you practical applications of computer
science, and you would like to earn a bachelor's degree at the end of your study. Which
of the following disciplines is the best match for you?
a. CS
c. CE
b. CIS
d. CIE
____ is a style of writing that systems analysts use to describe the steps in a process.
a. Structured English
b. Decision lingo
c. Esperanto
d. Process jargon
An ERM system ____.
a. facilitates communication between employees and the business
b. includes information about the files and data, called metadata
c. focuses on issues related to inventory of parts and forecasting future demand
d. assists support personnel in providing the best solutions for customers
A user of a relational database, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, refers
to a record as a ____.
a. table
b. column
c. row
d. relationship
A(n) ____________________ equals approximately 1 billion bytes.
What is the difference between a trackball and a touchpad?
____________________ software is useful if you need to modify a document but do
not have the original word processing file.
XML combines the Web page content with its format, preventing a Web browser from
displaying the contents of a Web page in a form appropriate for the display device.
The capability of the computer to recognize spoken words is a direct result of scientific
experimentation with cochlear implants.
Spim is messages like those in the accompany figure, but sent via VoIP.
All certifications are the same with respect to training and options.
All DBMSs have built-in backup utilities.
A sans serif font has short decorative lines at the upper and lower ends of the characters.
Pixel pitch describes the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the
darkest black that can be displayed on an LCD monitor.
The goal with TIFF graphics is to reach a balance between image quality and file size.
_________________________
____________________, which is a job title in the management area of an IT
department, oversees all assigned projects, allocates resources, selects teams, and
conducts performance appraisals.
As shown in the accompanying figure, Tcl primarily is used most often with the UNIX
operating system.
Cloud storage is available for all sizes of users, with various degrees of storage services
available for home and business users.
Presentation software allows users to apply special effects to the transition between
each slide.
A(n) ____________________ is a program that copies itself repeatedly in memory or
on a network, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network.
Anyone can create a Web page and then make it available, or ____________________
it, on the Internet for others to see.
As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ diagram
graphically shows how actors interact with an information system.
The types of information that users require depends on their employee level in a
company. _________________________
To be an authorized VAR, few manufacturers have any requirements that a VAR must
meet.
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