Manufacturers state the speeds of CD-RW drives in this order: ____.
a. rewrite speed, write speed, and read speed
b. write speed, read speed, and rewrite speed
c. read speed, rewrite speed, and write speed
d. write speed, rewrite speed, and read speed
A(n) ____ value is the one that a DBMS initially displays in a field.
a. query
b. start
c. initial
d. default
Audio editing software lets users ____.
a. modify audio clips
b. add audio to video clips
c. produce studio-quality soundtracks
d. use filters that are designed to enhance audio quality
Case 1
In your role as a consultant for people buying new computer systems, you always work
hard to stay abreast of the latest RAM guidelines for the various levels of users.
Another client used to just use standard application software but with the purchase of a
new computer, he expects to start creating Web sites, playing Internet games, and
participating in video conferences. Which of the following configurations would be a
good match for his new anticipated needs?
a. AMD Sempron processor, with 1 GB memory
b. AMD Athlon X2 processor, with 4 GB memory
c. AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core processor, with 1 GB memory
d. AMD Quad Core Opteron processor, with 8 GB memory
A SCSI port is ____.
a. similar to a USB port in that it can connect multiple types of devices that require
faster data transmission speeds
b. a special high-speed parallel port that allows users to attach peripherals such as disk
drives and printers
c. a special type of serial port that connects the system unit to a musical instrument
d. an alternative to IrDA that uses radio waves to transmit data between two devices
A(n) ____ is a group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name.
a. chat list
b. actor list
c. mailing list
d. client list
A(n) ____ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used in case the original
is lost, damaged, or destroyed.
a. cache
b. backup
c. home site
d. baseline
A pop-up ____ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on Web
pages.
a. firewall
b. filter
c. remover
d. blocker
The 1986 ____ provides the same protection that covers mail and telephone
communications to electronic communications such as voice mail.
a. Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
b. Fair Credit Reporting Act
c. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
d. Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act
A storage technique that a DVD-ROM can use to achieve a higher storage capacity than
a CD-ROM is to ____.
a. make the disc more dense by packing the pits closer together
b. use two layers of pits
c. be double-sided
d. all of the above
Groupware is a component of a broad concept called ____, which includes network
hardware and software that enables group members to communicate, manage projects,
schedule meetings, and make group decisions.
a. public Internet access
b. workgroup computing
c. Web services
d. short message service
All query languages have their own ____.
a. grammar
b. index
c. glossary
d. vocabulary
An important measure of LCD monitors is the ____ time, which is the time in
milliseconds (ms) that it takes to turn a pixel on or off.
a. contrast
b. pixel
c. pitch
d. response
The ____ phase consists of two major activities: (1) if necessary, acquire hardware and
software and (2) develop all of the details of the new or modified information system.
a. analytical
b. planning
c. design
d. operational
The computer service and repair field provides preventive ____, component
installation, and repair services to customers.
a. operation
b. training
c. maintenance
d. any of the above
A process called ____, which is illustrated in the accompanying figure, sends
documents to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.
a. spooling
b. buffering
c. spoofing
d. queueing
In an entity-relationship diagram, a(n) ____________________ is an object in the
system that has data.
Using ink-jet printer technology, but on a much larger scale, a(n) ____ creates
photo-realistic-quality color prints.
a. large-format printer
b. impact printer
c. NLQ printer
d. plotter
A(n) ____ keyboard is designed specifically for users that enjoy playing games on the
computer.
a. entertainment
b. gaming
c. function
d. multimedia
A(n) ____ is an identification code that consists of a set of vertical lines and spaces of
different widths.
a. RFID
b. OCR
c. bar code
d. turnaround
To prevent the loss of items stored on a hard disk, preventive maintenance should be
performed regularly, such as ____.
a. defragmenting
b. removing contaminants from the hard disk platter
c. scanning the disk for errors
d. rotating the hard disk platters
____ specialist, which is a job title in the security area of an IT department, configures
routers and firewalls and specifies Web protocols and enterprise technologies.
a. Routing
b. Network security
c. Web protocol
d. Enterprise
A DBMS places a copy of the record prior to a change, called the ____ image, in the
log.
a. prior
b. before
c. static
d. dynamic
Commonly used nonimpact printers include all of the following except ____.
a. ink-jet printers and photo printers
b. laser printers and thermal printers
c. mobile printers and label and postage printers
d. line printers and dot-matrix printers
Job titles for careers related to the ____ include project leader/manager, programmer,
developer, software engineer, and computer scientist.
a. computer equipment field
b. computer software field
c. computer service and repair field
d. computer education and training field
Case 1
One form of software theft is the theft of the software from software manufacturers,
which is known as piracy. Because this has historically been rather easy to do, the
practice has become very common. As a computer instructor you feel it is your
responsibility to explain this practice to students through the use of some examples.
Which of the following practice IS permissible under a EULA?
a. Ahmed rents his copy of Adobe Illustrator.
b. The lab administrator at the college installs Fireworks on the school computer lab
network.
c. Karen installs Flash on one desktop computer and one notebook computer.
d. Perry gives a copy of Microsoft Publisher 2007 to his friend, while continuing to use
the software.
Many developers use Web page ____ software to create sophisticated Web pages that
include graphical images, video, audio, animation, and other special effects.
a. tool
b. execution
c. authoring
d. interactive
A(n) ____ device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more
people.
a. input
b. output
c. storage
d. conveyance
When you click Paint in the Accessories list, Windows Vista loads the Paint program
instructions from the computer’s hard disk into ____.
a. storage
b. memory
c. dialog
d. command space
The simplest RAID design is level 1, called ____________________, which writes data
on two disks at the same time to duplicate the data.
A(n) ____ reader reads the magnetic stripe on the back of credit cards, entertainment
cards, bank cards, and other similar cards.
a. MICR
b. magstripe
c. OCR
d. any of the above
____ software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip.
a. Video editing
b. Image editing
c. Clip management
d. Illustration
If a computer or device on a(n) ____ network fails, all devices before the failed device
cannot function, but those after the failed device are unaffected.
a. star
b. bus
c. ring
d. integrated
A(n) ____ is recorded audio, usually an MP3 file, stored on a Web site that can be
downloaded to a computer or a portable digital audio player such as an iPod.
a. podcast
b. TCP
c. vodcast
d. POP
A multidimensional database stores data in multiple dimensions, sometimes known as
a(n) ____, that allow users to access and analyze any view of the database data.
a. data warehouse
b. hypermedia
c. data mining center
d. hypercube
ROM is nonvolatile.
With an ink-jet printer, a higher dpi means the drops of ink are larger.
A(n) ____________________ is a navigation system that consists of one or more
earth-based receivers that accept and analyze signals sent by satellites in order to
determine the receiver’s geographic location.
As a general rule, the less time and effort programmers spend analyzing and designing a
solution algorithm, the less time spent debugging the program.
Using the ____________________ =SUM(B10:B14) totals the contents of cells B10
through B14 in a worksheet.
The advantage of device-dependent operating systems is that users can retain existing
application software and data even if they change computer models or vendors.
Many ____________________ training classes for certification are available on the
Internet and by many companies that have set up intranets within their organizations.
A larger version of a data warehouse is the data mart.
A surge protector absorbs small overvoltages generally without damage to the computer
or equipment.
For users that have limited desk space, the ____________________ is a good
alternative to a mouse because the device is stationary.
Windows Vista automatically enables its built-in personal firewall, called
____________________.
Object (also called ____________________) is a common data type that includes
photograph, audio, video, or a document created in other applications.
The primary advantage of the ____________________ interface is the cables are
thinner, longer, more flexible, and less susceptible to interference.
C is a powerful programming language that requires professional programming skills.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that less than
10 percent of the fastest growing occupations are in computer-related fields.