Answer Key Chapter 1 (yellow highlight)

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1 Answer Key Chapter 1 (yellow highlight) MULTIPLE CHOICE Instructions: Answer the multiple-choice and true/false questions below for more practice with key terms and concepts from this chapter. 1. Which is NOT a technology that has been used to deliver assistance during times of crisis? a. Ushahidi b. QR codes c. SwiftRiver d. 2. Artists interface with technology often, but cannot yet a. use computers to generate images that respond to the environment. b. use computers to create a virtual storefront. c. use software to suggest plot endings. d. use software to create and enhance virtual performances. 3. People who do not read emotion easily in others hope for new progress in the field of a. affective computing. b. data mining. c. bioprinting. d. forensic science. 4. Studies reveal that human motivation is fostered by a. increasing levels of mastery. b. the ability to self-direct.

2 c. directing your work toward a higher goal than just your own needs. d. all of the above. 5. Collaborative consumption is when people get together to a. find the best prices on products. b. exchange reviews on services and goods they have purchased. c. fight diseases of the respiratory tract. d. increase the use of a single product by sharing access to it. 6. Social networking tools a. played a part in revolutions in b. are limited to social dating. c. have encouraged increased censorship in the U.S. d. include software like Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator. 7. Computer forensics uses computer systems and technology to a. simulate a person s anatomical system. b. train law enforcement officers to be more effective. c. create a crisis map. d. gather potential legal evidence. 8. IT is the abbreviation for a. information training. b. Internet training. c. Internet technology. d. information technology. 9. Which allows retailers to respond to consumer buying patterns?

3 a. RFID tags b. Data mining c. Smart labels d. Bluetooth technology 10. The crisis of a growing digital divide is being addressed by a. Ushahidi. b. the Next Einstein project. c. the Freecycle program. d. building faster computers. True False T 1. Researchers believe that microchips may one day restore sight to the blind. F 2. QR codes let companies track your past purchases and customize offers for you. T 3. Supercomputers can accurately forecast tornadoes within minutes. F 4. Criminal investigators may find evidence on a computer, but that evidence cannot be used in court. T 5. Many modern museums offer WiFi networks and multimedia downloads to their patrons to enrich their experience. Answer Key Chapter 2 (yellow highlight) 1. What is a gigabyte? a. One million bytes b. One billion bytes c. One billion bits d. One trillion bits 2. The type of computer that might help run your refrigerator or car is

4 a. a mainframe computer. b. a supercomputer. c. an embedded computer. d. none of the above. 3. What enables your computer to connect with other computers? a. Expansion card b. Adapter card c. Video card d. Network interface card 4. Which is NOT a built-in input device for a notebook? a. Trackpoint b. Touch pad c. Optical mouse d. None of the above 5. To add ports to your computer, what do you need? a. A digital media card reader b. An external hard drive c. An expansion card d. A flash memory card 6. Which holds the instructions the computer needs to start up? a. CPU b. RAM c. USB d. ROM 7. Which is TRUE about mainframe computers?

5 a. They perform complex calculations rapidly. b. They support hundreds of users simultaneously. c. They execute many programs at a fast pace. d. They excel at running a few programs quickly. 8. Which is NOT important to consider when buying a printer? a. Paper b. Duty cycle c. Cost of consumables d. Resolution 9. Which type of microphone is best for recording a single voice? a. Omnidirectional b. Bidirectional c. Unidirectional d. All of the above 10. What type of storage device can you use to transfer digital data between your computer and devices such as digital cameras? a. Flash memory card b. Optical drive c. Connectivity port d. HDMI port True False F 1. Data and information are interchangeable terms T 2. The hard drive is an example of a nonvolatile storage device. F 3. Ergonomics is important only with desktop computers, not mobile devices. F 4. LED and LCD monitors are considered legacy technology. F 5. The clock speed of the CPU is the only measure of a processor s expected performance.

6 Answer Key Chapter 3 (yellow highlight) 1. Which is NOT true about the Internet? a. It is the largest computer network in the world. b. It was created to establish a secure form of military communications. c. It was developed as an additional means of commerce. d. It was invented as a way for all computers to communicate. 2. What do you need to read, send, and organize from any computer connected to the Internet? a. An client program b. An server c. A social networking account d. A Web-based account 3. Which is NOT an example of social networking? a. b. Instant messaging c. Blogging d. Wiki 4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a blog? a. Blogs are used to express opinions. b. Blogs are generally written by a single author. c. Blogs are private and require password access. d. Blogs are arranged as a listing of entries. 5. Which of the following is true about plug-ins? a. Plugs-ins rarely require updating.

7 b. Plug-ins track the Web sites you ve visited. c. Plug-ins are necessary for viewing most Web graphics. d. Plug-ins cannot present security risks. 6. What feature is a list of links you ve visited within a Web site? a. Favorites b. Breadcrumb trail c. Bookmarks d. History 7. Which is NOT a component of a search engine? a. Spider b. Indexer program c. Subject directory d. Search engine software 8. When using the Internet for research, you a. can assume that everything you find is accurate and appropriate. b. should evaluate sites for bias and relevance. c. should always use the most current sources. d. can assume that the links provided on the site are the only additional sources of information. 9. Which of the following is not an Internet protocol? a. ARPANET b. HTTP c. FTP d. BitTorrent

8 10. ebay and Craigslist are examples of what kind of electronic commerce? a. C2C b. B2B c. B2C d. C2B True False T 1. The information in is no more private than a postcard. F 2. A search engine that searches other search engines is called a SuperSearch engine. T 3. A green shaded address baron a Web site indicates that the Web site is secure. F 4. Each time you connect to the Internet, your computer is assigned the same IP address. F 5. In the Web address facebook is the top-level domain.