Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a basic function of a computer? (Select one)
Digital ______ includes music, photos, and videos. (Select one)
Digital device ______ is the trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap. (Select one)
A common way to display a shortcut menu using a mouse is to ______. (Select one)
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A(n) ______ is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information. (Select one)
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Www.cengagebrain.com is an example of a valid web ______. (Select one)
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Twitter and LinkedIn are examples of what kind of website? (Select one)
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Which Internet communication service can you use to transfer items to and from other computers on the Internet? (Select one)
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Several words separated by spaces used in place of a password are called what? (Select one)
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In the educational practice of BYOD, what does D stand for? (Select one)
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A computer accepts data, called output.
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A study concluded that drivers using hands-free technologies are distracted, miss visual clues, and have slower reaction times.
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Gaming consoles are more portable than handheld gaming devices.
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A headset contains both a microphone and a speaker.
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Both earbuds and headphones usually include noise-cancelling technology that enable you to reduce the volume level needed.
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Flash memory has many moving parts, making it less durable and shock resistant than other types of media.
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By subscribing to an ISP, you can connect to the Internet through your computers and mobile devices.
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Google is an example of a search engine.
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Most people feel that they should be asked before someone posts a picture of them online.
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With streaming media, you access the media content while it downloads.
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Study Notes
Basic Functions of a Computer
- Accepting data, processing data, and storing information are fundamental functions.
- Producing input is not a basic function of a computer.
Types of Digital Content
- Digital media encompasses music, photos, and videos.
Digital Device Trends
- Convergence refers to the trend of technology overlap among devices and computers.
User Interaction with Software
- A common method to display a shortcut menu is by right-clicking with a mouse.
Output Devices
- A display is an output device that presents text, graphics, and video information visually.
Website Addresses
- A valid web address is exemplified by www.cengagebrain.com.
Social Networking Websites
- Twitter and LinkedIn are classified as online social networks.
Internet Communication Services
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) allows users to transfer items to and from other computers over the Internet.
Security Terms
- A series of words separated by spaces that function as a password is known as a passphrase.
Educational Technology Practices
- In BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), the "D" stands for device.
True/False Statements
- A computer does not accept data as output; that statement is false.
- Research shows that hands-free technology can distract drivers and impair their reaction times; this statement is true.
- Gaming consoles are not more portable than handheld gaming devices; this statement is false.
- A headset consists of both a microphone and a speaker; this statement is true.
- Both earbuds and headphones often feature noise-cancelling technology, allowing for lower volume levels; this statement is true.
- Flash memory is more durable and shock-resistant because it lacks many moving parts; this statement is false.
- Subscribing to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) enables connection to the Internet via computers and mobile devices; this statement is true.
- Google serves as a prime example of a search engine; this statement is true.
- Most individuals prefer to be consulted before their pictures are posted online; this statement is true.
- Streaming media allows access to content while it is still downloading; this statement is true.
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