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Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers to?
Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers to?
- Market new types of products to a wider audience
- Increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines (correct)
- Analyze computer systems to gather potential legal evidence
- Create more intricate screenplays and movie scripts
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
- Unethical behavior is always illegal (correct)
- Ethical decisions are usually influenced by personal ethics
- Individuals who have no sense of right or wrong exhibit amoral behavior
- Life experience affects an individual's personal ethics
Web 2.0 has led to a shift from just consuming content toward?
Web 2.0 has led to a shift from just consuming content toward?
- New standards for HTML
- Spending all our time on leisure activities
- Less sharing of the work we produce
- Producing content (correct)
Virtual reality is the addition of graphical information to your visual field.
Virtual reality is the addition of graphical information to your visual field.
Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics?
Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics?
Examples of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing include?
Examples of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing include?
Intellectual property can include?
Intellectual property can include?
The Next Einstein Initiative uses the power of supercomputing to enhance mathematical education.
The Next Einstein Initiative uses the power of supercomputing to enhance mathematical education.
Bike sharing programs like NYC's Citi Bike are an example of?
Bike sharing programs like NYC's Citi Bike are an example of?
Social media is incorporated as part of a political strategy by many politicians.
Social media is incorporated as part of a political strategy by many politicians.
A touchpad is a pointing device usually found in tablets.
A touchpad is a pointing device usually found in tablets.
SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts.
SSD drives are superior to conventional disk drives because they have no moving parts.
The fastest computer port is the ____ port.
The fastest computer port is the ____ port.
A(n) ____ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.
A(n) ____ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device.
Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?
Which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information?
RAM is nonvolatile storage.
RAM is nonvolatile storage.
____ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper.
____ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper.
The 'brain' of the computer is the CPU.
The 'brain' of the computer is the CPU.
Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?
Which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest?
Ergonomics is an important consideration:
Ergonomics is an important consideration:
Geolocation requires a GPS chip in a mobile device.
Geolocation requires a GPS chip in a mobile device.
Search engines that research other search engines are called?
Search engines that research other search engines are called?
Webcasts are delivered only as prerecorded audio and video content.
Webcasts are delivered only as prerecorded audio and video content.
The Internet was created to provide?
The Internet was created to provide?
A blog is usually written by a single author and often represents a personal log or journal.
A blog is usually written by a single author and often represents a personal log or journal.
Which of the following would NOT be a good precaution to take when making online purchases?
Which of the following would NOT be a good precaution to take when making online purchases?
The 'S' in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.
The 'S' in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.
If you would like to return to a website that you visited last week but can't remember the URL, you should look at?
If you would like to return to a website that you visited last week but can't remember the URL, you should look at?
You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?
You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?
Ensuring that the content, tone, and style of a website match your needs is checking for?
Ensuring that the content, tone, and style of a website match your needs is checking for?
Image-editing software allows you to?
Image-editing software allows you to?
Which of the following is an example of financial management software?
Which of the following is an example of financial management software?
When installing software you will often see a question that asks?
When installing software you will often see a question that asks?
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called?
The minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM), and storage capacity for certain software are called?
Which of the following describes copyleft?
Which of the following describes copyleft?
Google Docs is an example of software as a service.
Google Docs is an example of software as a service.
A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation.
A macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation.
Calendars, tasks, and email can be found in which app?
Calendars, tasks, and email can be found in which app?
Beta software is made available because?
Beta software is made available because?
Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.
Course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards.
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as?
When an OS processes tasks in a priority order, it is known as?
The first personal computers that used MS-DOS as the operating system had which kind of user interface?
The first personal computers that used MS-DOS as the operating system had which kind of user interface?
Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 start menu?
Which of the following would you NOT see on a Windows 10 start menu?
System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.
System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.
Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?
Which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility?
An example of an open source OS is?
An example of an open source OS is?
Files deleted from a flash drive are sent to the Recycle Bin and could be recovered, if necessary.
Files deleted from a flash drive are sent to the Recycle Bin and could be recovered, if necessary.
Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?
Which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system?
Different versions of Linux are known as distros.
Different versions of Linux are known as distros.
A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called?
A feature in Windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task-specific groups is called?
Moore's Law refers to the?
Moore's Law refers to the?
SSD drives are preferable to conventional hard drives because they transfer data more quickly.
SSD drives are preferable to conventional hard drives because they transfer data more quickly.
When the CPU actually performs the work described in the commands during a machine cycle, this stage is known as?
When the CPU actually performs the work described in the commands during a machine cycle, this stage is known as?
If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n):
If you want to use your computer for recording your band, you would benefit most from a(n):
Windows creates 'restore points' so that you can?
Windows creates 'restore points' so that you can?
GDDR5 and GDDR3 are types of?
GDDR5 and GDDR3 are types of?
_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system?
_______ is a set of strategies for using more than one drive in a system?
Computers are designed with?
Computers are designed with?
Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers.
Desktop systems are invariably a better value than lighter, more mobile computers.
A good way to assess your CPU usage is to?
A good way to assess your CPU usage is to?
Actual data throughput is usually higher on wireless networks than on wired networks.
Actual data throughput is usually higher on wireless networks than on wired networks.
To facilitate sharing peripherals and files on a Windows network, you need to establish a HomeGroup.
To facilitate sharing peripherals and files on a Windows network, you need to establish a HomeGroup.
The type of network that would be necessary to connect the networks of two college campuses would be?
The type of network that would be necessary to connect the networks of two college campuses would be?
Before creating a home network, you should do which of the following?
Before creating a home network, you should do which of the following?
Which of the following would NOT be a benefit of networking computers?
Which of the following would NOT be a benefit of networking computers?
Which of the following is used to access the internet when Wi-Fi is not available?
Which of the following is used to access the internet when Wi-Fi is not available?
Which of the following might cause interference or poor connectivity between nodes on a wireless network?
Which of the following might cause interference or poor connectivity between nodes on a wireless network?
What two devices are often combined into one device in a small network to connect the home network to the internet and to share the connection between devices on the network?
What two devices are often combined into one device in a small network to connect the home network to the internet and to share the connection between devices on the network?
Which of the following should you NOT do to secure a wireless network?
Which of the following should you NOT do to secure a wireless network?
Satellite internet is the fastest broadband option.
Satellite internet is the fastest broadband option.
Study Notes
Advanced Research and Ethics
- Sophisticated modeling software enhances international research efficiency in vaccine development.
- Amoral behavior reflects individuals lacking a moral compass, while unethical actions aren't synonymous with illegal conduct.
- Life experiences shape ethical perspectives and decision-making.
Web Development and Social Media
- Web 2.0 encourages content production over mere consumption.
- Social media is vital for political strategies, enabling engagement and communication.
Computer Hardware and Technology
- Virtual Reality (VR) is distinct from overlays of graphical information; it immerses users in a computer-generated environment.
- SSD drives outperform traditional hard drives due to their lack of moving parts, offering faster data transfer.
- The Thunderbolt port ranks as the fastest computer port, supporting high-speed data and video transfer.
Operating Systems & Software
- Preemptive multitasking allows operating systems to manage tasks based on priority.
- System requirements outline the necessary specifications for software installations.
- Google Docs exemplifies software as a service, facilitating collaborative document editing online.
Online Safety and Ethics
- Precautions for secure online purchases include using prepaid credit cards and third-party payment processors like PayPal.
- The "S" in HTTPS signifies secure communication through the application of SSL protocols.
- Users can check their browsing history to rediscover previously visited websites.
Networking and Connectivity
- WAN (Wide Area Network) connects geographically dispersed networks, such as college campuses.
- Ensuring robust wireless network performance may require overcoming obstacles like concrete walls and interference from appliances.
- A modem combined with a router commonly serves small networks, providing internet access and sharing capabilities.
Accessibility and Open Source
- Linux is a prominent open-source operating system, showcasing community collaboration and accessibility.
- Accessibility utilities enhance user experiences, proving essential for individuals requiring additional support.
General Computing Knowledge
- Personal computers originally used a command-driven interface with MS-DOS.
- Validating audience relevance on websites ensures the content aligns with user needs.
- Understanding Moore's Law pertains to the exponential increase in CPU transistor counts, emphasizing technological advancement.
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