Instead of storing the color value for each pixel, a vector graphics file contains instructions that a computer uses to create the shape, size, position, and color for each object in an image. (T/F)

True

Lossy compression provides a way to compress data and reconstitute it into its original state. (T/F)

False

Which word in the list below is not a search operator? a. GET b. NOT c. OR d. AND

a. GET

What type of computer would be the best option for students and on-the-go professionals who want to create content and be productive, in addition to consuming content? a. smartphone b. tablet c. laptop d. desktop

c. laptop

What did Justice Brandeis define as the "right to be let alone"? a. anonymity b. privacy c. impersonation d. social discovery

b. privacy

A multi-core processor that executes more than one instruction at a time is referred to as a parallel processor. (T/F)

True

Editing of the source content is actively encouraged within media content communities. (T/F)

False

Which type of LAN is usually arranged in a star topology with computers wired to central switching circuitry that is incorporated in modern routers? a. wireless b. mobile c. Ethernet d. Internet

c. Ethernet

An app designed for a handheld device, such as a smartphone, tablet computer, or enhanced media player, is called a _____ app. a. local b. portable c. Web d. mobile

d. mobile

Operating systems provide file organization tools called ___________. a. disk utilities b. disk management tools c. file management utilities d. activity monitors

c. file management

Which type of cables are used for high-capacity trunk lines that provide main routes for telephone, cable, and Internet communications? a. coaxial cables b. Category 6 cables c. fiber-optic cables d. twisted pair wires

c. fiber-optic cables

Which of the following is not an example of an expansion port? a. Intranet b. HDMI c. USB 3.0 d. Thunderbolt

a. Intranet

The fastest computers in the world are referred to as _________________. a. mainframes b. supercomputers c. servers d. minicomputers

b. supercomputers

Transmission speeds are expressed in _______, whereas storage space is expressed in _______. a. bytes, bits b. bits, bytes c. base 10, base 2 d. binary, decimal

b. bits, bytes

Ted Nelson described a technology that can store literary documents, link them according to logical relationships, and allow readers to comment on and annotate what they read, naming it _____. a. the Internet b. TCP c. hypertext d. cascading style sheets

c. hypertext

People can control software with spoken commands, as well as dictate text into a word processing document, using which technology? a. MIDI b. speech recognition c. speech synthesis d. audio extraction

b. speech

The number of video bits that are processed during a specific unit of time, usually during one second, is called the _____. a. frame rate b. color depth c. bit rate d. bit depth

c. bit rate

Which category of software may be freely copied, distributed, and even resold? a. commercial b. freeware c. proprietary d. public domain

d. public domain

Which of the following is not a format that is used for digital audio? a. WAV b. DOC c. MP3 d. Ogg Vorbis

b. DOC

Magnetic and optical media are divided into circular ______ and then further divided into pie-shaped ________. a. clusters, cells b. cells, records c. tracks, sectors d. sectors, tracks

c. tracks, sectors

Instant messaging technologies were available on local area networks even before the Internet was open to the public. (T/F)

True

Which application from the following list would be classified as productivity software? a. Microsoft Office b. Android c. Linux d. VMWare Fusion

a. Microsoft Office

Along with a profile image, which of the following would also be included in a social media profile? a. anonymity b. tagline c. tweet d. sockpuppet

b. tagline

Which of the following types of operating systems would most likely be found on a laptop computer? a. desktop operating system b. server operating system c. mobile operating system d. multithreading operating system

a. desktop operating system

Which of the following elements would not be found on a blog page? a. an archive of older articles b. comments from readers c. SMTP services d. a way for readers to add the blog to their favorites list

c. SMTP services

Which of the techniques adds light and shadows to a 3D image? a. wireframe b. rendering c. rasterizing d. ray tracing

d. ray tracing

Which statement about input and output is correct? a. Information is data that is entered into a computer, whereas binary data is the result produced by a computer. b. Output is data that is entered into a computer, whereas input is the result produced by a computer. c. Input is data that is entered into a computer, whereas output is the result produced by a computer. d. Input is data that is always handled by add-ons such as keyboards, whereas output is data that is always handled by components contained within the computer.

c. Input is data that is entered into a computer, whereas output is the result produced by a computer.

Which file sharing protocol was designed to reduce the bandwidth bottleneck that occurs when many people attempt to download the same very large file simultaneously? a. BitTorrent b. Dropbox c. FTP d. UDP

a. BitTorrent

The number of colors available in a graphic is referred to as color _________. a. depth b. range c. RGB d. truth

a. depth

Which of the following statements is not a file-naming convention for Windows? a. Maximum length is 255 characters. b. Do not use reserved words. c. Do not use symbols. d. Spaces are not allowed.

Spaces are not allowed.

A new version or edition of a software product is referred to as a software ___________. a. update b. upgrade c. service pack d. patch

b. upgrade

Which of the following types of data would not be found in a cookie? a. information obtained from your hard drive b. shopping cart number c. customer number d. access date

a. information obtained from your hard drive

Because it is so easy to experiment with different numbers, word processing software is particularly useful for what-if analysis. (T/F)

False

Bitmap graphics are resolution dependent because each element is a discrete pixel. (T/F)

True

Which type of broadband Internet access involves using cellular data networks? a. dial-up b. fixed c. mobile d. portable

c. mobile

The process of converting information, such as text, numbers, photos, or music, into digital data that can be manipulated by electronic devices is called ___________. a. file formatting b. binary conversion c. digitization d. representation

c. digitization

What is one reason why hard disk drives are so popular? a. They are volatile. b. They are unaffected by magnetic fields or mechanical problems. c. They are not susceptible to a head crash. d. They have a relatively low cost for lots of storage.

d. They have a relatively low cost for lots of storage.

On a PC, installing software changes and updates the Windows Registry. (T/F)

True

Cloud storage services are an excellent solution for consumers who want an affordable way to access their stored files from several digital devices. (T/F)

True

Which of the following is the least important characteristic of content communities? a. identity b. reputation c. sharing d. conversations

a. identity

Which one of the following options is not a Wikipedia content standard? a. RSS b. NOR c. V d. NPOV

a. RSS

If you want to change your default browser, you need to delete the browsers that you no longer want to use. (T/F)

False

What type of Internet connection do you have when upload speed differs from download speed? a. asymmetric b. dynamic c. symmetric d. defective

a. asymmetric

3D graphics are based on vectors stored as a set of instructions describing the coordinates for lines and shapes in a three-dimensional space. What do these vectors form? a. a bitmap graphic b. an anaglyph c. a wireframe d. a zipped file

c. a wireframe

Which of the following is an example of an operating system that is used by smartphones? a. iOS b. Windows c. Google Pixel d. macOS

a. iOS

Which protocol provides a way to transfer files from one computer to another over any TCP/IP network, such as a LAN or the Internet? a. UDP b. FTP c. TCP d. PAN

b. FTP

Both scanners and digital cameras produce vector graphics. (T/F)

False

Which type of data consists of numbers that can be used in arithmetic operations? a. digital b. numeric c. text d. Unicode

b. numeric

Which network tier forms the Internet backbone? a. Tier 1 b. Tier 2 c. Tier 3 d. Tier 4

a. Tier 1

What provides a visual model for classifying and comparing various social media services? a. geosocial services b. content communities c. social media services d. social media honeycomb

d. social media honeycomb