Computing Concepts
Midterm Exam
Course Introduction
This course introduces fundamental concepts in computing, providing students with a solid foundation in the principles underlying computer systems and software development. Topics include the history and evolution of computers, hardware and software components, data representation, algorithms, programming concepts, operating systems, networking, and the impacts of computing on society. Practical exercises and problem-solving activities encourage students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering computational thinking and analytical skills essential for further study in computer science and related fields.
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New Perspectives Computer Concepts 2016 Enhanced Comprehensive 19th Edition by June Jamrich
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Chapter 1: Digital Content
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Q1) Lossy compression throws away some of the original data during the compression process.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) In the context of bitmap graphics editing, what technique employs algorithms that pull pixels from one area of an image and then apply them to another area?
A) inpainting
B) cloning
C) noise reduction
D) image enhancement
Answer: B
Q3) A(n) _______ is software that works in conjunction with your computer's browser to manage and play audio that you are accessing from a Web page.
Answer: audio plugin
Q4) TIFF, PNG, and GIF graphics formats offer lossy compression.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Digital Devices
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Q1) A solid state drive can be used as a substitute for a hard disk drive.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Processors based on ____ technology dominate tablet computers and smartphones.
Answer: ARM
Q3) In a display device, __________ is the distance in millimeters between like-colored LEDs.
Answer: dot pitch, dp
Q4) System software is a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q5) RAM is volatile.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q6) Keyboards and printers are two examples of _________ devices. Answer: peripheral
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Chapter 3: Networks Network Basics
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Q1) _____________ is a network diagnostic tool that shows you each router and server that your data encounters as it travels over the Internet.
Answer: Traceroute
Q2) Wireless _______ scrambles the data transmitted between wireless devices. Answer: encryption
Q3) Which wireless standard is faster: 802.11n or 802.11ac?
Answer: 802.11ac
Q4) Wireless connections use unlicensed frequencies that are available for public use, including 2.4 GHz and _____ GHz. which is subject to less interference from other devices, but it has a more limited range.
Answer: 5, five
Q5) Which DCE would you use if you wanted to extend a wired network by adding more ports?
A) Hub
B) Switch
C) Bridge
D) Repeater
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: The Web Web Basics Browsers
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Q1) Browser cache is another term for browser History list.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Search engines will keep a record of your search history.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Information that identifies the source of a quotation or excerpted work is called a
Q4) A browser __________ adds features to a browser.
A) plugin
B) extension
C) executable
D) OS
Q5) You can create HTML documents with simple text editors such as Notepad or TextEdit.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Ted Nelson developed the specifications for URLs, HTML, and HTTP.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Social Media
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Q1) Social networking services tend to emphasize identity and relationships.
A)True
B)False
Q2) On a communication matrix, where would blogs be found?
A) Public synchronous
B) Public asynchronous
C) Private synchronous
D) Private asynchronous
Q3) Which of the following would be found on a standard Wikipedia page?
A) RSS feed
B) Community edit: Requests for improvements
C) user-generated content
D) none of the above
Q4) A wiki and a tweet are similar because they are collaborative, enabling contributors to post, read, and modify content.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A(n) ____________ work repackages a copyrighted work to add new meaning or produce a work that is used for a purpose different from the original work.
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Chapter 6: Software Software Basics
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Q1) The main weakness of OS X is lack of security.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Portable software does not require installation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ software is designed to run from removable storage devices and requires no installation or configuration data to be stored locally.
Q4) Illegal copies of software are referred to as _______ software.
Q5) The labels and values on a spreadsheet worksheet cannot be formatted in similar way as you would format text in a word processing document.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Within a single program, multiprocessing allows multiple commands, or threads, to run simultaneously
A)True
B)False
Q7) A(n) ____________ storage model describes what actually happens on the disks and in the circuits.
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Chapter 7: Digital Security
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Q1) The single most effective security measure for digital devices is to password protect access to them.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is the process called when an app from a source other than an official app store is installed on a device?
A) Side-loading
B) Rootkit
C) Code injection
D) Dropper
Q3) If you are traveling and expect to access files on a computer that you've left at home, make sure the remote access utilities is turned off.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A virus __________ is a section of program code that contains a unique series of instructions known to be part of a malware exploit.
Q5) _________ redirects Web site traffic to fraudulent Web sites.
Q6) Password entropy is a measure in _____ of a password's unpredictability.
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Chapter 8: The Ict Industry
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Q1) The Harvard Mark I was digital but used _________ rather than binary representation.
Q2) The success of an underwater telegraph cable depended on the discovery of __________, a rubber-like substance.
Q3) A(n) ____________ calculator is a device that assists in the process of numeric calculations but requires the human operator to keep track of the algorithm.
A) mechanical
B) manual
C) digital
D) algorithm
Q4) Second-generation computers used ________ instead of vacuum tubes.
Q5) ___________ states that every two years the number of transistors in an integrated circuit will double without raising its cost.
Q6) ___________ is the obligation not to disclose willingly any information that should be kept private.
Q7) An abacus is an example of a(n) _________ calculator.
Q8) Thomas de Colmar's _________ became the first mass-produced mechanical calculator.
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Chapter 9: Information Systems
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Q1) __________ methodology focuses on the processes that take place within an information system.
Q2) Which type of security measure reduces the effect of an attack by using data backups, disaster recovery plans, and the availability of redundant hardware devices?
A) Corrective procedures
B) Preventive countermeasures
C) Detection activities
D) Deterrents
Q3) Some projects fail because of constant, unmanaged demand for changes, often referred to as ________.
Q4) Most states in the US have data breach notification statutes that require corporations to take specific steps if a data breacexposes personally identifiable information.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A major source of data for CRM is produced by loyalty programs.
A)True
B)False
Q6) __________ are the people who directly carry out the organization's mission.
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Chapter 10: Databases Database Basics
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Q1) A primary key is a ____________ that contains data unique to a record.
Q2) One of the ways that databases are classified is by their structure.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The underlying structure of a database is referred to as a database _________.
Q4) __________ are the most commonly used database clients.
A) Local software
B) Apps
C) Browsers
D) none of the above
Q5) A lookup routine validates an entry by checking data in an in-house or third-party database.
A)True
B)False
Q6) 1024 Zettabytes = 1 _______.
Q7) A process called ____________ helps database designers create a database structure that minimizes storage space and increases processing efficiency.
Q8) ____________ scaling (or autoscaling) ensures acceptable database throughput by scaling out as necessary to handle peak loads.
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Chapter 11: Programming
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Q1) Which programming language is an interpreted language most commonly used for client-side Web scripting, such as animating page elements and validating input on HTML forms?
A) Prolog
B) Pythod
C) Java
D) Javascript
Q2) Each fact in a Prolog program is similar to a record in a database, but you can query a Prolog program's database by asking a question, called a(n) _______ in Prolog jargon.
Q3) The human-readable version of a program created in a high-level language by a programmer is called __________.
A) source code
B) op code
C) object code
D) structured English
Q4) Encapsulation refers to the process of hiding the internal details of objects and their
Q5) In Prolog, the __________ describes the relationship between the arguments.
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Q6) A class is defined by attributes and ________.
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Chapter 12: Programming
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Q1) The Python programming language has its own ______, which is a set of rules that defines how it can be written.
Q2) The most famous program in the world is a single line of code that prints "Hello Earth!" on the screen.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A ______ is a description or template that the computer uses to create an object.
Q4) _______ programming is a style of programming that focuses on using objects to design and build applications.
Q5) To ______ a variable means to add an amount to its current value.
Q6) An object is anything that can be ______.
A) seen
B) touched
C) used
D) all of the above
Q7) Before you can increment or decrement a variable, you have to _______ it.
Q8) Input can be accepted from a _______ or a _______.
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Q9) A class from which attributes and methods can be inherited is called a _______.
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