Fundamentals of Information Technology Exam
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Course Introduction
Fundamentals of Information Technology introduces students to the essential concepts and tools of the modern digital world. The course covers the basic structures and functions of computer hardware and software, principles of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and the role of information systems in organizations. Students will explore topics such as data management, internet technology, cybersecurity, and emerging trends in IT. Emphasis is placed on understanding how technology is used to solve problems, manage information, and support decision-making, alongside practical skills in productivity software and basic programming. This course provides a solid foundation for further study and a variety of careers in information technology.
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New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2013 Comprehensive 15th Edition by June Jamrich Parsons
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Chapter 1: Computers and Digital Basics
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Q1) Prior to 1940,the word computer was defined as a person who performs calculations.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ____.
A) the CPU
B) memory
C) storage
D) a file
Answer: B
Q3) The term that refers to the form in which data is stored,processed,and transmitted is data ____________________.
Answer: representation
Q4) The digital revolution became a significant factor in the 1980s but ended in the 1990s when the "dot com" bubble burst.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Computer Hardware
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Q1) High-capacity DVD technology that uses a blue-violet colored laser
A)BSoD
B)Blu-ray
C)expansion slot
D)ROM
E)FSB
F)CPU cache
G)laser
H)system unit
I)color depth
J)Plug and Play
K)virtual memory
L)CISC
Answer: B
Q2) EIDE,ATA,SCSI,and DMA refer to the different types of circuitry used to transfer data between the hard disk and other components._________________________
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Software
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Q1) By using spell checkers and grammar checkers,you are assured your document will be error-free.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) In the accompanying figure,the index card represents a single database ____.
A) data
B) field
C) record
D) item
Answer: C
Q3) In the accompanying figure,the file marked B is a(n)____.
A) data file
B) help file
C) support program file
D) executable file
Answer: D
Q4) A(n)____________________ is designed for a handheld device,such as a smartphone,tablet computer,or enhanced media player.
Answer: mobile app
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Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
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Q1) You should consider making backups of your ____.
A) ISP's phone number, IP address, user ID, and password
B) favorite URLs
C) downloaded software you paid for
D) all of the above
Q2) The difference between the Save and the Save As commands is that ____.
A) one is used when a new file without a name is open, and one is used with an existing file
B) one is used with an existing file, and one is used when you need a new name
C) one is used with an existing file, and one is used when you want to save in a new location
D) all of the above
Q3) With remote backups,the speed for backing up and restoring data is independent of the speed of your Internet connection.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In the context of Windows,a piece of information that describes a file is a file
Q5) List and describe the events that take place during the boot process.
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Chapter 5: Local Area Networks
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Q1) A ____ is a word,number,or phrase that must be known to encrypt or decrypt a message.
A) cryptographic index
B) rank
C) cryptographic key
D) message
Q2) A cryptographic algorithm is a word,number,or phrase that must be known to encrypt or decrypt a message.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You decide to use public key encryption to protect e-commerce transactions.Once the browser uses the public key it receives from the server to encrypt the credit card information,who can decrypt the message?
A) you
B) any user you authorize in the firm
C) any hacker who intercepts the transaction
D) the Web server with access to the private key
Q4) ____________________ connectivity replaces the short cables that would otherwise tether a mouse,keyboard,game controller,or similar device to a computer.
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Chapter 6: The Internet
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Q1) The big bonus of portable WiMAX is that you use the same Internet service provider whether you are at home or on the road._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q2) Tom wants to know which of the services uses his existing telephone lines.You tell him ____.
A) DSL
B) cable Internet service
C) satellite
D) WiMAX
Q3) Some cell phones connect to your computer and act as a wireless modem.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Downstream speed is the rate of data transmitted from your computer to the Internet._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q5) For the "real" Internet,cellular service providers offer data services,sometimes referred to as mobile ____________________.
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Chapter 7: The Web and E-Mail
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Q1) Many search engines keep records of your queries.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When you purchase a textbook online from a site like www.amazon.com,you are participating in ____ e-commerce.
A) C2C
B) B2C
C) B2B
D) B2G
Q3) The two applications shown in the accompanying figure are examples of Web browser software.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Pharming is less surreptitious and easier to detect than most other hacker schemes.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Give two reasons why it is important to upgrade your browser when a new version becomes available.
Q6) PayPal is an example of a(n)____________________ payment service.
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Chapter 8: Digital Media
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Q1) All of the following are examples of video editing software EXCEPT ____.
A) Corel VideoStudio
B) Adobe Illustrator
C) Apple Final Cut Pro
D) Windows Live Movie Maker
Q2) ____ shifting is often achieved using computer networks,as when you stream a movie from your computer to your Wi-Fi equipped DVD player to your Wi-Fi equipped HDTV.
A) Place
B) Generation
C) Time
D) Iteration
Q3) One minute of CDDA music requires in excess of ____ of storage space.
A) 1 MB
B) 10 MB
C) 100 MB
D) 1 GB
Q4) The ____________________ <video> tag supports several video formats,but it does not designate a common video format for all browsers compliant with this language.
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Chapter 9: The Computer Industry: History, careers, and Ethics
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Q1) The first commercially successful digital computer was the ____.
A) COLOSSUS
B) Enigma
C) Enivac
D) UNIVAC
Q2) The accompanying figure represents computer and software marketing channels.In that figure,Box D represents ____.
A) distribution centers
B) value-added resellers
C) mail-order suppliers
D) retail stores
Q3) An experimental device that typically must be further developed and perfected before going into production is called a(n)____.
A) alpha
B) beta
C) prototype
D) omega
Q4) An objective test that verifies one's level of knowledge about a particular technology or subject is a(n)____________________ exam.
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Chapter 10: Information Systems Analysis and Design
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Q1) You are planning to migrate your business from its current information system to a new,more efficient information system.Your business has several branches,each of which has its own independent information processing system.What type of conversion would be appropriate in this situation?
A) pilot conversion
B) parallel conversion
C) direct conversion
D) acceptance conversion
Q2) Tactical planning emphasizes long-range and future goals._________________________
A)True
B)False
Q3) A ____ metric is a technique for measuring a specific characteristic by monitoring system performance and analyzing responses to user satisfaction surveys.
A) PIECES
B) quality-of-service (QoS)
C) programming
D) satisfaction
Q4) The items in the accompanying figure are symbols from a(n)____________________.
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Chapter 11: Databases
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Q1) You can query by ____ using a fill-in form,like the one shown in the accompanying figure.
A) example
B) model
C) format
D) function
Q2) In the relationship in the ____ row of the accompanying figure,one record in a particular record type can be related to many records in another record type,and vice versa.
A) top
B) middle
C) bottom
D) No such relationship is shown in the accompanying figure
Q3) Queries within an unsorted database are slow because each record must be looked at sequentially.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The term database ____________________ refers to the arrangement of the fields,tables,and relationships in a database.
Q5) A(n)____________________ database stores data in a collection of related tables.
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Chapter 12: Computer Programming
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Q1) A(n)____________________ is any class that inherits attributes from a superclass.
Q2) A type of SDK
A)known information
B)walkthrough
C)procedure
D)private attribute
E)IDE
F)buffer overflow
G)UML
H)API
I)object
J)sequential
K)event
L)VeriSign
Q3) In the accompanying figure,D represents ____.
A) input or output
B) decision
C) calculation
D) connector
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