Introduction to Information Technology
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Information Technology provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental concepts and practices in the field of information technology. The course covers essential topics such as computer hardware and software, the basics of networking, the use of operating systems, data management, and the impact of IT on society. Emphasizing both theory and practical application, students will explore trends in technology, internet resources, cybersecurity, and the role of IT in business and daily life. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in information technology concepts and skills that are crucial for academic and professional success in todays digital world.
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Technology In Action Introductory 14th Edition by Alan Evans
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Chapter 1: Using Technology to Change the World
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Q1) Skype, Google hangouts and Facetime are ________ services to make free phone or video conference calls over the Internet.
Answer: Voice over IP; VoIP; voice over internet protocol
Q2) ________ tools enable people to connect and exchange ideas.
A)Affective computing
B)Social media
C)Debugging
D)Computer forensics
Answer: B
Q3) ________ is redistributing goods or products we own by sharing them.
A)Collaborative consumption
B)Crowdfunding
C)Crowdsourcing
D)Social networking
Answer: A
Q4) Mastery of software programs, such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Painter, is essential to creating digital art.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
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Q1) All printers can print from smartphones and tablets.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices.
Answer: input; peripheral
Q3) Display screens that respond to commands initiated with your finger or a stylus are called ________ screens.
Answer: touch
Q4) The fastest super computer in the world has 9,000,000 computing cores.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q5) ________ is the set of computer programs that allows the hardware to perform different tasks.
Answer: Software
Q6) A smartphone is a type of computer.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources
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Q1) The "s" in "https" stands for ________ socket layer.
A)semantic
B)secure
C)server
D)social
Answer: B
Q2) When shopping on the web, it is better to pay for your purchase with a debit card rather than a credit card.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) In B2B commerce, businesses buy and sell goods and services with ________. Answer: businesses
Q4) The Internet was developed to ensure faster delivery of communications such as e-mail.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q5) Facebook and Twitter are popular examples of ________ networks. Answer: social
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Chapter 4: Application Software: Programs That Let You
Work and Play
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Q1) Which is true about web-based application software?
A)It is always free.
B)It is installed by the computer manufacturer.
C)It is stored completely on a web server instead of your hard drive.
D)It does not need an Internet connection.
Q2) All files created by newer versions of software are readable by older versions.
A)True
B)False
Q3) When using a spreadsheet, the expression =D8-D17 is called a ________.
A)function
B)range
C)formula
D)cell
Q4) In most productivity software packages, ________ are predefined forms that include specific designs, special formatting, and styles relevant to a particular document.
Q5) Before installing any software, it's always important to back up your system and to create a(n) ________, which enables you to go back to your computer's previous settings if anything goes wrong during a new software installation.
Q6) iWork is the ________ package made especially for Apple computers. Page 6
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Chapter 5: System Software: The Operating System, Utility
Programs, and File Management
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Q1) Gaming consoles, such as Xbox One and PlayStation 4, do not need an operating system.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The Windows ________ displays open and favorite applications for easy access at the bottom of the display by default.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT a capability of UNIX?
A)It is multiuser.
B)It is multitasking.
C)It is a network OS.
D)It is only for supercomputers.
Q4) Every computer has an operating system.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which utility temporarily removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size?
A)Disk Cleanup
B)File Compression
C)Error-checking
D)Defragment and Optimize Drives
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Chapter 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware:
Evaluating Your System
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Q1) A(n) ________ enables the computer to drive the speaker system.
A)HDMI port
B)display port
C)sound card
D)PCI bus
Q2) The amount of RAM storage is measured in ________.
A)gigabytes
B)gigahertz
C)gigabits
D)machine cycles
Q3) The control unit is one component of the ________.
A)CPU
B)cache
C)front side bus
D)clock
Q4) The CPU consists of which two parts?
A)The arithmetic logic unit and the front side bus
B)The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit
C)The control unit and the front side bus
D)Cache memory and SSD storage
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Chapter 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
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Q1) WEP is a stronger form of security than WPA.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The capability of current devices to use earlier standards, in addition to the current standard, is known as ________.
Q3) ________ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic and is used to connect cable TV.
Q4) Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. server
II. client
III. network
IV. piggyback
V. node
A) two or more computers connected together via software and hardware so they can communicate
B) a computer, peripheral, or communication device on a network
C) computer on which users accomplish specific tasks and make specific requests
D) provides information and resources to other computers on a network
E) unauthorized connection to a wireless network
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Chapter 8: Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics
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Q1) ________ is digital textual information that can be stored, manipulated, and transmitted by electronic devices.
A)Short message service
B)SMTP
C)E-text
D)Digital rights management
Q2) Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. resolution
II. digital
III. analog
IV. CCD
V. 35-mm
A) analog photos
B) number of data points used to capture an image
C) data encoded as zeros and ones
D) electronic sensor used in digital cameras
E) continuous sound or light waves
Q3) Digital camera resolution is measured in ________.
Q4) When a hoax becomes so well known that it is incorporated into society as a true event, it is known as a(n)____.
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Chapter 9: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital
Data and Devices
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Q1) You should use the same password for each system or website you need to access. A)True
B)False
Q2) A packet analyzer is a program that can enable a hacker to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A)use your debit card information to purchase items illegally B)assume your identity
C)steal your logons and passwords for various accounts
D)launch a denial of service (DoS)attack on your computer
Q3) Currently, there are no antivirus programs for mobile devices. A)True
B)False
Q4) Unwanted, unsolicited e-mail is referred to as ________.
Q5) A(n) ________ is composed of software programs known as bots, which run autonomously on a large number of zombie computers.
Q6) The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the ________.
A)FBI and the IRS
B)FBI and the CIA
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C)FBI and National White Collar Crime Center
D)NRA and the U.S. Department of Defense
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