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RFID stands for?
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Radio frequency identification
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Affective computing is computing that:
A. refers to computers with a human appearance B. performs data mining C. attempts to eliminate the digital divide D. relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion |
D
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Websites like Amazon.com suggest items related to customer purchases by using?
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Data mining techniques
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Which of the following can ranchers use to manage and minimize diesease outbreaks among cattle?
A. patient simulators B. nanobots C. smart meters D. RFID tags |
D
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The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence is called?
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computer forensics
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UPS uses a type of wireless communication called ___________ to transmit scanned data through radio waves to a terminal.
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Bluetooth
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VeriChip is a:
A. component for verifying chip designs B. molecular computing device C. smart card technology D. personal ID chip |
D
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The "smartball" technology being developed by Adidas for use in sports equipment uses which technology to transmit signals?
A. infrared B. nanoscience C. bluetooth D. radio |
D
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Robotic surgery devices help physicians because?
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they make more accurate incisions
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The prefix "nano" stand for?
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one-billionth
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Researchers are investigating the use of nanostructures to do which of the following?
A. deliver precise doses of drugs on a molecule-by-molecule basis B. carefully mine data C. send wireless signals D. create more life-like robots |
A
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four major functions of a computer?
A. store data B. process data C. define data D. gather(input) data |
C
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The most common type of system software is?
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the operating system
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A _____________ is approximately a trillion bytes.
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terabyte
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A stylus would most likely be used with a?
A. PDA B. desktop computer C. laptop D. wireless keyboard |
A
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Which of the following is NOT an input device?
A. printer B. microphone C. stylus D. keyboard |
A
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A toggle key is a key that?
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turns a function on or off
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The short-range technology used with some wireless printers is called?
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bluetooth
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Receipts in stores are often printed on a ________ printer.
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thermal
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Which port is primarily used for network connectivity?
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ethernet
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RAM is an example of:
A. magnetic storage B. read-only storage C. permanent storage D. volatile storage |
D
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The storage capacity of an internal hard disk drive on a personal computer or laptop is usually measured in what?
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gigabytes (GB)
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The technology that allows a person sitting at a computer equipped with a personal video camera and a microphone to transmit video and audio across the Internet is called?
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videoconferencing
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A new alternative for storing portable data, which plugs directly into a USB port, is a(n)?
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flash drive
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The term "internet backbone" refers to:
A. the hardware components required for accessing the Web B. the main pathway used by all data traffic on the Internet C. a set of numbers comprising an Internet address D. the software that operates a Web server |
B
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A ____________ is a clip of audio or video content that is broadcast over the Internet using compressed audio files such as MP3's.
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podcast
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Which of the following is NOT one of the common browsers in use today?
A. internet explorer B. safari C. firefox D. realplayer |
D
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A search engine finds new websites by using a special type of program to travel along Web links from page to page. This program is called a(n)?
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spider
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Which of the following is NOT an example of e-commerce?
A. B2C e-commerce B. C2C e-commerce C. B2B e-commerce D. C2B e-commerce |
D
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Which of the following is an example of an internet service provider?
A. Internet Explorer B. Windows C. Mozilla D. Earthlink |
D
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Often used to personalize a web sit and make return visits more efficient, a ________ is stored on your computer by the Web server.
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cookie
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The technology that allows you to listen to a music file while it is being downloaded from a Web site to your browser, without waiting for the download to finish, is called?
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streaming audio
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A computer is identified by a(n)______________ so that data sent over the Internet gets sent to the correct computer.
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IP address
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Which of the following is NOT a use of computers in the legal environment?
A. creating animations that simulate the crime for use in the courtroom B. tracking criminal behavior patterns C. predicting criminal behavior patterns D. conducting interviews with suspects |
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Art interfaces with technology by:
A. using a computer to generate images that respond the the environment. B. having computers suggest appropriate solutions to a dispute C. using software that completes the plot of a story. D. having Web sites that search for prospective clients for artists. |
A.
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Affective computing is the science of relating computers and__________________?
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emotional and social skills
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Computer systems CANNOT be trained to understand:
A. the U.S tax code B. a good joke C. human emotion D. the perfect golf swing |
C
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Which of the following devices are considered output devices?
A. keyboard and mouse B. monitor and printer C. hard drive and speakers D. microphone and CD-ROM drive |
B
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The resolution of a monitor is governed by the?
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number of pixels on the screen
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All of the following are important to consider when buying an LCD monitor EXCEPT:
A. brightness B. pixel swap rate C. viewing angle D. resolution |
B
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Restarting the system while the computer is running is called?
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a warm boot
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An ethernet port is used for connecting your computer to a?
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network
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Which of the following devices is considered the "brains" of the computer?
A. ROM B. Motherboard C. RAM D. CPU |
D
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A web page that enables online collaboration is?
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a wiki
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in the Web address http://www.irs.gov, which part is considered the top-level domain?
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.gov
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