Computing Concepts and Applications
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Course Introduction
This course introduces students to foundational computing concepts and practical applications relevant to daily life, academic pursuits, and professional environments. Topics include an overview of computer hardware and software components, operating systems, networking fundamentals, digital security, and emerging technologies. Students will gain hands-on experience with productivity tools such as word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software, as well as learn about responsible digital citizenship and ethical considerations in computing. The course emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and the role of computers in society.
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New Perspectives Computer Concepts Enhanced Comprehensive 2016 19th Edition by June Jamrich
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Chapter 1: Digital Content
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Q1) ASCII requires __________ bits for each character.
A) two
B) six
C) seven
D) ten
Answer: C
Q2) Analog footage can be digitized using video _____ equipment. Answer: capture
Q3) __________ is the process by which machines produce sound that resembles spoken words.
Answer: Speech synthesis
Q4) Bitmap graphics are coded as a series of bits. Each bit represents the color of one
Answer: pixel
Q5) In digital video, a lower resolution reduces the bit rate.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q6) An undesirable jagged appearance of a graphics image is referred to as _______. Answer: pixelation
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Chapter 2: Digital Devices
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Q1) The term ________ refers to the part of a digital device that holds the system board.
A) form factor
B) CPU
C) system board
D) system unit
Answer: D
Q2) Battery life is the time your device operates before it must be recharged.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The ____________ is the part of the microprocessor that performs arithmetic operations, such as addition and subtraction.
Answer: ALU, arithmetic logic unit
Q4) RAM is volatile.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q5) __________ devices have a keyboard as the base and a screen on the hinged cover.
Answer: Clamshell, notebook, laptop
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Chapter 3: Networks
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Q1) What organization is the top-level authority for supervising domain name requests?
A) DNS
B) HTTP
C) ISPs
D) ICANN Answer: D
Q2) When interference affects a wireless signal, data must be re-transmitted.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) You can set up Wi-Fi to use wireless mesh topology OR star topology.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q4) A communication ______ is a virtual end point for data entering and leaving a digital device.
Answer: port
Q5) The maximum speed of a dial-up connection is _____ Kbps, Answer: 56, fifty six
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Chapter 4: The Web
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Q1) In a browser, _________ services can automatically complete your search requests based on previous searches.
Q2) Web pages are connected by __________ links.
Q3) A __________ document contains the text for a Web page interspersed with coding for how to display text and any additional visual or auditory elements.
Q4) If you wanted to set the text in a section of your HTML document to italics, what tag would you use?
A) <italic>
B) <i>
C) <it>
D) none of the above
Q5) Which of the following file extensions indicates teh file is an HTML document?
A) .html
B) .htm
C) .doc
D) both A and B
Q6) _____________ is a set of detailed style specifications, called style rules, for an HTML document.
Q7) ________-side scripts run on Web servers rather than on your local device.
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Chapter 5: Social Media
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Q1) Which term is used to describe an online, personal journal in the form of a web page that contains posts on one or more topics which are usually displayed in reverse chronological order?
A) Wiki
B) Content Community
C) Chat
D) Blog
Q2) A copyright holder has total control over how a work may be used.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A person's presence on a social media service is referred to as a(n) _________.
A) online identity
B) persona
C) avatar
D) all of the above
Q4) When communication is ______________, interchanges happen in real time while all parties are online.
Q5) A mobile app called __________ allows consumers to send and receive photo and video messages referred to as "snaps."
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Chapter 6: Software
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Q1) A typical _________ window displays a work area, called a workspace, that represents a blank piece of paper.
Q2) ____________ is distributed for free and often comes preinstalled on new devices, but it is limited in some way until you pay for it.
Q3) An operating system uses a(n) ___________ to keep track of the names and locations of files that reside on a storage medium, such as a hard disk.
Q4) Software for Macs is usually stored in a single executable file with an __________ extension.
Q5) Portable software is so simple to install that it is sometimes referred to as install-free software.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Which of the following is not a file-naming convention?
A) Avoid using symbols.
B) Maximum length is 256 characters.
C) Do not use reserved words.
D) Spaces are not allowed
Q7) In 2009, Google launched an operating system called ______ OS.
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Chapter 7: Digital Security
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Q1) Which of the following sequence of events best describes an online intrusion?
A) Malware enters the device, then opens a backdoor, leading to an open communications link on the device that a hacker can exploit.
B) A backdoor is opened on the device locally, which allows malware to be loaded onto the device by a hacker.
C) A USB drive containing a trojan is inserted into a device which opens a backdoor, allowing a hacker access to the device.
D) None of the above
Q2) __________ is defined as unsolicited messages that are usually sent in massive numbers using electronic mail systems.
Q3) If you feel more secure with a totally random and unique password for each of your logins, then a(n) _______________ is an excellent option.
A) keylogger
B) encryption key
C) password manager
D) personal firewall
Q4) The core function of a password manager is to store user IDs with their corresponding ________.
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Chapter 8: The Ict Industry
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Q1) Historically, IT departments were part of an organization's finance department.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An abacus is an example of a(n) _________ calculator.
Q3) A proprietary model called the __________ represents the position of a product during its life cycle of publicity.
A) Gartner Hype Cycle
B) Rogers' bell curve
C) Product life cycle
D) Disruptive technology
Q4) _______ certification, offered by Certiport, covers basic computing knowledge and skills.
Q5) The term product life cycle is frequently used to describe patterns in the way consumers adopt technology products.
A)True
B)False
Q6) A(n) ____________ administrator plans, installs, and maintains one or more local area networks and may also manage cloud resources.
Q7) 1996 was the year that cable _______ service made its debut.
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Chapter 9: Information Systems
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Q1) The goal of the planning phase for an information system project is to create a(n)
A) iterative SDLC
B) systems analysis and design
C) project development plan
D) system development life cycle
Q2) During the design phase of a SDLC, if the project team selects a solution that requires custom programming, the team's systems analysts will create a set of ________ specifications.
Q3) A(n) _____ system can provide such benefits as improved overall performance by standardizing business processes based on?best practices or improved access to information from a single database to an enterprise.
Q4) Businesses use ___________ to maximize efficiency and profitability of their supply chain.
Q5) Iterative SDLCs are often referred to as "agile methods" because they allow flexibility as development progresses.
A)True
B)False
Q6) An ecommerce ____________ is the software that handles ecommerce transactions.
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Chapter 10: Databases
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Q1) A process called ____________ helps database designers create a database structure that minimizes storage space and increases processing efficiency.
Q2) Most spreadsheet software also includes basic data management features.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is not one of the main activities associated with operational databases?
A) Collect, store, and view data
B) Update and find data
C) organizing and distributing data
D) providing an executive dashboard for decision makers
Q4) A lookup routine validates an entry by checking data in an in-house or third-party database.
A)True
B)False
Q5) SQL keywords must be entered in all uppercase letters because they are case-sensitive.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Programming
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Q1) During ___________ execution, the first instruction in the program is executed first, then the second instruction, and so on, to the last instruction in the program.
Q2) A(n) __________ is any class from which attributes can be inherited.
Q3) A(n) _____________ defines the characteristics of a set of objects.
A) class attribute
B) control structure
C) function
D) method
Q4) A(n) ____ code, is a command word for an operation such as add, compare, or jump.
Q5) Prolog and other __________ languages were classified as fifth generation languages.
Q6) As an alternative to a compiler, a(n) ________ converts and executes one statement at a time while the program is running.
Q7) A computer _____________ is a set of step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a task.
Q8) In the context of a VDE, a(n) ___________ is a screen-based object whose behavior can be defined by a programmer.
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Chapter 11: Step-By-Step Programming With Python
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Q1) Python keywords, such as print and class, are not allowed as variable names.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is a Python keyword?
A) elif
B) else
C) def
D) all of the above
Q3) The process of tracking down bugs and correcting them is called ______.
Q4) A _____ in Python is used by programmers to explain what the code does--it does not show up when the program runs.
Q5) A ____ is a named memory location that holds data specified by a programmer or entered by an end user.
Q6) A comparison operator is used in an expression to compare two______.
A) expressions
B) classes
C) values
D) symbols
Q7) A ______ is a segment of code that defines an action belonging to a class.
Q8) The == symbol is referred to as the ______ operator.
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