Introduction to Computer Applications
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Computer Applications provides students with foundational knowledge and practical skills in using computer technology for personal, academic, and professional tasks. The course covers essential topics such as word processing, spreadsheet analysis, presentations, internet navigation, email communication, and basic data management. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, students gain proficiency in industry-standard software tools, develop problem-solving abilities, and understand the ethical and security considerations of digital environments, preparing them for effective use of computer applications in various contexts.
Recommended Textbook 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) Faculty at universities often use course management software such as ________ so that students can communicate outside of class and have easy access to class materials.
A)Blackboard
B)Teachpro
C)LinkedIn
D)Whiteboard
Answer: A
Q2) An investment analyst started a free nonprofit educational video service called the ________.
Answer: Khan Academy
Q3) You cannot be computer literate unless you have knowledge of higher-level computer skills, such as computer programming.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Crowdfunding is asking for large donations from a few people.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts
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Q1) Joysticks and steering wheels are examples of ________ controllers. Answer: game
Q2) The fastest super computer in the world has 9,000,000 computing cores.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) Dropbox is an example of ________.
A)SSD technology
B)cloud storage
C)optical storage
D)Bluetooth technology
Answer: B
Q4) Information is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
A)True
B)False Answer: True
Q5) Microphones and scanners are examples of ________ devices. Answer: input; peripheral
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Chapter 3: Using the Internet: Making the Most of the Webs Resources
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Q1) The browser feature which enables tabs to work independently from one another so if one crashes, the others may continue to work is known as ________.
A)pinned tabs
B)tab isolation
C)free tabs
D)privacy browsing
Answer: B
Q2) Facebook and Twitter are popular examples of ________ networks. Answer: social
Q3) A criticism of hashtag activism is that it fosters a false sense of involvement.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled ".com" is the ________.
A)sub directory
B)host
C)top-level domain
D)protocol
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Application Software: Programs That Let You
Work and Play
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Q1) LibreOffice is an example of open source software.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Software that manages "back office" functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called ________ software.
A)accounting
B)enterprise resource planning
C)project management
D)customer relationship management
Q3) Application software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions with the hardware.
A)True
B)False
Q4) ________ programs allow you to experience a real situation through a virtual environment.
Q5) A(n) ________ version is a software application that is still under development.
Q6) You could use a(n) ________ to combine a series of commands so that they will run as a single command in most productivity software packages.
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Q7) Microsoft Office Online is an example of a(n) ________ productivity packages.
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Chapter 5: System Software: The Operating System, Utility Programs,
and File Management
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Q1) Windows includes ________ settings, which provide a centralized location for assistive technology and tools.
Q2) Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. GUI
II. thrashing
III. Desktop
IV. pin
V. POST
A) checks hardware at startup
B) primary work area
C) place an application tile on the Start screen or icon on the taskbar
D) type of user interface in macOS and Microsoft Windows 10
E) the condition of excessive paging
Q3) Deleted files on a Mac computer are moved to the ________.
A)Garbage Can
B)Recycle Bin
C)Trash
D)Wastepaper Basket
Q4) A unique signal by a device to let the operating system know that it needs attention is called a(n) ________.
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Chapter 6: Understanding and Assessing Hardware:
Evaluating Your System
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Q1) ________ is the type of RAM memory used most often in today's lower-end computers.
Q2) The processor market for desktop and laptop computers is dominated by ________.
A)IBM
B)Microsoft
C)Intel
D)Apple
Q3) If you reformat the hard drive on a computer, it erases all personal information from your computer and makes it safe to donate.
A)True
B)False
Q4) When using multiple monitors, you must have multiple video cards.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Dolby Digital 7.1 requires a total of eight speakers.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The CPU's ________ memory is a form of RAM that gets data to the CPU for processing much faster than bringing the data in from the computer's RAM. Page 8
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Chapter 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices
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Q1) The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address.
A)MAC
B)IP
C)SSID
D)network
Q2) A(n) ________ network is one in which each computer can communicate directly with the others.
Q3) Using a wireless network without the network owner's permission is known as
A)hijacking
B)spamming
C)piggybacking
D)phishing
Q4) The server on a client/server network has specialized ________ software installed.
Q5) A(n)________ acts like a traffic signal on a network.
Q6) A switch acts like a traffic signal on a network.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Managing a Digital Lifestyle: Media and Ethics
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Q1) When information about a person remains on the Internet indefinitely, it is known as ________ of information.
Q2) Creative Commons licenses are ________.
A)temporary
B)irrevocable
C)used mostly for software
D)used mostly for movies
Q3) The actual music CD is an example of intellectual property.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The FedEx logo is a ________ mark.
Q5) Failing to identify a direct quotation with quotation marks is an example of ________.
Q6) What is a product of a person's mind and is usually considered an expression of human creativity?
A)Copyright
B)Intellectual property
C)Copyleft
D)Trademark
Q7) You have a constitutional right to ________ speech.
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Chapter 9: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital
Data and Devices
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Q1) An encryption virus replicates itself onto a hard drive's master boot record.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Creating and spreading online viruses is a cybercrime.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following statements about cookies is NOT true?
A)Cookies obtain your personal information by searching your hard drive.
B)Cookies are text files.
C)Cookies help companies determine the traffic flow through their website.
D)Some companies sell the personal information found in cookies to other companies.
Q4) A denial-of-service attack can be used to deny hackers access to a computer system.
A)True
B)False
Q5) You should use the same password for each system or website you need to access.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The most common kind of pretexting in cyberspace is ________.
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