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Introduction to Information Technology

Final Exam

Course Introduction

Introduction to Information Technology provides students with a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts, tools, and systems that drive the modern digital world. The course explores the basics of computer hardware and software, network architectures, data management, and information security, while also examining the role of the Internet and emerging technologies in society. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, students will gain practical skills in using common IT applications and develop an understanding of the ethical, legal, and social implications of information technology in various professional and personal contexts.

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Chapter 1: Digital Content

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Q1) Compressed files usually have ______ at the end of the file name.

A) .exe

B) .zip

C) .txt

D) none of the above

Answer: B

Q2) Plain, unformatted text is sometimes called ASCII text.

A)True

B)False

Answer: True

Q3) In a formatted text file, ________ signals the beginning and end of a formatting command.

Answer: delimiter, delimiters

Q4) Instead of storing the color value for each pixel, a vector graphics file contains instructions that a computer uses to create the shape, size, position, and color for each object in an image.

A)True

B)False

Answer: True

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Chapter 2: Digital Devices

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Q1) Which of the following is NOT an example of an expansion port?

A) Thunderbolt

B) USB 3.0

C) HDMI

D) RAM Answer: D

Q2) All remote storage is considered to be cloud storage.

A)True

B)False Answer: False

Q3) Peripheral devices are generally attached to a computer with cables or a wireless connection.

A)True

B)False Answer: True

Q4) Intel Corporation is the world's largest chipmaker and supplies a sizeable percentage of the microprocessors that power desktops and laptops.

A)True

B)False Answer: True

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Chapter 3: Networks

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Q1) In the context of communication networks, the term __________ refers to the structure and layout of network components

Answer: topology

Q2) The organization that supervises Internet addressing is ARPANET.

A)True

B)False

Answer: False

Q3) __________ LANs are usually arranged in a star topology with computers wired to central switching circuitry that is incorporated in modern routers.

A) Internet

B) Ethernet

C) Wireless

D) Mobile

Answer: B

Q4) The most widespread wireless channels for communication networks are microwaves and RF signals.

A)True

B)False

Answer: True

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Chapter 4: The Web

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Q1) A set of commands called HTTP ________ help your browser communicate with Web servers.

Q2) If you are sending personal data such as credit card information to a Web site, which of the following should you see in the address bar of your browser?

A) HTTP

B) HTML

C) SSL

D) HTTPS

Q3) Your search history is the same as your browser history.

A)True

B)False

Q4) Information that identifies the source of a quotation or excerpted work is called a ________.

Q5) What is the term used for when a link leads to a Web page that no longer exists?

A) 404 error

B) link rot

C) URL error

D) short URL

Q6) ________-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) In the United States, copyrights do not expire until 70 years after the author's death.

A)True

B)False

Q2) Social networking services tend to emphasize identity and relationships.

A)True

B)False

Q3) When using Snapchat, senders can specify the period of time during which recipients are permitted to view a snap.

A)True

B)False

Q4) A nonprofit organization called ____________ provides a set of standardized licenses that copyright holders can use to extend the rights to use their works to others.

A) Creative Commons

B) Public Domain

C) Share Alike

D) none of the above

Q5) Most social media sites provide a generic ________ image for users who do not upload a personal photo.

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Chapter 6: Software

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Q1) A formula, such as =B6+(C6*.1), does not contain cell references.

A)True

B)False

Q2) The main weakness of OS X is lack of security.

A)True

B)False

Q3) Software for Macs is usually stored in a single executable file with an __________ extension.

Q4) Microsoft Windows is used exclusively on desktop systems.

A)True

B)False

Q5) Many Web apps allow several people to collaborate on projects because the project files are stored on the Web and can be easily shared.

A)True

B)False

Q6) Downloads of Mac software are ordinarily supplied as a _______ package.

Q7) In a database, a(n) _________ holds data for a single entity.

Q8) The software application associated with a specific file type is called a __________ application.

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Chapter 7: Digital Security

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Q1) If you want to store passwords on your digital device, make sure to _________ the file in which they are stored.

Q2) ___________ locks a device and then requests payment for an unlocking code.

Q3) Which of the following is not an example of an authentication protocol?

A) password

B) PINs

C) fingerprint scanner

D) all of the above

Q4) ________ is a 64-bit number that uniquely identifies a cellular device.

Q5) Similar to a worm, a trojan is not designed to spread itself to other devices.

A)True

B)False

Q6) A(n) _____________ is a LAN server that is designed to look like a legitimate Wi-Fi hotspot.

Q7) Spam accounts for approximately ______ of all email.

A) 40%

B) 50%

C) 60%

D) 70%

Q8) A(n) _________ is designed to deliver malicious code into a device.

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Chapter 8: The Ict Industry

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Q1) The Stuxnet virus that disabled Iranian nuclear centrifuges is an example of cyberwarfare.

A)True

B)False

Q2) In economics, _________ are things that can be used or consumed, whereas _________ are intangible actions performed for a consumer.

A) goods, services

B) services, goods

C) assets, services

D) none of the above

Q3) Two-way radio technology went portable during World War I.

A)True

B)False

Q4) _______ certification, offered by Certiport, covers basic computing knowledge and skills.

Q5) An abacus is an example of a(n) _________ calculator.

Q6) ___________ is the obligation not to disclose willingly any information that should be kept private.

Q7) Babbage's __________ was an all-purpose computing device.

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Chapter 9: Information Systems

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Q1) __________ methodology focuses on the processes that take place within an information system.

Q2) Technically, a supply chain stretches from raw materials and parts all the way to customer delivery.

A)True

B)False

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) 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

Q5) A decision support system derives its name from the fact that it provides the tools a decision maker needs to analyze data.

A)True

B)False

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Chapter 10: Databases

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Q1) One of the most common database operations is to query for a particular record or group of records by using the ________ command.

Q2) In a __________ database, processing logic for the query is performed on the device that holds each database shard and if necessary, results are consolidated by the DBMS.

A) SQL

B) NoSQL

C) relational

D) OLAP

Q3) Spreadsheet software offers database capabilities for establishing relationships between different record types.

A)True

B)False

Q4) In the context of database security, database ______ identifies sensitive data and database vulnerabilities in order to secure them.

Q5) FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access are DBMSs.

A)True

B)False

Q6) In a database, a(n) ____________ refers to a collection of data fields.

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Chapter 11: Programming

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Q1) Which of the following is not a programming paradigm?

A) Declarative

B) Procedural

C) Object-Oriented

D) Predictive

Q2) Regarding OO programming, which of the following terms best matches with the term "method"?

A) algorithm

B) pseudocode

C) syntax

D) main()

Q3) In a problem statement, a(n) ____________ is something you accept as correct in order to proceed with program planning.

Q4) The ________________ paradigm is based on the idea that the solution for a problem can be visualized in terms of objects that interact with each other.

A) declarative

B) object-oriented

C) procedural

D) none of the above

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Chapter 11: Step-By-Step Programming With Python

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Q1) To advance the number of times a statement is executed, use a(n) ________-loop.

A) if

B) else

C) for

D) none of the above

Q2) The Python programming language has its own ______, which is a set of rules that defines how it can be written.

Q3) A syntax error occurs when an instruction does not follow the rules of the programming language.

A)True

B)False

Q4) An instance of a class is said to be __________ (created) from the class.

Q5) A comparison operator is used in an expression to compare two______.

A) expressions

B) classes

C) values

D) symbols

Q6) A program containing a _____ error will run without displaying an error message, but it will not produce the expected result.

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