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Business Technology Management (BTM 200)
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BTM FINAL
Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest? Fiber-optic cable 2) Boot-sector viruses are often transmitted by a flash drive left in a usb _port.
Most word processing programs come with a search & replace tool that_ allows you to locate/replace specific text. TRUE
Which of the following is not a user interface? Application programming interface (API)
Which of the following is the most common audio compression format? MP
Hyperthreading provides high speed info processing by enabling a new set of instructions to start before the previous set has been finished.
Each device attached to your computer has a special program called device driver that enables the device/os to communicate with eachother.
File names in Windows are case-sensitive. FALSE
A HAN network is located in your residence that connects to all your digital devices
Multimedia software includes all the following except utility software.
Starting a computer when it is powered off is called a warm boot. FALSE
Most computers today come with Ethernet adapters already installed. TRUE
A full software installation enables you to choose which program features you want installed on your hard drive. FALSE
All of the following are examples of software suites except Microsoft OneNote
An encryption virus replicates itself onto a hard drive’s master boot record. FALSE
The processor market for desktop/laptop computers is dominated by Intel.
A NAS device facilitates file sharing/data backup
A router acts like a traffic signal on a network. FALSE
Which of the following is not a wired broadband internet connection option? Dial-up
Each of these is a basic type of touch screen except Reflective
Brightness ratio is the difference in light intensity between white/darkest black produced by a monitor. FALSE
Which of the following optical storage media has the greatest storage capacity? BD
There is clear ownership of mineral rights in outer space. FALSE
Utilitarianism focuses on adherence to moral duties and rights. FALSE
If you 3D print a faulty bicycle helmet, there are clear-cut responsibilities if someone is hurt using the helmet. FALSE
The terms data/info can be used interchangeably. FALSE
When using Windows File Explorer, which view provides the most info at a glance? Details
Wizards are step-by-step guides for performing complicated tasks in application software. TRUE
Which of the following is not an example of a general productivity software application? Image editing
A computer network is 2 or more computers connected using software/hardware so that they can communicate with each other.
The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the MAC address.
Some of the cache memory of a CPU is inside the CPU itself_._
Which of the following does NOT determine processor power? Speed of the motherboard
A macro virus is a virus that is attached to a file such as a word document or excel workbook. TRUE
Social engineering is any technique that uses social skills to generate human interaction that entices individuals to reveal sensitive into.
Currently, there are no antivirus programs for mobile devise. FALSE
All of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network except enable SSID broadcast_._
Which of the following is formally defined as any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer? Cybercrime
Optical discs store data using tiny pits & lands. TRUE
Wireless network devices use radio waves to communicate with each other.
A printer connected to a wireless network is considered to be a node on that network. TRUE
Which of the following capabilities of UNIX is false? C) It is only for fupercomputers
Accessing data from the hard drive to send to the CPU is faster than accessing data from RAM. FALSE
Creating and distributing computer viruses is one of the most widespread types of cybercrimes.
All of the following are types of multimedia & entertainment software except productivity software_._
Bluebugging occurs when a hacker takes control of a Bluetooth-enabled device to make phone calls, read phonebook entries, send/receive text messages & more.
Which Microsoft program is used to create technical drawings, map basic black diagrams? Visio
When a network is created to provide internet access to a specific geographic area, that network will generally be designated as a MAN. TRUE
When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in miliseconds_._
2P2 networks are more commonly used in small businesses than in homes. FALSE
A virus signature is a portion of a virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus. TRUE
Notebooks are often equipped with a express card slot that allows you to read flash memory cards such as compact flash, memory sticks and secure digital cards.
Which of the following was the first widelt used os installed in personal computers? MS-DOS
Ram is considered a volatile storage, which means it is temporary.
You are more vulnerable to a hacker attack on a windows system than you are on a Linux system. TRUE
System software does all the following except add graphics & pics to files.
Which of the following statements is true about optical media? A blu-ray burner will most likely burn both CDs & DVDs
Which of the following is software that you can use for an unlimited time at no charge. Freeware
Function keys are shortcut keys that you press to perform special tasks; each software application has its own set of tasks assigned to these keys.
Custom software, developed to address the needs of a specific company, is known as proprietary software.
Which type of software lets you dictate letters, emails & voice commands? Speech recognition
Running the Disk clean-up utility is a quick way to clear out unnecessary files.
QuartXpress & Adobe InDesign are examples of desktop publishing software.
Windows 7 incorporates windows easy transfer, which enables you to migrate files & settings from a Windows Vista system to a Windows 7 system via a network connection.
The type of monitor that looks like a traditional television set is called a Cathode ray tube (CRT) monitor.
Spyware is an unwanted piggyback program that usually downloads with software you are installing from the internet.
The CPU consists of which 2 parts? The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit.
Throughput, the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved in a network, is usually less than or equal to the data transfer rate.
Modre’s Law predicts that the # of transistors inside a CPU will triple every 18 months. FALSE
Which of the following network adapters is most likely to be preinstalled in a typical notebook computer today? Both a wireless/wired network adapter.
A zombie is another persons’ computer controlled by a hacker. TRUE
Theft of a computer is considered cybercrime. FALSE
CPU speed, also called clock speed, is measured in Gigahertz.
Which of the following devices is neede to share an internet connection on a wireless network? Wireless router.
Software refers to a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. These instruction sets are called programs.
Bootcamp is a utility that allows you to run Windows & Mac Os X at the same time. FALSE
An expansion card that translates binary data into images is a video card.
The powersupply housed inside the system unit, regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by the computer chips.
A single computer can function as both a client & a server, but performance will be degraded. TRUE
Level 1 cache memory always contains more storage area than Level 2 cache. FALSE
A denial of service attack can be used to deny hacker access to a computer system. FALSE
Devices such as monitors & printers that are connected to the computer are called peripheral devices.
Computer-aided design software is used primarily by engineers to create models.
Front side bus speed is measured in Megahertz.
DDOS attack floods a computer with requests until it shuts down and refuses to answer any requests for info.
Quickbooks & Peachtree are examples of accounting software.
ROM is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.
A wireless network uses which of the following as its transmission medium? Radio waves
Which of the following about cookies is not true? Cookies obtain your personal info by searching your hard drive.
You can download a version of Linux from the internet for free. FALSE
Presentation software includes all of the following features except formulas.
PnP stands for plug and play. TRUE
Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be hardware.
A multiuser os is also described as a network os. TRUE
Creating & spreading online viruses is a cybercrime. TRUE
Software that is distributed for free, but often with the condition that you pay for it if you like & intend to use it is called shareware.
Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack than wired networks. TRUE
The most recent version of the Mac Os X is snow leopard. TRUE
Every computer is designed with a max limit on the amount of RAM it can support. TRUE
Hackers most often obtain access to someone’s computer via direct access. FALSE
In binary language, each letter of the alphabet, each # and each special character is made up of a unique combination of 8 bits.
On a windows system, you can determine the amount of RAM by looking in the system properties window.
USB ports are now the most common poAS for connecting input and output devices to the computer.
In a windows folder, to display files and folders as icons in list form we use tiles view.
Which of the following is not a function of os? It manages the removal of spyware.
When an os receives an interrupt from the printer & pauses the CPU, it is performing which of the following functions? Processor management
It is generally better to extend your wired network using wireless technology than to use repeaters or splice cable. TRUE
Computers process data into info by working exclusively with numbers.
The cell address F7 indicates that the cell is at column F, row 7 of the worksheet.
RAM is the place in a computer where the programs & data the computer is currently using are stored.
Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data packets throughout the network? Routers/switches
The use of multiple cons on one CPU chip allows the execution of 2 or more sets of instructions at the exact same time. TRUE
A optical mouse uses an internal sensor/laser to detect the mouse’s movement.
The CPU is located on the motherboard. TRUE
With windows explorer, you can perform all of the following file management actions except editing files.
During the virtual memory process, the os moves data to a temporary storage area on the hard drive call the swap file.
The windows backup and restore utility allows you to make a duplicate copy of all data on your hard drive. TRUE
Which of the following devices translates electronic data into radio waves? Transceiver
It is not possible to configure a client/server network for home use. FALSE
The type of processor in the computer dictates which os a desktop uses. FALSE
A cyberspace hoax is an attempt to make someone believe something that is untrue.
Software you can use to create a budget is called spreadsheet software.
Which file format enables users to share, view, and print any file as long as they have the appropriate program installed? PDF
Due to the expansion of media files on home computers, home network server options are now being marketed; however, they are not as full featured as their business world counterparts.
Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code to avoid detection? Polymorphic
Rules for creating passwords include all except keep your password written down and stored in any easy-to-remember location.
The process of replacing repeated patterns of letters in a file with a shorter placeholder is called file compression.
Which of the following activities is carried out by the ALU? Completion of all arithmetic calculations.
Which of the following is not an example of a network node? Mouse
Software that does “back office” operations/processing functions such as billing production, inventory management, and human resources management is called enterprise resource planning software.
A computer virus normally attaches itself to another computer program known as host program.
Many photocopies have hard drives just as computers do, which moves them a potential target for identity thieves. TRUE
In windows, which character is used as a path separator? Backslash (1)
A person with malicious intent can take almost complete control of your computer by using a backdoor program. TRUE
One way to increase security on a network is by installing a firewall.
Every software program has a set of system requirements that specify the minimum recommended standards for the os, processor, RAM, hard drive capacity.
Before upgrading your os, you should back up your data files.
Video files cannot transmit viruses. FALSE
Cache memory is a form of ROM. FALSE
Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability. TRUE
The % of the time that your CPU is working is referred to as a processing time. FALSE
Ethernet cables are always connected using twisted pair. FALSE
With the PnP standard, adding hardware to your computer becomes easier. TRUE
After a picture has been taken with a digital camera & processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered output.
XO-1 is the name of the computer being provided by the one laptop per child project.
Illegally copying an application onto another computer is called software privacy.
When a network is created to provide Internet access to a specific geographic area, that network is MAN. TRUE
Which of the following is the 1st step to boot process? The BIOS is activated by powering on the CPU.
Temporary data/instructions are not stored in the hard drive because it is faster to retrieve data from RAM. TRUE
Upgrading your os to the newest version might help increase system reliability. TRUE
The primary benefit of a spreadsheet program is the ability to automatically recalculate formulas & functions.
Level 2 cache is slightly farther away from the CPU than Level 1 cache or on a separate chip. TRUE
Which type of software is used at colleges to keep track of student’s records? Database software.
If you want to automatically defragment your hard drive every week, you can set a predetermined time using the task scheduler.
A port is where a peripheral device can attach to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the os.
Adware/spyware are referred to collectivelt as grayware.
The cost of a P2P network is slightly greater than the cost of a client/server network. FALSE
Hard drives have the largest capacity of any storage device. TRUE
The Modem port resembles a standard phone jack.
Solid-state drives have no platter or motors. TRUE.
When virtual memory is in use, the condition of excessive paging is referred to as thrashing. TRUE
Which of the following statements about a graphical user interface (GUI) is false? A GUI is a command-driven interface.
The most essential software in your computer is the operating system software.
Video cards often include their own RAM. TRUE
WPA stands for wifi protected access.
Drive-by downloads occur when a website downloads harmful software into your computer.
Microsoft office and corel wordperfect office are examples of software suites.
3D sound cards are bidirectional. FALSE
A virus signature is the portion of virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus.
A printer connected to a wireless network is considered to be a node on that network. TRUE
For complete protection when backing up your files, you should use a program that creates a image backup of your entire system.
The video subsystem is make up of the video card and speakers. FALSE
The basic input/output system us store in a ROM chip.
Mac os x snow leopard includes a backup utility called time machine.
The term “bit” is short for binary digit.
Windows 7 will run with 1 GB of RAM, but the system might be challenged by limited resources especially with geographic-intensive programs. TRUE
Hard drives have been growing in storage capavity by about 50% each year. TRUE
Limiting your signal range does not help increase wireless network security. FALSE
Which of the following os is used primarily with mainframes as a network operating system? UNIX
The windows os has a built-in password protection of files as well as the entire desktop. TRUE
_The combination of os/processor in a computer is referred to as a computer’s _________________
_A computer’s memory subsystem is made up only of RAM _____________
_The location of a file is specified by its ________________
_In a windows os, the hard drive is represented as the ______________
All the following are forms of RAM except____________________
Angel & blackboard are examples of___________________
Which of the following us not a step in the boot process?____________
USB ports are fast replacing traditional _______________ parts because of their ability to transfer data quickly.
_Which of the following is a single-user, multitask os?
The terms virus & worm actually mean the same thing________________T or F
_The small circuit boards that hold a series of RAM chips are called
- Normal telephone wire is twisted-pair cable.
- The BIOS is a program that manages the data between the os and all input/output devices attached to the system.
- When virtual memory is in use, the condition of excessive paging is called swapping. FALSE
- Which of the following is not a main characteristic associated with the desktop computers as compared to notebooks? A desktop is more expensive.
- A custom virus temporarily erases its code from the files where it resides and then hides in the computers active memory.
- A firewall can come in either software or hardware form. TRUE
- Software designed for a specific industry is known as vertical market software.
BTM final questions
Course: Business Technology Management (BTM 200)
University: Concordia University
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