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Final Exam DMD

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Answer 8 of the 20 questions in this section.
 

 1. 

Mainframe computers generally use
a.
multimedia
c.
a unique operating system
b.
Windows
d.
UNIX
 

 2. 

The operating system that was the first to use a graphical interface is
a.
Windows XP
c.
Linux
b.
Mac OS
d.
Windows
 

 3. 

Teleconferencing often uses
a.
computer network connections
c.
video cameras
b.
telephones
d.
all of the above
 

 4. 

A rule of netiquette when creating a Web site is
a.
Check all text, graphics, and other media objects for appropriateness and accuracy.
b.
Do not post information that would violate privacy.
c.
Do not generate spam.
d.
all of the above
 

 5. 

Which of the following types of fonts is known as a scalable font?
a.
TrueType
c.
OpenType
b.
PostScript
d.
all of the above
 

 6. 

Business to consumer transactions on the Internet are sometimes called
a.
B2C
c.
B2E
b.
B2D
d.
B2B
 

 7. 

One type of multimedia application is
a.
a Web page
c.
software
b.
hardware
d.
text
 

 8. 

Helvetica is substituted for the following Windows font in the Mac OS system.
a.
Courier
c.
Symbol
b.
Times New Roman
d.
Arial
 

 9. 

A domain name extension for a university would most likely be
a.
.edu
c.
.com
b.
.uni
d.
.org
 

 10. 

The main difference between desktop and laptop computers is their
a.
input devices
c.
output devices
b.
portability
d.
operating system
 

 11. 

A process that scrambles data to keep it secure is called
a.
hypertext
c.
hypermedia
b.
cookies
d.
encryption
 

 12. 

Servers are used in
a.
software
c.
modems
b.
hard drives
d.
networks
 

 13. 

One commonly used search engine is
a.
CoolEdit
c.
Shockwave
b.
Dreamweaver
d.
Yahoo
 

 14. 

Multimedia is used in
a.
business
c.
government
b.
education
d.
all of the above
 

 15. 

Some people consider the following an invasion of privacy
a.
an intranet
c.
the Internet
b.
cookies
d.
an extranet
 

 16. 

Windows and Macintosh PCs typically do not share the same
a.
keyboards
c.
operating systems
b.
monitors
d.
all of the above
 

 17. 

You can animate
a.
drawings
c.
paintings
b.
text
d.
all of the above
 

 18. 

One of the four interdependent layers of a computer system is its
a.
BIOS
c.
network
b.
assembly language
d.
server
 

 19. 

A text file format is
a.
.biz
c.
.com
b.
.gov
d.
.rtf
 

 20. 

An example of a peripheral is a
a.
disk drive
c.
scanner
b.
mouse
d.
all of the above
 

Completion
Complete each statement. Answer 10 of the 15 questions in this section.
 

 21. 

The representation of motion in graphics or text is called _____________________.
 

 

 22. 

To enter a search query, you use one or more ____________________.
 

 

 23. 

The most common method of downloading files from servers is called ____________________.
 

 

 24. 

A(n) ____________________ device allows you to enter information into a computer.
 

 

 25. 

A series of slides with or without animation and audio is called a(n) ____________________.
 

 

 26. 

The earliest movies did not include ____________________.
 

 

 27. 

A(n) ____________________ is used to connect two or more LANs.
 

 

 28. 

A far-reaching network is called a(n) ____________________.
 

 

 29. 

Streaming media is a technique for sending audio and video ____________________.
 

 

 30. 

A(n) ___________________ simulation is one in which the user makes choices.
 

 

 31. 

The URL extension for a nonprofit agency is ____________________.
 

 

 32. 

The title area of a newspaper, Web site, or journal is called its ___________________.
 

 

 33. 

A small graphic symbol (often a dot or asterisk) used to distinguish items in a list is called a(n) ____________________.
 

 

 34. 

Shortcuts that you can click on are called ____________________ buttons.
 

 

 35. 

The term ____________________ refers to the way a document is saved on a disk.
 

 

Essay Answer both essay questions.  Must be at least 5 good, complete sentences. The Essay section is 20% of the total grade for your final exam.
 

 36. 

How would you decide what text point size to use in a multimedia application? Also, tell me what the difference in the font would be for a small copy than that of a PowerPoint and how do you determine what size to make your headings, sub-headings and titles?
 

 37. 

Discuss the ways in which data can be stored on a computer. Try to cover them all!
 

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Answer 7 of the 15 questions in this section.
 

 38. 

A cookie is a very large file that records consumer information.
 

 39. 

Bitmap fonts are readable only on Macintosh computers.
 

 40. 

Workgroups are a team of workers sharing resources.
 

 41. 

Desktop printers, such as ink-jet printers, typically have a resolution of 300 dpi.
 

 42. 

Boolean operators are used in simple searches.
 

 43. 

A keypad is an input device.
 

 44. 

An icon is a symbol that often appears on the desktop screen.
 

 45. 

Newsgroups are groups of newspapers that provide information on the Internet.
 

 46. 

Desktop publishing programs are used for creating small documents.
 

 47. 

Copying text documents, graphics, and other files from the Internet to your computer is called downloading.
 

 48. 

Computer-based models of real-life situations are called simulations.
 

 49. 

Groupware is software widely available on the Internet.
 

 50. 

Text format refers to the way text is saved on disk.
 

 51. 

ISPs provide a connection to the Internet along with other services.
 

 52. 

E-books are books printed from computer files and distributed in bookstores.
 



 
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