Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. Answer 8 of the 20 questions in this section.
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Mainframe computers generally use
a. | multimedia | c. | a unique operating system | b. | Windows | d. | UNIX |
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The operating system that was the first to use a graphical interface is
a. | Windows XP | c. | Linux | b. | Mac OS | d. | Windows |
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Teleconferencing often uses
a. | computer network connections | c. | video cameras | b. | telephones | d. | all of the above |
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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 |
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Which of the following types of fonts is known as a scalable font?
a. | TrueType | c. | OpenType | b. | PostScript | d. | all of the
above |
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Business to consumer transactions on the Internet are sometimes called
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One type of multimedia application is
a. | a Web page | c. | software | b. | hardware | d. | text |
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Helvetica is substituted for the following Windows font in the Mac OS
system.
a. | Courier | c. | Symbol | b. | Times New Roman | d. | Arial |
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A domain name extension for a university would most likely be
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The main difference between desktop and laptop computers is their
a. | input devices | c. | output devices | b. | portability | d. | operating
system |
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A process that scrambles data to keep it secure is called
a. | hypertext | c. | hypermedia | b. | cookies | d. | encryption |
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Servers are used in
a. | software | c. | modems | b. | hard drives | d. | networks |
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One commonly used search engine is
a. | CoolEdit | c. | Shockwave | b. | Dreamweaver | d. | Yahoo |
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Multimedia is used in
a. | business | c. | government | b. | education | d. | all of the
above |
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Some people consider the following an invasion of privacy
a. | an intranet | c. | the Internet | b. | cookies | d. | an extranet |
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Windows and Macintosh PCs typically do not share the same
a. | keyboards | c. | operating systems | b. | monitors | d. | all of the
above |
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You can animate
a. | drawings | c. | paintings | b. | text | d. | all of the
above |
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One of the four interdependent layers of a computer system is its
a. | BIOS | c. | network | b. | assembly language | d. | server |
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A text file format is
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An example of a peripheral is a
a. | disk drive | c. | scanner | b. | mouse | d. | all of the
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Completion Complete each
statement. Answer 10 of the 15 questions in this
section.
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The representation of motion in graphics or text is called
_____________________.
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To enter a search query, you use one or more ____________________.
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The most common method of downloading files from servers is called
____________________.
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A(n) ____________________ device allows you to enter information into a
computer.
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A series of slides with or without animation and audio is called a(n)
____________________.
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The earliest movies did not include ____________________.
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A(n) ____________________ is used to connect two or more LANs.
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A far-reaching network is called a(n) ____________________.
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Streaming media is a technique for sending audio and video
____________________.
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A(n) ___________________ simulation is one in which the user makes
choices.
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The URL extension for a nonprofit agency is ____________________.
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The title area of a newspaper, Web site, or journal is called its
___________________.
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A small graphic symbol (often a dot or asterisk) used to distinguish items in a
list is called a(n) ____________________.
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Shortcuts that you can click on are called ____________________ buttons.
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The term ____________________ refers to the way a document is saved on a
disk.
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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.
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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?
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Discuss the ways in which data can be stored on a computer. Try to cover them
all!
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True/False Indicate whether the
statement is true or false. Answer 7 of the 15 questions in this
section.
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38.
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A cookie is a very large file that records consumer information.
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39.
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Bitmap fonts are readable only on Macintosh computers.
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Workgroups are a team of workers sharing resources.
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Desktop printers, such as ink-jet printers, typically have a resolution of 300
dpi.
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42.
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Boolean operators are used in simple searches.
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A keypad is an input device.
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An icon is a symbol that often appears on the desktop screen.
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45.
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Newsgroups are groups of newspapers that provide information on the
Internet.
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46.
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Desktop publishing programs are used for creating small documents.
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Copying text documents, graphics, and other files from the Internet to your
computer is called downloading.
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48.
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Computer-based models of real-life situations are called simulations.
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Groupware is software widely available on the Internet.
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50.
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Text format refers to the way text is saved on disk.
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51.
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ISPs provide a connection to the Internet along with other services.
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52.
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E-books are books printed from computer files and distributed in
bookstores.
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