1 In a physical ___ topology, there is no central hub; each computer or device is part of a circle.
ring
2What is the abbreviation for Hypertext Markup Language
HTML
3A markup language includes a set of specifications that describe elements that appear ___, such as headings, paragraphs, backgrounds, and lists.
on a web page
4The ___ is the most common input device for computers.
keyboard
5Each network adapter has a unique hardware identifier called a(n) ___ address, which is a 12-digit number that consists of six two-digit pairs.
media access control (MAC)
6Which of the following is not an example of a search engine?
Amazon
7Which of the following is a UNIX-based operating system that runs on many platforms?
Linux
8A multiuser operating system allows...
many people to use one CPU from remote stations
9What is a UPC code?
a unique bar code assigned to a product by the manufacturer
10If you don't have a physical keyboard available, you can enter information by selecting keys with a mouse using a(n)...
virtual keyboard
11The term ___, which stands for 3rd generation, is a class of mobile broadband service.
3G
12Artists, engineers, and others who need precise control over input can use a ___ to simulate drawing on paper.
graphics tablet
13Which of the following is software located on the motherboard?
a basic input/output system (BIOS)
14The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 generally prohibits people from...
disabling software encryption programs and other safeguards
15 A multi-function application suite that serves many departments in an organization is enterprise application software.
True
16Tutorials are sometimes referred to as computer-based training (CBT) or web-based training (WBT).
True
17Smartphones and tablets use a(n) ___ as an input device.
touchscreen
18Many comedians, news outlets, and other creators offer serialized content as ___, which you can download and listen to.
podcasts
19Which of the following statements does not describe commercial software?
It's provided for free to the general public.
20A(n) ___ converts programming code into instructions that a computer will understand.
translator
21Which of the following statements describes a blade-mounted server?
Because it has a single power supply and cooling system, it can be a point of failure.
22Which of the following is the BIOS for the motherboard?
system BIOS
23What does the ESRB rating 'E' stand for?
Everyone
24What age group is the ESRB rating 'E' suitable for?
Persons ages 6 and older
25What types of content may be included in games rated 'E'?
Minimal violence, some comic mischief, and/or mild language
26The developers of ___ software make the programming code freely available for others to modify.
open source
27A Gbps (gigabit per second) is ___ bits per second.
1 billion
28To search for and retrieve information from web pages, you type ___ in a website's search box or in your browser's address bar.
keywords
29Which software manages complex projects by keeping track of schedules, constraints, and budgets?
project management software
30A narrowband medium carries much less data per second than a broadband medium.
True
31Launching is the act of navigating between pages and locations on the web using the browser.
False
32A utility program is software that helps the computer...
keep running well
33Nearly every product today is marked with a(n) ___, which is a set of black bars of varying widths and spacing.
bar code
34Flatbed scanners are commonly used to scan...
flat documents
35A form of instruction in which the student is guided step by step through the learning process is called a...
tutorial
36A ___ is a connection that enables computers in different locations to send data to one another.
communications medium
37A web address, such as http://www.amazon.com, is called a...
uniform resource locator (URL)
38Any programmer can experiment with proprietary software, make improvements to it, and then share the improvements with the entire user community.
False
39Nearly all PCs today have sound support that's either built in or provided by an add-on circuit board called a...
sound card
40___ involves stealing commercial software by using it without paying.
Software piracy
41is also known as collaboration software, because it allows people to share information and work together on a project.
Groupware
42___ is software that's made available at no charge.
Freeware
43Which of the following statements about IPv4 vs IPv6 is true?
The IPv6 format uses eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons, whereas the IPv4 format uses a four-group series of numbers separated by periods.
44A QWERTY keyboard is named for the first six letters in the top row of letters on the keyboard.
True
45Which of the following statements correctly describes a site license?
It grants permission to make multiple copies of the software and install it on multiple computers.
46Two people talking on the telephone is an example of ___ transmission.
full-duplex
47What is a protocol?
a set of rules for how things will happen
48Which of the following is a transmission station on the ground that receives signals from transponders?
an earth station
49Which of the following is not a type of system software?
an email client
50At the most basic level, ___ consists of two or more devices connected by one or more communications media.
a network
51A driver is a small program that translates commands between the ___ and a device such as a keyboard or printer.
operating system (OS)
52What is the most common type of pointing device?
a mouse