Chapter.1 Introduction Full Test Bank

File: Chapter 01 Introduction

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1. Individuals who possess digital literacy have a broad understanding of computer and information technology.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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2. UNIVAC, the first programmable electronic computer, was used by the British during World War II to help crack many coded messages being sent to the German army.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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3. Input can take a variety of forms, such as the text you type with your keyboard or a variety of finger movements on the touchscreen of a mobile device.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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4. Wi-Fi is the current standard for wireless networks and Internet connectivity.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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5. Friends, family, and co-workers often connect with each other and share thoughts by using cloud computing.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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6. Laptop computers possess a folding monitor that can rest flat against an area containing the keyboard and other hardware components.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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7. Netbooks are designed for budget shoppers who will use the computer primarily for browsing the Web and basic office tasks, such as creating documents.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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8. Mainframe computers, which are the largest and most powerful computers in the world, are ideal for handling large and highly complex problems that require extreme calculating power.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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9. Although e-books are affordable, their adoption has been limited by the lack of photo support and the fact that they can be opened only by e-book readers.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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10. Today’s gaming consoles are complete entertainment systems, offering Internet connectivity, movie rentals, photo storage, and many other services in addition to video games.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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11. If you are not ready to replace your current television, there are a variety of streaming players that can add many ‘‘smart’’ features to almost any TV.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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12. Google transformed the smartphone market with the release of their revolutionary Nexus in 2007.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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13. The term “phablet” is used to refer to large smartphones whose size falls somewhere between a traditional smartphone and a 7-inch tablet.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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14. Some watches can display useful alerts and incoming messages from your smartphone.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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15. Although it can be dangerous to use mobile devices when driving a car, state governments have yet to enact any laws restricting this behavior.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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16. It is possible to purchase a waterproof case for your mobile device.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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17. MMS allows you to send text messages of 160 characters to any other cell phone user, while the more versatile SMS allows you to attach a variety of media such as photos and short videos.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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18. There are various apps that allow you to send messages to other users using your Internet connection and not your text messaging plan.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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19. iMessage is exclusive to users of Apple’s computers and mobile devices.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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20. Vine allows users to send messages, photos, and videos to other individuals that are deleted within seconds of receipt.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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21. Although high quality movies can easily be streamed in homes, the slower speed of mobile networks creates a poor viewing experience for streamed movies.

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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22. For watching TV episodes right after they are broadcast, Netflix is a better choice than Hulu.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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23. The sensors inside many mobile devices allow various apps to track your activity, such as counting the number of steps you take per day.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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24. Some apps have the ability to monitor your sleep by using the sensors inside your device to measure how often you snore and move around.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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25. Services such as Google Translate can convert your typed or spoken words into almost any foreign language.

Difficulty: 1 Easy

Multiple Choice Questions

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26. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which technology is used in a typical home?

A. Communication

B. Process control

C. Schoolwork

D. Entertainment

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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27. Which of the following refers to the ability of a computer to perform a variety of actions based on instructions from the user or a program?

A. Input

B. Processing

C. Output

D. Storage

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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28. Which of the following refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to you?

A. Input

B. Processing

C. Output

D. Storage

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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29. The physical devices that make up a computer system are called:

A. hardware

B. software

C. NFC

D. data

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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30. The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as a(n):

A. embedded system

B. MMS

C. LBS

D. computer program

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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31. _________ consist(s) of individual facts or pieces of information.

A. Hardware

B. Software

C. NFC

D. Data

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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32. The pages in the _________ can contain a seemingly unlimited variety of information, from news and sports to updates from your family and social circle.

A. World Wide Web

B. cloud

C. LBS

D. information processing cycle

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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33. Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account?

A. Augmented reality

B. Cloud computing

C. Bluetooth

D. Streaming media

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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34. _________, such as Windows or Mac OS, exist primarily to help the computer run and manage its resources.

A. Cloud drives

B. Processors

C. Operating systems

D. Networks

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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35. In the simplest terms, a(n) _________ is a device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.

A. network

B. cloud

C. LBS

D. computer

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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36. _________ is the ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.

A. Input

B. Output

C. Storage

D. Data

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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37. The term _________ refers to one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.

A. hardware

B. software

C. data

D. information

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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38. A(n) _________ allows users to communicate and share information between computers.

A. network

B. information processing cycle

C. streaming player

D. NFC

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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39. Many computers are now being connected via _________ networks, whereby communication takes place using radio waves.

A. augmented

B. personal

C. multimedia

D. wireless

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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40. The largest network in the world is known as the _________, which connects billions of people and organizations throughout the world.

A. World Wide Web

B. Internet

C. cloud

D. Wi-Fi

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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41. _________ allows messages to be sent to electronic mailboxes in an instant.

A. Email

B. NFC

C. Cloud computing

D. Real-time information

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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42. Which category of computer is generally meant to be used by only one person at a time?

A. Supercomputer

B. Blade server

C. Mainframe computer

D. Personal computer

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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43. Which types of computers have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor?

A. Supercomputers

B. Mainframe computers

C. All-in-one computers

D. Embedded systems

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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44. _________ computers are thin, lightweight laptops that possess strong processing power.

A. Embedded

B. Blade

C. Netbook

D. Ultraportable

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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45. Which laptops allow users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor?

A. All-in-one

B. Convertible

C. Netbooks

D. Augmented

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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46. Which of the following is NOT a type of multi-user computer?

A. Network server

B. Embedded system

C. Mainframe computer

D. Supercomputer

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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47. In order to save space, some large, multi-user environments use thin units called _________ servers which can slide in and out of a rack that holds many of its companion servers.

A. phablet

B. embedded

C. mainframe

D. blade

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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48. NASA uses _________ to conduct complex modeling and simulations for upcoming missions.

A. all-in-one computers

B. network servers

C. mainframe computers

D. supercomputers

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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49. _________ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require specific computing functions.

A. All-in-one computers

B. Embedded systems

C. Mainframe computers

D. Chromebooks

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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50. Which low-cost devices feature crisp text that is capable of being read in even the brightest outdoor conditions?

A. E-book readers

B. Chromebooks

C. Phablets

D. Convertible laptops

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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51. Which types of TVs allow you to connect to a variety of online services such as Netflix, Amazon, and Pandora?

A. eTV

B. Virtual

C. Smart

D. Augmented

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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52. Which of the following is a streaming player for your TV that can use your home’s wireless network to connect with online services such as Netflix and Pandora?

A. Roku

B. Glass

C. OnLive

D. Spotify

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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53. Which of the following is an example of an ultraportable computer?

A. MacBook Air

B. Apple iPad

C. Google Nexus 10

D. Samsung Galaxy Note

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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54. Which of the following is NOT a gaming console?

A. PS4

B. Xbox

C. Square

D. Wii

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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55. Which of the following is a popular brand of e-book readers?

A. Note

B. Kindle

C. Roku

D. Nexus

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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56. The computer that has been traditionally found on the desks in many offices and homes is the _________ computer.

A. mainframe

B. blade

C. desktop

D. embedded

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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57. _________ are lightweight laptops that run Google’s Chrome operating system.

A. Phablets

B. MacBooks

C. Convertible laptops

D. Chromebooks

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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58. A network _________ is a powerful computer with special software and equipment that enables it to function as the primary computer in a network.

A. server

B. console

C. client

D. LBS

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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59. We are currently seeing an increase in home _________, where many household activities are being automated or controlled from a distance.

A. automation

B. virtualization

C. streaming

D. networking

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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60. Which of the following is NOT one of the features that are found on practically all mobile devices?

A. Wireless connectivity

B. Fingerprint scanner

C. Camera

D. Microphone

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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61. A _________ is a mobile device that typically ranges from seven to ten inches in size.

A. smartphone

B. tablet

C. blade

D. Chromebook

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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62. A(n) _________ is a combination of mobile phone and handheld computer.

A. smartphone

B. tablet

C. ultraportable computer

D. cloud computer

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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63. Which of the following refers to special eyeglasses from Google that provide the user with visual information directly in front of their right eye?

A. Fitbit Flex

B. Roku

C. Nook

D. Glass

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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64. In _________ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information.

A. digital

B. virtual

C. smart

D. augmented

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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65. Many mobile devices contain a(n) _________ and gyroscope that can sense even the smallest movements.

A. scanner

B. LBS

C. GPS

D. accelerometer

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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66. Which of the following is a popular tablet computer?

A. Flex

B. Lumia 1020

C. Nexus 5

D. iPad

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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67. _________ devices are lightweight, handheld computers that offer a variety of software and communication services for mobile users.

A. Smart

B. Embedded

C. Mobile

D. Multimedia

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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68. _________ technology refers to computing devices that are worn on various parts of the body.

A. Personal

B. Hands-free

C. Augmented

D. Wearable

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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69. Which of the following is a short-range wireless technology that can connect your smartphone with a wireless headset worn on the ear or the hands-free systems in some cars?

A. Wi-Fi

B. Bluetooth

C. LBS

D. Mainframe

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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70. Apple’s _________ and Google’s Voice Search are two products that respond to a variety of voice commands on mobile devices.

A. iVoice

B. Siri

C. Air

D. iMac

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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71. The ability to communicate with a device without using your hands is known as _________ computing.

A. augmented

B. hands-free

C. cloud

D. wearable

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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72. _________ screens, which are the start screens of mobile devices, allow users to enter a password, PIN, or other security measure in order to access the device.

A. Initial

B. Default

C. Lock

D. Input

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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73. Which type of utility or service allows users to completely erase their mobile device if it is lost or stolen?

A. LBS

B. NFC

C. Bluetooth

D. Remote wipe

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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74. Which of the following is a feature on your mobile device that allows the Yelp app to provide a list of restaurants that are close to you?

A. Location-based services

B. Real-time information

C. Crowdsourcing

D. MMS

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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75. _________ is the gathering of information from a large group of people.

A. LBS

B. Real-time information

C. Crowdsourcing

D. Cloud computing

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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76. Using a wireless technology known as _________, many smartphones can now be tapped on special payment devices to complete your purchase at select stores.

A. Wi-Fi

B. NFC

C. Bluetooth

D. SMS

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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77. For those who need to accept credit cards on a continuous basis, devices such as _________ plug into your mobile device and allow customers to swipe their credit card like they would anywhere else.

A. Roku

B. Square

C. Pay

D. Hulu

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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78. Which of the following is NOT an app that allows you to have a live video conversation using your mobile device?

A. Apple FaceTime

B. Skype

C. Vine

D. Google Hangouts

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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79. Which of the following apps makes it easy to apply special effects to photos and then share them with your friends/followers?

A. Pandora

B. Hangouts

C. Instagram

D. Square

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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80. Which of the following is NOT a “music locker” service that allows you to upload your own music for streaming at a later time?

A. Google Play Music

B. Hulu Plus

C. Apple iCloud

D. Amazon Cloud Drive

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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81. Which of the following is a popular service that will play music based on your personal preferences?

A. Hulu

B. Netflix

C. Instagram

D. Pandora

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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82. Which of the following services (for a low monthly fee) will allow you to watch as many movies and TV shows as you desire from their large collection?

A. Spotify

B. Netflix

C. YouTube

D. Pandora

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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83. Which of the following is the most popular video sharing site, offering millions of different videos that have been uploaded by users?

A. Spotify

B. Netflix

C. YouTube

D. Hulu

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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84. Which of the following is a wearable fitness device that is capable of measuring the number of steps taken, distance traveled, and calories burned on a daily basis?

A. Fitbit Flex

B. Google+

C. Scanadu Scout

D. HealthTap

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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85. Which of the following devices can measure multiple vital signs with a simple 10-second scan on your forehead and then send those results to your mobile device?

A. Fitbit Flex

B. Spotify

C. Scanadu Scout

D. HealthTap

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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86. Mobile devices allow us to access _________ information such as current traffic conditions for our city and live radar images on a weather app.

A. real-time

B. crowdsourced

C. augmented

D. streaming

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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87. _________ networking services make it easy for friends and family to share updates and special events with each other.

A. Real-time

B. Crowd

C. Personal

D. Social

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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88. _________ media refers to music and movies that are delivered on demand from an online source.

A. Streaming

B. Real-time

C. Social

D. Mobile

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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89. Instead of delivering songs that you are likely to enjoy, services such as _________ offer you the ability to play practically any song you want on your mobile device.

A. Netflix

B. Hulu

C. Spotify

D. iHeartRadio

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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90. Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage service?

A. Skype

B. Dropbox

C. Google Drive

D. Microsoft OneDrive

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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91. Which of the following apps would you use if you wanted to create and share a grocery list with your family?

A. Evernote

B. Amazon Cloud Drive

C. Hulu Plus

D. Microsoft Access

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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92. Which of the following apps would you use if you were travelling to a country where they did not speak your language?

A. Jefit

B. Scanadu Scout

C. OnLive

D. Google Translate

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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93. Which of the following apps can identify almost anything you take a photo of, from a piece of art to the barcode on a product?

A. Instagram

B. Scanadu Scout

C. Google Goggles

D. Apple iScan

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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94. With _________ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any Internet-connected device.

A. augmented

B. cloud

C. multimedia

D. mobile

Difficulty: 1 Easy

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95. Cloud _________ services allow individuals to view, edit, and share documents, even seeing each other’s changes in real time.

A. collaboration

B. crowdsourcing

C. location-based

D. streaming

Difficulty: 2 Medium

Short Answer Questions

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96. List at least three medical procedures that rely on computers.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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97. Explain how the police use computers as a crime-fighting aid.

Difficulty: 3 Hard

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98. What is the difference between information and data?

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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99. What is home automation? What four areas or items in a home can benefit from automation?

Difficulty: 2 Medium

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100. List at least four examples of behavior that may be considered rude with respect to mobile computing. In your response, be sure to indicate what the proper behavior would be.

Difficulty: 3 Hard