Digital World Quiz 1

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What term is used to illustrate the gap between those with and those without access to technology?

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digital divide

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mobile stratification

technology caste system

none of the above

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digital divide

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

If you are looking for an online social network that allows you to include recommendations from people who know you professionally, which of the following is the best match for you?

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Facebook

Twitter

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Digg

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The terms web and Internet can be used interchangeably.

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True

False

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The correct answer is ‘False’.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

You want to download a video from the Internet to your desktop. What process do you use?

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Downloading

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VoIP

Surfing

Wireless accessing

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Downloading

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Wi-Fi uses short-range radio signals to enable specially enabled computers and devices to communicate with each other.

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True

False

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

Which of the following mouse operations would you use if you want to deselect an item on the screen?

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click

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right-click

double-click

drag

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click

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

Most computers and many mobile devices, such as smartphones and portable media players, can connect to which kind of network?

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Wi-Fi

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cellular radio

Bluetooth

all of the above

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Wi-Fi

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If you are looking for a keyboard to project from a device to a flat surface, which of the following would you use?

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virtual keyboard

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wireless keyboard

digital keyboard

integrated keyboard

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virtual keyboard

Question 9

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Which of the following is a personal computer that users can carry from place to place?

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integrated computer

desktop computer

mobile computer

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encapsulated computer

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mobile computer

Question 10

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Which of the following is NOT a popular programming language?

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Java

Visual C#

C++

Chrome

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Chrome

Question 11

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Which of the following kinds of software is NOT usually included by an installed operating system?

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browser

media player

spreadsheet

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calculator

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spreadsheet

Question 12

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Which of the following is NOT an operating system used by today’s computers and mobile devices?

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Mac OS

Windows

DOS

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Android

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DOS

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

If you are looking for an online social network that allows you to stay current with the daily activities of those you are following, which of the following is the best match for you?

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Facebook

Twitter

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Digg

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The correct answer is:

Twitter

Question 14

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What is the definition of a website?

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a collection of related webpages

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the location from which a webpage originates

the source of a webpage

an author of a webpage

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a collection of related webpages

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With contemporary antivirus protection it is now possible to ensure a virus or malware never will attack your computer.

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True

False

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The correct answer is ‘False’.

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Some websites support streaming, where you access the media content while it downloads.

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True

False

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The correct answer is ‘True’.

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You usually need to install web apps before you can run them.

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False

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As wikis have grown in number, size, and popularity, many educators and librarians have shunned the sites as valid sources of research.

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True

False

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Question 19

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Which of the following conveys meaning and is useful to users?

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Data

Information

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Input

Output

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Information

Question 20

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In many networks, one or more computers act as a server.

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True

False

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

Which of the following gestures would you use if you want to zoom in on your new tablet to see more detail on a map, for example?

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tap

press and hold

pinch

stretch

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stretch

Question 22

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT

You want to interact with a touch screen. Which of the following do you use?

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telemetry

gestures

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apps

servlets

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gestures

Question 23

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USB flash drives and memory cards usually hold more than hard disks like the kind shown in the accompanying figure.

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True

False

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Question 24

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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

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A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information	Answer 2 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them	Answer 3 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
A named collection of stored data, instructions, or information	Answer 4 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
Software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device	Answer 5 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and related technologies	Answer 6 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
A personal computer designed to be in a stationary location	Answer 7 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
An internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, notepad, games, and several other apps	Answer 8 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
Any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people	Answer 9 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device	Answer 10 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network	Answer 11 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
A computing device small enough to hold in your hand	Answer 12 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce information, and store the information for future use	Answer 13 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
A thin, lightweight mobile computer with a touch screen	Answer 14 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
Thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base	Answer 15 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
Software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic	Answer 16 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
A website that encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other users	Answer 17 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser
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A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals	Answer 20 Choose… file program laptop solid-state drive search engine input device smartphone tablet mobile device computer desktop World Wide Web memory card storage media output device Internet server digital literacy online social network browser