Understanding Computers (Ch. 14.5-16)

25 Questions | By Fishally | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 326

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1.

Which of the following is NOT related to data security?
- A.
  
  Passwords
- B.
  
  Hot site
- C.
  
  Disaster-recovery plan
- D.
  
  User names
- E.
  
  Row-level locking
2.

Which of the following refers to software used to connect two otherwise separate applications?
- A.
  
  Query
- B.
  
  SQL
- C.
  
  DBMS
- D.
  
  Middleware
- E.
  
  RDBMS
3.

A request for information from a database.
- A.
  
  Record
- B.
  
  Middleware
- C.
  
  Query
- D.
  
  Field
- E.
  
  RDBMS
4.

A type of database software.
- A.
  
  Record
- B.
  
  Middleware
- C.
  
  Query
- D.
  
  Field
- E.
  
  RDBMS
5.

A column in a database table.
- A.
  
  Record
- B.
  
  Middlware
- C.
  
  Query
- D.
  
  Field
- E.
  
  RDBMS
6.

Hardware theft includes the theft of portable computers as well as desktop computers.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

A surge suppressor can be used to protect a computer against theft.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

A good disaster-recovery plan includes information about where backup media is located.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Only data fro Only data from online purchases end up in marketing databases.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

An e-mail filter is used to keep track of the e-mail addresses of people you write frequently.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

Which of the following allows your computer to be used when the power goes out?
- A.
  
  UPS
- B.
  
  Encryption
- C.
  
  Cable lock
- D.
  
  Surge protector
- E.
  
  Computer tracking software
12.

Having control over how information about you is collected and used is referred to as
- A.
  
  Presence technology
- B.
  
  Employee monitoring
- C.
  
  Opting out
- D.
  
  Privacy policy
- E.
  
  Information privacy
13.

Used to prevent spam.
- A.
  
  Privacy policy
- B.
  
  Software piracy
- C.
  
  Backup
- D.
  
  Throw-away e-mail address
- E.
  
  Digital counterfeiting
14.

Used to restore data when the original data is lost or damaged.
- A.
  
  Privacy policy
- B.
  
  Software piracy
- C.
  
  Backup
- D.
  
  Throw-away e-mail address
- E.
  
  Digital counterfeiting
15.

The unauthorized copying of a computer program.
- A.
  
  Privacy policy
- B.
  
  Software piracy
- C.
  
  Backup
- D.
  
  Throw-away e-mail address
- E.
  
  Digital counterfeiting
16.

To protect a newly created logo, the company should apply for a patent.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

Computer hoaxes are commonly spread via e-mail.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Using a computer to remove red eye from a photograph would be considered digital manipulation.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

To be ergonomically correct, the top of a computer monitor should be even with the user’s chin.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Products that are ENERGY STAR compliant exceed the minimum federal standards for reduced energy consumption.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

A software program’s _________ indicates what can legally be done with that program.
- A.
  
  Trademark
- B.
  
  Code of ethics
- C.
  
  Code of conduct
- D.
  
  Patent
- E.
  
  Licensing agreement
22.

The term _________ describes the gap between those with access to technology and those without.
- A.
  
  Digital divide
- B.
  
  Computer addiction
- C.
  
  E-trash
- D.
  
  Eco-label
- E.
  
  Burnout
23.

A word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies a good or service and uses the symbol ®.
- A.
  
  Patent
- B.
  
  Docking station
- C.
  
  Copyright
- D.
  
  Trademark
- E.
  
  Head-pointing system
24.

What is used to protect an invention.
- A.
  
  Patent
- B.
  
  Docking station
- C.
  
  Copyright
- D.
  
  Trademark
- E.
  
  Head-pointing system
25.

What is used by computer users who wish to utilize conventional hardware with their notebook computers.
- A.
  
  Patent
- B.
  
  Docking station
- C.
  
  Copyright
- D.
  
  Trademark
- E.
  
  Head-pointing system