CGS MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A(n) ______ is an artificially intelligent, voice-activated assistant that is intended to offer some of the
services that a personal assistant would normally provide - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅virtual
A(n) _______ allows users to communicate and share information between computers - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅network
Which of the following terms refers to normal objects with the ability to connect to wireless networks
and the internet? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Internet of Things
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Bluetooth
A network ______ is a powerful computer with special software and equipment that enables it to
function as the primary computer in a network - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Server
Which of the following personal safety features of mobile devices that as NOT described in the
textbook? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Weather apps will alert you to dangerous conditions in your area
Which types of computers have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅All-in-one computers
Which of the following is a popular tablet computer? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅iPad
The physical devices that make up a computer system are called - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅hardware
Which of the following statements about Google Photos is FALSE? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Integration
with Facebook and Instagram allows users to add their favorite photos to these social networks with one
tap
,A(n) ______ vehicle is a car, truck, or other mode of transportation that is capable of performing a
variety of driving maneuvers without human intervention. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Autonomous
Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an
online account? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cloud computing
Which low-cost device feature crisp text that is capable of being read in even the brightest outdoor
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅E-book readers
Mobile devices allow us to access _____ information such as current traffic conditions for our city and
live radar images on a weather app. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅real-time
In _______ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅augmented
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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Location-based services
We are currently seeing an increase in home ________, where many household activities are being
automated or controlled from a distance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅automation
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Processing
Using a wireless technology known as ___, many smartphones can now be tapped on special payment
devices to complete your purchase at select stores - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅NFC
Which types of TVs allow you to connect to a variety of online services such as Netflix, Amazon, and
Pandora? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Smart
___________ ________ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require
specific computing functions - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Embedded systems
, _____ describes a variety of techniques and features that promote the healthy use of technology
devices - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Digital wellbeing
With _____ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any internet-connected
device - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅cloud
The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅computer program
NASA uses _____ to conduct complex modeling and simulations for upcoming missions - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅supercomputers
Which laptop allows users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Convertible
Which of the following is NOT a mobile payment service that allows you to send money to other
individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Strava
Which category of computer is generally meant to be used by only one person at a time? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Personal computer
______ consist of individual facts or pieces of information - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Data
________ media refers to music and movies that are delivered from an online source - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Streaming
In general, ergonomics refers to the cost-benefit analysis performed by companies when deciding which
hardware components to purchase for an upcoming system refresh - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
__ printers are unique in that they can create a physical object made of various materials, such as a
plastic toy - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅3D
A(n) ______ is an artificially intelligent, voice-activated assistant that is intended to offer some of the
services that a personal assistant would normally provide - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅virtual
A(n) _______ allows users to communicate and share information between computers - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅network
Which of the following terms refers to normal objects with the ability to connect to wireless networks
and the internet? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Internet of Things
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Bluetooth
A network ______ is a powerful computer with special software and equipment that enables it to
function as the primary computer in a network - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Server
Which of the following personal safety features of mobile devices that as NOT described in the
textbook? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Weather apps will alert you to dangerous conditions in your area
Which types of computers have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅All-in-one computers
Which of the following is a popular tablet computer? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅iPad
The physical devices that make up a computer system are called - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅hardware
Which of the following statements about Google Photos is FALSE? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Integration
with Facebook and Instagram allows users to add their favorite photos to these social networks with one
tap
,A(n) ______ vehicle is a car, truck, or other mode of transportation that is capable of performing a
variety of driving maneuvers without human intervention. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Autonomous
Which of the following technologies allows you to store your files and use various applications in an
online account? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Cloud computing
Which low-cost device feature crisp text that is capable of being read in even the brightest outdoor
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅E-book readers
Mobile devices allow us to access _____ information such as current traffic conditions for our city and
live radar images on a weather app. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅real-time
In _______ reality, the real-world is supplemented with computer-generated information - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅augmented
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 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Location-based services
We are currently seeing an increase in home ________, where many household activities are being
automated or controlled from a distance - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅automation
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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Processing
Using a wireless technology known as ___, many smartphones can now be tapped on special payment
devices to complete your purchase at select stores - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅NFC
Which types of TVs allow you to connect to a variety of online services such as Netflix, Amazon, and
Pandora? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Smart
___________ ________ are limited computers because they are placed inside devices which require
specific computing functions - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Embedded systems
, _____ describes a variety of techniques and features that promote the healthy use of technology
devices - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Digital wellbeing
With _____ storage services, your files can be stored online and accessed from any internet-connected
device - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅cloud
The set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅computer program
NASA uses _____ to conduct complex modeling and simulations for upcoming missions - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅supercomputers
Which laptop allows users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Convertible
Which of the following is NOT a mobile payment service that allows you to send money to other
individuals? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Strava
Which category of computer is generally meant to be used by only one person at a time? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Personal computer
______ consist of individual facts or pieces of information - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Data
________ media refers to music and movies that are delivered from an online source - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Streaming
In general, ergonomics refers to the cost-benefit analysis performed by companies when deciding which
hardware components to purchase for an upcoming system refresh - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅False
__ printers are unique in that they can create a physical object made of various materials, such as a
plastic toy - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅3D
