Computer Concepts Midterm practice test With Complete
Solutions
_____ is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators
keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use,
copy, or distribute their work. Correct Answer creative
commons
_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in
objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or
wireless networks. Correct Answer The internet of things
_____ is the gap between those who have access to technology
and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and
those who do not. Correct Answer The digital divide
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined
environment that appears as a three-dimensional space. Correct
Answer Virtual reality (VR)
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to
download music. How should she check if the website is secure?
Correct Answer "https" as the protocol in the URL
A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are
running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a
wireless network. Correct Answer sensors
A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text,
graphics, sound, video, and links.
Group of answer choices Correct Answer webpage
,Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type
on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written
documents without using a keyboard? Correct Answer speech
recognition software
Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with
his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?
Correct Answer Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his
mother can both see and hear each other
Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective
employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What
device could he use to create an electronic copy of the
certificate? Correct Answer scanner
Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade
science students. She has more success using RhythmOne
instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the
following most likely explains why? Correct Answer Unlike
google. RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio
part of the video with the search term
Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her
friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her
to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can
Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false
picture?
Group of answer choices Correct Answer You can shop online
at any time of day and in any weather conditions
, Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in
another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to
pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-
commerce? Correct Answer Yes: it is a business transaction on
a consumer to consumer website
Andy has diabetes and he is not good about taking his
medications or even checking his insulin levels. His doctor has
recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Andy's
doctor's use of mHealth help Andy get his diabetes under
control? Correct Answer He will receive text reminders to take
his medications and check his insulin
Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which
of the following websites is designed to provide answers to
factual questions? Correct Answer Wolfram Alpha
Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing
world? Correct Answer Captioning software can be used to
transcribe what is being said
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given
one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How
do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last
all year long? Correct Answer Place as many documents as
possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts
Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training
on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without
life and death consequences. How would you describe the
Solutions
_____ is a nonprofit organization that helps content creators
keep copyright to their materials while allowing others to use,
copy, or distribute their work. Correct Answer creative
commons
_____ is an environment where processors are embedded in
objects that communicate with one another via the Internet or
wireless networks. Correct Answer The internet of things
_____ is the gap between those who have access to technology
and its resources and information, especially on the Internet, and
those who do not. Correct Answer The digital divide
_____ is the use of computers to simulate a real or imagined
environment that appears as a three-dimensional space. Correct
Answer Virtual reality (VR)
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to
download music. How should she check if the website is secure?
Correct Answer "https" as the protocol in the URL
A smart refrigerator can use _____ to detect when you are
running low on milk, and then send a reminder to you on a
wireless network. Correct Answer sensors
A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text,
graphics, sound, video, and links.
Group of answer choices Correct Answer webpage
,Akira has a mobility impairment that makes it difficult to type
on a keyboard. What technology can she use to create written
documents without using a keyboard? Correct Answer speech
recognition software
Alessandro wants to use his desktop computer to video chat with
his mother. What hardware does he need to accomplish this?
Correct Answer Use his webcam and speakers so that he and his
mother can both see and hear each other
Alex needs to email his graduation certificate to a prospective
employer. He has only physical copies of the certificate. What
device could he use to create an electronic copy of the
certificate? Correct Answer scanner
Alicia often shows short, engaging videos to her fifth-grade
science students. She has more success using RhythmOne
instead of Google to find appropriate videos. Which of the
following most likely explains why? Correct Answer Unlike
google. RhythmOne uses speech recognition to match the audio
part of the video with the search term
Amanda is used to buying clothes from physical stores. Her
friend, Stuart, prefers online shopping and wants to persuade her
to shop online as well. Which of the following arguments can
Stuart make to convince Amanda without painting a false
picture?
Group of answer choices Correct Answer You can shop online
at any time of day and in any weather conditions
, Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in
another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to
pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-
commerce? Correct Answer Yes: it is a business transaction on
a consumer to consumer website
Andy has diabetes and he is not good about taking his
medications or even checking his insulin levels. His doctor has
recently started using mobile health (mHealth). How will Andy's
doctor's use of mHealth help Andy get his diabetes under
control? Correct Answer He will receive text reminders to take
his medications and check his insulin
Andy is writing an article and wants to verify a few facts. Which
of the following websites is designed to provide answers to
factual questions? Correct Answer Wolfram Alpha
Angeline is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) how can technology help her compete in a hearing
world? Correct Answer Captioning software can be used to
transcribe what is being said
At the beginning of the school year, each classroom was given
one box of copy paper to make all their copies for the year. How
do you think the teachers will be able to make that one box last
all year long? Correct Answer Place as many documents as
possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts
Before going into space, astronauts spend many hours training
on flight simulators allowing them to learn how to fly without
life and death consequences. How would you describe the
