Computer Applications Midterm Exam
Questions with Answers Graded A
Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures
on websites. As her friend, you might explain there are technologies available to help her.
Describe what technology she might use.
A. Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents
B. Turn on closed captioning to display scrolling text for dialogue in videos
C. Try a Braille printer to print out what is on the screen
D. Enable a graphic organizer to create outline and structures of the information -
Ans -A. Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents
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 all year long.
A. Email all documents home, so the students can print them out there
B. Have students share copies and rotate who turns it in so each time one student gets a
grade
C. Ask each parent to donate a box of paper so more copies can be made
D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts -
Ans -D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper
printouts
Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data
from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job should Juan apply for?
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A. Research and Software development
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,B. Technical support
C. Training and support
D. Information security - Ans -D. Information security
Which company was the first to develop personal computers?
A. IBM
B. Dell
C. Apple
D. Intel - Ans -C. Apple
What are the benefits of pairing robots with human workers in manufacturing? Select all
that apply.
A. Quality is improved
B. Work is streamlined
C. Cost efficiency is achieved
D. Competitiveness is earned - Ans -A. Quality is improved
B. Work is streamlined
C. Cost efficiency is achieved
Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the
methods used by one farmer, who is a published author, and wants to use his explanations
in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn´t plagiarize?
A. Use the farmer´s explanation verbatim in his paper
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B. Rephrase the farmer´s explanation in his paper
, C. Change a few words in the farmer´s explanation in his paper
D. Add a formal citation and use the farmer´s explanation in his paper - Ans -D. Add a
formal citation and use the farmer´s explanation in his paper
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ________.
A. the web app's server
B. one's mobile device
C. a LAN server
D. one's desktop computer - Ans -A. the web app's server
Google is an example of which type of website?
A. An online social network
B. A content aggregation site
C. A web portal
D. A search site - Ans -D. A search site
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
A. Mobile network
B. Application storage
C. Local computer
D. Cloud storage - Ans -D. Cloud storage
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Questions with Answers Graded A
Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures
on websites. As her friend, you might explain there are technologies available to help her.
Describe what technology she might use.
A. Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents
B. Turn on closed captioning to display scrolling text for dialogue in videos
C. Try a Braille printer to print out what is on the screen
D. Enable a graphic organizer to create outline and structures of the information -
Ans -A. Use a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents
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 all year long.
A. Email all documents home, so the students can print them out there
B. Have students share copies and rotate who turns it in so each time one student gets a
grade
C. Ask each parent to donate a box of paper so more copies can be made
D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts -
Ans -D. Place as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper
printouts
Juan is interested in getting a job in the technology field. He is interested in protecting data
from threats, and stopping hackers and viruses. Which job should Juan apply for?
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A. Research and Software development
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,B. Technical support
C. Training and support
D. Information security - Ans -D. Information security
Which company was the first to develop personal computers?
A. IBM
B. Dell
C. Apple
D. Intel - Ans -C. Apple
What are the benefits of pairing robots with human workers in manufacturing? Select all
that apply.
A. Quality is improved
B. Work is streamlined
C. Cost efficiency is achieved
D. Competitiveness is earned - Ans -A. Quality is improved
B. Work is streamlined
C. Cost efficiency is achieved
Benny is writing a research paper on a specific method of farming. He really admires the
methods used by one farmer, who is a published author, and wants to use his explanations
in his research paper. How can Benny ensure he doesn´t plagiarize?
A. Use the farmer´s explanation verbatim in his paper
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B. Rephrase the farmer´s explanation in his paper
, C. Change a few words in the farmer´s explanation in his paper
D. Add a formal citation and use the farmer´s explanation in his paper - Ans -D. Add a
formal citation and use the farmer´s explanation in his paper
Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ________.
A. the web app's server
B. one's mobile device
C. a LAN server
D. one's desktop computer - Ans -A. the web app's server
Google is an example of which type of website?
A. An online social network
B. A content aggregation site
C. A web portal
D. A search site - Ans -D. A search site
In a web app, where is data usually stored?
A. Mobile network
B. Application storage
C. Local computer
D. Cloud storage - Ans -D. Cloud storage
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