CIS QUIZ 1 Questions with 100%
Correct Answers
1 - ANSWER-on
0 - ANSWER-off
8 bits - ANSWER-1 Byte
Computer must do 4 things - ANSWER-Input, Process, Store, Output
Computers 5 primary functions - ANSWER-Computation, Automation, Communication,
Entertainment, Managing Information
Mobile Computer - ANSWER-Battery-powered mobile devices that have access to
computing, communication, info, and entertainment anywhere anytime.
Mobile Computers depend on? - ANSWER-Wireless Networks, Storage, Servers,
Syncing and Rechargeable Batteries
Servers - ANSWER-A powerful computer that can utilize many processors to provide
services to many users simultaneously over a network for custom solutions.
- game, email, print, web, database
Supercomputer - ANSWER-Most powerful and expensive computer that use thousands
of servers to solve the worlds most difficult problems.
Special-Purpose Computer - ANSWER-Computers designed to meet a specific need
and are more prevalent, yet less noticeable, than general-purpose computers.
- MRI, Bomb Drone
Technology Ecosystems - ANSWER-A family of devices and software designed by the
manufacturer to work best together.
Impact of Digital Technologies on the World - ANSWER-Pervasive Computing,
Ubiquitous Computing, Digital Divide
Pervasive Computing - ANSWER-When you are using technology and you are aware of
the computing that is going on.
, Ubiquitous Computing - ANSWER-When you are using technology and you are NOT
aware of the computing that is going on.
Internet - ANSWER-Largest public computer network, a network of networks that
provides a vast array of services to individuals, businesses, and organizations around
the world
Internet Technologies - ANSWER-Work together to provide info and services over the
internet
- protocol, hardware, software
Internet History - ANSWER-1969 after Sputnik
ARPANET - ANSWER-Advanced Research Projects Agency
(responsible for the creation of the Internet)
Internets Initial Goals - ANSWER-To allow scientist at different locations to share info &
to function if part of network were disabled
WAN & LAN - ANSWER-Wide Area Network & Local Area Network
Who controls the Internet? - ANSWER-no one - its a public, cooperative, independent
network
several organizations set standards
W3C - ANSWER-World Wide Web Consortium
- oversees research, sets standards and guidelines
- Lee is director
I2 - ANSWER-Internet 2
- Internet-related research and development project
- develops and tests advanced Internet technologies
Dial-up Connection - ANSWER-Slow-speed technology
- modem in your computer uses a standard telephone line to connect to the internet
Direct Connection - ANSWER-High-speed technology
- DSL, cable modem, diced wireless, Wi-Fi, and satellite modems
5 ways to access Internet - ANSWER-Dial up, Satellite, DSL, Cable, BoF
DSL - ANSWER-Digital Subscriber Line
BoF - ANSWER-Broadband Over Fiber
Correct Answers
1 - ANSWER-on
0 - ANSWER-off
8 bits - ANSWER-1 Byte
Computer must do 4 things - ANSWER-Input, Process, Store, Output
Computers 5 primary functions - ANSWER-Computation, Automation, Communication,
Entertainment, Managing Information
Mobile Computer - ANSWER-Battery-powered mobile devices that have access to
computing, communication, info, and entertainment anywhere anytime.
Mobile Computers depend on? - ANSWER-Wireless Networks, Storage, Servers,
Syncing and Rechargeable Batteries
Servers - ANSWER-A powerful computer that can utilize many processors to provide
services to many users simultaneously over a network for custom solutions.
- game, email, print, web, database
Supercomputer - ANSWER-Most powerful and expensive computer that use thousands
of servers to solve the worlds most difficult problems.
Special-Purpose Computer - ANSWER-Computers designed to meet a specific need
and are more prevalent, yet less noticeable, than general-purpose computers.
- MRI, Bomb Drone
Technology Ecosystems - ANSWER-A family of devices and software designed by the
manufacturer to work best together.
Impact of Digital Technologies on the World - ANSWER-Pervasive Computing,
Ubiquitous Computing, Digital Divide
Pervasive Computing - ANSWER-When you are using technology and you are aware of
the computing that is going on.
, Ubiquitous Computing - ANSWER-When you are using technology and you are NOT
aware of the computing that is going on.
Internet - ANSWER-Largest public computer network, a network of networks that
provides a vast array of services to individuals, businesses, and organizations around
the world
Internet Technologies - ANSWER-Work together to provide info and services over the
internet
- protocol, hardware, software
Internet History - ANSWER-1969 after Sputnik
ARPANET - ANSWER-Advanced Research Projects Agency
(responsible for the creation of the Internet)
Internets Initial Goals - ANSWER-To allow scientist at different locations to share info &
to function if part of network were disabled
WAN & LAN - ANSWER-Wide Area Network & Local Area Network
Who controls the Internet? - ANSWER-no one - its a public, cooperative, independent
network
several organizations set standards
W3C - ANSWER-World Wide Web Consortium
- oversees research, sets standards and guidelines
- Lee is director
I2 - ANSWER-Internet 2
- Internet-related research and development project
- develops and tests advanced Internet technologies
Dial-up Connection - ANSWER-Slow-speed technology
- modem in your computer uses a standard telephone line to connect to the internet
Direct Connection - ANSWER-High-speed technology
- DSL, cable modem, diced wireless, Wi-Fi, and satellite modems
5 ways to access Internet - ANSWER-Dial up, Satellite, DSL, Cable, BoF
DSL - ANSWER-Digital Subscriber Line
BoF - ANSWER-Broadband Over Fiber
