CSCI 150 Final Exam Questions with Verified Solutions
Marley is setting up Internet service with an ISP and wants to make sure she has a high-capacity
connection for watching online movies. What type of connection should she
request?✔✔Broadband
Which of the following devices connects a network to the Internet through an Internet Service
Provider (ISP)?✔✔Modem
Zeke is settling in at a coffee shop for some study time before his next class. He notices the
coffee shop's wireless network is secured and not open. What information does he need to ask
from the barista so he can access the wireless network and get onto the Internet?✔✔Security
key
How can smartphones without Wi-Fi access connect to the Internet?
connect✔✔Using a cellular network
What device is most likely installed in your computer to connect it to a wired or wireless
network?✔✔Network interface card (NIC)
Rachelle is an office manager for an active real estate agency. She's overseeing a transition to a
more complete reliance on electronic documents and needs a way to make dozens of files
readily available to all office staff. What technology can she use to solve this problem?✔✔NAS
Adrian is having a problem with setting up a new printer in his office, and he can't find the
answers to his questions in the owner's manual. Which of the following resources would be the
best place for Adrian to ask his questions and get targeted responses?✔✔Message board
, Felipe works for an insurance agency with about 50 employees. The HR director recently sent an
email requesting information on who plans to attend the company picnic in two weeks. The
next morning when Felipe signs into his computer, he finds dozens of emails filling his inbox
with responses to the HR director's inquiry, and none of them are emails Felipe needed to see.
What most likely caused this problem?✔✔Most people used the Reply All button.
Yuri is preparing for a certification exam in his industry and needs to study. However, he has a
long commute for work each day where he's driving in crowded traffic. What form of digital
communication would best help Yuri put this time to good use?✔✔Podcasts
Paulo is trying to organize groups to clean a river, which has become clogged with plastic
products after a recent storm. Which of the following social media tools can he use in his
organizing efforts?✔✔Crowdsourcing
What kind of software do you need to create a blog?✔✔CMS
Dillon writes weekly short stories that he also illustrates. He wants to post his stories online to
increase his exposure and hopefully get a writing contract with a publisher. Which type of digital
communication technology would be the best fit for Dillon's goals?✔✔Blog
Liena is thinking of running for her local school board and wants to use social media to reach
supporters. Which of the following negative effects of social media might affect her
campaign?✔✔Disinformation
Amber just joined a new social networking site that her friend, Tracey, recommended. She's
enjoying the online conversations and wants to connect with more people on the site. Which of
the following is an effective and respectful way for Amber to expand her friend list?✔✔Search
for other people on the site she might already know and add them to her friends list
Marley is setting up Internet service with an ISP and wants to make sure she has a high-capacity
connection for watching online movies. What type of connection should she
request?✔✔Broadband
Which of the following devices connects a network to the Internet through an Internet Service
Provider (ISP)?✔✔Modem
Zeke is settling in at a coffee shop for some study time before his next class. He notices the
coffee shop's wireless network is secured and not open. What information does he need to ask
from the barista so he can access the wireless network and get onto the Internet?✔✔Security
key
How can smartphones without Wi-Fi access connect to the Internet?
connect✔✔Using a cellular network
What device is most likely installed in your computer to connect it to a wired or wireless
network?✔✔Network interface card (NIC)
Rachelle is an office manager for an active real estate agency. She's overseeing a transition to a
more complete reliance on electronic documents and needs a way to make dozens of files
readily available to all office staff. What technology can she use to solve this problem?✔✔NAS
Adrian is having a problem with setting up a new printer in his office, and he can't find the
answers to his questions in the owner's manual. Which of the following resources would be the
best place for Adrian to ask his questions and get targeted responses?✔✔Message board
, Felipe works for an insurance agency with about 50 employees. The HR director recently sent an
email requesting information on who plans to attend the company picnic in two weeks. The
next morning when Felipe signs into his computer, he finds dozens of emails filling his inbox
with responses to the HR director's inquiry, and none of them are emails Felipe needed to see.
What most likely caused this problem?✔✔Most people used the Reply All button.
Yuri is preparing for a certification exam in his industry and needs to study. However, he has a
long commute for work each day where he's driving in crowded traffic. What form of digital
communication would best help Yuri put this time to good use?✔✔Podcasts
Paulo is trying to organize groups to clean a river, which has become clogged with plastic
products after a recent storm. Which of the following social media tools can he use in his
organizing efforts?✔✔Crowdsourcing
What kind of software do you need to create a blog?✔✔CMS
Dillon writes weekly short stories that he also illustrates. He wants to post his stories online to
increase his exposure and hopefully get a writing contract with a publisher. Which type of digital
communication technology would be the best fit for Dillon's goals?✔✔Blog
Liena is thinking of running for her local school board and wants to use social media to reach
supporters. Which of the following negative effects of social media might affect her
campaign?✔✔Disinformation
Amber just joined a new social networking site that her friend, Tracey, recommended. She's
enjoying the online conversations and wants to connect with more people on the site. Which of
the following is an effective and respectful way for Amber to expand her friend list?✔✔Search
for other people on the site she might already know and add them to her friends list
