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INF103 Computer Literacy

Week 1 Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an example of debugging?

  Upgrading to improve the programming code.

  Solving faulty logic in programming code.

  Fixing misspelled commands in programming code.

  Looking for errors in programming code.

 

 

Question 2

An algorithm is BEST defined as:

  reasons that define how computer scientists select languages.

  rules for finding a solution to a problem in a defined number of steps.

  stages for how to create a computer language.

  logic for how to  write an operating system.

 

 

Question 3

In the 1970s which company developed computer innovations such as the mouse, graphical user interface, and word processors?

  Apple

  Xerox

  IBM

  Microsoft

 

 

Question 4

Which of the following is one of Intel’s MOST important innovations?

  Keyboard

  Laser printer

  Processor

  Hard drive

 

 

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of computer phishing?

  A fraudulent email from a bank asking for account information.

  A virus that infects your computer and sends out information.

  A software error in your computer and causes it to crash.

  A computer hacker that breaks into your computer.

 

 

Question 6

The term “computer literacy” dates back to what decade?

  1960s

  1970s

  1980s

  1990s

 

 

Question 7

If someone was concerned about identify theft, they would be interested in learning more about:

  computer impact.

  computer viruses.

  computer security.

  computer piracy.

 

 

Question 8

Digital literacy is a skill that is important for:

  utilizing computers effectively.

  counting numbers.

  reading digits.

  hacking computer information.

 

 

Question 9

Many people describe computers as “complex” machines. What can this mean?

  Computers have had  both a positive and negative effect on  society.

  Computers run software programs with hard to use features.

  Computers are understood by very few people because of their intricate technical components .

  Computers are smarter than humans.

 

 

Question 10

Computers are not just stand-alone desktop machines anymore. They are often embedded in common appliances and technology that we use every day. Which of the following does NOT have a computer in it?

  DVD

  Cell phone

  Airplane

  Automobile

 

 

 

INF103 Computer Literacy

Week 2 Quiz

Question 1

Boole’s theories of logic set the foundation for what aspect of computing today?

  Searching

  Hardware

  Software

  Information

 

Question 2

When a video becomes so popular online that people begin tweeting, blogging, and emailing their friends about it, it is called:

  infectious .

  viral.

  hits.

  gossip.

 

 

Question 3

Which of the following is the tool used to automatically search new information on the internet and organize it for future searches?

  Browser

  Web Crawler

  Index Server

  PageRank

 

 

Question 4

Vannevar Bush imagined a desktop computing machine that would allow people to access data stored in various information centers throughout the world. This device was called a:

  PC.

  Laptop.

  Mainframe.

  Memex.

 

 

Question 5

The BEST description of a proprietary database is one that:

  is accessible to students.

  contains relevant information.

  is restricted to a select group.

  is  free to the public.

 

 

Question 6

While doing online research you enter this keyword search with a truncation character: man* Which of the following would not be a possible response to your search?

  Manny

  Mantle

  Men

  Mansion

 

 

Question 7

If you wanted to look up an article from the Chicago Tribune the best place to start would be:

  NewsBank.

  ProQuest.

  JSTOR.

  EBSCOHost.

 

 

Question 8

Google’s main model for generating profit is:

  AdWords.

  Applications.

  Indexing.

  Searches.

 

 

Question 9

Google uses what strategy for matching web pages to your searching requests?

  AdWord

  Bookmarks

  PageRank

  Past history

 

 

Question 10

Which company was the maker of the number one software suite in the world in the 1990s?

  Sun Microsystems

  Google

  Micropro

  Microsoft

 

 

INF103 Computer Literacy

Week 3 Quiz

Question 1

A computer network is BEST described as two or more computers that are:

  Linked together in different locations.

  a computer has an email application installed.

  linked together.

  In the same room.

 

 

Question 2

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between an intranet and internet?

  An intranet provides an email function, an internet does not.

  An internet provides an email function, an intranet does not.

  An internet is public, an intranet is private.

  An intranet is public, an internet is private.

 

 

Question 3

Which of the following tasks would you MOST likely use a spreadsheet to complete?

  Write a class report.

  Give a work presentation.

  Calculating numbers.

  Create a web page.

 

 

Question 4

Which of the following is the BEST example of a strong password?

  Password3!

  PaSsWoRd89

  passwordertpoisdf

  password983457

 

 

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT included in The Web Accessibility Initiative?

  Don’t rely on color alone.

  Clarify natural language usage.

  Design for device-independence.

  Provide discounted software for the underprivileged.

 

 

Question 6

Information is sent on the Internet in:

  samples.

  switches.

  pockets.

  packets.

 

 

Question 7

Beginning in the upper left corner of a spread sheet, where would you look to find cell C6?

  Three rows down and six columns right.

  Six rows down and three columns right.

  Three columns down and six rows right.

  Six columns down and three rows right.

 

 

Question 8

A strong password will include all of the following EXCEPT

  Spaces

  Special characters

  Lowercase letters

  Upper case letters

 

 

Question 9

Which of the following would be useful to understand if you wanted to build a web page?

  WYSIWYG

  HREF

  HTTP

  HTML

 

 

 

Question 10

The set of rules for how computers talk to one another is called:

  protocol.

  message.

  telnet.

  hypertext.

 

 

INF103 Computer Literacy

Week 4 Quiz

Question 1

Encryption is BEST described as a:

  back-up command.

  privacy control.

  tool for hackers.

  spam filter.

 

 

Question 2

In a social networking site your personal information is listed under your:

  Inbox.

  Home.

  Status .

  Profile.

 

 

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an example of Web 2.0?

  Blog

  Facebook

  LinkedIn

  Google

 

 

Question 4

What is a graphical representation of a real person in a virtual community called?

  Clip art

  Logo

  Icon

  Avatar

 

 

Question 5

A pure aggregator is best defined as a blog that:

  lets users post comments.

  has original content and links to other sites.

  links to other websites.

  contains new original content.

 

 

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a LinkedIn tier?

  Your Connections

  Colleagues

  Two Degrees Away

  Three Degrees Away

 

 

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT an example of a virtual community?

  P2P

  MMORPG

  MUD

  MOO

 

 

Question 8

What is the best term to describe an increasingly intense and vicious debate online?

  Spamming

  Flaming

  Fighting

  Arguing

 

 

Question 9

Blog is a new word made from which two terms?

  Web and login

  Web and logo

  Web and logic

  Web and log

 

 

Question 10

Exposure to internet pornography typically occurs when?

  Before the teenage years.

  During the teenage years.

  Early 20s.

  Late 20s.