ISDS Exam 1 Modules Questions & Answers 2024/2025
T/F: A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor. - ANSWERStrue
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the website is secure? - ANSWERS...
T/F: A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor. -
ANSWERStrue
A friend of Muna's suggested a website that she can use to download music. How should she check if the
website is secure? - ANSWERS(b) she should check whether the URL of the website starts with "http" or
"https."
Akira has trouble reading what is on the computer screen and sometimes seeing pictures on websites. As
her friend, you explain there are technologies available to help her. Describe what technology she might
us. - ANSWERSUse a screen reader to read aloud webpages and documents.
T/F: Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and
power fluctuations. - ANSWERSfalse
Sylvie wrote a short story and obtained a copyright for it. With regard to using her story, which of the
following is she legally allowed to do now? - ANSWERS(a) Offer it to a school teacher at no cost to use in
the classroom
(b) Offer it to a publisher at no cost to use commercially
(c) Sell it to a school teacher or a publisher
(d) publish it in a local newspaper or magazine
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 heath (mHealth). How will Andy's doctor's use of mHealth help
Andy get his diabetes under control? - ANSWERSHe will receive text reminders to take his medications
and check his insulin.
To resolve major computer issues, computer professionals often suggest restoring the operating system.
Which of the following should happen before this step? - ANSWERS(b) transfer contents to an external
storage device
,T/F: Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs
to look at the address bar of the browser. - ANSWERStrue
Angelina is deaf. To adhere with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) how can technology help her
compete in a hearing world? - ANSWERSCaptioning 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? -
ANSWERSPlace as many documents as possible online, reducing the need for paper printouts.
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? -
ANSWERSYes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website.
T/F:A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer. - ANSWERStrue
Rocco runs a software firm that creates database management systems for other businesses. How can he
ensure that his employees' computers remain protected from viruses and other malware? - ANSWERS(c)
He should have periodic anti-virus scanning and software upgraded on all computers.
Lionel wants to find images of colonies of Emperor penguins to use for a school project. Which of the
following phrases should be used as the search query help him find the results he needs? -
ANSWERSEmperor penguin large group
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 technology the flight
simulator is using? - ANSWERSIt is using virtual reality.
In which of the following storage device(s) does memory need to be constantly recharged to retain the
contents? - ANSWERS(a) dynamic RAM (DRAM)
, Rajesh wants to collaborate with his friends on a web app to complete on a project. While collaborating
online has many advantages, it comes with its own set of disadvantages too. In which of the following
instances can using a web app be disadvantageous for Rajesh? - ANSWERS(b) if the provider of the web
app he uses goes out of business
(d) if he has an intermittent internet connection at his home
Daniella mailed a package to her brother three days ago. She wants to see if it has arrived yet. What
technology will enable her to track her package? - ANSWERSThe code on the package that is scanned at
each leg of the journey.
When should a user consider restoring the operating system? - ANSWERS(a) when the programs or apps
do not start properly
(c) when the system slows down
Kyle likes to keep in touch with his friends and family using the Internet. He enjoys sharing pictures,
music, and ideas. He also enjoys playing games with others online. Which of the following online
platforms should he use to do all of this? - ANSWERS(c) Facebook, because apart from being a regular
social networking website, it also allows game play
Dave and Pietro are both active in the National Guard and half way through the semester received their
orders to report to duty. How could their professor use technology to allow them to complete the
course? - ANSWERSUse a learning management system (LMS) to put lectures and tests online.
Emma tried to explain to her moth that computers are everywhere. Her moth does not believe her, and
challenges Emma to find a computer in their home, as she knows she does not own a computer. Which
of the following examples do you think Emma would show her mother as example of computer? -
ANSWERSHer coffeemaker that she has set to turn on and make coffee every morning at the same time.
Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information? - ANSWERS(c)
encryption
What determines the speed at which data travels? - ANSWERS(a) bus width
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