Comprehensive Exam - INSY 2303

Most computers have temporary holding areas called __________.

A(n) _________ sort uses one field to arrange records. A(n) _________ sort arranges information by more than one field.

Search engines do not allow users to view or change their search history information.

Prolog programming is all about facts and rules.​

Digital video uses bits to store color and brightness data for each video frame.

Public key encryption requires one key to encrypt data but a different key to decrypt it.

A key characteristic of viruses is their ability to lurk in a device for days or months, quietly replicating themselves.

Similar to a worm, a trojan is not designed to spread itself to other devices.

Within a single program, multiprocessing allows multiple commands, or threads, to run simultaneously.

A(n) ________________ tells a computer what to do based on whether a condition is true or false.​

Networks that form the Internet are maintained by ____________.

declarative programming is most suitable for problems that pertain to words and concepts rather than to numbers.​

A(n) _____________contains a collection of instructions for actions that the circuitry in a microprocessor can perform.

Critics of copyrights often advocate __________________.

Which of the following is NOT a format that is used for digital audio?

ARM-based processors are not especially energy efficient.

A simple example of a repetition control structure is the if...else command.​

An algorithm can be expressed or documented using pseudocode.

The term quality of service refers to the level of performance a computer system provides.

Modern database tools support ________________, which entails separating data from the programs that manipulate data.

_______-generation computers became possible by the development of integrated circuits.

A _____ is a set of self-replicating instructions that surreptitiously attaches itself to a legitimate executable file.

Which cable type is used for high-capacity trunk lines that provide main routes for telephone,& Internet communications?

FileMaker Pro and Microsoft Access are DBMSs.

The goal of supply chain management (SCM) is to supply customers with the right product at the right price.

The number of colors available in a graphic is referred to as color _________.

Which database tool is best for simple flat files that involve calculations?

Suppose you wanted to run a Web server or FTP server from your home. What type of IP address would you want?

Private messages can be forwarded by recipients, so they do not necessarily remain private.

The central processing unit (CPU) of most modern computers is a microprocessor.

The growth of the ICT industry has a generally upward trend.

A(n) _____________________ is a graphic that uses red and blue overlays to create a stereoscopic effect.

A __________ is the column of data in a database that is used as the basis for arranging data.

____________ was designed to tabulate the 1890 census and used cards with designated areas representing data fields.

A(n) ___________ is a program designed to help people locate information on the Web by formulating simple queries.

A(n) ____________ is a company that provides space on a server to house Web pages.

A(n) __________ is a device that uses a low-power radio transmitter to carry out two-way voice communications.

A Web _________ is an Internet-based computer that stores Web site content and accepts requests from browsers.

Which of the following would not be considered an operating system resource?

Two of the most common open source and free software licenses are ___________.

At its time of construction, one of the fastest computers in the world is referred to as a(n) _________________.

Domain name servers maintain lists of all domain names and their corresponding IP addresses.

The file name of a specific Web page always appears first in the URL.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an expansion port?

Every peripheral device connected to a computer is regarded as an input or output resource.

Information systems designed for a specific industry or enterprise may use vertical market software.

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the quality of digital video?

Which e-commerce classification encompasses consumers selling merchandise and services to each other?

A(n)_____ is a device or software that is designed to block unauthorized access while allowing authorized communications

Your search history is the same as your browser history.

In a key-value database, each data item has a key that is a unique identifier similar to a relational database key.

Encryption transforms a message or data file in such a way that its contents are hidden from unauthorized readers.

What is the term that refers to the sequence in which a computer executes program instructions?

Cookies can be stored on desktop and laptop computers but not smartphones or tablet computers.

__________ refers to a branch of data mining that analyzes current and historical data to predict future trends.

Today’s widescreen devices, such as laptops and smartphones, are designed for the 16:9 _________.

Image _______________ creates a panoramic image by combining two or more photographs that have overlapping edges.

If you wanted to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on one computer, you would use a virtual machine.

What is the process called when an app from a source other than an official app store is installed on a device?

Which of the following is the technique for adding light and shadows to a 3D image?

Which of the following would be considered essential software for both laptop computers and tablet computers?

The software application associated with a specific file type is called a(n) __________ application.

________ computers, such as UNIVAC, can be characterized by their use of vacuum tubes to store individual bits of data.

During an instruction cycle, all parts of the instruction are performed by the microprocessor’s control unit.

A virus __________ usually arrives as an email message that contains warnings about a fake virus.

Your online reputation is how you see yourself, but your online identity is how others see you.

Which of the following is not an SQL keyword?

Which optical storage technology stores data permanently on a disc, which cannot be subsequently added to or changed?

Which type of security measure reduces the likelihood of a deliberate attack?

In addition to sales, CRM, and SCM, the modules in an ERP system support business activities such as _____________.

Which of the following is NOT a type of digital video container file?

There are various encryption methods, but __________ is the encryption standard currently used worldwide.

Originally called microcomputers, _________ are designed to meet the computing needs of individuals.

The _____________ in a problem statement is the information that is supplied to the computer to help it solve a problem.

Microwaves have more carrying capacity than radio waves.

A(n) _________ database is used to collect, modify, and maintain data on a daily basis.

What provides a visual model for classifying and comparing various social media services?

The organization that supervises Internet addressing is ARPANET.

You can create HTML documents with simple text editors such as Notepad or TextEdit.

If you allow your browser to store passwords, you no longer need to worry about security for those passwords.

What organization is the top-level authority for supervising domain name requests?

The design phase of an SDLC includes all of the following except _________.

Session cookies are stored on a disk or other permanent storage medium.

________ is the number of bits that are processed during a specific unit of time, usually during one second.

A file name extension indicates the file format.

The process of planning a computer program begins with a problem statement that clearly defines the program’s purpose.

Most handheld devices can use either Web apps or mobile apps but not both.

American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) requires __________ bits for each character.

A(n)____stream sends media to a device where it is stored temporarily until there is enough data to begin playback.

As long as the proportion of horizontal and vertical pixels of a video remains the same, the aspect ratio is consistent.

In a database, a(n) __________ contains the smallest unit of meaningful information.

The Head section of an HTML document contains text and links to images.

A hard disk drive is an example of magnetic storage.

Online __________ is/are two or more online personas with the same name or user name.

The SQL ________ command allows you to temporarily join and simultaneously access the data in more than one table.​

Pokemon Go is a game that’s based on ____________________ technology.

Whistleblowing is risky under any circumstances.

Dark data centers are an extension of ___________,

Transmission speeds are expressed in _______, whereas storage space is expressed in _______.

Most modern transaction processing systems use _____ processing _in which each transaction is processed as it is entered