BIS 221T Apply: Week 1 Apply Assignment

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BIS 221T Apply: Week 1 Apply Assignment

Complete the Week 1 Apply Assignment in Cirrus®. Note: Check in Cirrus to determine how many attempts you have available to complete this assignment.

 

Task 1 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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A _____ can be scanned by your smartphone to take you directly to a website.

Select one:

  1. smart speaker
  2. quick response (QR) code.
  3. Chromecast
  4. smart code

 

Task 2 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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A device that processes spoken commands and responds using artificial intelligence is called a

Select one:

  1. quick response (QR) code.
  2. smart speaker.
  3. computer simulation.
  4. nanobot.

 

Task 3 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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True or false: Smartphones and smart appliances are connected by the internet.

Select one:

True

False

 

Task 4 | Mark: 0.00/1.00

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Chapter 2 calls the internet the world’s largest

Select one:

  1. gaming site.
  2. file sharing network.
  3. computer network.
  4. community.

 

Task 5 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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Web 2.0 marks a change from people _____ to people _____.

Select one:

  1. using the web for work-related activities; using the web for entertainment
  2. accessing the web from their desktops; accessing the web from laptops
  3. simply reading information online; interacting by both reading and writing online content
  4. interacting with websites via mouse and keyboard; using touchscreens to interact with websites

 

Task 6 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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1 Mbps down means that content is delivered (or downloaded) to you at about

Select one:

  1. 1 megabit per second.
  2. 100 kilobits per second.
  3. 1 megabyte per second.
  4. 1 millibit per second.

 

Task 7 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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Four common methods of connecting to the internet using broadband are DSL, cable, fiber-optic cable, and

Select one:

  1. cellular.
  2. telephone.
  3. satellite.
  4. Ethernet.

 

Task 8 | Mark: 0.00/1.00

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This type of equipment helps to keep your connection secure.

Select one:

  1. a router
  2. a modem
  3. a cable
  4. None of these

 

Task 9 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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Rather than entering an IP address into our browser, we use a text-based address known as a(n)

Select one:

  1. URL.
  2. ISP.
  3. ICAAN.
  4. B2B.

 

Task 10 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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The last part of a URL, such as .com, .edu, or .biz is called the

Select one:

  1. top-level domain.
  2. name of the provider who owns the web server.
  3. web server address.
  4. domain name resolver.

 

Task 11 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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The text after http in a URL indicates the

Select one:

  1. domain name.
  2. DNS.
  3. type of organization hosting the site.
  4. name server.

 

Task 12 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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To purchase a domain name you should contact

Select one:

  1. a name server.
  2. a DNS.
  3. an IP address.
  4. a domain registrar.

 

Task 13 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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It is _____ to copy or distribute intellectual property without appropriate permission.

Select one:

  1. legal
  2. legal, but unethical
  3. legal, and sometimes appropriate
  4. illegal

 

Task 14 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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The deep web is another name for

Select one:

  1. the invisible web.
  2. the virtual web.
  3. Web 2.0.
  4. Web 3.0.

 

Task 15 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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The “three Ws” discussed in Chapter 2 are used in

Select one:

  1. writing accurate and high-impact blog posts.
  2. gauging the accuracy of online content.
  3. protecting yourself from identity theft.
  4. training developers to build fast and efficient websites.

 

Task 16 | Mark: 0.00/1.00

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On a _____ site such as Facebook, businesses provide a service to consumers and make money by _____.

Select one:

  1. B2B; selling ad space to advertisers
  2. B2C; selling products to the consumers
  3. C2C; charging a subscription fee to consumers
  4. B2B; charging a subscription fee to

 

Task 17 | Mark: 0.00/1.00

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There are _____ main kinds of e-commerce that describe how money flows in an online business.

Select one:

  1. five
  2. two
  3. four
  4. three

 

Task 18 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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True or false: Chapter 2 advises that paying with a check or debit card is a safe way to shop on C2C sites.

Select one:

True

False

 

Task 19 | Mark: 0.00/1.00

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Outlook and Gmail are examples of popular

Select one:

  1. corporate email systems.
  2. fee-based email services.
  3. email clients.
  4. web-based email services.

 

Task 20 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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Sixty-six percent of _____ is/are now read on mobile devices.

Select one:

  1. email
  2. instant messages
  3. news
  4. books

 

Task 21 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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A speedometer in an old-style car is an example of a(n)

Select one:

  1. wearable computer.
  2. supercomputer.
  3. digital computer.
  4. analog computer.

 

Task 22 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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Read-only memory is considered _____ memory.

Select one:

  1. volatile
  2. nonvolatile
  3. transient
  4. temporary

 

Task 23 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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The motherboard is the primary _____ in your computer.

Select one:

  1. circuit board
  2. permanent storage area
  3. output device
  4. temporary storage area

 

Task 24 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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When does the BIOS check devices such as the memory, monitor, keyboard, and disc drives?

Select one:

  1. periodically while the computer is powered on
  2. the first time one of the devices is used
  3. when the computer is shut down
  4. during the boot-up sequence

 

Task 25 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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A VoIP program allows you to _____ using your internet connection.

Select one:

  1. download files
  2. place a phone call
  3. send email
  4. make purchases

 

Task 26 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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When was the first email sent?

Select one:

  1. 1961
  2. 1971
  3. 1990
  4. 1981

 

Task 27 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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Which of the following is an example of an e-commerce site that is primarily C2C?

Select one:

  1. U.S. Steel
  2. Microsoft
  3. Craigslist
  4. Amazon

 

Task 28 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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Digital devices all have some form of

Select one:

  1. power source.
  2. operating system.
  3. memory.
  4. All of the choices are correct.

 

Task 29 | Mark: 1.00/1.00

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Which of the following would be considered a digital device with built-in input and output features?

Select one:

  1. scanner
  2. webcam
  3. keyboard
  4. smartphone

 

Task 30 | Mark: 0.00/1.00

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How is a mobile operating system different from a personal computer operating system?

Select one:

  1. It’s stored in RAM rather than ROM.
  2. It can’t manage touchscreen functionality.
  3. It uses more memory.
  4. It’s less robust.