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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:
- smart speaker
- quick response (QR) code.
- Chromecast
- 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:
- quick response (QR) code.
- smart speaker.
- computer simulation.
- 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:
- gaming site.
- file sharing network.
- computer network.
- community.
Task 5 | Mark: 1.00/1.00
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Web 2.0 marks a change from people _____ to people _____.
Select one:
- using the web for work-related activities; using the web for entertainment
- accessing the web from their desktops; accessing the web from laptops
- simply reading information online; interacting by both reading and writing online content
- 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 megabit per second.
- 100 kilobits per second.
- 1 megabyte per second.
- 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:
- cellular.
- telephone.
- satellite.
- Ethernet.
Task 8 | Mark: 0.00/1.00
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This type of equipment helps to keep your connection secure.
Select one:
- a router
- a modem
- a cable
- 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:
- URL.
- ISP.
- ICAAN.
- 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:
- top-level domain.
- name of the provider who owns the web server.
- web server address.
- 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:
- domain name.
- DNS.
- type of organization hosting the site.
- name server.
Task 12 | Mark: 1.00/1.00
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To purchase a domain name you should contact
Select one:
- a name server.
- a DNS.
- an IP address.
- 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:
- legal
- legal, but unethical
- legal, and sometimes appropriate
- illegal
Task 14 | Mark: 1.00/1.00
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The deep web is another name for
Select one:
- the invisible web.
- the virtual web.
- Web 2.0.
- 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:
- writing accurate and high-impact blog posts.
- gauging the accuracy of online content.
- protecting yourself from identity theft.
- 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:
- B2B; selling ad space to advertisers
- B2C; selling products to the consumers
- C2C; charging a subscription fee to consumers
- 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:
- five
- two
- four
- 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:
- corporate email systems.
- fee-based email services.
- email clients.
- 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:
- instant messages
- news
- 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:
- wearable computer.
- supercomputer.
- digital computer.
- analog computer.
Task 22 | Mark: 1.00/1.00
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Read-only memory is considered _____ memory.
Select one:
- volatile
- nonvolatile
- transient
- temporary
Task 23 | Mark: 1.00/1.00
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The motherboard is the primary _____ in your computer.
Select one:
- circuit board
- permanent storage area
- output device
- 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:
- periodically while the computer is powered on
- the first time one of the devices is used
- when the computer is shut down
- 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:
- download files
- place a phone call
- send email
- make purchases
Task 26 | Mark: 1.00/1.00
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When was the first email sent?
Select one:
- 1961
- 1971
- 1990
- 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:
- U.S. Steel
- Microsoft
- Craigslist
- Amazon
Task 28 | Mark: 1.00/1.00
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Digital devices all have some form of
Select one:
- power source.
- operating system.
- memory.
- 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:
- scanner
- webcam
- keyboard
- 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:
- It’s stored in RAM rather than ROM.
- It can’t manage touchscreen functionality.
- It uses more memory.
- It’s less robust.