Deck 3: Computers in the Law Office

Question 1

This refers to the temporary computer memory that stores work in progress:

A) RAM
B) CPU
C) HLA
D) none of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

________ is a matter of buying software written for the type of computer used.

A) Ingenuity
B) Compatibility
C) Reliability
D) Adaptability

Answer 2

C

Question 3

________ software provides the basic instructions for starting up the computer and processing the basic input and output activity.

A) Operating system
B) Computer system
C) Mainframe system
D) none of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The definition of capacity includes :

A) the technical specifications of the system
B) the speed of the CPU
C) the available space on the hard drive
D) all of the above

Question 5

The RAM is the computer "chip" that interprets computer instructions and processes data

Question 6

The following refers to a group of workstations connected together:

A) RAM
B) network
C) motherboard
D) all of the above

Question 7

Which of the following would not qualify as legal specialty software:

A) case management software
B) mobile operating software
C) office management software
D) trial presentation software

Question 8

Every device that is connected to a network is referred to as a:

A) host
B) CPU
C) motherboard
D) WAN

Question 9

Software that provides the basic instructions for starting up the computer and processing the basic input and output is called:

A) RAM
B) operating system
C) motherboard
D) CPU

Question 10

The largest item in a computer is the motherboard.

Question 11

The following refers to a network of networks

A) WAN
B) LAN
C) RAM
D) none of the above

Question 12

The type of software used generically by most users for basic functions such as word processing,preparing presentations,or electronic spreadsheets is:

A) office software suites
B) application software
C) speciality application programs
D) utility software

Question 13

The battery backup systems that are used for computers to guard against loss of files when there is a short-term power loss or a long-term outage are known as:

A) United Parcel Services (UPS)
B) Uninterrupted Processing Supply (UPS)
C) Unconnected Power Supply (UPS)
D) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Question 14

The following refers to a computer network covering a local area like an office,a home,or a building:

A) CPU
B) LAN
C) RAM
D) none of the above

Question 15

Computer software is the tangible or physical parts of a computer system.

Question 16

A network a group of workstations connected together.

Question 17

A ________ is a laptop that allows input from a pen device instead of a mouse or keyboard.

A) notepad
B) sidekick
C) notebook
D) none of the above

Question 18

Programs that perform functions in the background related to the operation of the computer are:

A) hidden software
B) utility software
C) application software
D) backdrop software

Question 19

This is the largest item in the computer:

A) CD-ROM
B) motherboard
C) operating system
D) RAM

Question 20

This is the computer "chip" that interprets computer instructions and processes data:

A) RAM
B) HLA
C) CPU
D) none of the above

Question 21

The portion of the basic operating system needed to start up the CPU is contained in read-only memory (ROM).

Question 22

The old mainframe systems provide the model for the networked systems found in offices today,where a number of PCs are connected to a main server on which most of the data is stored.

Question 23

A firewall is a program designed to limit access to a computer or a computer network system.

Question 24

The old mainframe systems have provided the model for the networked systems found in offices today,where a number of PCs are connected to a main server on which most of the data is stored.

Question 25

______________ is software that provides instructions to the computer on how to handle basic functions,such as how to process information from input devices,the order in which to process information,and what to show on the computer monitor.

Question 26

The motherboard is a printed circuit board that holds some of the most critical components of the computers.

Question 27

A single-user license authorizes installation of the software on more than one computer.

Question 28

An operating system is software that provides the basic instructions for starting up the computer and processing the basic input and output.

Question 29

A backup is a program that attacks and destroys computer programs,internal computer operating systems,and occasionally computer hard drives.

Question 30

___________refers to the temporary computer memory that stores work in progress.

Question 31

____________ have provided the model for the networked systems found in offices today,where a number of PCs are connected to a main server on which most of the data is stored.

Question 32

Every device that is connected to a network is referred to as a motherboard.

Question 33

The largest item in a computer is the _______________.

Question 34

Computer _____________ is the tangible or physical parts of a computer system.

Question 35

Office software suites are the type of software used generically by most users for basic functions such as word processing,preparing presentations,or electronic spreadsheets.

Question 36

The ______________ is a printed circuit board that holds some of the most critical components of the computers.

Question 37

One way to prevent viruses is to instruct office staff not to open files or attachments in emails from unknown sources.

Question 38

An _______________ is software that provides the basic instructions for starting up the computer and processing the basic input and output.

Question 39

A wide area network (WAN)is a computer network covering a local area like an office,a home,or a building.

Question 40

Operating systems are sets of commonly used office applications that are designed to work together.

Question 41

The definition of _______ includes the technical specifications of the system,the speed of the CPU and the available space on the hard drive.

Question 42

Describe some of the ways that the practice of law has changed as a result of mobile computers and smartphones.

Question 43

What is the significance of a EULA when purchasing software? How can it affect the cost of the software being purchased for a large law office with multiple users?

Question 44

Every device that is connected to a network is referred to as a___________.

Question 45

Matching

Question 46

Explain the importance of computer security and the steps that a law firm may take to protect the information contained in a computer network.

Question 47

Please explain the differences between general applications and specialty applications software:

Question 48

Attorney Kate Sandberg needed to upgrade the basic office software (such as MS Office)for her small firm.She asked her paralegal,Mary Worth,to research and purchase a new suite of office applications for their existing computer hardware.Most of the computers in the office were at least 4 years old.What information about the computers should Mary carefully review? What factors are most important to consider when selecting the software?

Question 49

_____________ is a group of workstations connected together.

Question 50

Describe how the ethical duty of confidentiality could be affected by a network breach at a law firm.

Question 51

______________ is the software platform for programs running on mobile or handheld devices.

Question 52

What are the advantages of using a network file server in a law office,as opposed to a group of separate computer systems,each with its own data storage?