Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a tool on your computer to organize a variety of files in folders. What is the term for this kind of tool?
A) file manager
B) search tool
C) image viewer
D) defragmenter

Accepted Answer

A file manager is a tool used to organize, manage, and navigate files and folders on a computer.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are experiencing some problems with your operating system on your desktop and want to repair some problems with your hard disk. Which of the following will you use?
A) backup tool
B) PC maintenance tool
C) file compression tool
D) disk defragmenter

Accepted Answer

A PC maintenance tool is designed to help diagnose and repair problems with your computer, including issues with the hard disk.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that copies itself repeatedly, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network?
A) a virus
B) a worm
C) a Trojan horse
D) a rootkit

Accepted Answer

A worm is a type of malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers, often consuming resources and potentially causing harm to networks.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a variety of helpful apps on your smartphone, including ones that allow you to remotely start your car or calculate a restaurant tip. In which of the following categories do these apps fall?
A) lifestyle
B) entertainment
C) assistive
D) convenience

Accepted Answer

These apps fall under the category of convenience because they simplify and facilitate everyday tasks, such as starting a car remotely or calculating a tip.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Define the term, payload, as it pertains to computer crime.
A) the money a criminal receives from extortion or other computer crimes
B) the amount of data loss to a company or individual who is a victim of a computer crime
C) the destructive event or prank the virus is intended to deliver
D) the financial burden computer crime places on its victims

Accepted Answer

The term "payload" in the context of computer crime refers to the destructive event or prank that a virus or malware is designed to deliver once it has been activated or executed.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer?
A) a virus
B) a worm
C) a Trojan horse
D) a rootkit

Accepted Answer

A rootkit is a type of malicious software that allows an unauthorized user to gain control over a computer system without being detected.

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was the original purpose of a screen saver?
A) to prevent images from being permanently etched on a monitor's screen
B) to protect a computer by requiring a password to deactivate it
C) to prevent access by hackers and avoid viruses
D) to save energy by reducing the monitor activity

Accepted Answer

Screen savers were originally designed to prevent phosphor burn-in on CRT monitors by displaying moving images or patterns when the computer was not in use.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a disk cleanup utility do?
A) organizes files into consecutive sectors
B) creates an index of files on the disk
C) searches for and removes unnecessary files
D) provides file management capabilities

Accepted Answer

A disk cleanup utility searches for and removes unnecessary files, such as temporary files, system cache, and other junk files, to free up space on the hard drive.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have heard that it is possible to improve your computer's performance by storing all related files for a particular program together. What is the term for this?
A) compression
B) maintenance
C) defragmenting
D) reoperationalization

Accepted Answer

Defragmenting is the process of reorganizing the data on a disk so that files are stored in contiguous sections, which can improve the computer's performance by reducing the time it takes to access files.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You recently lost some files that were important to you so you have resolved to back up the contents of your hard disk on a series of rewritable DVDs. What kind of software will you use to do this?
A) media player
B) safekeeping
C) disc burning
D) CBT

Accepted Answer

Disc burning software is used to write data onto CDs or DVDs, including rewritable ones, which is necessary for backing up files.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Why is a fragmented disk slower than one that is defragmented?
A) A fragmented disk contains temporary Internet files and unused program files that need to be deleted.
B) A fragmented disk contains programs that were deleted using Windows Explorer.
C) A fragmented disk has many files stored in noncontiguous sectors.
D) A fragmented disk has no index.

Accepted Answer

A fragmented disk is slower because files are stored in noncontiguous sectors, causing the read/write head to move more, which slows down data access.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the real-time exchange of messages, files, audio, and/or video with another online user called?
A) text messaging
B) chat
C) mobile inter-communication exchange
D) instant messaging

Accepted Answer

Instant messaging refers to the real-time exchange of messages, files, audio, and/or video with another online user.

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A program has been placed on your smartphone without your knowledge and it is collecting personal information about you. What kind of application is this?
A) adware
B) phishing application
C) spyware
D) filter

Accepted Answer

Spyware is a type of malicious software that is installed on a device without the user's knowledge and collects personal information, often for malicious purposes.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have received an email that is directing you to a phony website that looks like the website for your mortgage company. What kind of message is this?
A) pharming
B) pop-up
C) spam
D) phishing

Accepted Answer

This is a phishing message, which is an attempt to trick you into providing personal information by directing you to a fake website that mimics a legitimate one.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following features is offered by WBT?
A) DTP with online follow-up
B) self-directed, self-paced instruction
C) innovative, state-of-the-art graphical representations of world biology and technology-related science
D) primary science documentation adapted for web browsers on both PC and Apple computers

Accepted Answer

WBT (Web-Based Training) typically offers self-directed, self-paced instruction, allowing learners to control the pace and timing of their learning experience.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are valid steps toward virus protection?
A) purchase a reputable antivirus program, update antivirus definitions regularly
B) delete a personal firewall, scan your computer for malware
C) open e-mail attachments and then scan them for viruses, install operating system updates
D) stay informed about viruses, never visit web sites unless they are approved by the Virus Protection Agency (VPA)

Accepted Answer

Purchasing a reputable antivirus program and updating its definitions regularly are essential steps in protecting against viruses.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In reference to search utilities, what does an index do?
A) marks space on the storage medium
B) saves commonly searched for items in a list so that you can revisit them easily
C) contains a list of shortcuts to file locations
D) stores information about a file, including its name, date created, and author name

Accepted Answer

An index stores information about a file, including its name, date created, and author name.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Antivirus programs look for a specific pattern of virus code. What is this pattern called?
A) virus map
B) virus signature
C) virus index
D) virus identifier

Accepted Answer

A virus signature is a unique pattern or string of code that antivirus programs use to identify and detect specific viruses.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT During the infection stage, what three actions does a computer virus typically perform?
A) infect the system, deliver its payload, multiply
B) attach to email, unleash its payload, delete antivirus files
C) replicate itself, conceal itself, activate when a condition or event occurs
D) conceal itself, replicate itself, release its payload

Accepted Answer

During the infection stage, a computer virus typically replicates itself, conceals itself, and activates when a specific condition or event occurs. These actions help the virus spread and avoid detection until it is ready to execute its intended function.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have created a specific named location on your hard disk to hold some songs you have purchased. What is the term for this location?
A) file manager
B) safe spot
C) folder
D) index

Accepted Answer

A folder is a specific location on a hard disk used to organize and store files, such as songs.

Quiz 4: Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are using a tool on your computer to organize a variety of files in folders. What is the term for this kind of tool?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are experiencing some problems with your operating system on your desktop and want to repair some problems with your hard disk. Which of the following will you use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that copies itself repeatedly, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a variety of helpful apps on your smartphone, including ones that allow you to remotely start your car or calculate a restaurant tip. In which of the following categories do these apps fall?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Define the term, payload, as it pertains to computer crime.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What was the original purpose of a screen saver?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What does a disk cleanup utility do?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have heard that it is possible to improve your computer's performance by storing all related files for a particular program together. What is the term for this?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You recently lost some files that were important to you so you have resolved to back up the contents of your hard disk on a series of rewritable DVDs. What kind of software will you use to do this?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Why is a fragmented disk slower than one that is defragmented?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the real-time exchange of messages, files, audio, and/or video with another online user called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A program has been placed on your smartphone without your knowledge and it is collecting personal information about you. What kind of application is this?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have received an email that is directing you to a phony website that looks like the website for your mortgage company. What kind of message is this?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following features is offered by WBT?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are valid steps toward virus protection?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT In reference to search utilities, what does an index do?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Antivirus programs look for a specific pattern of virus code. What is this pattern called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT During the infection stage, what three actions does a computer virus typically perform?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have created a specific named location on your hard disk to hold some songs you have purchased. What is the term for this location?