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Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Wikipedia is a collaborative website where a team of people can publish or modify content on a webpage. a. True b. False 2. Information literacy can help us recognize the fact that information on the web cannot be taken for face value and must be evaluated critically. a. True b. False 3. It is advised to fully charge the battery of a laptop before using it for the first time. a. True b. False 4. When accessed, an e-commerce website that sells carpentry tools displays a lock icon somewhere in the window of the browser. The address bar in the Chrome browser would identify this website as “insecure.” a. True b. False 5. To buy a DSLR camera online, Willa should first evaluate different models based on specifications, read customer reviews, choose a product, make online payment, and finally add it the cart. a. True b. False 6. Wolfram Alpha is an example of a search tool that can help you solve factual questions to help complete your homework. a. True b. False 7. Ebooks are not interactive and only work during the semester that the course is offered. a. True b. False 8. If you want to become a digital citizen, you only have to buy a piece of technology. a. True b. False 9. Steffi needs to find the domain name of the webpage she is currently viewing. To do this, she needs to look at the address bar of the browser. a. True b. False 10. All new cars are required to have embedded computers, which make driving safer. a. True b. False Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.

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Exam 1 Study Guide 11. A joystick is a pen-type input device used to draw and tap on icons. a. True b. False 12. Claire wants to use a quote by a famous author in an article she is writing about the declining population of Great White sharks. She will not be infringing the copyright of the author if she makes a citation in the article. a. True b. False 13. If you add a slideshow to play as your desktop theme, you have customized your system software. a. True b. False 14. Google Scholar and Google News are examples of specialty search engines that allow a person to access information sources of a particular category. a. True b. False 15. We can use Unicode coding scheme to support a larger variety of characters including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. a. True b. False 16. Your smartphone can be used to connect to your television or cable service and record a show even if you are not home because both devices are smart devices. a. True b. False 17. When Liam went to print his presentation, the boot process established the connection to the printer, sent the presentation to the printer, and let other software know the printer was busy. a. True b. False 18. The Close button reduces a window so that it only appears as a button on the taskbar. a. True b. False 19. Information literacy helps us to identify the tool most suited to elicit the kind of information we need. a. True b. False 20. A device driver is a program that controls a device attached to the computer. a. True b. False Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.

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Exam 1 Study Guide 21. Jorge saw a computer named Watson on the game show Jeopardy and was surprised at how many answers Watson was able to get correct, especially because the math problems involved solving equations. Watson was using augmented reality to solve the problems. a. True b. False 22. A CPU converts the data entered through the keyboard into output displayed on the monitor. a. True b. False 23. You can avoid electronic waste by replacing devices every time a new version comes out, and recycling devices and products when they no longer provide value. a. True b. False 24. News360 is a search engine because it gathers, organizes, and then distributes web content. a. True b. False 25. Nellie recently sold her old laptop directly to a student from different country using an e-commerce website. The website she used runs on B2B model. a. True b. False 26. The Clipboard saves the file or folder from the source file or folder until you delete it from the Clipboard. a. True b. False 27. Most computers can operate normally in extreme temperatures and withstand high humidity and power fluctuations. a. True b. False 28. When using a GPS app, like Waze or Google Maps, you are using augmented reality. a. True b. False 29. The operating system is not part of the system software. a. True b. False 30. Output methods include speakers, headphones, and interactive whiteboards. a. True b. False 31. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public schools purchase or acquire funding for adaptive Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.

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Exam 1 Study Guide technologies. a. True b. False 32. Most people only utilize technology at work. a. True b. False 33. Haven runs an online bridal store called Haven Bridals. Her website is encrypted and uses a digital certificate. The website address for the store is http://www.havenbridals.com. a. True b. False 34. E-commerce sites use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to create accounts and manage payment transactions without revealing your financial information. a. True b. False 35. Operating systems can only be run if they are installed on your computer or device. a. True b. False 36. If several programs or apps are running simultaneously, your operating system may take virtual memory and swap it with ROM. a. True b. False 37. A business transaction carried out with a person after being introduced on a social networking website is an example of e-commerce. a. True b. False 38. Sticky keys enable you to press keyboard shortcuts one key at a time instead of simultaneously. a. True b. False 39. Using the CARS checklist is one way to evaluate if a webpage’s content as an information source. CARS stands for Crisp, Accurate, Responsible, Supportable. a. True b. False 40. An intelligent workplace uses technology to allow workers to be productive whether they are in the office or working from home. a. True b. False Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.

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Exam 1 Study Guide 41. The operating system assigns the file its name, location, and size. a. True b. False 42. Peripheral devices, like a USB flash drive, are generally connected to your computer through ports. a. True b. False 43. An intelligent workplace uses technology to enable workers to connect to the company’s network, communicate with each other, use productivity software and apps, and meet via web conferencing. a. True b. False 44. Non-volatile memory is temporary and loses its contents when the power is turned off. a. True b. False 45. The sidebar of a webpage typically contains information about when the site was last updated. a. True b. False 46. All-in-one computers are easier to service and upgrade but occupy more space than desktop computers. a. True b. False 47. Before you can open and edit a compressed file, you need to zip it. a. True b. False 48. The first generation of computers used microprocessors. a. True b. False

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Exam 1 Study Guide Answer Key 1. True 2. True 3. True 4. False 5. False 6. True 7. False 8. False 9. True 10. False 11. False 12. True 13. True 14. False 15. True 16. True 17. False 18. False 19. True 20. True 21. False 22. True 23. False 24. False 25. False Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero.

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Exam 1 Study Guide 26. False 27. False 28. True 29. False 30. True 31. False 32. False 33. False 34. False 35. False 36. False 37. False 38. True 39. False 40. True 41. False 42. True 43. True 44. False 45. False 46. False 47. False 48. False

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