Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following would allow you to capture a series of images with your camera in rapid succession?
A) rapid mode
B) burst mode
C) quick mode
D) shooting mode

Accepted Answer

Burst mode allows you to capture a series of images in rapid succession.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A thief has unfortunately captured your ATM card number by placing a panel on top of the face of an ATM, which was virtually undetectable to you. What is this technology called?
A) skimmer
B) PIN CAPTCHA
C) digimask
D) transaction thief

Accepted Answer

A skimmer is a device used by thieves to capture card information from the magnetic strip of an ATM card, often by placing it over the card slot of an ATM.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are you most likely to find on your next trip to an amusement park?
A) ticket kiosk
B) cloud kiosk
C) financial kiosk
D) virtual kiosk

Accepted Answer

Amusement parks typically have ticket kiosks for purchasing entry tickets or passes.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A friend of yours was talking on a mobile phone and her attention was diverted from something that was happening around her while she was on the phone. What phenomenon does this illustrate?
A) inattentional blindness
B) failure to integrate
C) distracted vision
D) visual inactivity

Accepted Answer

This scenario illustrates inattentional blindness, which occurs when an individual's attention is focused on a particular task or object, causing them to miss other stimuli in their environment.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your data center is looking to conserve space in its server room. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?
A) tower server
B) blade server
C) indexed server
D) bay server

Accepted Answer

Blade servers are designed to save space by housing multiple server modules in a single chassis, making them ideal for conserving space in a server room.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You go to your local town utility in order to pay your gas bill. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
A) vending kiosk
B) financial kiosk
C) visitor kiosk
D) utility kiosk

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a collection of all the photos, videos, and audio you have captured from your new nephew. What is the name for this collection?
A) media library
B) cloud archive
C) online glossary
D) digital archive

Accepted Answer

A media library is a collection of media files such as photos, videos, and audio.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are storing a new worksheet online for members of your project team to be able to share access to it. What kind of computing is this an example of?
A) cloud
B) digital
C) disperse
D) liberated

Accepted Answer

Storing a worksheet online for shared access is an example of cloud computing, which allows data and resources to be stored and accessed over the internet.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your manager has asked you to shift usage and consumption of technology resources from a local environment managed by in-house IT staff to the Internet. What kind of computing will allow you to accomplish her goal?
A) disperse
B) digital
C) cloud
D) liberated

Accepted Answer

Cloud computing allows for the shift of technology resources from a local environment to the Internet, enabling remote access and management.

Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a camera with a 16 MP resolution. How many pixels are represented by that resolution?
A) 16
B) 16,000
C) 16 million
D) 16 billion

Accepted Answer

A 16 MP (megapixel) resolution means the camera sensor has 16 million pixels.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT At your local supermarket there is a kiosk that allows you to rent your favorite movie on DVD. Of which of the following is this an example?
A) media kiosk
B) film kiosk
C) vending kiosk
D) photo kiosk

Accepted Answer

A kiosk that allows you to rent DVDs is an example of a vending kiosk, as it dispenses products (in this case, DVDs) to customers.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is your library using because it costs less, is easier to maintain, and uses less power than desktop computers?
A) ultrabook
B) tablet
C) thin client
D) mainframe

Accepted Answer

Thin clients are used in libraries because they are cost-effective, easier to maintain, and consume less power compared to desktop computers. They rely on a central server for processing tasks, which reduces the need for powerful hardware at each workstation.

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your organization has a large number of servers. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?
A) tower server
B) blade server
C) rack server
D) bay server

Accepted Answer

Blade servers are most suitable for organizations with a large number of servers due to their compact design, which allows for high-density server configurations and efficient use of space.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You see a kiosk in the lobby of your local hospital. Which of the following is it most likely to be?
A) photo kiosk
B) financial kiosk
C) ticket kiosk
D) visitor kiosk

Accepted Answer

A visitor kiosk is most likely in a hospital lobby to assist visitors with information, directions, and check-ins.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a new e-book reader and you are expecting to be away on a long hike with it. How many hours of reading can you get from it before needing to recharge it?
A) 75
B) 100
C) 125
D) 150

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the question asks how many hours of reading you can get from the e-book reader before needing to recharge it, and the answer is 75 hours.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a new phone. What determines what type of messages you can send?
A) where you are geographically at any given time
B) the embedded computer within the phone
C) the type of phone
D) the services offered by the mobile service provider

Accepted Answer

The services offered by the mobile service provider determine what type of messages you can send.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true of the thin client on your desk at your office?
A) It has extensive capabilities.
B) It does not contain a hard disk.
C) It looks like a desktop computer.
D) It accesses data via the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Thin clients are designed to be simple and rely on a server for processing power and storage, so they do not have extensive capabilities on their own.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You received a new portable media player for your birthday. It is less than ideal as a gift, however, because you were hoping to do something with it, and it is not something you can do with the player. What is that thing you were hoping to do?
A) watch television shows
B) take photos
C) play games
D) manage a server

Accepted Answer

Portable media players are typically designed for playing music and videos, not for managing servers.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following do you need to verify that you are the holder of the bank card at your local bank branch?
A) skimmer
B) account code
C) PIN
D) transaction ID

Accepted Answer

The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is typically required to verify that you are the holder of the bank card at your local bank branch.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your server room has ample floor space. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?
A) tower server
B) blade server
C) rack server
D) bay server

Accepted Answer

Tower servers are typically chosen when there is ample floor space available, as they are standalone units that do not require a rack or enclosure.

Quiz 3: Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following would allow you to capture a series of images with your camera in rapid succession?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A thief has unfortunately captured your ATM card number by placing a panel on top of the face of an ATM, which was virtually undetectable to you. What is this technology called?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following are you most likely to find on your next trip to an amusement park?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A friend of yours was talking on a mobile phone and her attention was diverted from something that was happening around her while she was on the phone. What phenomenon does this illustrate?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your data center is looking to conserve space in its server room. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You go to your local town utility in order to pay your gas bill. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a collection of all the photos, videos, and audio you have captured from your new nephew. What is the name for this collection?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You are storing a new worksheet online for members of your project team to be able to share access to it. What kind of computing is this an example of?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your manager has asked you to shift usage and consumption of technology resources from a local environment managed by in-house IT staff to the Internet. What kind of computing will allow you to accomplish her goal?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a camera with a 16 MP resolution. How many pixels are represented by that resolution?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT At your local supermarket there is a kiosk that allows you to rent your favorite movie on DVD. Of which of the following is this an example?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is your library using because it costs less, is easier to maintain, and uses less power than desktop computers?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your organization has a large number of servers. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You see a kiosk in the lobby of your local hospital. Which of the following is it most likely to be?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a new e-book reader and you are expecting to be away on a long hike with it. How many hours of reading can you get from it before needing to recharge it?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have a new phone. What determines what type of messages you can send?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is not true of the thin client on your desk at your office?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You received a new portable media player for your birthday. It is less than ideal as a gift, however, because you were hoping to do something with it, and it is not something you can do with the player. What is that thing you were hoping to do?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following do you need to verify that you are the holder of the bank card at your local bank branch?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Your server room has ample floor space. Which of the following are you most likely to choose as a result?