Question 1

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

The question asks for the statement that is not true, and option A states that the thin client has extensive capabilities, which is not necessarily true. Thin clients are designed to rely on a server for most of their processing power and lack some of the advanced features of a desktop computer. Options B, C, and D are true statements about thin clients.

Question 2

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

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Question 3

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 new worksheet online for members of a project team to share access to is an example of cloud computing, as it involves using a remote server to store and access data over the internet.

Question 4

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 where visitors can purchase entry tickets, ride tickets, or all-day passes. Cloud kiosks, financial kiosks, and virtual kiosks are not typically found in amusement parks.

Question 5

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

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Question 6

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 a cost-effective option for libraries because they require less maintenance and power than traditional desktop computers. Ultrabooks and tablets may also be good options, but they are typically more expensive. Mainframes, on the other hand, are overkill for most library needs and would be prohibitively expensive.

Question 7

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

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Question 8

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 maximize space efficiency, as multiple servers can be housed within a single blade enclosure.

Question 9

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 phenomenon illustrates inattentional blindness, which occurs when a person's focus on one thing causes them to miss other stimuli in their environment. In this case, the person's attention was diverted to the phone conversation, causing them to miss what was happening around them.

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

MP stands for megapixel, which represents one million pixels. Therefore, 16 MP resolution means there are 16 million pixels represented.

Question 11

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 a unique set of numbers that only the cardholder should know and is required to verify their identity when using their bank card. A skimmer is a device used for stealing card information, an account code is not a standard form of identification verification for bank cards, and a transaction ID only verifies a specific transaction, not the cardholder's identity.

Question 12

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

The technology used to capture ATM card numbers in this manner is called a skimmer.

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

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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 to be found in the lobby of a hospital, where visitors can get information about the hospital and its services, as well as directions to different departments and patient rooms. A photo kiosk would be more likely found in a shopping center or amusement park, while a financial kiosk would be found in a bank or other financial institution. A ticket kiosk would be found in places like movie theaters or train stations.

Question 15

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

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Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Recent photos you captured are low in quality. What is one of the first things to check?
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A) batteries
B) lens cap
C) resolution
D) distance

Accepted Answer

Low quality photos can often be caused by low resolution. This is the first thing to check before assuming it is a problem with batteries, lens cap, or distance.

Question 17

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

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Question 18

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 type of messages you can send is determined by the services offered by the mobile service provider. Different mobile service providers may offer different types of messaging options, such as SMS, MMS, or internet messaging. The type of phone and its embedded computer may also impact the user experience and available features, but ultimately the mobile service provider is responsible for the messaging services they offer.

Question 19

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

Shifting usage and consumption of technology resources from a local environment to the Internet is best done using cloud computing. Cloud computing allows users to access data and applications over the Internet rather than through a local server or personal computer. This makes it easier to manage and scale resources, and reduces the need for in-house IT staff.

Question 20

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

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Quiz 3: Computers and Mobile Devices

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

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

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Recent photos you captured are low in quality. What is one of the first things to check? ​

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

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

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 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 Recent photos you captured are low in quality. What is one of the first things to check?