Question 1

For _____, the original media file is stored on the media distributor's server, so you can watch the content more than once.
A) Traditional cable or satellite telecast
B) On-demand content
C) Live video/audio streaming
D) Downloading content

Accepted Answer

On-demand content refers to content that is stored on the media distributor's server and can be accessed and watched multiple times, as opposed to live streaming or traditional telecasts. Downloading content is similar in that it is stored on the user's device but may not be available for multiple viewings from the distributor's server.

Question 2

Which technology converts the electric current from a musical synthesizer to digital form so you can play the synthesized music on a mobile device?
A) Voice recognition
B) Read-aloud technology
C) Computer-aided technology
D) MIDI technology

Accepted Answer

MIDI technology is specifically designed for converting signals from musical instruments, such as synthesizers, into digital form so they can be played on a computer or mobile device. Voice recognition and read-aloud technology are not relevant to this task, and while computer-aided technology can encompass a wide range of tools and approaches, it does not specifically refer to the process of converting musical signals to digital form.

Question 3

What technology can be used by people with a hearing disability to listen to a narration?
A) Speech recognition
B) Read aloud technology
C) Computer-aided technology
D) MIDI technology

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Computer-aided design software helps architects, engineers, and scientists to design, analyze, and manufacture products with the precision of human-level intelligence. Which of the following technologies does CAD incorporate to achieve this?
A) MIDI technology
B) Artificial intelligence and machine learning
C) Speech and voice recognition
D) Streaming and geotagging

Accepted Answer

CAD incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to achieve precision in design, analysis, and manufacturing. MIDI technology is used in music production, speech and voice recognition is used in voice-assisted applications, and streaming and geotagging are used in online media and location-based services, respectively. None of these technologies are directly related to CAD.

Question 5

_____________ programs and features are often integrated into video editing software.
A) Virtual reality
B) Computer-aided technology
C) Audio-editing
D) Simulation

Accepted Answer

Audio-editing programs and features are often integrated into video editing software to enhance the overall quality of the video. This includes adjusting the levels and volume of audio tracks, removing background noise, and adding sound effects. Virtual reality, computer-aided technology, and simulation are not necessarily integrated into every video editing software.

Question 6

Which type of graphics assigns a color to each pixel in an image?
A) analog graphics
B) vector graphics
C) bitmap graphics
D) pixelated graphics

Accepted Answer

Bitmap graphics assign a color to each individual pixel in an image, creating a detailed and high-resolution image. The other options (analog, vector, and pixelated graphics) do not necessarily assign colors to each pixel in the same way.

Question 7

Kareem wants to include line drawings of abstract shapes on his personal website. What should he use to acquire the graphics?
A) Scanner
B) digital camera
C) drawing software
D) paint software

Accepted Answer

To acquire line drawings of abstract shapes, Kareem should use drawing software such as Adobe Illustrator or Sketch. This will allow him to create vector graphics that can be easily scaled and edited without losing quality. Scanning or taking photos of hand-drawn images may not result in the crisp, clean lines that he desires. Paint software may also not provide the precision and flexibility needed for abstract shapes.

Question 8

What type of software accepts text as input and produces speech as output?
A) MIDI conversion software
B) speech recognition software
C) read aloud software
D) sound recorder software

Accepted Answer

Read aloud software accepts text as input and produces speech as output. MIDI conversion software is used for converting music files, not text. Speech recognition software does the opposite of read aloud software - it converts speech into text. Sound recorder software records sound, but does not produce speech as output.

Question 9

A scooter manufacturer wants to increase brand awareness on its website. What type of graphic should the company include on every webpage?
A) 3-D CAD drawing
B) logo
C) hologram
D) animated GIF

Accepted Answer

Including the company logo on every webpage will help increase brand awareness and recognition. The other options may be distracting or not relevant to the goal of increasing brand awareness.

Question 10

Edwin owns a smartphone with a digital assistant that recognizes words and phrases and provides appropriate answers to his questions. What technology does the smartphone use to make the assistant respond to Edwin?
A) Synthesized speech
B) Computer-aided technology
C) MIDI technology
D) Virtual Reality

Accepted Answer

Synthesized speech is the technology used in digital assistants to generate verbal responses to user inputs or questions. This technology converts text into spoken voice output, allowing the assistant to "speak" to the user.

Question 11

The hardware a digital device needs to play videos includes a screen, speakers, and a _____.
A) video card
B) media player
C) webcam
D) camcorder

Accepted Answer

A video card is responsible for displaying the video on the screen. Without a video card, the digital device may not be able to display the video properly, or may not be able to display it at all. Speakers are necessary for playing the audio of the video, and a screen is necessary for displaying the video. While a media player can be useful for organizing and playing videos, it is not a necessary hardware component to play videos. A webcam and camcorder are not necessary for playing videos, as they are devices used for recording videos.

Question 12

Avery wants to replace her cable television subscription with a video streaming service to watch her favorite TV shows. Besides Internet connectivity, what does she need to watch the shows on a TV?
A) Smart TV or a TV stick
B) USB slot and a drive on her normal TV
C) Normal LED TV
D) Video projector

Accepted Answer

Avery needs either a Smart TV that has built-in access to streaming services or a TV stick (such as Roku or Amazon Fire Stick) that can be plugged into the HDMI port of a normal LED TV to access streaming services. A USB slot and drive on a normal TV or a video projector are not necessary for streaming TV shows.

Question 13

Which of the following video resolutions produces the sharpest images and the largest files?
A) SD
B) HD
C) MP4
D) 4K

Accepted Answer

4K resolution produces the sharpest images and the largest files due to its high resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. This results in highly detailed images and requires a lot of storage space.

Question 14

Action camcorders can be used to shoot sailing, surfing, or extreme sports irrespective of the weather conditions and water splash possibility.

Accepted Answer

Action camcorders are designed to be durable and weather-resistant, and can withstand water splashes and other extreme conditions, making them ideal for filming outdoor activities like sailing, surfing, and extreme sports.

Question 15

Danielle wants to record a voice-over to add to a presentation. Other than a microphone, what does Danielle need to record the audio?
A) audio codec
B) sound recorder software
C) special effects software
D) audio streaming software

Accepted Answer

To record audio, Danielle would need sound recorder software in addition to a microphone. An audio codec is a way of encoding or decoding audio, special effects software is not necessary for basic recording, and audio streaming software is used to transmit audio in real time, not to record it.

Question 16

Most video editing software shows the video as a timeline with separate tracks for video and sound.

Accepted Answer

Most video editing software organizes the video and sound as separate tracks in a timeline format.

Question 17

A video that is shared millions of times over social media in a short period of time is termed to be ____________ .
A) original
B) viral
C) fake
D) concurrent

Accepted Answer

A video that is shared millions of times over social media in a short period of time is said to have gone viral.

Question 18

You need a(n) _____ to play an MP3 audio file on a desktop or laptop computer.
A) sound recorder software
B) stand-alone player
C) audio-input device
D) sound card

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

A movie animates the credits and the title as 3-D text sinking in the ocean. Which of the following types of software was most likely used to achieve this effect?
A) image-editing software such as Paint
B) animation software such as After Effects
C) presentation software such as PowerPoint
D) drawing software such as Adobe Illustrator

Accepted Answer

Animation software such as After Effects is used to create 3-D animation and special effects, which would be necessary for animating the credits and title sinking in the ocean. Image-editing software such as Paint, presentation software such as PowerPoint, and drawing software such as Adobe Illustrator are not designed for this type of 3-D animation.

Question 20

Nadia is shopping for a phone that can take photos and identify their geographical location. What feature should she look for when comparing phones?
A) gyroscope
B) GPS scanner
C) geotagging
D) augmented reality

Accepted Answer

Geotagging is the feature that Nadia should look for. This feature allows the phone to add location data to the photos taken, making it possible to identify where the photo was taken. This is useful for various applications, including social media and for keeping a record of important events. Gyroscope, GPS scanner, and augmented reality are not directly related to identifying the geographical location of photos.

Quiz 7: Computer History and Components

For _____, the original media file is stored on the media distributor's server, so you can watch the content more than once.

Which technology converts the electric current from a musical synthesizer to digital form so you can play the synthesized music on a mobile device?

What technology can be used by people with a hearing disability to listen to a narration?

Computer-aided design software helps architects, engineers, and scientists to design, analyze, and manufacture products with the precision of human-level intelligence. Which of the following technologies does CAD incorporate to achieve this?

_____________ programs and features are often integrated into video editing software.

Which type of graphics assigns a color to each pixel in an image?

Kareem wants to include line drawings of abstract shapes on his personal website. What should he use to acquire the graphics?

What type of software accepts text as input and produces speech as output?

A scooter manufacturer wants to increase brand awareness on its website. What type of graphic should the company include on every webpage?

Edwin owns a smartphone with a digital assistant that recognizes words and phrases and provides appropriate answers to his questions. What technology does the smartphone use to make the assistant respond to Edwin?

The hardware a digital device needs to play videos includes a screen, speakers, and a _____.

Avery wants to replace her cable television subscription with a video streaming service to watch her favorite TV shows. Besides Internet connectivity, what does she need to watch the shows on a TV?

Which of the following video resolutions produces the sharpest images and the largest files?

Action camcorders can be used to shoot sailing, surfing, or extreme sports irrespective of the weather conditions and water splash possibility.

Danielle wants to record a voice-over to add to a presentation. Other than a microphone, what does Danielle need to record the audio?

Most video editing software shows the video as a timeline with separate tracks for video and sound.

A video that is shared millions of times over social media in a short period of time is termed to be ____________ .

You need a(n) _____ to play an MP3 audio file on a desktop or laptop computer.

A movie animates the credits and the title as 3-D text sinking in the ocean. Which of the following types of software was most likely used to achieve this effect?

Nadia is shopping for a phone that can take photos and identify their geographical location. What feature should she look for when comparing phones?