IST Fall Final 22

11/29/22, 11:52 AM Applied Educational Systems
IST Fall Final Study Guide (60 questions)
questions)
1st Pd IST 22-23
1. Boolean values are:
Yes or No
True or False
Left or Right
All of the above
2. What does a phishing email try to do?
Inform you that you have won the lottery or a large prize.
Steal your personal information such as passwords, bank account numbers and usernames.
Sell you the latest and newest technology at steep discounted prices.
None of the above
3. Free Wi-Fi is typically offered on a(n) __________ network.
unencrypted
open
private
encrypted
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4. Controlling and coordinating cognitive skills and behaviors needed for professional success is known as:
Adaptability
Perseverance
Executive function
Goal setting
5. The physical components of a computer are called what?
Software
Malware
Hardware
Spyware
6. A statement is
a control structure.
a one-word instruction that has assigned meaning.
a sentence.
all other elements of a command.
7. Is "Ih@%eC@ts!" a strong password?
No
Yes
8. Which of the following is a term used for the permanent record of activities performed on the Internet?
Trending topics
Online identity
Privacy settings
Digital footprint
9. An event handler is
an action that occurs as a result of a user's action or another source.
a word that is open for interpretation.
a sentence the provides information.
a procedure that is used to deal with events.
10.. Decomposition is
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a design flaw in the program.
a set of steps that follow one another in order.
a list of steps to complete a task.
breaking a problem into smaller parts.
11.. A file that is sent along with an email message is called a(n):
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Selected file
Document
Attachment
Add-on
12.. Which of the following would be most likely to use a 4G network?

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An office computer
A home computer
A library
A cellular phone
13.. A public Wi-Fi risk that can be minimized by only visiting encrypted sites with an HTTPS indicator is:
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Harmful Software Attacks
Rogue Public Wi-Fi
Junk Mail
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
14.. When code is interpreted it

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is converted to binary code.
is made into a smaller version.
is used to communicate with the end-user.
is read directly from the program.
15.. A group of computers that share resources are called what?

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A router
A network
A server
A personal computer
16.. What symbol is used when assigning a value to a variable?

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17.. LAN and WAN stand for what?

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Limited Access Network / Widening Access Network
Local Access Network / Wide Access Network
Local Area Network / Wide Area Network
Limited Area Network / Wide Area Network
18.. You have received an email from a friend with a file attached to it, but the email subject looks
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suspicious. What should you do?
Ask your friend if they sent you a file before you open it.
Open the email and download the file. You can trust your friend.
Delete the email without opening it.
19.. Which definition best describes a computer?

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A device that was invented to be smarter than man
A machine that stores and processes data
A device that collects viruses and dust
A machine with a brain and emotions
20.. What does the "G" stand for in 3G?

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Galaxy
General
Generation
Go
21.. Antivirus software is a computer program that _____________, prevents, and takes action to disarm or
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remove malicious software programs.
deters
avoids
detects
approves
22.. Which of the following are reasons control structures are used?
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To make code clear
To make code easy for others to follow
To save time
All of the above
23.. A function
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is a selection control structure.
repeats a sequence of commands.
performs a specific task when called.
is one line of code.
24.. A digital footprint is all of the information on-line about a person posted by that person or others,
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_______________.
intentionally or unintentionally
unintentionally or accidentally
intentionally
recklessly
25.. Which of the following might make you suspicious of an email that you receive?
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An email that contains an attachment
An email from your aunt you haven't heard from in a year
Subject line heading of "40% Off Sale" with a return address of sales@macy.com
Subject line heading of "You have WON $1,000,000!" with a return address of
drcashnow@shaw.ca
26.. What is a type of local network that people can use to access the Internet?
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Router
Mobile
Computer
Private Home Network
27.. How does the computer use a selection control structure to decide which path to follow?
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By repeating the code until a requirement is met
By guessing which requirements work best
Randomly
By determining which requirements have been met
28.. Protecting what is added to your digital footprint is important because potentially embarrassing
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information can remain on-line ___________.
until it is forgotten
forever
up to 6 months
until removed
29.. The official slang term for junk mail is what?

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Scam
Junk Mail
Fake
Spam
30.. Which statement best defines what technology is?

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Technology is any invention, including tools, machines, techniques, and sources of power
Technology is the process by which a machine a receives directions
Technology is everything that makes the world better
Technology is something that is used only in electronic devices
31.. Which of the following is the best definition of what an IP Address does?
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It identifies the software that is being used to access the Internet
It helps a computer find other computers on the network
It tells the computer who the user is
32.. An Email message that you did not finish writing can be found in which folder?
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Trash
Draft
Saved
Sent
33.. What does URL stand for?

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Uniform Resource Language
Understand Resource Language
Ultimate Resource Locator
Uniform Resource Locator
34.. What is a coverage map used for?

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To discover owners with similar personal devices
To determine where a cellular network is available
To locate a lost phone
To find local carrier stores
35.. What is a safe practice when it comes to passwords for social media?
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Using the same or similar passwords for different websites.
Combining lower case, upper case and special characters for your password.
Adding a birthdate or personal numbers to your password.
Keeping your written password nearby a computer or laptop.
36.. Julia receives an email from an unknown source. The subject of the email looks strange and it has an
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attachment. What should Julia do?
Delete the email
Respond to the email
Open the attachment
Forward the email
37.. Xavier's strengths include an ability to adapt and creatively solve problems. Which of the following
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mental processes does this involve?
Self-regulation
Working memory
Flexible thinking
Teamwork
38.. Which of the following are skills you need to be successful in coding?
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Problem-solving
Efficiency
Independence
All of the above
39.. What does the location in a URL identify?

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Where to find a resource on your personal computer
The city and state where the web server is located
Where to find a resource on the protocol
Where to find a resource on the host
40.. A ________________ control structure is used to reduce the number of lines of code for an action that will
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need to be repeated many times.
Sequential
Selection
Repetition
Differential
41.. What does URL stand for?

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Understand Resource Language
Uniform Resource Locator
Uniform Resource Language
Ultimate Resource Locator
42.. Which of the following does NOT describe communication between two or more parties messaging at
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the same time?
Chat
Instant messages
Direct messages
Forum
43.. What controls a computer's basic operations?

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Software system
Motherboard
RAM
Operating system
44.. Adrian uses the problem-solving method to solve a problem. The solution was unsuccessful. What
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should Adrian do next?
Repeat the unsuccessful solution.
Give up and let someone else fix the problem.
Try to solve a different problem.
Evaluate the results and try a new solution.
45.. How can people avoid pitfalls related to being distracted by electronic devices?
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Be aware of surroundings when in public.
Check for places to charge mobile devices.
Communicate less with other people.
Respond to all phone calls when in quiet, public places.
46.. Credit checks are typically NOT necessary for pre-paid phone carriers.
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True
False
47.. What type of identity theft occurs when a thief spends another person's money or opens a line of credit
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in their name?
Governmental
Medical
Financial
Criminal
48.. Malware is software that has _______________.

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malicious intent
poor behavior
positive intent
faster speed
49.. Coding is
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writing a program in a specific language.
a set of instructions given to a computer.
the language computers use to communicate.
the computer specifying instructions to the user.
50.. Wi-Fi is mainly used by both home and public networks to access the Internet.
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True
False
51.. What does a file extension tell your computer?

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Where a program is saved
Which file name to display
What type of program to open
When the file was created
52.. A social media site can help show a person's character based on the information they choose to share.
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True
False
53.. ____________ is the act of breaking into a computer to steal information.

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Hacking
Lifting
Identity theft
Safe-cracking
54.. A ____________ attaches itself to a file or program, enabling it to spread from one computer to another.
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worm
computer virus
55.. A variable can be called or referenced before it has been defined.

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True
False
56.. Variables are used to store information that will be referenced and manipulated in a computer program.
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True
False
57.. Jailbreaking or unlocking a mobile device is considered an unsafe practice.

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True
False
58.. Which mental process involves holding a limited amount of information and the ability to integrate new
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information to plan and organize?
Teamwork
Working memory
Self-regulation
Flexible thinking
59.. If A = 5 and B = 10, what is A * B equal to?

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50
15
60.. What does a phishing email try to do?

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Inform you that you have won the lottery or a large prize.
Steal your personal information such as passwords, bank account numbers and usernames.
Sell you the latest and newest technology at steep discounted prices.
None of the above
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11/29/22, 11:52 AM Applied Educational Systems

IST Fall Final Study Guide (60 questions)

1st Pd IST 22-23

1. Boolean values are:

All of the above

2. What does a phishing email try to do?

None of the above

3. Free Wi-Fi is typically offered on a(n) __________ network.

5. The physical components of a computer are called what?

a one-word instruction that has assigned meaning.

all other elements of a command.

7. Is "Ih@%eC@ts!" a strong password?

an action that occurs as a result of a user's action or another source.

a word that is open for interpretation.

a sentence the provides information.

a procedure that is used to deal with events.

a design flaw in the program.

a set of steps that follow one another in order.

a list of steps to complete a task.

breaking a problem into smaller parts.

12.. Which of the following would be most likely to use a 4G network?

Harmful Software Attacks

Rogue Public Wi-Fi

14.. When code is interpreted it

is converted to binary code.

is made into a smaller version.

is used to communicate with the end-user.

is read directly from the program.

15.. A group of computers that share resources are called what?

16.. What symbol is used when assigning a value to a variable?

17.. LAN and WAN stand for what?

Limited Access Network / Widening Access Network

Local Access Network / Wide Access Network

Local Area Network / Wide Area Network

Limited Area Network / Wide Area Network

Delete the email without opening it.

19.. Which definition best describes a computer?

A device that was invented to be smarter than man

A machine that stores and processes data

A device that collects viruses and dust

A machine with a brain and emotions

20.. What does the "G" stand for in 3G?

To make code clear

To make code easy for others to follow

All of the above

is a selection control structure.

repeats a sequence of commands.

performs a specific task when called.

is one line of code.

An email that contains an attachment

An email from your aunt you haven't heard from in a year

Private Home Network

By repeating the code until a requirement is met

By guessing which requirements work best

By determining which requirements have been met

29.. The official slang term for junk mail is what?

30.. Which statement best defines what technology is?

Technology is the process by which a machine a receives directions

Technology is everything that makes the world better

Technology is something that is used only in electronic devices

It identifies the software that is being used to access the Internet

It helps a computer find other computers on the network