Midterm Test #1 Study Guide Chapters 1 - 5

Chapter 1
1. Define the term, server. What services does a server provide?
2. What is digital device convergence and how it applies to mobile devices.
3. Differentiate between data and information. Give an example of each.
4. Define the terms, input and output. List several types of input devices and output devices.
5. Describe the purpose of a pointing device. Give an example.
6. Differentiate between memory and storage.
7. Define the term, cloud storage.
8. Differentiate between the web and the Internet.
9. The ___ consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. What is each
electronic document called?
10. What is a browser? Describe the purpose of a search engine.
11. Define the term, malware. List ways you can protect yourself from malware.
12. Define the term, operating system. List popular operating systems for computers and
mobile devices.
13. Define the term, software. Software also is called a(n) ___.
14. Differentiate between desktop, web, and mobile apps.

Chapter 2
15. Explain the purpose of the ARPANET. When was it developed?
16. Who owns the internet?
17. Differentiate between the various wired and wireless broadband technologies.
18. Define a hotspot.
19. Define the term bandwidth.
20. Distinguish between the Internet and the WWW.
21. Describe the purpose and composition of an IP address. Differentiate between IPv4 and
IPv6.
22. Define the term, domain name
23. State the purpose of a DNS server
24. Differentiate between static and dynamic webpages
 25. Distinguish among the web, a webpage, a website, and a web server.
26. Explain the purpose of a browser. Name examples of popular browsers for personal
computers and mobile devices
27. Define the term, web address. Name a synonym
28. Name and give examples of the components of a web address
29. Explain the risks and concerns involved in letting apps track your location. List any
benefits
30. Describe the purpose of these types of websites: media sharing; bookmarking; blogs;
wikis and collaboration; portals; content aggregation;
31. Define the term, e-commerce. Differentiate among B2C, C2C, and B2B e-commerce
32. List uses and benefits of content aggregation websites and apps
33. ______ refers to any application that combines text with media
34. List the seven criteria for evaluating a website’s content
35. Name the types of graphics formats used on the web and how they use compression
36. Define the terms, thumbnail and infographic
37. Describe the components of an email address
38. Describe the purpose of these Internet services: email, email lists, messaging, chat rooms,
online discussions, VoIP, and FTP

Chapter 3
39. Describe the purpose and functions of a server.
40. Define virtualization as it relates to servers. Define the term ‘server farm’
41. Differentiate between mainframes, supercomputers, embedded computers, terminals
42. Explain how resolution affects digital picture quality.
43. Differentiate between ports and connectors.
44. What is the purpose of a docking station.
45. Define the term, backward compatible.
46. Describe the following technologies: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC.
47. Describe the purposes of surge protectors and UPS devices.
48. Define ergonomics. Identify causes and types of repetitive strain injuries.
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Chapter 4
49. List categories of programs and apps.
50. _____ is another word for programs
51. Differentiate between application software, and system software
52. List examples of desktop and mobile operating systems
53. Describe how an operating system interacts with the computer
54. Differentiate among web apps, mobile apps, and mobile web apps
55. List any restrictions for shareware, freeware, open source, and public-domain software
56. List types of productivity applications
57. Identify functions of the following software: word processing, presentation, spreadsheet,
database, project management,
58. List advantages of using a software suite
59. Identify functions of the following tools: personal firewalls, hardware firewalls, antivirus
programs, malware removers, and Internet filters
60. Describe ways a virus infects programs or apps
61. List types of malware. Identify signs of a virus infection
62. A virus _____ is a known specific pattern of virus code.
63. Differentiate between spyware and adware
64. List and describe four types of Internet filters
65. Identify functions of the following tools: file manager, disk cleanup, disk defragmenter,
screen saver, file compression, and backup and restore.

Chapter 5
66. Differentiate among hackers, crackers, script kiddies, cyberextortionists, and
cyberterrorists.
67. Define the term payload.
68. Differentiate between viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits, spyware and adware.
69. Define these terms: botnet, zombie, and bot.
70. What are some symptoms of infected computers?
71. Describe DOS and DDOS attacks. Describe the damages caused by and possible
motivations
72. behind DoS and DDoS attacks.
73. What is the purpose of a back door in a computer?
74. Define the term firewall.
75. Describe the purpose of CAPTCHA.
76. Define the terms, possessed objects and biometric devices.
77. Explain the purpose of product activation.
78. Describe the single-user license agreement.
79. Define these terms: digital signature, digital certificate, and secure site.
80. Describe how the following techniques are used to collect personal data: electronic
profiles, cookies, phishing,
81. Define the term ‘social engineering’