Question: Virtual communities typically have all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer Choices:
A) real life contact.
B) games.
C) norms of conduct.
D) currency.
Answer: A) real life contact.
Question: Which of the following BEST defines the term digital tools?
Answer Choices:
They are devices that store information.
They are devices and programs that allow computers to function.
They are electronic programs and devices that translate data into readable information.
They are programs that capture data for computers.
Answer: They are devices and programs that allow computers to function.
Question: Computers are not just stand-alone desktop machines anymore. They are often embedded in common appliances and technology that we use every day. Which of the following does NOT have a computer in it?
Answer Choices:
A) DVD
B) Cell phone
C) Airplane
D) Automobile
Answer: A) DVD
Question: According to the 2014 Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. census data, 84% of U.S. households own a/an _________.
Answer Choices:
external hard drive
computer
eReader
printer
Answer: computer
Question: Which of the following statements best describes how individuals perceive information?
Answer Choices:
A. Putting information into written form can improve the quality and accuracy of information perceived.
B. Using computers can significantly improve the quality of information perceived.
C. Individuals use expectations and beliefs to selectively filter sensory input.
D. Frequent repetition of a message can improve the quality and accuracy of information perceived.
E. Individuals can prevent misperceptions by paying careful attention to new information and situations.
Answer: Individuals use expectations and beliefs to selectively filter sensory input.
Question: Beginning in the upper left corner of a spread sheet, where would you look to find cell C6?
Answer Choices:
A) Three rows down and six columns right.
B) Six rows down and three columns right.
C) Three columns down and six rows right.
D) Six columns down and three rows right.
Answer: B) Six rows down and three columns right.
Question: Which of the following BEST describes the difference between an intranet and internet?
Answer Choices:
A) An intranet provides an email function, an internet does not.
B) An intranet provides an email function, an internet does not.
C) An internet is public, an intranet is private.
D) An intranet is public, an internet is private.
Answer: C) An internet is public, an intranet is private.
Question: What is the best way to contact me if you are having trouble with the labs?
Answer Choices:
Paper airplane notes.
Releasing pigeons.
Through the Canvas Inbox messages.
Answer: Through the Canvas Inbox messages.
Question: Natalie’s son was recently diagnosed as autistic, so she is searching the Internet for information about the disorder. She discovers websites, blogs where parents and family members share their stories for support and advice. Natalie values greatly for this _________ because it helps her gain insight into her son’s disorder and the confidence to support him.
Answer Choices:
collective intelligence
group information
social information
group interaction
Answer: collective intelligence
Question: Aricia is pursuing a degree in informational technology at Ashford University. She is learning about hardware so that she can ________.
Answer Choices:
Know how different browsers function.
Recommend programs to be installed on computers.
Troubleshoot an issue with the wiring of the computer.
Better understand the difference between Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 10.
Answer: Troubleshoot an issue with the wiring of the computer.
Question: Coverage of each learning objective is worth 4 points, or 20% of the overall grade.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: Which of the following is the correct reference entry example for a journal article?
Answer Choices:
Hood, K. (2011, March 7). “Students offended by bias on ‘no derogatory language’ fliers. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved from [website url]
Hood, K. (2011, March 7). [Website url].
Students offended by bias on ‘no derogatory language’ fliers. (2011, March 7). Chicago Tribune. Retrieved from [website url]
None of the above.
Answer: Hood, K. (2011, March 7). “Students offended by bias on ‘no derogatory language’ fliers. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved from [website url]
Question: When Twitter is used to gather a large group for a face-to-face meeting it is called a:
Answer Choices:
A) Twitter mob.
B) Tweet mob.
Answer: A) Twitter mob.
Question: Janna is writing an essay on Vaguebooking on Facebook. Vaguebooking is the act of making vague self-pitying statements on Facebook in order to fish for comments and positive affirmations out of friends and friends. She has decided that she would like to explore this concept, and clarify on subjects that basically explain what it means. Janna should use which framing technique?
Answer Choices:
Conceptual framework
Chronological framework
Hierarchical framework
None of the above
Answer: Conceptual framework
Question: The Internet is BEST described as a vast _________ connection of computer networks that also link to smaller networks.
Answer: network
Question: Which of the following is the BEST reason for using Ashford’s course materials?
Answer Choices:
They can only be viewed online.
They can only be shared with one student at a time.
They are only active for the duration of the course.
They are available wherever students have internet access.
Answer: They are available wherever students have internet access.
Question: Blog is a new word made from which two terms?
Answer Choices:
A) Web and logis
B) Web and lego
C) Web and logik
D) Web and log
Answer: D) Web and log
Question: Which of the following is one of Intel’s MOST important innovations?
Answer Choices:
A) Keyboard
B) Laser printer
C) Processor
D) Hard drive
Answer: C) Processor