Question: According to the 2014 Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. census data, 73% of U.S. households have a computer with ___________.
Answer Choices:
a dial-up internet connection
no regular internet access
a broadband Internet connection
Answer: a broadband Internet connection
Question: Adrienne wants to purchase a machine that she can use for her course work, and she would also like to use it as a handheld reader without a keyboard. Her best option to satisfy both of these desires would be to purchase an/an ________.
Answer Choices:
slate tablet
tablet-laptop hybrid
Answer: tablet-laptop hybrid
Question: Which of the following is NOT an example of Web 2.0?
Answer Choices:
A) Blog
B) Facebook
C) LinkedIn
D) Google
Answer: D) Google
Question: Select the proper form of the following statement, where B is “I will buy a new computer” and C is “My computer crashes”.
Answer Choices:
I will buy a new computer only if my current computer crashes.
B and C
B or C
B if C
none of these
Answer: B if C
Question: A writer can appeal to logos by:
Answer Choices:
A) supporting claims with evidence
B) sharing personal experiences
C) presenting expert testimonies
D) using passionate language
Answer: A) supporting claims with evidence
Question: Which is a WRONG way to use quotations?
Answer Choices:
As a whole paragraph.
They must start and end with quotation marks.
As a small part of a paragraph to support your main point.
They must be followed by the page number.
Answer: As a whole paragraph.
Question: When responding to discussion questions in the forums, which of the following describes the BEST kind of answer that a student can provide?
Answer Choices:
an answer that everyone seems to agree on
an answer that the student can support
an answer with one clear perspective
an answer with a clear right or wrong answer
Answer: an answer that the student can support
Question: What are the common types of symptoms from foodborne illness?
Answer Choices:
aching in joints
sores in mouth and gums
pain and swelling of joints
nausea, headache, diarrhea
Answer: nausea, headache, diarrhea
Question: Studies show that approximately 72 hours of video are uploaded to __________ every minute.
Answer Choices:
Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest
YouTube
Answer: YouTube
Question: The term “clone” is a reference to a computer’s:
Answer Choices:
A) portability.
B) cost.
C) appearance.
D) compatibility.
Answer: D) compatibility.
Question: What is the correct format when uploading data files?
Answer Choices:
.jpeg
iWork’s Files
Excel files, .xlsx, .xls
.pdf
Answer: Excel files, .xlsx, .xls
Question: When is it appropriate to address the Instructor by his or her first name?
Answer Choices:
It doesn’t matter how instructors are addressed.
When the instructor directly contacts you and uses your first name.
It is always okay to address the instructor by his or her first name.
When the instructor gives the class permission to use his or her first name.
Answer: When the instructor gives the class permission to use his or her first name.
Question: On the first day of class, Demetris panics when she realizes that she has not purchased a course textbook yet. But upon reviewing her course materials, Demetris breathes a sigh of relief when she realizes that her textbook is included in her course materials and is available on an e-reading platform known as ________.
Answer Choices:
Waypoint
the Student Portal
an eReader
Constellation
Answer: Constellation
Question: Criminal background checks for nurses and physicians are:
Answer Choices:
A. not required.
B. voluntary to practice nursing.
C. mandatory in most states for licensure.
D. an invasion of privacy.
E. voluntary and not required to practice nursing.
F. None of these is correct.
Answer: mandatory in most states for licensure.
Question: Emira is planning to go to a wedding and has been surfing various clothing websites for new months to find a nice cocktail dress to wear. As soon as she logs in, she notices some pop-up advertisements for clothing stores she has not yet browsed. This is because _________ have created a profile of her browsing and spending habits.
Answer Choices:
digital informants
pop-ups
aggregators
data collectors
Answer: data collectors