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CIW IBA Extreme Review - Part 6
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceYou receive a text message on your cell phone from an unknown number. The message includes an attachment. You try to call the number but you get no answer. What is the best action for you to take next?Open the attachment.Delete the message without opening the attachment.Forward the message to your e-mail so you can open the attachment using your computer.Call the phone number of the sender again.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich term is used to describe a computer security program that is enabled when no keystrokes or mouse actions have occurred on the system for a specified duration?Automated updateDesktop firewallAutomated patchScreen saver
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat distinguishes a worm from a virus?A worm is capable of replicating itself automatically while affecting data.A worm does not replicate itself; it damages or destroys data.A worm and a virus are synonymous terms for a malicious program designed to damage computer systems.A worm does not replicate itself; it assumes control of system operations.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceBrea opened an e-mail attachment and it launches a virus. Even after running anti-virus software, the damage is extensive and she will have to reformat her hard drive. Which step, if she had taken it prior to being attacked, would have reduced the impact to her productivity?Performing regularly scheduled backups so that she can reload all files if lost or damagedPrinting and then deleting files, thus limiting the number of electronic files vulnerable to virus attacksRestoring data files from backup on a regular basisFollowing a policy of never opening attachments
- 5. Multiple ChoiceIt is vital that you understand how to evaluate information you retrieve from resources on the Internet because the source of information can directly affect the quality and factuality of the information. Which of the following resource types bases information on primary sources?ScholarlyIndividualOpen peer-reviewedPopular
- 6. Multiple ChoicePatrick wants to search for Fender guitars other than Stratocasters. He plans to use a keyword search engine. He does not want to see any results for Stratocaster guitars, only other Fender models. Which of the following search strings should he use?guitar Fender |Stratocasterguitar Fenderguitar Fender !Stratocasterguitar Fender *Stratocaster
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhy might you receive different results using the same keywords on different search engines?Because not every Web site is registered with every search engineBecause only search engines that use robot or spider programs can search registered Web sitesBecause not every search engine recognizes the same keywordsBecause different search engines interpret keywords differently
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true regarding the use of Internet searches for job-related research?The Internet provides fast, convenient access to social networking, but should not be used as a research tool.The Internet provides fast, convenient access to a vast amount of information and services.The Internet should be used as a secondary resource to information found in scholarly journals.The Internet is unreliable because too much false information is generated via popular search engines.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the Boolean operator OR?It requires the search results to include one keyword or one URL.It requires the search results to include one keyword and exclude another.It requires the search results to include one keyword or the other or both.It requires the search results to include multiple keywords.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe tag can be used in Web pages for which purpose?Providing search engines with a description of the Web siteLinking the Web site to other related Web pagesContaining the content that appears on each Web pagePreventing early-version browsers from viewing the Web site
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of a Boolean operator?To assign a relevancy ranking to search engine findingsTo perform a static search or a keyword searchTo determine the alphabetical order of search engine findingsTo narrow search results by including or excluding words or phrases
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following search engines uses cross-referencing fields for conceptual searches, in addition to allowing keywords searches?Yahoo!GoogleExciteWebCrawler
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen you search for topics using a Web search engine, what are you searching?An index or database of all computers connected to the InternetAll Web sites on the World Wide WebAn index or database of referenced Web sitesAll computers connected to the Internet
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following would you enter in a search engine to locate Web pages containing information about a topic?A dotted-quad Internet addressA Uniform Resource Locator (URL)A keywordA file name
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA search engine database contains titles, URLS and short descriptions for registered Web pages. What else would the database most likely contain?RobotsSpidersKeywordsScripts
- 16. Multiple ChoiceYou are performing a keyword search with your browser. Which strategy should you use for the keywords you choose?Use mostly verbs rather than nouns.Use as few keywords as possible.Use mostly nouns rather than verbs.Include at least one preposition such as "the" or "an".
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich is the most important reason you should properly cite information that you obtain from an Internet search?To avoid contacting the original authorTo avoid crediting the creators of the sites you useTo avoid plagiarizing someone else's workTo avoid using someone else's work for your own site or publication
- 18. Multiple ChoiceDuring a Web search, entering erroneous search criteria, clicking dead links or accessing a busy server is likely to:cause an error page to display.activate the robot or spider program.use all the space in your browser cache.return less relevant results for your keywords.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceAfter you have found the information you need on the Web, you must still evaluate its accuracy and value. To determine whether information is reliable or factual, you should:consult popular resources.consult open peer-reviewed resources.consult authoritative peer-reviewed resources.consult secondary resources.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIt is vital that you understand how to evaluate information you retrieve from resources on the Internet because the source of information can directly affect the quality and factuality of the information. Which of the following types of resources only accept input from scholars and recognized authorities?PrimaryIndividualAuthoritative peer-reviewedOpen peer-reviewed
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following search engines was the first to determine a site's relevance based upon the number of links that point to it, in addition to ranking its relevance according to keywords you enter?ExciteGoogleWebCrawlerYahoo!
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of the Boolean operator AND?It requires the search results to include one keyword and one URL.It requires the search results to exclude one keyword.It requires the search results to include one keyword and exclude another.It requires the search results to include multiple keywords.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat distinguishes an information portal from a search engine?An information portal uses a robot or spider program to browse the Web and index the content that it finds.An information portal will only index Web sites based on manual submissions.An information portal allows only keyword index searches.An information portal allows only static index/site map searches.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceYou access a search engine and enter the words "African" and "safari" in the search box. The search engine returns links to Web sites in its index that include these words. Which type of search index did you use?Full-text indexStructured directory indexKeyword indexStatic index/site map
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich operator would you use in a Web search to find a multi-word phrase with the words in a specified order?Ampersand &Quotation marks " "Parentheses ( )Brackets [ ]
- 26. Multiple ChoiceYou are an avid user of Facebook and Twitter. Which of the following search engines accommodates social networking to find more relevant information for your queries?GoogleExciteBingYahoo!
- 27. Multiple ChoiceYou want to find information about Great Danes. You visit a popular search engine and manually search through a directory tree of topics until you find a directory titled "Dogs" and a subdirectory titled "Breeds." You select the topic "Great Dane" and look through a list of indexed pages on that topic, then choose one page with which to begin your research. Which type of search index did you use?Static index/site mapKeyword indexBoolean indexFull-text index
- 28. Multiple ChoiceHow do robot or spider programs usually find keywords for a Web page?By reading each site's source code embedded in the tagsBy reading every word contained on each Web siteBy reading the banner ads on each Web siteBy reading the title of each Web site
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIt is vital that you understand how to evaluate information you retrieve from resources on the Internet because the source of information can directly affect the quality and factuality of the information. Which of the following resource categories is the most common type of Internet resource you will use?PrimaryOpen peer-reviewedSecondaryAuthoritative peer-reviewed
- 30. Multiple ChoiceSearch engines use a ranking system to help you determine how closely a site matches the topic for which you are searching. Generally, how does this ranking system work?The more keywords you specify in your search criteria, the higher the relevancy scores assigned to the retrieved documents.The more frequently your specified keywords are found in a particular document, the higher the relevancy score that document receives.The more hyperlinks included in a Web document, the higher the relevancy score that document receives.The more reference sources included in a Web document, the higher the relevancy score that document receives.
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of software is common to all smartphones?Personal Information Management (PIM) software.Spam-detection software.Virus-protection software.Encryption/decryption software.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceMicrosoft Outlook, IBM Lotus Organizer, Sage ACT! and CorelCENTRAL are all examples of:Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) programs.Personal Information Management (PIM) programs.Web-based e-mail client applications.browser-based e-mail client applications.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceIn order to help with your job tasks, your supervisor has given you a PIM application to install and use. PIM is an acronym for a type of program with which you can:translate dotted-quad IP addresses into easily recognizable text-based names, and vice versa.filter spam at the client.schedule appointments and meetings, store contact information, and manage tasks.filter spam at the server.
- 34. Multiple ChoiceAny tool used to schedule appointments and meetings, store contact information, and manage tasks is known as a:Personal Digital Assistant (PDA).Mail User Agent (MUA).Message Transfer Agent (MTA).Personal Information Management (PIM) program.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is true regarding smartphones and PIM applications?Smartphones use infrared-based keyboards for inputting information into PIM applications.Smartphones rarely have enough memory to support full-featured PIM applications.Smartphone PIM applications are designed to work in tandem with traditional desktop or laptop computers.Smartphones save changes you make in PIM applications in random-access memory (RAM), the contents of which are erased when you turn the smartphone off.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceHow can you reduce file size so that files can be sent more efficiently across the Internet?By using a file compression utility to compress large filesBy increasing the mail server's attachment size limitBy dividing the file in half and sending the two halves separatelyBy using smaller fonts in the files
- 37. Multiple ChoiceYou download a file with the unusual file name extension of ".wow." When you attempt to open this file, Windows displays a message indicating that it does not know how to open this particular file type. Which of the following determines a document type and the application required to open it?HTTPMIMEFTPTCP/IP
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes the reason that you should compress files?To delete all unnecessary information from them and reduce transfer timeTo delete all unnecessary information from themTo delete all unnecessary information from them and conserve hard disk spaceTo reduce transfer time and conserve hard disk space
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat can you do to eliminate the need to define a MIME type for files that you download from Web sites?Open the files in the Windows operating system only.Compress the files, then decompress them before you attempt to open them.Open the files in an operating system other than Windows.Install the latest version of a browser, or install any available upgrades.
- 40. Multiple ChoiceWhich choice lists some file types that are often already compressed and thus may not be significantly reduced in file size by compression utilities?BMP, JPG and TIFFDOC, TXT and PDFDOC, EXE and HTMPNG, GIF and JPG
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of a trademark?The apple icon on the covers of many Beatles albumsA chapter from John Lennon's book "In His Own Write"An MP3 file containing the Beatles' song "Hey Jude"A contract allowing you to use the Beatles' digital graphics on your Web site
- 42. Multiple ChoiceYour company is about to release a proprietary product. Suddenly a competitor releases a very similar product that uses design data exactly like that from your company's product. You later learn that the proprietary data was leaked to the competitor. What preventive measure would have ensured that your company's proprietary information was protected from this type of action?Monitoring employees' messagesRestricting employees' Internet accessDestroying all proprietary informationUninstalling employees' e-mail clients
- 43. Multiple ChoiceYour company's strength is marketing and sales. Your production team is assigned to rebrand the content obtained from an independent author so your sales team can sell it under your company's name. The author's original work is protected under her legal ownership. So your project manager obtains permission from the author to use her work, in exchange for a royalty fee and a contributor credit in the book. Which term describes this permission arrangement?TrademarkCopyrightEncryptionLicense
- 44. Multiple ChoiceSpam can be considered an invasion of privacy because:it is sent to recipients uninvited.it is generally excluded from Web sites' privacy policies.it is generally encrypted with weak encryption keys.it is placed on Web site visitors' computers so that Web site managers can customize their sites to their visitors' preferences.
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich choice lists the basic elements of authorship, according to copyright law?Expression and originalityUsefulness and popularityAppearance and global interestMonetary value and public policy
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following can protect your company's data, prevent data from being intercepted by malicious outsiders, and deter hackers?TrademarkCopyrightEncryptionLicense
- 47. Multiple ChoiceYou are a network administrator for a medium-sized organization. The receptionist has had several problems with malware recently. The receptionist does not need to access external Web sites to perform his job, but he does use his computer for company documentation and internal communication with co-workers. Which of the following will help prevent additional malware from being installed on his computer?Restrict this employee's access to the Internet.Examine the cached files from the Internet on this employee's computer.Audit the contents of this employee's hard drive.Monitor the messages this employee sends and receives via e-mail.
- 48. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following protects original works of authorship that are fixed in a tangible medium of expression, and defines an original work by the basic elements of expression and originality?TrademarkCopyrightLicenseEncryption
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich organization was created by the United Nations to help protect ownership of work and creations globally?International Organization for Standardization (ISO)World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
- 50. Multiple ChoiceYour IT department enforces the use of 128-bit encryption on all company transmissions. Your department also protects the company encryption keys to ensure secure transmissions. Which choice lists an important reason for encrypting the company's network transmissions?Preventing data from being intercepted by malicious outsidersAvoiding licenses that allow you to use a copyrighted software programProviding employees privacy to use company e-mail for personal purposesLegally protecting your company's original product content
- 51. Multiple ChoiceHarley works in the sales department at his company. He feels that the company's marketing team is not doing a good job, so without direction or permission, he starts his own social networking page to help. His page has a name similar to the company's. He posts company logos on it and uses text copied from the company Web site. He posts news and sends tweets to customers and others interested in the company. When the company learns of this, what action is it most likely to take?Human Resources will issue a cease-and-desist letter, take control of Harley's page, and terminate Harley's employment for copyright and trademark infringement.Human Resources will send Harley an informal request to stop using company logos, but allow him to continue using his social networking page.Marketing will post a link to Harley's page from the company's official social networking site.Marketing will add references to Harley's social networking page in the company's internal newsletter.
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