USC Hybrid High School Communications Multiple Choices Quiz Questions

Question 1
The Altair 8800 was touted as the “World’s First Minicomputer Kit to Rival Commercial
Models” in 1974, but the user had to assemble and program it by entering binary code using
hand switches. Whew! What was the first microcomputer available for home use that didn’t
require assembly?
a) Apple II
b) Dell
c) IBM PC
d) Osbourne
Question 2
Which of the following are the four fundamental components of a computer? (Select all that
apply.)
Keyboard
Input
Monitor
Output
Processing
RAM
Storage
Question 3
Students who might otherwise be permanently attached to their phones are still likely to use a
MacBook or Windows laptop some of the time.
True
False
Question 4
What does a “motherboard” do?
a) Supplies the memory for the computer
b) Operates high resolution graphics and video on the computer
c) Contains all the basic electric functions and serves as the physical foundation for a computer
d) Determines how much information a computer can process and store
Question 5
Match the following advantages/disadvantages to either Windows or Apple:
Apple Logo vs. Windows Logo
1. Provides free and continual upgrades to its
operating systems
Disadvantage Windows
Disadvantage Apple
Advantage Windows
Advantage Apple
2. There are no disadvantages according to the author
of this test (and longtime Apple customer).
3. The ability to connect devices from different
manufacturers.
4. Users can’t get support and may have to replace the
computer once the operating system is phased out.
Question 6
No matter how sweet your computer is, without ______ it is essentially useless:
a) Sensory input
b) At least 16GB of RAM
c) Software
d) USB
Question 7
Cloud computing makes it possible to:
a) Play videos across all your devices
b) Work on your computer without having to purchase extra hardware or individual software programs
c) Access extra memory to make your computer run faster
d) Make it rain, baby!
Question 8
The purpose of an operating system is to:
a) Control Internet access
b) Manage applications and control the look and feel of your devices
c) Allow choices of GUI (graphical user interfaces) for the computer
d) Eliminate the need for apps
Question 9
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
a) Connecting all of your devices to one another
b) Connecting as many devices as possible to computer-based networks
c) Connecting all of your devices to the cloud
d) Appliances and other smart devices in your home
Question 10
Passive connection to the IoT uses RFID (radio frequency identification) tags which have the
information needed to simply identify the object. How is passive connection to the IoT
used? (Select all that apply.)
Tracking inventory and information like the date of purchase
Powering objects on and off
Locating objects in a warehouse, store or elsewhere
Connecting objects to one another
Question 11
Active connection to the IoT is what makes our devices “smart.” What do smart devices use
for active connection?
a) RFID tags
b) Embedded censors and computing power
c) Bluetooth
d) GPS tracking
Question 12
Which is the fastest broadband service to the home?
a) Cable modem service
b) DSL
c) Fiber optics
d) Satellite broadband
Question 13
The Internet is a worldwide computing system that: (Select all that apply.)
Established a worldwide web of technology
Uses a common means of linking hardware and transmitting digital information
Involves a community of people using a common communication technology
Is a globally-distributed system of information
Question 14
What is the difference between “The Internet” and “The World Wide Web”?
a) The Internet is an application that makes it easier to use the World Wide Web.
b) The World Wide Web is an application that allows users to access the Internet in a user-friendly way.
c) The Internet is a paid service, but the World Wide Web is free.
d) There is no difference between the two.
Question 15
The Internet was created by:
a) The military
b) Universities working with the Department of Defense
c) AT&T’s Bell Labs research facility
d) Al Gore
Question 16
The system of URLs and Internet addresses is managed by:
a) The U.S. government
b) The International Technology Union, a United Nations committee
c) The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
d) No one
Question 17
How does Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations Theory explain the slow adoption of the Internet?
a) Critical mass had not been reached because home computers were so slow.
b) Text-based commands were not user-friendly and adoption of an innovation requires low levels of
complexity.
c) The Internet would only run on mainframe computers.
d) Dial-up modems were a huge pain!
Question 18
As of 2018, about __% of American adults use the Internet, up from 50% in 2000:
a) 75%
b) 80%
c) 85%
d) 90%
Question 19
The term “broadband” refers to high-speed internet access. Which of the following is NOT an
attribute of broadband?
a) The service provides high-speed data transmission.
b) It makes a squealing sound when you connect with the internet.
c) It provides access to the high-quality internet.
d) Broadband access is constant.
e) It does not block the phone lines.
Question 20
Three criteria for a social networking site (SNS) are that it allow users to: (Select all that
apply.)
Construct a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system
Articulate a list of users with whom they will connect
Produce and develop their own content
View their own connections and those made by others within the system
Question 21
Match the following terms to their descriptions:
Social media
Social networking sites
1. Electronic communication through which users
create online communities to share information,
ideas, personal messages, and other content
2. Online platforms where users create and maintain
personal and business relationships
Question 22
The first identifiable SNS was:
a) LinkedIn
b) Facebook
c) SixDegrees.com
d) Friendster
Question 23
Social media have always been a platform for connecting with others, but a more recent and
concerning trend is that people now use it for:
a) Professional networkiing
b) Content production
c) News and information gathering
d) Event planning
Question 24
What is “Big Data”?
a) A large volume of information created, distributed, and stored by way of Internet connections
b) Mostly private information that Internet users willingly give on social media platforms
c) Information that users willingly give, but don’t expect to be used by propaganda organizations
d) Numbers that are so far from small
Question 25
In what ways is Big Data gathered on you?
a) When you buy something on Amazon
b) When you “like” something on Facebook
c) When you watch a movie on Netflix
d) When you search for something on Google
e) All of the above