Computer Quiz 170

1. A repair for a known software bug, usually available at no charge on the Internet, is called a
a. Version
b. Patch
c. Tutorial
d. FAQ

2. When data changes in multiple lists and all lists are not updated, this causes
a. Data redundancy
b. Information overload
c. Duplicate data
d. Data inconsistency

3. Changing cardinalities in a database is
a. A common database design task
b. A rare database design task, but does occur
c. A database design task that never occurs.
d. Is impossible to do, so a new database must be constructed and the data may be moved into it

4. Because of the importance of making data model changes correctly, many professionally are --- about using an automated process for database redesign
a. Optimistic
b. Skeptical
c. Ambivalent
d. All the above

5. A computer’s hard disk is a/an
a. Arithmetic and logical unit
b. Computer software
c. Operating system
d. Computer hardware

6. Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of
a. Spooling
b. Identity theft
c. Spoofing
d. Hacking

7. What type of virus uses computer hosts to reproduce itself
a. Time bomb
b. Worm
c. Melissa virus
d. Macro virus

8. What is the name of an application program that gathers user information and sends it to someone through the Internet
a. A virus
b. Spybot
c. Logic bomb
d. Security patch

9. ---- is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal scans used for security access
a. Biometrics
b. Biomeasurement
c. Computer security
d. Smart weapon machinery

10. The role of a --- generally is to determine a buyer’s needs and match it to the correct hardware and software
a. Computer scientist
b. Computer sales representative
c. Computer consultant
d. Corporate trainer

ANSWERS

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