Where can you find the file called "Getting started.pdf"?
It's only available on the website's
homepage
It is only available when you first
sign up on the website
There isn't one, there's only
readme.doc
It's
in your main Dropbox folder
How do I view my photos online?
Go to dropbox.com/albums and enter your
log in information.
Go to dropbox.com/public and enter your
log in information.
Go
to dropbox.com/photos and enter your log in information.
You can only view your photos offline.
Can I access my Dropbox files while offline?
Yes, and syncing will also continue to
work.
No, you will always need internet
connection to access your files.
Yes,
you will always have your files with or without internet connection.
Dropbox will work offline if you have a
paid account.
How much Hard Drive Space must I have to run Dropbox?
At least 512 MB.
At least 1 GB.
At least 128 MB.
It
must be equal to your storage limit at least.
What does Dropbox do if 2 people edit the same file at the same time?
it dynamically syncs changes from each
of the 2 people's edited files into one
it prompts users and asks which one
should be saved
the last one saved wins, the other is
written over
it
save 2 copies, 1 of which has (<user's name>'s conflicted copy
<date>) appended to the end of the filename
Which of the following services does Dropbox offer?
file synchronization and client
software
cloud storage and file synchronization
cloud
storage, file synchronization, and client software
cloud storage and client synchronization
client software
Is there a reward in performing all the tasks shown in the Getting Started tab?
No, you will not be rewarded.
Yes, you will be rewarded with 512 MB
of space.
Yes, you will be rewarded with 128 MB
of space.
Yes,
you will be rewarded with 250 MB of space.
How do you earn free space on Dropbox?
You can earn it by asking your friends
to give you their extra space
You can earn 250MB of free space by
referring 5 of your friends to Dropbox.
You cannot. You must pay for all the
space in your Dropbox.
You
can refer people to Dropbox or promote Dropbox in your social network
Can you choose to only sync a part of your Dropbox folder with certain computers?
No
Only with a paid account
Yes
How many DropBox Accounts can be linked using desktop App?
3
2
4
1
What is Packrat?
A super mega secure server.
Packrat
is a Dropbox Pro add-on feature that saves your file history indefinitely.
My neighborhood hamster.
How do I know when Dropbox is syncing?
Watching the Dropbox website for
updates.
By pressing F5.
Dropbox
overlays icons over the files and folders in your Dropbox and over the Dropbox
icon on your system tray or menu bar.
On an iOS Device, can you view any file offline?
Yes, all Dropbox files are available
offline
Only
if you downloaded it previously
No, you must have an Internet
connection to view any file in Dropbox
Do non-Dropbox users have to download Dropbox to access your shared folder?
No,
but they must sign up for an account to access your folder.
Only Dropbox users are able to access
your folders.
Yes, they must download Dropbox to
access your Dropbox folders.
What account type gives you an extra 50 GB of space?
Pro 100
Pro
50
Pro 25
There is no such thing
What does a red "x" on my Dropbox signify?
You haven't paid your monthly dues.
You are banned from using Dropbox.
Your Dropbox folder has been deleted.
You
are over your storage quota or Dropbox is not securely connected to the internet.
Is your public folder viewable by everyone?
Yes, all your public files can be
viewed by others.
Your public folder files can be
searched by everyone.
Only
people who have the link to your files can access them.
How can I change the location of my Dropbox folder after installation?
Go to dropbox.com/location and proceed
from there.
You cannot.
Use
the Preferences menu.
Can users search or browse your files?
No,
no one can search for your files without a link.
Yes, all your public files can be
viewed by others.
Yes, both your private and public files
can be searched.
Can I unlink computers that are connected to my Dropbox?
Yes, just uninstall the downloaded
Dropbox application.
No, you cannot.
Yes,
go to the My Computers tab in the web interface or application preferences and
click "Unlink this Computer".
Which folders does my Dropbox include by default?
A
Photos folder and a Public folder.
None.
A Public folder.
A Photos folder.
Which one can you NOT do when sharing your folders?
Check
the other person's details
Invite many people to view your folder
at once
Kick the person out of your folder
Make your folder private so that no one
can view it
Can I access Dropbox on my mobile device?
The app is only available with Android
Yes,
there is a mobile app for iPhone and Android
No, there is no mobile app
The app is only available on the iPhone
What color is the dropbox icon?
Green
Yellow
White
Blue
Red
Which is a way to share files in using Dropbox?
Use of a USB drive.
Providing a password to your folders.
Anyone with the password has access to your folders.
Use
a Public folder or invite specific e-mail addresses to a shared folder.
Dropbox is not a file sharing
application.
Will I still be able to access my files if Dropbox servers are down?
Yes,
all of your devices will have your files.
No, all of your files are linked with
the Dropbox servers. If the Dropbox servers are down, you will not be able to
retrieve your files.
No, all of your files will be deleted.
Do deleted files count toward your quota?
It depends on the size of the deleted
file.
No.
If the size of the file is under 100MB,
it does not count.
Yes.
Up to how many old versions of a file can Dropbox save over 15 days?
60
30
5
None of these.
Unlimited,
all saved changes will be kept.
Which of the following are free ways to increase your storage space on Dropbox?
All
of the above
Refer a friend to Dropbox
Upgrade your account
Tell us why you love Dropbox
Get started with Dropbox
What is an advantage of using Dropbox as a back up service?
Your files are stored in a remote
location. If anything physically happens to your computer, your files within
Dropbox are recoverable.
It automatically syncs your files to
the cloud.
All
of these
It is a reasonably priced alternative
to an external hard drive.
How do you create a new folder via the Dropbox website?
Unicode issue
Log in, choose "Account" tab,
then "New Folder"
Go to dropbox.com/newFolder
You do not, you can only do it in your
Dropbox folder on your computer
Log
in, choose "Dropbox" tab, then click the "New Folder" icon.
Will I have to download Dropbox to access my account on computers that do not have Dropbox?
Yes, you can only access Dropbox from
devices that have the application already installed.
No,
you can access Dropbox from any device that has a web browser. Just log in and
use the web interface.
No, Dropbox is built in to Windows and
Mac.
How much free space do you get Dropbox when you sign up?
100 MB
5 GB
1 GB
2 GB
20 GB
Can I share music and movies I created?
Yes,
but Dropbox isn't a service meant specifically for sharing music or movies.
Of course, Dropbox is a service for
sharing music and film only.
No, you cannot.
Can I send or receive files from my Dropbox offline?
Yes, an internet connection is not
needed to send or receive files.
No,
an internet connection is needed to send or receive files.
How do I make albums with my photos?
Photos that are not organized into
sub-folders will be viewed as albums.
Sub-folders
within your main Photo folder will be displayed as albums.
Which operating systems are compatible with Dropbox?
Dropbox works on PC and recent
(2008-now) Mac models.
Dropbox
works on PC, Mac, and Linux.
Dropbox works on Macs only.
Dropbox works on PC and Linux.
What advantage does Dropbox have over an external hard drive?
Dropbox
secures your files in the cloud, even if your drive breaks
Dropbox secures your files in your hard
drive
Dropbox has been around longer
An external hard drive is more portable
than Dropbox
You receive your refer a friend bonus space after:
clicks on your referral link
registers on the Dropbox website
your
friend registers, downloads, and installs Dropbox via your referral
clicks on your referral link and
registers
Can anyone make changes on your public files?
No,
only people who are invited to the files can make changes.
Yes, everyone can make changes on
public files.
What is Dropbox?
It allows you to drag and drop files,
photos and media into a cardboard box which is shared by multiple computers.
It is a web application platform
developed by Microsoft for web content management and document management
systems.
It connects content from other web
based applications and services on an openbox platform.
It
is a cloud-storage application that saves all files on your Dropbox account to
your computer, phone, and the Dropbox website.
What is one way to conserve storage space?
Compress files into a .wmv or .zip
file.
Compress files into a .egg or .wmv
file.
You cannot upload compressed files.
Compress
files into a .zip or .rar file.
What is the "Getting Started" tab?
It serves as a welcome greeting. It
will open automatically every time you log into your account.
It
serves as a tutorial. It will open automatically if it is your first time using
Dropbox.
This is where you can acquire links to
the files in your public folder.
How do you access your Dropbox through a proxy?
You have to contact customer service
and they will set it up for you
Go to the Dropbox website and edit it
under account settings
Right
click your Dropbox icon, choose Preferences, select the Network menu, then
choose Proxies. Put in your info.
It is impossible to connect with a
proxy
Can you retrieve accidentally deleted files?
Dropbox
allows you to undelete any files and undo any changes made within the past 30
days.
You cannot undelete files or undo
changes.
Dropbox allows you to retrieve deleted
files from the beginning of time.
Where can I see all my shared folders in one place?
You cannot.
Click
on the Sharing tab on the Dropbox website.
Create a sub-folder and place all
shared folders inside it.
How much free space is rewarded for each referral on a basic account?
200 MB is rewarded for each referral.
250
MB is rewarded for each referral.
100 MB is rewarded for each referral.
150 MB is rewarded for each referral.
Can I make a file publicly available via Facebook or Twitter?
Only free accounts have this feature.
No.
Only paid accounts have this feature.
Yes.
How does Dropbox know which files to sync?
Any
file you add to your Dropbox folder will be automatically made available in the
Dropbox folder of any other device linked to your account.
Dropbox syncs all files added to your
Dropbox folder every other day.
You must select the files you want to
sync and press the "sync" button.
What is cloud storage?
Storage
hosted remotely. The storage media is located in a far-off server instead of
your hard drive. Dropbox is a cloud storage application.
Storage locally hosted. The storage
media is located on your hard drive. Dropbox is not a cloud storage
application.
How many folders within my Dropbox folder can I have?
Users can create a total of 10
sub-folders.
Users can create a total of 50
sub-folders.
Users
can create as many sub-folders as they would like.
Users can create a total of 100
sub-folders.
How much space do you start out with on a basic, free account?
2 GB
250 MB
100 GB
50 MB
Will downgrading to a smaller Dropbox delete your files?
Yes, and you will not be able to add
more files.
No,
but you will not be able to add more files if the size of your current Dropbox
is bigger than the one you are downgrading to.
Yes, and you will not be able to
retrieve them.
How do you share a large number of files?
Dropbox allows users to share only ten
files at a time.
Dropbox allows users to share only 15
files at a time.
Dropbox allows users to share only five
files at a time.
Create
a sub-folder and invite others to share it.
How long does it take to see changes made on a shared folder?
You
are able to instantly see changes made on a shared folder.
Dropbox will send you a notification
via email when the changes are updated.
It takes 2-3 business days.
On which of the following operating systems is Dropbox available?
Mac
Windows
Mobile Operating Systems (iOS, Android,
etc.)
Linux
All
of these
Is it possible to link multiple computers and devices to your account?
Yes, but you have to pay to link extra
devices
Yes, but you can only have 5
Yes,
and you can add as many as you want
No, you can only have one
Do I have a Dropbox folder for each device I install the Dropbox program in?
Only computers are capable of having a
Dropbox folder.
Only smart phones are capable of having
a Dropbox folder.
Yes.
Am I able to stop sharing a folder with others?
No, there is no option to unshare a
folder.
Yes,
there is an option to unshare a folder.
The only way is to delete the folder.
When does your Dropbox sync your folder?
It syncs your folder fifteen minutes
after it notices a change.
It
syncs your folder automatically as soon as it notices a change.
It syncs your folder an hour after it
notices a change.
If your computer breaks down, will your Dropbox files be deleted?
Only the file you were viewing will be
permanently deleted.
Yes, all of your files are saved onto
your computers not the website.
No,
all of your files are saved by Dropbox
Why is Dropbox referred to as the "magic pocket"?
The Dropbox application is represented
by a picture of a pocket.
All
the files in your Dropbox folder will be with you at all times.
Files in your Dropbox can appear and
disappear magically.
How do I sync my files?
Press Ctrl and S at the same time to
sync your folder.
Your
Dropbox syncs your files automatically.
On the bottom right corner of your
computer screen.
Can you change the default Dropbox folder location in Windows?
No
Yes
Which of these devices can NOT use Dropbox?
an Android
a Blackberry
None
of the answers are correct.
the iPad
Will I be able to transfer files or add new files if Dropbox servers are down?
No,
the synchronization of files in Dropbox relies on the central server.
Yes, but only paid accounts come with
this feature.
Yes, the synchronization of files in
Dropbox does not rely on the central server.
Yes, you can buy this feature for 4.99
USD.
When you invite a friend, how much bonus space does Dropbox give you (assuming you have a free account)?
1 GB
250 MB
500
MB
100 MB
Legally, can I share folders of music and movies that I purchased?
Dropbox is a service for sharing music
and film.
No,
you do not own the copyright to them.
Yes, one of the main features of
Dropbox is sharing music and film.
Yes, if you legally acquired them.
Is it possible to adjust the bandwidth Dropbox uses?
You can adjust your download bandwidth
but not your upload bandwidth
No, you can not adjust them
Yes,
you can adjust both download and upload bandwidth
You can adjust your upload bandwidth
but not your download bandwidth
Can each folder have a URL for every file it contains?
The Photos folder automatically creates
a URL for every file it contains.
No, this feature is exclusive to the
public folder.
Only 5 of your folders can generate
URLs
Yes,
this feature is not exclusive to the public folder.
Till October 2013, how much space can be earned by referring friends to Dropbox?
500MB
250MB
600MB
125MB
300MB
Is it possible to use client-side encryption with Dropbox?
Yes,
but you'll need third-party encryption software such as Truecrypt
Yes, but you won't be able to use the
file without copying it out of your Dropbox folder
No, if a Dropbox employee finds out
you're encrypting your files your account could be suspended
On which service do you have to post about your love of Dropbox to get 125 MB?
Facebook
Twitter
All of the above
Google Plus
Where does Dropbox remotely backup your files?
A data warehouse in San Francisco
Using
Amazon Simple Storage Service
An underground data warehouse in Nevada
At Dropbox's headquarters in London
Which mobile devices are able to run Dropbox?
Only iPhones and iPads
Only Blackberry phones
iPhone,
iPad, Android, and Blackberry
Only Blackberry and Android phones
Is Dropbox free?
Yes,
a basic account is free.
No, you must pay 9.99 USD for a basic
account.
No, you must pay 14.99 USD for a basic
account.
No, you must pay 4.99 USD for a basic
account.
Will I need a USB drive to use Dropbox?
No
Yes
You need a USB drive to receive files.
You need a USB drive to send files.
Dropbox was founded by:
Harvard and Yale Dropouts
None of these
Oxford Graduates
Harvard Graduates
MIT
Graduates
Do Dropbox employees have access to my private folders?
Dropbox
employees can only see file names and locations, but some are able to disable
public links to illegal media
Dropbox employees do not have access to
your Dropbox.
Dropbox employees can remove illegal
media from your private folders
Is it possible to have over 1 terabyte of space?
Yes, by referring others
Yes, by purchasing a Pro 100 account
Yes,
by purchasing a Team account
No, it is not
What is the max amount of BONUS space Dropbox will give you for inviting friends?
16GB
3000 KB
10 GB, 20GB if you've tied your
education account
500 MB
Do paid accounts have bonus features?
No, all accounts have the same
features, just different amounts of storage space
Yes, paid accounts are able to sync its
files offline
Yes,
paid accounts can opt-in to the pack-rat feature for an additional cost, and
store more versions of files
Yes, paid accounts have bandwidth
limits removed
Up to how many hours or days will Dropbox keep saved changes of a file and allow it to be restored on a free account?
60 days
24 hours
Dropbox keeps every file change forever
and users can restore at any point
14 days
30
days
Can users upload to a shared folder bigger than the storage quota?
No.
Paid accounts have this feature.
Yes.
It is possible to view your deleted files.
True, but they use space until you
permanently delete them
False, once deleted they are gone
forever
True,
and they do NOT take up space
True, but you only have 24 hours to see
them
