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39 Cards in this Set
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system software
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the set of programs that enables your computer's hardware devices and application software to work together
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shareware
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something that is free at first but you eventually have to pay for
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template
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basic document form
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cd ripping
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allows you to copy or extract cds to mp3s opposite of burning
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gadgets
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mini applications just like widgets
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platform
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comination of operating system and processor
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device drivers
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facilitates communication between hardware and opperating system
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best way to delte
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use uninstall option
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file fetch
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way to determine location of file
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first company to use a mouse
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xerox
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operating system
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controls computer functions also allows communication to the monitor
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RAM (random access memory)
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erased when computer turns off (volatile)
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ROM
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does not erase when computer turns off (non volatile)
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Computer Processing Unit (CPU)
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brains of computer
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Steps in boot process
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1. Basic input/output is activated by powering on CPU
2. The BIOS checks all attached devices are in place 3. Operating system loaded into RAM 4. Congifuration and customization settings checked |
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Computer Forensics
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Law enforcement digging up info
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Computer literate
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being familiar enough with a computer that you know their capabilities and limitations
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Data mining
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searching huge amounts of data in hopes of finding a pattern
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Information Technology
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techniques used in processing and retrieving data
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Offshored
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sending jobs overseas
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quick response (QR) codes
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barcode that takes you directly too an internet site from a smartphone
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Social networking
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people collaborating online
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spam
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unwanted email or junk
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application software
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set of programs used to carry out a task ( like write a paper)
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Graphical user interface
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Used by windows and Mac OS first computer to use it Xerox Alto
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Who made first web browser
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Mosaic or netscape
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information
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data that has been anazlyzed into something meaningful
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Byte
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8 bits
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Gigabyte
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1 billion bytes
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System software does not remove
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spyware
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embedded computer
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computer chip in car or thermostat
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hybernate
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powersaving mode, saves data to hard drive
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Internet
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Largest computer network in the world
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HTTP
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Hyper text transfer protocol
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web 2.0
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tools that emphasize online collaboration among users
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webcast
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audio/video broadcast over internet
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plug in
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program that plugs into internet broswer ex (adobe flash)
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B2B
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business to business
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S in https stands for
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secure socket layer
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