Cgs Test

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How are vector graphics stored

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use bits to store geometric descriptions that define all shapes of an image

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how are digital graphics represented

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pixels-grid of small points
bit-mapped graphics-images stored by the color of each pixel

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AM & FM radio

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Analog

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Satellite radio

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digital-receives signal via satellite communication

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DRM

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Technology that protects intellectual property by restricting the # of devices/applications on which a file can be operated/the number of times a file can be burned/copied to a CD

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Wifi

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wireless networking technology that makes use of access points to wirelessly connect users to networks

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VPN

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uses a technique called tunnelling to securely send private data via internet

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LAN

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network that connects computer systems and devices w/ same location

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WAN

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connects LAN+MAN b/w cities, across countries, around the world using microwave and satellite transmission or telephone lines

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WiMax

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new generation wireless broadband that is faster/has a longer range than wifi

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bluetooth

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enables a wide assortment of digital devices to communicate directly with eachother wirelessly over short distances

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GPS

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uses satellite to pinpoint the location of objects to earth--uses 24 satellites so that you are always using atleast 4

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RFID

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uses tiny transponders in tags that can be attached to merchandise and read wirelessly using an RFID reader

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Most international cellular carriers use this network

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GSM

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Cookie

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small text file stored in web serves that allows the website to recognize if you've visited the site before.

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Protocols

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rules that allow 2/more computers to communicate over a network (HTTP, TCP/IP)

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Programming Language

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A primary tool for programmers, provides commands for writing software that are translated into step-by-step directions and are executed by the processor

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Client

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the program that makes the request

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Server

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the program that provides the service

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Cable Modem

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transfer rates as high as 8Mbps

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Dial up

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transfer rates as high as 56 kilobots

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DSL

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uses phone lines but not like dial up, transfer rates u to 5Mbps

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Digitalization

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process of transforming nondigital info (written/spoken words) into 1s and 0s

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Productivity

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helps people be productive-word processor, spreadsheet, database

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Management Information System

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used to store, manipulate and manage data in order to find and present useful info

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Personal Info System

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helps individs store useful info such as calanders and to-do lists

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Operating system

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set of computer programs that runs/controls hardware. Acts like a buffer b/w hardware and application software and app interface b/w application program and users

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Open source software

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distributed, typically for free, with a source code so it can be studied and changed by its users

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Optical storage

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stores bits by using an optical laser to burn pits into the surface of highly reflective disk surfaces
--CD, DVD, blue laser

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Magnetic storage

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uses magnetic properties of iron oxide particles to store bits/bytes more permanently
--hard disk

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Solid Secondary Storage

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device stores data using transistors--flash drive

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Moore's law

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with the advancement of technology, transistors would reduce, doubling their density on the chip every 2 years

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RAM-Random access memory

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temporary memory that stores bytes of data and program instruments for the processor to access

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ROM-read only message

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provides permanent data instructions that do not change (booting the computer)

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CMOS-complimentary mental oxide semiconductor

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provides semipermanent storage for system configuration info that may change--uses a battery

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ASCII

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standard character set on the key board

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KMGT

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kilo=1 thousand
mega=1 million
giga=1billion
tetra=1 trillion

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Components of a computer based stsyem

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uses: 1) computer hard/software
2) database
3) telecommunications
4) people
5) procedures
...to manage and distrubute digital info

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Decision Support system

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perform qualatative/quantative analysis for indiv decision making

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Expert System

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Acts as a human expert in a field

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Transaction Processing System

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monitors money transactions

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Managment information system

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helps individs+orginizations achieve goals by providing reports/info used to make better decisions

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Social implications of info technology

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businesses/professionals rely heavily on it, many benefical applications. affects every field today