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Define Computer
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A programmable, electronic device that accepts data input
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Define Hardware
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The physical parts of the computer
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Define Hyperlink
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Text or an image that is linked to a web page or another document
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Define Internet
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The largest and most well-known computer network
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Define Operating System
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A type of system software that enables a computer to operate and manage its resources and activities
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Define Software
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The instructions that tell the computer what to do
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Define Storage
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The operation of saving data, programs ot output for future use
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Define Supercomputer
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The fastest most expensive and most powerful type of computerr
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Define Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
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An Internet address usually beginning with http://
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Define Website
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A collection of related web pages usually belonging to an individual or organization
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T OR F
A mouse is one common type of input device |
TRUE
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T OR F
Software includes all the physical equipment in a computer system |
FALSE
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T OR F
A computer can run without an operating system if it has good application software |
FALSE
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T OR F
One of the most common types of home computers is a midrange server |
FALSE
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T OR F
An example of a domain name is microsoft.com |
TRUE
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_____ is the operation on which data is entered into the computer
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INPUT
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A _____ PC can come in convertable or slate form
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TABLET
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Web pages are connected using _____, which can be either text or images
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HYPERLINKS
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Electronic messaages sent over the Internet that can be retrieved by the recipient at his or her convenience are called _____
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EMAIL
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____ allows access to resources on the Internet
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WEB BROWSER
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_____ supervises the running of all other programs on the computer
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OPERATING SYSTEM
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_____ helps prepare written documents such as letters and reports
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WORD PROCESSING PROGRAM
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_____ allows an individual to create application programs
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PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
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A CPU is a ____ device
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PROCESSING
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A Monitor is a ____ device
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OUTPUT
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A CD drive is a ____ device
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STORAGE
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A keyboard is a ____ device
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INPUT
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A hard drive is a ____ device
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STORAGE
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A modem is a ____ device
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COMMUNICATION
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A speaker is a ____ device
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OUTPUT
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A DVD drive is a ____ device
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STORAGE
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A microphone is a ____ device
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OUTPUT
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The starting page for a web site is called the site's...
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HOME PAGE
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For the email address jsmith@course.com, jsmith is the ____, and course.com is the _____ name
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USER NAME/MAIL SERVER
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The email address pronounced bill gee at microsoft dot com is written...
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billg@microsoft.com
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one of the most common online security risks today is a computer becoming infected with a ____
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VIRUS
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What is the difference between a tablet PC and a notebook PC?
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A notebook is a full computer with a keyboard amd mouse/ a tablet has no keyboard - input is done with a pen on the screen
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List two resons why a business may choose to network its employees' computers.
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Access company database/communicate with other employees via email
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If a computer manufacturer called APEX created a home page for the web, what would its URL likely be? Also, supply an appropriate email address for yourself assuming that you are amployed by that company.
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http://www.apex.com
sslaughter@apex.com |
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Define ASCII
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A fixed length binary coding system representing text based data
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Define Binary Numbering System
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Represents all numbers using 0 and 1
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Define byte
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a group of 8 bits
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Define Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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the part of the computer that corrdinates its operations
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Define Control Unit
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Chip that preforms the computer's processing
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Define Motherboard
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themain circut board of a computer
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Define nonotechnology
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The science of creating tiny computers on the atomic and molecular level
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Define parellel processing
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the use of multiple processors at the same time
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Define Random access memory (RAM)
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Temporary location for computer to hold data and instructions while needed
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Define Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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A universal bus used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices to a computer without requiring the use of additional expansion cards
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T OR F
A storage medium that can hold 256 GB can hold about 256 billion characters |
TRUE
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T OR F
ASCII is the coding system used by a computer to preform mathmatical computations |
FALSE
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T OR F
Cache memory is typically built into a CPU |
TRUE
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T OR F
A bus is apathway, such as a motherboard or inside the CPU, along which bits can be transferred |
TRUE
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T OR F
Computers that process data with lights are referred to as quantum computers |
FALSE
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The binary number 101 is equivalent to the decimal number ____
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13
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The main memory to computer uses to temporarily store programs and data it is working with is ____
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RAM (Random Access Memory)
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A ____ is a connector on the exterior of a computer's system unit into which a perphieral device may be plugged
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PORT
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With ____ the CPU is able to begin executing a new instruction as soon as th eprevious instruction finishes the first stage of the machine sysle
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PIPELINING
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List the sizes of bytes from smallest to largest
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Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte, Petabyte, Exabyte, Zettabyte, Yottabyte
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What does KB stand for
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Kilobyte
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What does RAM stand for
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Randoma Access Memory
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What does ROM stand for
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Read Only memory
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What does USB stand for
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Universal Serial Port
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What does PCIe stand for
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Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
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What does CPU stand for
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Central Processing Unit
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If you have a USB mouse, USB keyboard, and USB printer to connect to a PC, but you only have two USB ports. Explain one solution to this problem
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Use a USB hub
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If you PC seems sluggish, list two things you can do to try to speed it up.
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Defrag the hard drive and add more memory
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Define Disk Cahe
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A dedicated part of Ram used to store additional adata adjacent to data retreived during a disk fetch to improve system performance
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Define DVD-ROM disc
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An optical disc, usually holding 4.7 GB, that can be read from, but not written to by the user
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Define file
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Something stored on a storage medium
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Define Flash memory card
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a smallrectangular flash memory media
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Define flash memory drive
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A small drive that usually plugs into a PC's USB port
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Define folder
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a named placed on a storgae medium where files are stored
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define Hard Disk Drive
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a storage system with one or more metal megnetic disks permanently sealed with an access mechanisim inside
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Define Nonvolatile
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A storage medium that retains its contents when the power is shut off
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Define RAID
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a storage method that uses several small hard disks in parellel to do the job of a larger disk
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Define remote Storage
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a storage device that is not directly part of the PC being used
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T OR F
A computer system with a C drive and a D drive must have two physical hard drives |
FALSE
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T OR F
The smallest amount of space a file on a disk can take up is one cluster |
TRUE
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T OR F
External hard drives typically connect via a flash memory reader |
FALSE
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T OR F
A CD-R is a type of read-only optical disk |
FALSE
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T OR F
Most PC's today include a hard disk drive |
TRUE
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A storage medium is ____ if it loses its content when the power is shut off
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VOLATILE
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A single-sided, single-layer DVD disk typically holds ____
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4.7 GB
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A ____ looks similar to a credit card but contains a chip and other circuitry into which data can be stroed
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SMART CARD
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Secure digital (SD) cards are one type of ____ medium
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FLASH MEMORY
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What Drive letter would a floppy disk be on your compter
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A:
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What Drive letter would the hard drive be on your compter
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C:
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What Drive letter would a CD/DVD drive be on your compter
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D:
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How many bytes does a kilobyte have
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1024
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Explain why CD-ROM discs are not erasable, but CD+RW discs are.
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CD-ROM's pits are molded into the surface during the manufacturing/CD+RW use temperature to change data on a disk
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What does the term "solid-state drive" means. List one storage device to which this terms applies
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There are no movable parts/ flash media card
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Which three types of storage media would be appropriate for someone who needed to exchange large (5 MB to 7b MB) files with another person and why
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Zip disk - share between zip users/CD-R - good for music file sharing/ CD-RW - reuse for multiple use & cost efficiency
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DEFINE Digital camera
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An input device that takes pictures and records them as digital data
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DEFINE Electronic pen
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An input device that is used to write electronically on a screen
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DEFINE handwritting recognition
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The ability of a device to recognize handwritten characters
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Define laser printer
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An output device using toner powder similiar to a photocopier to produce images on paper
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DEFINE mouse
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A common pointing device
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DEFINE Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
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The ability of a scanning device to recognize handwritten or typed characters and cenvert them as electronic form as text
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DEFINE OLED Display
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Flan panle display that uses emissive organic material
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DEFINE RFID tag
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a device containing tiny chips to be identified using RFID technology
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DEFINE scanner
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an input device that reads printed text and graphics and transfers them inot a computer in digital form
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DEFINE touch screen
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a disply device that uses touch to input data
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T OR F
A keyboard is an example of a pointing device |
FALSE
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T OR F
most digital cameras store photos on a conventional floppy disk |
FALSE
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T OR F
UPC is a type of barcode |
TRUE
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T OR F
Consumer kiosks located in retails stores commonly use touch screens for input |
TRUE
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T OR F
An ink-jet printer mormally produces a better image than a laser printer |
FALSE
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With ____ software, pen-based OC's can convert handwritten text into editable, typed text
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Handwritting recognition
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A ____ scanner can be used to convert flat printed documents into digital form
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Scanner
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The smallestcolorable area in an electronic image is called a ____
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Pixel
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Portable PC's virtually always use _____, while desktop PC's may use ____ monitirs
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Flat panel/cathode ray
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____ uses a joystick as an input device
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GAMING
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____ uses a stylus as an input device
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Pen-based computing
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____ uses a touch screen as an input device
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Consumer kiosk
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____ uses a keyboard as an input device
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Text based data entry
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____ is used to access a secure facility
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Biometric reader
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____ is used to track goods
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RFIS tag
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Input or Output Device
BIOMETRIC READER |
INPUT
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Input or Output Device
GRAPHICS TABLET |
INPUT
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Input or Output Device
SPEAKER |
OUTPUT
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Input or Output Device
PHOTO PRINTER |
OUTPUT
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Input or Output Device
FLAT PANEL DISPLAY |
OUTPUT
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Input or Output Device
DIGITAL CAMERA |
OUTPUT
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Input or Output Device
POINTING STICK |
INPUT
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Input or Output Device
MICROPHONE |
OUTPUT
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Input or Output Device
OLED DISPLAY |
OUTPUT
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Input or Output Device
JOYSTICK |
INPUT
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A _____ printer should be used to print inexpensive color printouts
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INK-JET PRINTER
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A _____ printer should be used to print all output for an entire office
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Network laser printer
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A _____ printer should be used to print receipts for jet ski rentals at the beach
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Portable Printer
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A _____ printer should be used to print high quality b & W business letters and reports at home
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Personal laser printer
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List three advantages of RFID technology over barcode
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Can be updated via an antenna, does not require multiple scans to track, does not require a line of sight to be read
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Would an OLED display or an LCD display use more battery power and why?
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LCD - requires to be backlit to be seen, need additional lighting for this reason and therefore addtional power
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List one person or business application the a dox matric printer is more appropriate than another printer and why
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High volume carbon forms in a business - ribbons are cheaper to replace than toner cartridges
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DEFINE Backup
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a duplicate copy of data
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DEFINE device drive
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a program that enable a computer to communicate with a specific hardware device
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DEFINE Linux
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a version on UNIX availbale without charge over the Internet
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DEFINE MAC OS
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the most recent version of the operating system used on Apple computers
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DEFINE multiprocessing
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The capability of an operating system to use multiple processors in a single computer
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DEFINE operating system
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The main component of system softare that enable a computer to manage its activities
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DEFINE spooling
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The process of placing items in a buffer so they can be retreived when needed
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DEFINE utility program
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A type of software that performs a specific task
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DEFINE virtual memory
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A memory management technique that uses hard drive space as an extension to a PC's RAM
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DEFINE Windows Mobile
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a familiy of operating systems based on Widows designed for handheld PC's
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T OR F
Microsoft Windows XP is an example of an operating system |
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T OR F
Most operating systems today use a command line interface |
FALSE
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T OR F
The principal reason so many people like UNIX is that is is much easier to use than competing operating systems |
FALSE
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T OR F
Solaris is an operating system designed for smart phones |
FALSE
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T OR F
Linux can be used on mainframe and supersomputers |
TRUE
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System software consists of ____ software and ____ programs
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operating system/utility
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____ is a popular version on UNIX available for free over the Internet
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LINUX
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To decreas the size of a file, a ____ utility program can be used
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File compresion
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To guard against losing your data if a computer problem occus, you should ____ your data files on a regular basis
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Back up
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A home office PC uses ____ operating system
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Windows XP professional
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mainframe computer uses ____ operating system
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UNIX
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A smart phone uses ____ operating system
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Symbian OS
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A business network server uses ____ operating system
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NetWare
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A handheld PC uses ____ operating system
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Palm OS
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A living room PC uses ____ operating system
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Windows XP Media Center Edition
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For C:/Mydocuments/resume.doc identify the drive the document is located on
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C:/
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For C:/Mydocuments/resume.doc identify the name of the file
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resume.doc
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For C:/Mydocuments/resume.doc identify the drive the folder
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My documents
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A ____ uses a file compression technique
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Zipped file
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A ____ uses NetWare
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Server Operating System
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A ____ uses virtual memroy
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swap file
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A ____ folder uses a file management program
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Folder
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a _____ uses spooling
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printer
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____ uses multiprocessing
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Simultaneous processing
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DOS uses _____
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command line interface
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_____ uses a disk management program
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Fragmentation
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Would a notebook PC typically have Windos 3.1, Windows XP, Windows Mobile or Windows Server 2003 installed as its operating system and why
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XP - it would have the lastest version of operating system just as a home computer
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What type of utility program can be used to make a duplicate copy of your hard drive
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Back up
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What is the purpose of a file management program
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look at files and folders on a PC
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What is the purpose of a search tool
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find files base don specific parameters
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What is the purpose of an uninstall utility
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to remove program files from your hard drive
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What is the purpose of a file compression program
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reduce the file size to maximize storage
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What is the purpose of an antivirus program
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protect PC from criminal acts
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DEFINE cell
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a location of an intersection of a row and column on a worksheet into which data can be typed
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DEFINE database
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a colelction of related data that is stored in a manner enabling information ot be retrieved as needed
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DEFINE field
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a single category of data to be stored in a database
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DEFINE formula
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an entry in a worksheet that preforms computations
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DEFINE label
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a textbased entry in a worksheet cell that identifies data on a worksheet
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DEFINE public domain software
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Software that is not copyrighted and may be used without restrictions
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DEFINE record
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A collection of related fields in a database also called a row
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DEFINE shareware
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Copyrighted software that is distributed on the honor system
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DEFINE Software license
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an agreement that specifies the conditions under which a buyer of the program can use it
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DEFINE workbook
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a collection of worksheets saved in a single spreadsheet file
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T OR F
Microsoft Office is on eexample of a software suite |
TRUE
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T OR F
Changing font size in a document is an example of a formatting operation |
TRUE
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T OR F
In a word processing document, the enter key is laways pressed at the end of each screen line to move down to the next line |
FALSE
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T OR F
The formula =A2+B2 located in cell C2 would multiply to two cells to th eleft of C2 |
FALSE
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T OR F
One use for a media player program is to play downloaded music files |
TRUE
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With am _____ program, the source code for the program is available to th egeneral public and can be modified by others
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Open source
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th eblinking vertical line displayed onscreen that indicated the current location in a document is called the _____
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insertion point
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A named formula in a spreadsheet program in called a _____
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function
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In a relational database, the database object into which the actual data is entered is the _____
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table
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Creating a home movie DVD uses...
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DVD burning software
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Practicing multiplication tables uses...
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educational software
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Creating a child's birthday invitation uses...
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personal publishing software
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Looking up th ecapital of Brazil uses...
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reference software
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Listening to a music CD uses a...
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media player
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List the four main programs in Microsoft Office 2003 software suite and its use
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word processing - create documents/spreadsheet - mathmatical documents/database - retrieving large amounts of data/presentation - visual presentations to communicate information
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Would rearranging paragraphs in a document using a word processing program use a cut operation or a copy operation - explain
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Cut - you are moving information around, not duplicating it
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Show an absolute cell address in a spreadsheet
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B6
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Show a constant value in a spreadsheet
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150
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Show a formula in a spreadsheet
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$D$4
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Show a relative cell address
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=B6*C6
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Show a function in a spreadsheet
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=SUM(A1:A2)
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Adding an arrow to highlight a point located on a slide is a...
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drawn object
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Conveying the new company privacy policy is a ...
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text chart
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Illustrating the percent of sales coming from each sales territory uses a...
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pie chart
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Showing what the latest prototype of an upcoming product label looks like uses a ...
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photograph
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DEFINE bandwidth
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the amount of data that can be transmitted over a communication medium at one time
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DEFINE bluetooth
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A communications standard for th every short-range wireless connections
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DEFINE computer network
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a collection of computers that are connected together
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DEFINE Ethernet
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a widely used communications protocol for a LAN
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DEFINE global positioning system (GPS)
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a system that uses satelittes and receivers to determine the exact geographic location of the receiver
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DEFINE local area network (LAN)
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a network that connects devices located in a small geographical area
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DEFINE mesh network
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A network in which there are multiple connections between devices so that messages can take several different paths
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DEFINE network interface card (NIC)
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an expansion card through which a computer can connect to a network
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TCP/IP
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the comunications protocal that uses packet switching to facilitate the transmission of messages - the protocal used bythe Internet
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DEFINE WiMAX
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An emerging wireless networking standard that is faster and has a greater range than Wi-Fi
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T OR F
GPS systems are used only by the government |
FALSE
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T OR F
With serial transmissions, each bit of data is sent individually |
TRUE
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T OR F
The internet is an example of a LAN |
FALSE
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T OT F
the type of cable used inside most homes for telephone service is twisted-pair wiring |
TRUE
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T OR F
A router is a type of modem |
FALSE
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Using communications technology to work from home is called...
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telecommunting
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With a ___ network topology, all devies are connected in a line to a central cable
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bus
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A ___ orbits the earth to send and receive high-frequency high-speed radio signals
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satelitte
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A ____ is a network that transfers private information securely over the Internet or ither public network
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virtual private network
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_____ is used to diagnose a patient from a distance
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telemedicine
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_____ is used to have a meeting with geographically seperated individuals
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videoconferencing
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_____ is used to work from New York when you live in California
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telecommuting
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_____ is to drive across the country listening to continuous music
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satelitte radio
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_____ is used to receive telephone calls while you are shopping
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cellular phone
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_____ is used to determine your physical location while hiking
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GPS
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Can a cable modem transmit over telephone lines?
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NO
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Can a conventional dial up modem transmit over telephone lines?
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YES
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Can a DSL modem transmit over telephone lines?
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YES
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Can an ISDN modem transmit over telephone lines?
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YES
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Can a satelitte modem transmit over telephone lines?
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NO
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If you need to download a 350 KB file, and you have a 56 KBps conventional dial up modem, how long would it take to download and what would affect its spped?
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6.25 seconds/large graphics in the file or th ecomputer running another application at the same time
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What communications protocol does the Internet use?
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TCP/IP
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Explain the difference between Wi-Fi and bluetooth including the purposes for both
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WIFI has a longer range and can be connected to other WIFI areas to create an even larger area covered bythis service/Bluetooth is designed to be more personal and is specific to a certain piece of equipment
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DEFINE cookie
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A small file stored on a user's hard drive by a Web server
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DEFINE Dial-up connection
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Internet connection using the a telephone line to connect to the Internet
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DEFINE direct connection
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Always on Internet connection
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DEFINE distance learning
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instruction and communication via the Internet
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DEFINE Internet
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largest and most well known computer network
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DEFINE keyword
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A word typed into a search box on a search site to locate information on the Internet
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DEFINE search engine
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A program used by a search site to retrieve matching web pages from a search database
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DEFINE video on demand (VOD)
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The process of downloading movies and television shows on demand via the Internet
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DEFINE Web bug
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A very small image on the Web page that transmits data about the page's visitor to the page's server
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DEFINE World Wide Web
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The collection of Web pages available through the internet
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When the Internet was first developed, it was called Mosaic |
FALSE
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On the Internet, an access provider and a content provider are essentially the same thing |
FALSE
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With a direct connection, you need only to open your browser to start the Internet session |
TRUE
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A locked padlock on the browser's status bar indicates that the Web page currently being viewed is secure |
TRUE
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With peer to peer file sharing, individuals upload files to a central server and then others can download them from that server |
FALSE
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_____ is a type of always on broadband internet service that transmits data over standard telephone lines
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DSL
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With a ____ serach, keywords are typed into the search box, with a ____ search, users select categories to find matching web pages
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keyword/directory
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_____ is a form of private chat set up to allow users to easily and quickly exchange real-time typed messages with the individuals they specify
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Instant messaging
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With an ____, people can bid on products over the Internet abd the higherst bidder purchases the item
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online auction
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One uses _____ to communicate with a friend in a different state
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email
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One uses ____ to rent a movie without leaving you home
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video on demand
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One uses ____ to pay only as much as you specify for an item purchased through the internet
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Online auction
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One uses ____ to pay a bill without writing a check
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online banking
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One uses ____ to post your original papers, resume, and other original materials created for school classes
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E-portfolio
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One uses _____ to find web pages containg information about growing your own bonsai tree
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internet searching
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_____ is a fast type of Intenet access via standard phone lines and does not tie up your phone
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DSL
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_____ is the most widely used type of home broadband connection and does not use standard telephone lines
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CABLE
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_____ accesse the internet via a standard telephone line and ties up the phone; max speed is 56kb ps
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convential dial up
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_____ access the internet wirelessly via a handlheld PD or mobile device
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Mobile wireless
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_____ requires a transceiver and a clear view of the southern sky
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satelitte
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_____ access the internet via standard phone lines and doesn ot tie up your lines; max speed is 128 kbps
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ISDN
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What would this search look for....
hot AND dog |
sites that cover both hot and dogs
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What would this search look for....
snorkel* |
anything that has "snorkel" in its site
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What would this search look for....
text: "intenet privacy" domain:gov |
intetnet privacy only on th esites ending in ".gov"
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List the different sets of keywords that could be used to search for information on how to maintain a trumpet
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trumpet maintenance/trumpet upkeep/maintaing trumpet
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Explain the difference between a blog, wiki and podcast
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Blog - one way and one user means of conversation/Wiki - anyone can modify the posting/Podcast - created to be distributed but not modified
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List one advantage and one disadvantafe of the use of web site cookies
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Cookies remember your preferences/ cookies allow 3rd party advertisers to know you email address which leads to unsolicited emails
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