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30 Cards in this Set
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Two main components on the motherboard are
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processor, Memory
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Some people use the term, ________ , to refer to the case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from
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system unit
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A ________ , which is made of metal or plastic, is a frame that houses the system unit on a desktop.
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tower
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Some tablets include a ________ that you can use instead of a fingertip to enter data, make selections, or draw on a touch screen.
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stylus
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Services provided by ________ include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network.
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servers
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Examples of ________ servers include application servers, backup servers, database servers, and FTP servers.
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dedicted
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A ________ server is a server that is housed in a slot on a metal frame.
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rack
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With weights that exceed 100 tons, ________ can store more than 20,000 times the data and information of an average desktop.
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supercomputers
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A ________ is a computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, or host computer.
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terminal
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A self-service ________ is a freestanding terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction.
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kiosk
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________ refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet.
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Cloud computing
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With ________ service, users can send and receive short messages, typically fewer than 300 characters, on a phone or other mobile device or computer.
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text message
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Smartphones and other mobile devices with picture/video message services, also called ________ , typically have a digital camera built into the device.
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Multimedia message service (MMS)
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________ enable you to listen to music; view photos; watch videos, movies, and television shows; and even record audio and video.
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Portable media players
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A(n) ________ is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
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embedded computer
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The general price range for a supercomputer is ________ .
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half a million to several billion dollars
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Computers and mobile devices connect to peripheral devices through ________ or by using wireless technologies.
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ports
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Instead of the term, port, the term, ________ , sometimes is used to identify audio and video ports.
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jack
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A ________ joins a cable to a port.
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connector
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Devices that connect to a ________ include the following: card reader, digital camera, external hard disk, modem, mouse, printer, scanner, smartphone, speakers, USB flash drive, and webcam.
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USB port
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Newer USB versions are ________ , which means they support older USB devices as well as newer ones.
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backward compatible
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A USB ________ is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports, into which you plug cables from USB devices.
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hub
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________ is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other.
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paring
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Examples of ________ devices include smartphones, digital cameras, computers, televisions, and terminals.
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NFC-enabled
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A(n) ________ is a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power.
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uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
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Airline reservation systems, communications networks, and ATMs use ________ computers, which have duplicate components so that they can continue to operate when one of its main components fail.
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fault-tolerant
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A ________ is the unit of energy a surge protector can absorb before it can be damaged.
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joule
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An ________ is an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints.
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repetitive strain injury (RSI)
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________ is a technology-related health condition that affects eyesight.
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computer vision syndrome (CVS)
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People suffering from ________ feel distressed when deprived of technology, even for a short length of time, or feel overwhelmed with the amount of technology they are required to manage.
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technology overload
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