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t or f? Electronic components in computers process data using instructions, which are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task

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true

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t or f? Screens for desktops cannot yet support touch

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false

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t or f? Smaller applications, such as home, typically use a powerful, expensive server to support their daily operations

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false

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t or f? Smartphones typically communicate wirelessly with other devices or computers

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true

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t or f? Data conveys meaning to users, and information is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video

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false

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t or f? As widespread as computers appear to be, most daily activities do not involve the use of or depend on information from them

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false

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t or f? A scanner is a light-sensing output device

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false

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t or f? Because it contains moving parts, flash memory is less durable and shock resistant than other types of media

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false

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t or f? The terms, web, and Internet, are interchangeable

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false

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t or f? One way to protect your computer from malware is to scan any removable media before using it

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true

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t or f? Operating systems are a widely recognized example of system software

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true

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t or f? You usually do not need to install web apps before you can run them

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true

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A(n) _____ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device

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input device

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Which of the following is NOT and example of an out put device? a) scanner b)printer c) display d)speaker

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a) scanner

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consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions

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memory

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removable flash memory; usually no bigger than 1.5 inches in height or width, that you inset in and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer

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memory card

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a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device

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web server

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software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks

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application

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uses the cellular network to enable high-speed Internet connections to devices with built-in compatible technology, such as smart phones

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cellular radio

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a collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete the content via their browser

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wiki

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thin lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base

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laptop

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computer that is dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network

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server

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a photo or other image sometimes along with sound and text, sent to or from a smartphone or mobile device

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picture message

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term that describes the trend of computers and devices that overlap

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convergence

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small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion

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touchpad

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component that records and or retrieves items to and from storage media

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storage device

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storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information

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hard disk

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named collection of stored data, instructions, or information

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file

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series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them

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software

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set of programs that coordinates all the activities among the computer or mobile device hardware

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operating system

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T/F No single person or government agency controls or owns the Internet

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True

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T/F The W3C is responsible for maintaining all networks and content on the Internet

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False

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T/F Users typically pay additional fees for mobile hot spot and tethering services

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True

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T/F a gigabyte (GB) is the basic storage unit on a computer or mobile device and represents a single character

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False

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T/F Visitors to a dynamic webpage can customize some or all of the viewed content, such as desired stock quotes, weather, or ticket availability for flights

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True

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T/F Browsers usually are no included by default with mobile devices and smartphones

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False

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T/F Mobile apps sometimes have fewer feature than a web app

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True

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T/F a subject directory is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic

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False

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T/F one technique you can use to improve search results is to use specific nouns

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True

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T/F the term, blogosphere, refers to the worldwide collections of blogs

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True

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T/F unregistered wiki users can review the content, as well as edit it and add comments

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False

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T/F tethering is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting

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False

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any computer that provides services and connections to other computers on a network

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host

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_____ access takes place when a modem in a computer connects to the Internet via a standard telephone line that transmits data and information using an analog signal

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dial-up

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is a sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies the location of each computer or device connected to the Internet

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IP address

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you register a domain name through a ___, which is an organization that sells and manages domain names

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registrar

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one way to protects your identity while browsing is to use a ____, which is another computer that screens all your incoming and outgoing messages

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proxy server

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a set of rules that defines how webpages transfer on the Internet

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol

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_____ website contains factual information, such as libraries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, guides, and other types of reference

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informational

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consists of a number sign followed by a keyword, describes and categorizes a Tweet

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hashtag

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transforms a smartphone or Internet-capable tablet into a portable communications device that shares its Internet access with other computers and devices wirelessly.

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tethering

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term used to refer to the major carriers of network traffic

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internet backbone

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text based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server that hosts a website

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domain name

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a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device.

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web server

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a webpage's unique address.

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URL

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method of puling content that has changed on a website

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web feed

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program that extends the capability of a browser

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plug in

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real-time typed convo that takes place on a computer or mobile device with many other online users

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chat

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harassment, often involving teens and preteens, using technology

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cyberbullying

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websites and tools that foster communications and/or interactions among users, including online social networks, media sharing sites, blogs and microblogs, wikis, podcasts, and online gathering

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social media

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T/F malware authors focus on social media, with the goal of stealing personal information

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true

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T/F although they can save space, all-in-one desktops usually are more expensive than a system unit and monitor purchased separately

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False

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T/F most traditional and ultrathin laptop and ultrabook screens range in size from 7-10 inches, and most tablet and netbook screens range in size from 11-18 inches

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False

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T/F dedicated servers typically require a faster processor, more memory. and additional storage

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True

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T/F most computers and electronic devices are analog, which use only two discrete states: on and off

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False

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T/F some mobile devices allow you to transfer photos using wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

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True

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T/F most smartphones also can function as portable media players and digital cameras

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True

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T/F because embedded computers are components in larger products, they usually are small and have limited hardware

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True

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T/F instead of the term, port, the term, connector, sometimes it used to identify audio and video ports

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False

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T/F Newer versions of USB are backward compatible, which means they support only new USB devices, not older ones

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False

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T/F because the processor in a computer is particularly sensitive to current fluctuations, you always should use a surge protector

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True

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T/F an offline UPS always runs off the battery

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False

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examples of a ____ device include keyboard, mouse, microphone, monitor, printer, USB flash drive, scanner, webcam, and speakers

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peripheral

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some people use this term to refer to the case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive, memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage

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system unit

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some desktops called a ___, do not have a tower and instead house the screen and system unit in the same case

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all-in-one desktop

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power users may work with a high-end desktop, sometimes called a ______, that is designed to handle intense calculations and powerful graphics

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workstation

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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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a dedicated server that backs up and restores files, folders, and media

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backup server

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a four or five-digit number assigned to a specific content or mobile service provider

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CSC

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can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector

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USB port

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component you connect to a computer or mobile device to expand its capabilities

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peripheral device

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the main circuit board of a personal computer

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mother board

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electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

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CPU

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metal or plastic frame that houses the system unit on a desktop

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tower

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term used to refer to a device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet

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phablet

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the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices

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virtualization

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terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components

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thin client

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the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device

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resolution

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process of initiating contact b/w two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to commuincate with each other

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pairing

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power supply that switches to battery power when a problem occurs in the powerline

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standby UPS

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