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affective computing
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A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.
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augmented reality
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A combination of our normal senses of the objects around us with an overlay of information displayed
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autonomy
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The freedom to work with out constant direction and control
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collaborative consumption
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Joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficeintly
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Computer Forensics
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The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.
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computer literate
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Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them
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creative surplus
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A term used to describe the ability of the world's populace to volunteer and collaborate on large projects
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crisis mapping tools
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A tool that collects information from e-mails, text messages, blog posts, and Twitter tweets and maps them, making the information instantly publicly available
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crowdsourcing
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checking in with the voice of the crowd
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data mining
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The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigations to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.
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digital divide
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The discrepancy between those who have access to the opportunities and knowledge computers and the the Internet offer and those who do not.
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information technology (IT)
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The set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information
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mastery
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The feeling of confidence and excitement from seeing your own skills progress
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purpose
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The understanding that you are working for something larger than yourself
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social networking
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A means by which people use the Internet to communicate and share information among their immediate friends and meet and connect with others though common interests, experiences, and friends
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Software
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The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and enables it to preform different tasks
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Spam
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Unwanted or junk e-mail
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Which is NOT a technology that has been used to deliver assistance during times of crisis?
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QR codes
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Artists interface with technology often, but cannot yet
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use software to suggest plot endings
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People who do not read emotion easily in others hope for new progress in the field of
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affective computing.
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Studies reveal that human motivation is fostered by
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directing your work toward a higher goal than just your own needs; the ability to self-direct; increasing levels of mastery.
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Collaborative consumption is when people get together to
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increase the use of a single product by sharing access to it.
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Social networking tools
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played a part in revolutions in 2011.
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Computer forensics uses computer systems and technology to
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gather potential legal evidence
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IT is the abbreviation for
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information technology.
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Which allows retailers to respond to consumer buying patterns?
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Data Mining
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The crisis of a growing digital divide is being addressed by
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the Next Einstein project
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Researchers believe that microchips may one day restore sight to the blind. (T or F)
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T
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QR codes let companies track your past purchases and customize offers for (T or F)
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F
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Supercomputers can accurately forecast tornadoes within minutes (T/F)
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T
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Criminal investigators may find evidence on a computer, but that evidence cannot be used in court. (T/F)
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F
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Many modern museums offer WiFi networks and multimedia downloads to their patrons to enrich their experience. (T/F)
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T
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What was the name of the first Web browser?
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Masaic
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Which programming language revolutionized the software industry?
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BASIC
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Why was the invention of the integrated circuit important?
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It enabled computers to become smaller and lighter
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Which computer is touted as the first personal computer?
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Altair
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What was the importance of the Turing Machine to today's computers?
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It described a process to read, write and erase symbols on a tape, and was the precursor to today's RAM
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Which computer first stored its operating system in ROM?
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Apple II
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What was the first word processing application?
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WordStar
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Which components are characteristic of second-generation computers?
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Transistors
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For what is the Atanasoff-Berry Computer best known?
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It was the first computer to use the binary system.
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Who are the founders of Microsoft?
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Paul Allen and Bill Gates
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CPU
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The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing (the \"brains\" of the computer); it is the largest and most important chip of the computer. The CPU controls all the functions performed by the computer's other components and process all the commands issued to it by the software.
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DVI
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Digital Video Interface. Video interface technology that newer LCD moniters, as well as other multimedia devices such as television , DVD players and projectors, use to connect to a PC
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Ergonomics
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How a user sets up his or hers computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort
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External Hard Drive
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An internal hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it more portable, the drive is connected to the computer with data tansfer cable and is often used as a back up
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FireWire
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An interface port that transfers data at XMps; 400--> at 400 Mps. 800--> 800 Mps
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Inkjet Printer
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A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto paper
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Laser Printer
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A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high quality printouts
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LED
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Light-Emitting Diode Display, A newer, more energy efficient type of moniter, It may be better color accuracy and thinner panels than traditional LCD moniters
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Microphone
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A device that allows you to capture sounds waves, such as those created by your voice, and transfer them to digital format
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Moniter
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A common output device that dispays texts, graphics, and video as soft copies
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Mouse
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A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer
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Notebook
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A small, compact portable computer
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Optical Mouse
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A mouse that uses an internal sensor or laser to control the mouse's movement. The sensor sells signals to the computer, telling it where to move the pointer on the screen
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QWERTY
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A keyboard that gets its name from the first six letters on the top left row on the alphabetic keys on the keyboard
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RAM
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Random Access Memory. The computer's temporary storage space or short term memory. It is located in a set of chips on the system unit's motherboard, and its capacity is measured in magabytes or gigabytes
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Speakers
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An output device for sound
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SSD
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Solid State Drive. A storage device that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use, but can only reach data at a tenth of the time a flash driver requires
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System Unit
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The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together, including the computer;s processor , its meomry and the many circuit boards that help the computer function
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USB
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Universal Service Bus. a port that can connect a wide vairety of peripheral devices to a computer, including keyboards, printers, mice, smartphones, PDAs, flashdrivers and digital cameras
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Webcam
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A small camera that sits ontop of a computer moniter or is built into the computer and is usually used to transfer live video
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. What is a gigabyte?
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One billion bytes
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The type of computer that might help run your refrigerator or car is
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an embedded computer
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What enables your computer to connect with other computers?
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Network interface card
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Which is NOT a built-in input device for a notebook?
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Optical mouse
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To add ports to your computer, what do you need?
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An expansion card
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Which holds the instructions the computer needs to start up?
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ROM
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Which is TRUE about mainframe computers?
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They support hundreds of users simultaneously.
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Which is NOT important to consider when buying a printer?
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Resolution
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Which type of microphone is best for recording a single voice?
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Unidirectional
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What type of storage device can you use to transfer digital data between your computer and devices such as digital cameras?
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Flash memory card
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(T or F) Data and information are interchangeable terms
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F
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(T or F) The hard drive is an example of a nonvolatile storage device.
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T
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(T or F) Ergonomics is important only with desktop computers, not mobile devices
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F
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(T or F) LED and LCD monitors are considered legacy technology.
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F
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(T or F) The clock speed of the CPU is the only measure of a processor's expected performance
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F
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Aggregator
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A software program that goes out and grabs the lates update of Web material (usually podcasts) according to your specifications
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Blogs
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A personal lo or journal posted on a website
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Bookmarks
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A feature in some browsers that places a marker of some webs URL in an easily retrievable list.
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e-mail
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Internet based communication in which senders and recipients correspond
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Hyperlink
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A type od specially coded texts that when clicked, enables a user to jump from one location to another or another within a Web site or to another Web site by using a browser
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Instant Messaging
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A program that enables users to communicate online in real time with others who are also online
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Keyword
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A word or phrase used in a search
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Metasearch
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A search engine that searches other searches other search engines rather than individual Web site
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Podcast
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A clip of audio or video content that is broadcast over the Internet using compressed audio or video files informats such as MP3
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Search Engine
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A set of programs that searches the Web for specific words (or keywords) you wish wish to query and then returns a list of the Website on which those keywords are are found
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Social Bookmarking
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A keyword or term that Internet users assifn to a Web resource such as a Web page, digital image or video
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Social networking
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A means by which people use the Internet to communicate and share information among their interaction for the purpose of enticing individuals to reveal sensitive information.
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RSS
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Really Simple Syndication. And XML-based format that allows frequent update of content on the WWW
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Tag
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Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)
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A web site's unique address;
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Web 2.0
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tools and web-based services that emphasize online collaboration and sharing among users
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Web Browser
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Software installed on a computer system that allows individuals to locate, view, and navigate the Web
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Wiki
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A type of website that allows anyone visiting the site to change its contents by adding, removing or editing the content
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Which is NOT true about the Internet?
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It was developed as an additional means of commerce .
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What do you need to read, send, and organize e-mail from any computer connected to the Internet?
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A Web-based e-mail account
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Which is NOT an example of social networking?
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. E-mail
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a blog
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Blogs are private and require password access
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Which of the following is true about plug-ins?
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Plug-ins are necessary for viewing most Web graphics.
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What feature is a list of links you've visited within a Web site?
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Breadcrumb trail
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Which is NOT a component of a search engine?
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Subject directory
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When using the Internet for research, you
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should evaluate sites for bias and relevance.
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Which of the following is not an Internet protocol?
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ARPANET
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eBay and Craigslist are examples of what kind of electronic commerce?
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C2C
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(T or F) The information in e-mail is no more private than a postcard.
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T
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(T or F) . A search engine that searches other search engines is called a SuperSearch engine
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F
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(T or F) A green shaded address baron a Web site indicates that the Web site is secu
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F
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(T or F) . In the Web address www.facebook.com, facebook is the top-level domain.
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F
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Which theory states that there is no universal moral truth?
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Relativism
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The ethical theory that states that society as a whole will improve if everyone adheres to the same moral code is known as
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rule utilitarianism
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Which ethical philosophy states that decision making should be based on the circumstances surrounding a given situation, not fixed laws?
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Situational ethics
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Which of the following statements is false?
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Individuals who apply ethics inconsistently exhibit amoral behavior
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Not conforming to a set of approved ethical standards is known as
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unethical behavior.
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The field of psychology that theorizes that happiness results from ethical living is known as
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positive psychology.
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Which system of ethics is most widely agreed upon to be the best system?
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There is no universally agreed-upon best system.
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Which is not a tangible benefit of ethical living?
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Increased motivation
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Which of the following actions would not help to identify your personal ethics?
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Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family
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Ethical decisions in business affect which of the following?
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The stakeholders
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Application Software
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The set of programs on a computer that help a user carry out tasks such as word processing, sending an e-mail, balancing a budget, creating presentations, editing photos, taking an online course, and playing games
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Beta Version
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A version of the software that is still underdevelopment, Many beta versions are available for limited trial period, and are used to help the developers to correct any errors before they launch the software on the market
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Freeware
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Any copyrighted software that can be used for free
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Illustration Software
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allows you to illustrate and render digital art
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Image Editing Software
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Programs for editing photographs and other images
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Intergrated help
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Documentations for software that is built directly into the software
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Productivity Software
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Programs that enable the user to various task generally required in home, school, and business. Ex: wordproccessing, spreadsheet, personal information management, and database programs
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Shareware
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Software that enables users to \"test\" software by running it for a limited time free of charge
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Software priacy
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violating a software license agreement by copying an application onto more computers that the license agreement permits
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Software Suit
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A collection of software programs that have been bundled together as a package
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Spreadsheet
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An application program such as Microsof Excel or Lots 1-2-3 that enable a user to do calculations and numerical analyses easily
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system Requirement
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The set of minimum storage,memory capacity, and processing standards recommended by the software manufacturer to ensure proper operation of a software application
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System Software
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The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and ustility programs
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Templates
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A form included in productivity applications that provides the basic structure for a particular kind of document, spreadsheet, or presentation
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Web-based applications
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A program that is hosted on a web site and does not require instalation on the computer
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Wizards
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A step-by-step guide that walks a user through the necessary steps to complete a complicated task
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Word Proccessing
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programs used to create and edit written documents such as papers, letters and documents
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The minimum set of recommended standards for a program is known as the
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system requirements.
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Software that is available on-demand via the Internet is called:
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Web-based software
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What type of software enables you to create dynamic slide shows?
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Presentation
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Which is NOT an advantage of using a software suite?
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The programs integrate easily with programs from other software suites.
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Image, video, and audio editing software belong in the category of what kind of software?
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Multimedia software
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What kind of software is responsible for back office operations such as billing and inventory?
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Enterprise resource planning
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Which of the following is true about open source software?
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The program can be changed and freely distributed.
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A small program that groups a series of commands so they will run as a single command is called a
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macro.
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Which program can you use when you are taking notes in class?
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OneNote; EverNote; SoundNote;
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What is another name for Software as a Service (SaaS)?
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Web-based application
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(T or F) A macro is a small program that groups a series of commands so that they run as a single command.
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T
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(T or F) When you need help with software, you should use the program's help features or manufacturer FAQs, not online help like podcasts or YouTube videos.
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F
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(T or F) System software includes the operating system and utility programs.
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T
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(T or F) A software suite is a group of programs bundled as a package
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T
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(T or F) When you buy software, you then own it and can do anything you'd like with it, including giving it to a friend to install on their machine
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F
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Backup and Restore
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A windows utility that allows the user to create a duplicate copy of all the data on a hard drive (or just the folders and files the user specifies) and copy it to a another storage device such as a DVD or external hard drive
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Disk Cleanup
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A windows utility that removes unnecessary files from the hard drive
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Disk Deframenter
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A utility that regroups related peices of files on the hard drive, enabling faster retrieval of data
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Error-checking
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A windows utility that checks for lost files and fragments as well as physical errors on a hard drive
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File management
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the process bu which humans or computers software provide orginizational structure to a computer's contents
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Files
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A collection of related pieces of information stored together for easy reference; in database terminology, a file or table is a group of related records
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Folders
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a collection of files stored on a computer
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Gadgets
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a mini application that runs on the desktop, offering easy access to a frequently used tool such as weather or a calendar item
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Libraries
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In windows 7, a folder that is used to display files from different locations as if they were all saved in a single folder, regardless of where they are actually stored in the file hierarchy
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Linux
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An open souce operating system based on UNIX. Because of the stable nature of this operating system it is often used on webservers
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Mac OS
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The first commercially available operating system to incorprate a graphical user interface with user friendly point and click technology
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Operating System
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the system software that controls the way in which a computer sustem functions including the management of hardware, peripherals and software
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Platform
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the combo of a computers operating system and processor. the two most common plarform types are are the PC and Apple Macintosh
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Safe Mode
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a special diagnostic mode designed for troubleshooting errors that occur during the boot process
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Task Manager
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A windows utility that shows programs currently running and permits you to exit non-responisive programs when you click end task
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Task Scheduler
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A windows utility that enables you to schedule tasks to run automatically at predetermined times with no interaction on your part
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Utility Programs
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A small program that performs many of the general housekeeping task for the computer such as system maintenance and file compression
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Virtual Memory
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the space on the hard drive where the operating system stores data if there isnt enough RAM to hold all of the programs you are currently trying to run
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Windows Explorer
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The main tool for finding. viewing and managing the file contents of tour computer bu showing the location and contents of every drive, folder and file
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Which is an example of a smartphone operating system?
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Symbian
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Which OS does not have a user interface that incorporates point-and-click technology
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MS-DOS
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Which is the correct order of the boot process?
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Activate BIOS, conduct POST, load OS into RAM, check settings
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Which of the following is not a file management tool?
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Groups
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Which best describes Plug and Play?
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A feature that facilitates the installation of peripheral devices with the inclusion of drivers in the OS
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The term that defines excessive swapping of files between RAM and virtual memory is:
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thrashing.
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Which term describes the pictures that represent an object such as a software application or a folder?
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Icons
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Which statement about using APIs is not true?
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APIs make it possible to close non-responding software and restart the computer.
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Which utility eliminates the inefficiencies of the computer hard drive?
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Disk Defragmenter
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Which of the following would be considered an accessibility utility?
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Narrator
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(T or F) All smartphones use the same operating system software
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F
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(T or F) The Android operating system is based on Microsoft Windows
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F
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The amount of system RAM helps to determine which OS a computer uses
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T
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(T or F)Paging is the process of optimizing RAM storage by borrowing hard drive spac
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F
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(T or F) Machines with built-in computers use real-time operating systems
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