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Comp Exam 1 – Flashcards

Jazzlyn Sampson

8 July 2022

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Sarah is a busy real estate agent with a growing clientele. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so that she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city, and touch up photos of real estate properties. Sarah has hired a programmer to create a Web page for her business. What type of programming language will the programmer most likely use?

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XHTML

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Jamie is interested in pursuing some aspect of computer technology as a career. He is very comfortable working with PCs and has a broad knowledge of the typical systems and applications software that people use. He has always enjoyed working closely with people and has a good facility for explaining how technical systems work. From the description provided, what type of computer-related job would Jamie probably enjoy the most?

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computer operations personnel

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A(n) ____ is a computer used to host programs and data for a network.

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midrange server

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Many schools, particularly college campuses, today have wireless ____ that allow students to connect their devices wirelessly to the Internet and to campus resources from anywhere on campus.

answer

hotspots

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Some languages are traditional programming languages for developing applications; others, such as markup and scripting languages like HTML, XHTML, and ____, are designed to be used to create Web pages.

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JavaScript

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To contact people using the Internet, you most often use their ____.

answer

e-mail addresses

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By their very nature, online communications lend themselves to ____.

answer

anonymity

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____ is typically free and virtually all ISPs used with personal computers include e-mail service in their monthly fee.

answer

web-based e-mail

question

___ are illustrations of faces showing smiles, frowns, and other expressions that are created with keyboard symbols.

answer

emoticons

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Integrated circuits incorporate many transistors and electronic circuits on a single tiny silicon chip, allowing ____ to be even smaller and more reliable than earlier computers.

answer

third-generation computers

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A ____ is loosely defined as a small device that has built-in computing or Internet capability.

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mobile device

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Access control at many businesses and organizations is provided by ____, which allow only authorized individuals to enter an office building, punch in or out of work, or access the company network via an access card or a fingerprint or hand scan.

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authentication systems

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There are a number of special Web pages, called ____, available to help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet.

answer

search sites

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Ultraportables conforming to Intel's standards can be marketed as ____.

answer

ultrabooks

question

In the early 1980s, ____ were invented and computer use increased dramatically.

answer

microcomputers

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A personal computer or PC, originally called a ____, is a small computer designed to be used by one person at a time.

answer

microcomputer

question

Sarah is a busy real estate agent with a growing clientele. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so that she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city, and touch up photos of real estate properties. What kind of computer would most likely fit Sarah's needs?

answer

notebook computer

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____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

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Input

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Because many mobile devices and personal computers today are continually connected to the Internet, securing those devices against computer viruses and ____ is essential for both individuals and businesses.

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hackers

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When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes ____.

answer

information

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Magnetic RAM (MRAM) uses ____ rather than an electrical charge to store data.

answer

magnetic polarization

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Video data—such as home movies, feature films, video clips, and television shows—is displayed using a collection of ____.

answer

frames

question

Like graphics data, ____—such as a song or the sound of someone speaking—must be in digital form in order to be stored on a storage medium or processed by a computer.

answer

audio data

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One measurement of the speed of a CPU is the ____, which is rated in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).

answer

CPU clock speed

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The bus width and bus speed together determine the bus's ____.

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bandwidth

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Jess is a musician who has just bought a new computer. Now she need to figure out how to connect this computer to the devices that were connected to her old computer. Jess has pictures from her old computer saved on a flash memory card. To transfer these to her new computer, she will insert the card into a(n) ____.

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slot

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Eight bits grouped together are collectively referred to as a ____.

answer

byte

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To synchronize all of a computer's operations, a ____, which is located on the motherboard, is used.

answer

system clock

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One reason a computer might become inefficient is that when programs are uninstalled, pieces of the program are sometimes left behind or references to these programs are left in operating system files such as the ____.

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Windows registry

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____ have begun to replace ROM for storing system information, such as a computer's BIOS.

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flash memory chips

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A computer ____ is the amount of data (typically measured in bits or bytes) that a CPU can manipulate at one time.

answer

word

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The key element of the microprocessor is the ____—a device made of semiconductor material that controls the flow of electrons inside a chip.

answer

transistor

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The ____ takes instructions from the prefetch unit and translates them into a form that the control unit can understand.

answer

decode unit

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A circuit board is a thin board containing ____ and other electronic components.

answer

computer chips

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Each place value in a binary number represents ____ raised to the appropriate power.

answer

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Jess is a musician who has just bought a new computer. Now she need to figure out how to connect this computer to the devices that were connected to her old computer. To connect her external hard drive, in which all of her music files are stored, to the computer, Jess needs to use a ____.

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USB port

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To connect multiple USB devices to a single USB port, a ____ can be used.

answer

USB hub

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The JPEG images taken by most digital cameras today use 24-bit ____.

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true color images

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The term ____ refers to chip-based storage.

answer

memory

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The numbering system we commonly use is called the decimal numbering system because it uses ____ symbols to represent all possible numbers.

answer

question

Often the storage device and storage medium are two separate pieces of hardware (that is, the storage medium is ____).

answer

removable

question

The ____ cards used with mobile phones today are a special type of smart card.

answer

SIM

question

CD-ROM discs and DVD-ROM discs are ____ optical discs that come prerecorded with commercial products.

answer

read-only

question

Most Windows computers typically use ____, which supports much larger hard drives and files than the older FAT32 and includes better security and error-recovery capabilities.

answer

NTFS

question

____ is a method of storing data on two or more hard drives that work together.

answer

RAID (redundant arrays of independent disks)

question

The surface of a hard disk is organized into tracks and pie-shaped groups of ____.

answer

sectors

question

Hard disks are permanently sealed inside the hard drive case, along with the ____ and an access mechanism.

answer

read/write heads

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Dan is a small business owner who depends on his computer to keep track of customer and sales data. He is investigating storage options because it is critical for him to ensure that his data is safe in the event of a computer failure. As Dan is very concerned about maintaining the security of his business data, he should look for an external hard drive that comes with built-in ____.

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encryption

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____ means that data can be retrieved directly from any location on the storage medium, in any order.

answer

random access

question

Enterprise storage systems typically use fast Fibre Channel or ____ connections and are scalable so more hard drives can be added as needed up to the maximum system capacity.

answer

iSCSI

question

To speed up magnetic hard drive performance, ____ is often used.

answer

disk caching

question

Most computer tapes today are in the form of ____ tapes.

answer

cartridge

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Anything (such as a program, letter, digital photograph, or song) stored on a storage medium is referred to as a(n) ____.

answer

file

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Rodney owns a computer that he uses to work, keep in touch with friends and family, watch movies, listen to music, and use the Internet. Rodney wants to be able to easily carry files with him wherever he goes but he also has a tendency to lose things. Knowing this, he should probably save those files on a ____ drive which he can then attach to his backpack.

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USB flash

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Conventional CD discs use ____ lasers.

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infrared

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To keep files organized, related documents are often stored in ____ (also called directories) located on the storage medium.

answer

folders

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Rodney owns a computer that he uses to work, keep in touch with friends and family, watch movies, listen to music, and use the Internet. If Rodney wants to be able to write, erase, and overwrite the files on a CD, he should get a ____.

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CD-RW

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Some drive letters, such as the letter ____ that is typically used with the primary hard drive, are usually consistent from computer to computer and do not change even if more storage devices are added to the computer.

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A ____ is a place to store something temporarily.

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cache

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____ devices are high-performance storage systems that are connected individually to a network to provide storage for the computers connected to that network.

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network attached storage (NAS)

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A ____ is an optical code that represents data with bars of varying widths or heights.

answer

barcode

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Print speed is typically measured in ____.

answer

pages per minute (ppm)

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A(n) ____ is a flat, touch-sensitive device used in conjunction with a digital pen.

answer

graphics tablet

question

Some 3D projectors are designed to project ____.

answer

holograms

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Stacey is the office manager for a small business and is looking for a new printer and scanner for her office. When buying a scanner, Stacey needs to make sure that the scanner has a high enough ____, usually measured in the number of dots per inch (dpi), for the business needs of the office.

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optical resolution

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Touch screens allow the user to touch the screen with his or her finger to select ____ or otherwise provide input to the device associated with the touch screen.

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commands

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A ____ typically rests on the desk or other flat surface close to the user's computer, and it is moved across the surface with the user's hand in the appropriate direction to point to and select objects on the screen.

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mouse

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In a printer, the print ____ affects the quality of the printed output.

answer

resolution

question

___ are designed to scan flat objects one page at a time.

answer

flatbed scanners

question

___ input data from special forms to score or tally exams, questionnaires, ballots, and so forth.

answer

optical mark readers (OMRs)

question

A ____ is a large screen computer either built into a table or designed to be used on a table that allows multi-touch input from multiple users.

answer

table PC

question

One of the most common 2D barcodes, the ____ code represents data with a matrix of small squares.

answer

question

The most common HD format is 1080p, which uses a screen resolution of 1,920 ? 1,080 and displays screen images one line at a time, called ____.

answer

progressive display

question

Digital camcorders are similar to conventional ____ camcorders.

answer

analog

question

____ keys on a keyboard are used for issuing commands in some programs.

answer

function

question

The ____ used to be the norm for desktop computers.

answer

CRT monitor

question

The number of bits used to store color information about each pixel is called ____.

answer

bit depth

question

A(n) ____ uses a printhead consisting of pins that strike an inked ribbon to transfer the ink to the paper.

answer

dot-matrix printer

question

Digital still cameras most often use ____ cards for storage.

answer

flash memory

question

____ are the standard for business documents and come in both personal and network versions.

answer

laser printers

question

Creating a(n) ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the copy.

answer

backup

question

____ allow the user to issue commands by selecting icons, buttons, menu items, and other objects—typically with a mouse, pen, or finger.

answer

graphical user interfaces

question

The ____ boots the computer, launches application software, and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.

answer

operating system

question

To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive, open the ____ and restore the file.

answer

recycle bin

question

____ is the most widely used mobile operating system in the United States.

answer

andriod

question

A ____ is an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way in or out of the computer system.

answer

buffer

question

____ memory allows you to use more memory than is physically available on your computer.

answer

virtual

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Dean has been using computers for some time now, but he is unfamiliar with a number of utility programs. In order to better maintain his computer, he decides to ask his coworker Andrea for advice on basic utility programs. Andrea tells Dean that he should periodically perform ____ on his computer to optimize the hard drive so that it works more efficiently. This process works by rearranging the data on the hard drive so all files are stored in contiguous locations.

answer

disk defragmentation

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____ is one of the most widely-used versions of Linux.

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Ubuntu

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Filenames typically include a ____ at the end of the filename.

answer

file extension

question

In DOS, the command ____ displays the files and folders in the current location.

answer

DIR

question

An important task that the operating system performs is ____, which keeps track of the files stored on a computer so that they can be retrieved when needed.

answer

file management

question

All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length ____ or variable-length segments, depending on the operating system being used.

answer

pages

question

During the 1980s and early 1990s, ____ was the dominant operating system for microcomputers.

answer

DOS (disk operating system)

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Janet is studying operating systems as part of her Understanding Computers 101 class. After learning about the different types of operating systems, she realizes that she uses a number of them in her daily life. Janet recently purchased a new Apple computer. The operating system of that computer is ____.

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OS X

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Windows 10 replaces older mobile versions of Windows, including ____ and Windows RT, as well as older embedded versions of Windows.

answer

Windows Phone 8

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____ are designed to be used with everyday objects, such as home appliances, gaming consoles, digital cameras, e-readers, digital photo frames, ATMs, toys, watches, GPS systems, home medical devices, voting terminals, and cars.

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embedded operating systems

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Chrome OS is the first ____.

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cloud operating system

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The file management program incorporated into recent versions of Windows is ____.

answer

file explorer

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____ includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on your computer, such as writing a letter.

answer

application software

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____ programs are software programs that are distributed on the honor system.

answer

shareware

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When Mary started college, her parents bought her a new computer that came loaded with the bare essentials in terms of software applications. She is now looking into purchasing additional software. Mary needs word processing software for her classes, but she has to budget her resources carefully this semester. She might consider using ____.

answer

office online

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Regardless of the device being used, software typically falls into four basic categories of software: commercial software, shareware, freeware, and ____.

answer

public domain software

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____ is used to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the tasks involved in a project, such as the construction of a building or the schedule for preparing a large advertising campaign for a client.

answer

project management software

question

____ refers to using a personal computer to combine and manipulate text and images to create attractive documents that look as if they were created by a professional printer.

answer

desktop publishing

question

A ____ is a group of values and other data organized into rows and columns, similar to the ruled paper worksheets traditionally used by bookkeepers and accountants.

answer

spreadsheet

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The ____ is a tool in versions of Microsoft Office starting with Office 2007 that consists of tabs, which contain groups of related command buttons for the program being used.

answer

Ribbon

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Charts are inserted into an Excel spreadsheet using the commands in the Charts group on the ____ tab on the Ribbon.

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Insert

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____ is a shareware program.

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WinZip (file compression program

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When Mary started college, her parents bought her a new computer that came loaded with the bare essentials in terms of software applications. She is now looking into purchasing additional software. Mary enjoys taking digital photos and would like software that would allow her to perform tasks such as correct brightness or contrast, eliminate red eye, crop, resize, etc. In order to have this functionality on her computer, she needs a photo ____ program.

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editing

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When typing text in a word processing program, you should only press ____ after a short line (like a title), at the end of a paragraph, and to leave a blank line between paragraphs.

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enter

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Bryan has just started an internship in which he uses a database frequently. The database contains information about the company's employees. Bryan's supervisor senses that he is anxious about using the database and drops by to give him a short tutorial. The supervisor explains that each employee's information forms a separate ____.

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record

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When selecting font size in a document, ____ points equals one-inch-tall text.

answer

question

When a software program is purchased, the buyer is acquiring a(n) ____ that permits him or her to use the software.

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software license

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___ can be used, copied, modified, and distributed to others without restrictions.

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public domain software

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Businesses and many individuals often use office suites, sometimes called ____, to produce written documents.

answer

productivity software suites

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In spreadsheet programs, labels and constant values are always copied exactly to the new location; what happens to formulas when they are copied depends on whether they use relative cell referencing or ____.

answer

absolute cell referencing

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Bryan has just started an internship in which he uses a database frequently. The database contains information about the company's employees. Bryan's supervisor senses that he is anxious about using the database and drops by to give him a short tutorial. Bryan is told by the supervisor that to create a database, he first needs to create the database ____ itself, and then he can create the necessary database objects.

answer

file

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Bryan has just started an internship in which he uses a database frequently. The database contains information about the company's employees. Bryan's supervisor senses that he is anxious about using the database and drops by to give him a short tutorial. Bryan's supervisor explains that to retrieve information from the database, Bryan needs to use a ____.

answer

query

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____ is freeware software.

answer

Chrome (web browser)

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XHTML

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computer operations personnel

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A(n) ____ is a computer used to host programs and data for a network.

answer

midrange server

question

Many schools, particularly college campuses, today have wireless ____ that allow students to connect their devices wirelessly to the Internet and to campus resources from anywhere on campus.

answer

hotspots

question

answer

JavaScript

question

To contact people using the Internet, you most often use their ____.

answer

e-mail addresses

question

By their very nature, online communications lend themselves to ____.

answer

anonymity

question

____ is typically free and virtually all ISPs used with personal computers include e-mail service in their monthly fee.

answer

web-based e-mail

question

___ are illustrations of faces showing smiles, frowns, and other expressions that are created with keyboard symbols.

answer

emoticons

question

Integrated circuits incorporate many transistors and electronic circuits on a single tiny silicon chip, allowing ____ to be even smaller and more reliable than earlier computers.

answer

third-generation computers

question

A ____ is loosely defined as a small device that has built-in computing or Internet capability.

answer

mobile device

question

answer

authentication systems

question

There are a number of special Web pages, called ____, available to help you locate what you are looking for on the Internet.

answer

search sites

question

Ultraportables conforming to Intel's standards can be marketed as ____.

answer

ultrabooks

question

In the early 1980s, ____ were invented and computer use increased dramatically.

answer

microcomputers

question

A personal computer or PC, originally called a ____, is a small computer designed to be used by one person at a time.

answer

microcomputer

question

Sarah is a busy real estate agent with a growing clientele. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so that she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city, and touch up photos of real estate properties. What kind of computer would most likely fit Sarah's needs?

answer

notebook computer

question

____ occurs when data is entered into the computer.

answer

Input

question

answer

hackers

question

When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes ____.

answer

information

question

Magnetic RAM (MRAM) uses ____ rather than an electrical charge to store data.

answer

magnetic polarization

question

Video data—such as home movies, feature films, video clips, and television shows—is displayed using a collection of ____.

answer

frames

question

Like graphics data, ____—such as a song or the sound of someone speaking—must be in digital form in order to be stored on a storage medium or processed by a computer.

answer

audio data

question

One measurement of the speed of a CPU is the ____, which is rated in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).

answer

CPU clock speed

question

The bus width and bus speed together determine the bus's ____.

answer

bandwidth

question

answer

slot

question

Eight bits grouped together are collectively referred to as a ____.

answer

byte

question

To synchronize all of a computer's operations, a ____, which is located on the motherboard, is used.

answer

system clock

question

answer

Windows registry

question

____ have begun to replace ROM for storing system information, such as a computer's BIOS.

answer

flash memory chips

question

A computer ____ is the amount of data (typically measured in bits or bytes) that a CPU can manipulate at one time.

answer

word

question

The key element of the microprocessor is the ____—a device made of semiconductor material that controls the flow of electrons inside a chip.

answer

transistor

question

The ____ takes instructions from the prefetch unit and translates them into a form that the control unit can understand.

answer

decode unit

question

A circuit board is a thin board containing ____ and other electronic components.

answer

computer chips

question

Each place value in a binary number represents ____ raised to the appropriate power.

answer

question

answer

USB port

question

To connect multiple USB devices to a single USB port, a ____ can be used.

answer

USB hub

question

The JPEG images taken by most digital cameras today use 24-bit ____.

answer

true color images

question

The term ____ refers to chip-based storage.

answer

memory

question

The numbering system we commonly use is called the decimal numbering system because it uses ____ symbols to represent all possible numbers.

answer

question

Often the storage device and storage medium are two separate pieces of hardware (that is, the storage medium is ____).

answer

removable

question

The ____ cards used with mobile phones today are a special type of smart card.

answer

SIM

question

CD-ROM discs and DVD-ROM discs are ____ optical discs that come prerecorded with commercial products.

answer

read-only

question

Most Windows computers typically use ____, which supports much larger hard drives and files than the older FAT32 and includes better security and error-recovery capabilities.

answer

NTFS

question

____ is a method of storing data on two or more hard drives that work together.

answer

RAID (redundant arrays of independent disks)

question

The surface of a hard disk is organized into tracks and pie-shaped groups of ____.

answer

sectors

question

Hard disks are permanently sealed inside the hard drive case, along with the ____ and an access mechanism.

answer

read/write heads

question

answer

encryption

question

____ means that data can be retrieved directly from any location on the storage medium, in any order.

answer

random access

question

Enterprise storage systems typically use fast Fibre Channel or ____ connections and are scalable so more hard drives can be added as needed up to the maximum system capacity.

answer

iSCSI

question

To speed up magnetic hard drive performance, ____ is often used.

answer

disk caching

question

Most computer tapes today are in the form of ____ tapes.

answer

cartridge

question

Anything (such as a program, letter, digital photograph, or song) stored on a storage medium is referred to as a(n) ____.

answer

file

question

answer

USB flash

question

Conventional CD discs use ____ lasers.

answer

infrared

question

To keep files organized, related documents are often stored in ____ (also called directories) located on the storage medium.

answer

folders

question

answer

CD-RW

question

answer

question

A ____ is a place to store something temporarily.

answer

cache

question

____ devices are high-performance storage systems that are connected individually to a network to provide storage for the computers connected to that network.

answer

network attached storage (NAS)

question

A ____ is an optical code that represents data with bars of varying widths or heights.

answer

barcode

question

Print speed is typically measured in ____.

answer

pages per minute (ppm)

question

A(n) ____ is a flat, touch-sensitive device used in conjunction with a digital pen.

answer

graphics tablet

question

Some 3D projectors are designed to project ____.

answer

holograms

question

answer

optical resolution

question

Touch screens allow the user to touch the screen with his or her finger to select ____ or otherwise provide input to the device associated with the touch screen.

answer

commands

question

answer

mouse

question

In a printer, the print ____ affects the quality of the printed output.

answer

resolution

question

___ are designed to scan flat objects one page at a time.

answer

flatbed scanners

question

___ input data from special forms to score or tally exams, questionnaires, ballots, and so forth.

answer

optical mark readers (OMRs)

question

A ____ is a large screen computer either built into a table or designed to be used on a table that allows multi-touch input from multiple users.

answer

table PC

question

One of the most common 2D barcodes, the ____ code represents data with a matrix of small squares.

answer

question

The most common HD format is 1080p, which uses a screen resolution of 1,920 ? 1,080 and displays screen images one line at a time, called ____.

answer

progressive display

question

Digital camcorders are similar to conventional ____ camcorders.

answer

analog

question

____ keys on a keyboard are used for issuing commands in some programs.

answer

function

question

The ____ used to be the norm for desktop computers.

answer

CRT monitor

question

The number of bits used to store color information about each pixel is called ____.

answer

bit depth

question

A(n) ____ uses a printhead consisting of pins that strike an inked ribbon to transfer the ink to the paper.

answer

dot-matrix printer

question

Digital still cameras most often use ____ cards for storage.

answer

flash memory

question

____ are the standard for business documents and come in both personal and network versions.

answer

laser printers

question

Creating a(n) ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the copy.

answer

backup

question

____ allow the user to issue commands by selecting icons, buttons, menu items, and other objects—typically with a mouse, pen, or finger.

answer

graphical user interfaces

question

The ____ boots the computer, launches application software, and ensures that all actions requested by a user are valid and processed in an orderly fashion.

answer

operating system

question

To restore a file or folder deleted from your computer's hard drive, open the ____ and restore the file.

answer

recycle bin

question

____ is the most widely used mobile operating system in the United States.

answer

andriod

question

A ____ is an area in RAM or on the hard drive designated to hold input and output on their way in or out of the computer system.

answer

buffer

question

____ memory allows you to use more memory than is physically available on your computer.

answer

virtual

question

answer

disk defragmentation

question

____ is one of the most widely-used versions of Linux.

answer

Ubuntu

question

Filenames typically include a ____ at the end of the filename.

answer

file extension

question

In DOS, the command ____ displays the files and folders in the current location.

answer

DIR

question

An important task that the operating system performs is ____, which keeps track of the files stored on a computer so that they can be retrieved when needed.

answer

file management

question

All programs and data located in RAM are divided into fixed-length ____ or variable-length segments, depending on the operating system being used.

answer

pages

question

During the 1980s and early 1990s, ____ was the dominant operating system for microcomputers.

answer

DOS (disk operating system)

question

answer

OS X

question

Windows 10 replaces older mobile versions of Windows, including ____ and Windows RT, as well as older embedded versions of Windows.

answer

Windows Phone 8

question

answer

embedded operating systems

question

Chrome OS is the first ____.

answer

cloud operating system

question

The file management program incorporated into recent versions of Windows is ____.

answer

file explorer

question

____ includes all the programs that allow you to perform specific tasks on your computer, such as writing a letter.

answer

application software

question

____ programs are software programs that are distributed on the honor system.

answer

shareware

question

answer

office online

question

Regardless of the device being used, software typically falls into four basic categories of software: commercial software, shareware, freeware, and ____.

answer

public domain software

question

____ is used to plan, schedule, track, and analyze the tasks involved in a project, such as the construction of a building or the schedule for preparing a large advertising campaign for a client.

answer

project management software

question

____ refers to using a personal computer to combine and manipulate text and images to create attractive documents that look as if they were created by a professional printer.

answer

desktop publishing

question

A ____ is a group of values and other data organized into rows and columns, similar to the ruled paper worksheets traditionally used by bookkeepers and accountants.

answer

spreadsheet

question

The ____ is a tool in versions of Microsoft Office starting with Office 2007 that consists of tabs, which contain groups of related command buttons for the program being used.

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Ribbon

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Charts are inserted into an Excel spreadsheet using the commands in the Charts group on the ____ tab on the Ribbon.

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Insert

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____ is a shareware program.

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WinZip (file compression program

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When Mary started college, her parents bought her a new computer that came loaded with the bare essentials in terms of software applications. She is now looking into purchasing additional software. Mary enjoys taking digital photos and would like software that would allow her to perform tasks such as correct brightness or contrast, eliminate red eye, crop, resize, etc. In order to have this functionality on her computer, she needs a photo ____ program.

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editing

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When typing text in a word processing program, you should only press ____ after a short line (like a title), at the end of a paragraph, and to leave a blank line between paragraphs.

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enter

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record

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When selecting font size in a document, ____ points equals one-inch-tall text.

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When a software program is purchased, the buyer is acquiring a(n) ____ that permits him or her to use the software.

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software license

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___ can be used, copied, modified, and distributed to others without restrictions.

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public domain software

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Businesses and many individuals often use office suites, sometimes called ____, to produce written documents.

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productivity software suites

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absolute cell referencing

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Bryan has just started an internship in which he uses a database frequently. The database contains information about the company's employees. Bryan's supervisor senses that he is anxious about using the database and drops by to give him a short tutorial. Bryan is told by the supervisor that to create a database, he first needs to create the database ____ itself, and then he can create the necessary database objects.

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file

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Bryan has just started an internship in which he uses a database frequently. The database contains information about the company's employees. Bryan's supervisor senses that he is anxious about using the database and drops by to give him a short tutorial. Bryan's supervisor explains that to retrieve information from the database, Bryan needs to use a ____.

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query

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____ is freeware software.

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Chrome (web browser)

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