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data
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represents a fact, figure, or idea
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processing
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turning data into information
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information
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data organized in a meaningful way
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software
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computer programs
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hardware
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physical components a computer
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pixel
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tiny dot that creates an image on the computer monitor
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hertz
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unit of measure for processor speed
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bit
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0 or 1
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ppm
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measurement of printing speed
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dpi
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measurement of printer resolution
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web-based
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software that is hosted on a website
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open-source
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software code that is freely available
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project management
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software used to track tasks and coordinate resources
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personal information manager
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software used to keep track of appointments
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proprietary
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software which must be purchased
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kernel
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operating system supervisor program
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spooler
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coordinates print jobs
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paging
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the process of swapping data between RAM and a swap file
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swap file
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temporary storage area on the hard drive
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virtual memory
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process of optimizing RAM storage by using hard drive space
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.pdf
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portable document format
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.jdp
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image
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.html
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web page
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.accdb
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microsoft access
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.zip
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compressed files
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operating system
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The two major types of software programs are utility programs and the
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Desktop
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Which of the following are NOT a Window's utility program
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True
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File Explorer is Window's 8 main program to manage files
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True
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Installing a device driver can sometime cause system instability
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Time Machine
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Mac OS X includes a backup utility called
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in a robotic camera
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You are most likely to find an RTOS
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The location of a file is specified by its
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file path
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Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Excel file?
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?
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Linux
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An example of an open source OS is
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File names in Windows are case-sensitive
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False
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Internet Explorer
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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a utility program?
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Different versions of the Linux are known as "distros"
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True
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When using a Windows 8 File Explorer, which view provides the most information at a glance?
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?
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Which of the following operating systems are used on most tablets?
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Android and IOS
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OS X is the operating system developed by
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Apple
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The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer
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Which of the following is the first step in the boot process
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worm
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attempts to travel between systems through network connections to spread an infection
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computer virus
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program that attaches itself to another program and attempts to spread itself to other computers through the exchange of files.
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logic bomb
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virus that is triggered when a file is opened or program is started a certain number of virus times
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encryption virus
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a program that renders your computer files unusable by compressing them
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polymorphic virus
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virus that changes its own code to avoid detection
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trojan horse
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program that appears to be something useful or desirable
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pretexting
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creating a scenario that sounds legitimate enough that someone will trust you
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cookie
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text file for storing personal preferences pertaining to websites
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botnet
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programs that run on a large number of zombie computers
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time bomb
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virus that is triggered by the passage of time or on a certain date
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packet filtering
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method for selectively allowing certain requests to access ports
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IP address
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a computer's identity on the Internet
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Firewall
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hardware or software for protecting computers from hackers
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CAPTCHA
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program that generates distorted text and require that it be typed into a box
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geotag
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data attached to a photo that indicates when/where the photo was taken
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Which of the following is the most common audio compression format
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MP3
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Blackboard is an example of ________ software
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coures management
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The intersection of a row and a column in a spreadsheet program is known as a
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cell
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______ software helps you manage e-mail, contacts, calendars, and tasks in the same application
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personal information manager
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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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Software that is available on demand via the Internet is called
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Softwares as a Service (SaaS)
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In databases, a category of data is called a
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field
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What is often distributed prior to a final release of software?
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beta version
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When using a spreadsheet the expression =D8-D17 is called a ______
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formula
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________ software helps run the computer and coordinates instructions between other software and the hardware devices
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system
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What is the navigation aid that shows users the path they have taken to get to a web page is located within a website
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breadcrumb trail
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In the URL http://www.microsoft.com/surface, the portion labeled "http" is the_________
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protocol
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When shopping on the web, it is better to pay for your purchase with a debit card rather than a credit card.
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False
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A(n) ________ is installed on your computer, and when the program is opened, your e-mail is downloaded to your computer.
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? not e-mail host
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A ________ allows visitors to add, remove, or edit its content
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wiki
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What web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers?
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privacy browsing
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A computer connected to the Internet that asks for data is a ________.
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client
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AND, OR, and NOT are examples of ________ operators.
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Boolean
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All of the following are types of e-commerce business EXCEPT ________.
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C2B
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The web is based on the ________ Protocol.
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? not hypertext transmit
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Which of the following are personal video journal entries posted on the web?
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Vlogs
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Country codes are what part of a URL?
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top level domain
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Podcasts enable you to
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deliver audio/video files via RSS
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A metasearch engine searches other search engines.
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True
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What do you need if you want 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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________ is a professional, business-oriented social networking site.
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LinkedIn
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Which of the following describes an IP address?
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All of the above
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Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________.
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browser
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The internet is ______
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a large network of networks
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Wikipedia is a good reference for a research paper
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false
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The unique address for a particular website is the
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URL
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An attack that renders a computer unable to respond to legitimate users because it is being bombarded with data requests is known as a ______________ attack.
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denial-of-service
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Small text files that some websites automatically store on your computer's hard drive are known as
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cookies
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Software that pretends your computer is infected with a virus to entice you into spending money on a solution is known as
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scareware
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Which tool do hackers use to gain access to and take control of your computer?
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the backdoor programs
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Viruses that compress files and then demand money to restore them are known as
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encryption viruses
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When a hacker steals personal information with the intent of impersonating another individual to commit fraud, it is known as
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identity theft
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A social engineering technique in which you send people an e-mail for the purpose of inducing them into revealing sensitive information is known as
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phishing
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A backup of only the files on your computing device that have been created (or changed) since the last backup is known as a(n)
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incremental backup
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http
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protocol that allows files to be transferred from a web server
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C2C
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transactions between two individuals
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FTP
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protocol that allows files to be transferred over the internet
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B2C
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transactions between a company and its customers
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URL
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website address
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______computers are specifically designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as a car
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embedded
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Dropbox is an example of _______
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cloud storage
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Computers use _____ language consisting of 0s and 1s
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binary
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Which of these is an example of optical storage media?
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DVD
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Monitor screens are made up of millions of tiny dots known as
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pixels
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The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________.
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screen resolution
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Apple's OS X and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.
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operating system
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All of the following are names for a flash drive EXCEPT ________ drive.
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hard drive
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The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.
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the motherboard
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The operating system is a type of application software.
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False
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Which of the following is not an input device?
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a laser printer
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A ________ enables your computer to connect to other computers or to the Internet.
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network interface card (NIC)
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________ is the abbreviation for the place in the computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are temporarily stored.
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RAM
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Today's CPUs run at speeds measured in kilohertz.
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False
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Which power control option stores data on the hard drive?
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Hibernate
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________ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or unsafe experiences.
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Ergonomics
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A(n) ________ is where a peripheral device can attach to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system.
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port
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Flash drives plug into a(n) ________.
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USB port
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Which of the four major functions of a computer is responsible for manipulating, calculating, and organizing data into information?
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processing
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Data and information are NOT interchangeable terms.
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True
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task manager
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lists all the programs being used and indicates their status
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system restore
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brings system back to a previously stable state
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disk cleanup
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removes unnecessary files from the hard drive
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disk defragmenter
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regroups related pieces of files on the hard disk
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error-checking
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checks the hard drive for damaged files
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Firewalls work by closing ________ in your computer
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logical ports
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A technique that uses illegally obtained about individuals to perform targeted attacks in the hopes of getting then to reveal sensitive information is known
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spear phishing
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Sending emails to lure people into revealing personal information is a technique known as pharming
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False
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Software designed to close logical ports in your computer is known as a
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Firewall
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Ergonomics is an important consideration
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for all computing devices
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The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is the RAM
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False
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Today's CPUs run at speeds measured in kilohertz
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False
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Keyboards that display on screen when input of text is required are known as virtual keyboards
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true
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A unidirectional microphone picks up sounds equally well from all directions
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False
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system software
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runs the computer
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application software
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used to do tasks
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commercial software
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designed for a specific industry
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vertical market software
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another term for proprietary software
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software suite
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bundled group of software programs
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RAM
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stores programs and data the computer is currently using
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ROM
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holds state up instructions needed when the computer is powered on
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CPU
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processes commands issued by software instructions
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motherboard
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main circuit board containing the central electronic components of a computer
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system unit
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case that houses the electronic components, power source, and storage devices of a desktop computer
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Which of the following is NOT a common file name extension
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.zipped
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All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT
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USB
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The OS can optimize RAM storage by using
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virtual memory
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Every computer has an operating
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True
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Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a(n) ___________ that enables the device and operating system to communicate with each other
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device driver
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Which utility removes redundancies in a file to reduce the file size?
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File Compression
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The __________ of the operating system enables users to communicate with the computer system
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user interface
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You can use the Windows _______ to check on a non responsive program
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Task Manager
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Gaming Consoles, such as Xbox One and Playstation4, do not need an operating system
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False
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zombie
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a computer controlled by a hacker
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rootkit
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programs that allow hackers to gain access to your computer without your knowledge
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spyware
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transmits information about you , such as you internet-surfing habits
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spear phishing
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sending e-mails to people to be customers of a company in an effort to get individuals to reveal sensitive data
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Software that manages "back office" functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called ________ software.
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enterprise resource planning
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Unwanted or unneeded software included by manufacturers on new computers is called ________.
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bloatware
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When using a spreadsheet, SUM in the expression =SUM(B10:B16), is called a(n) ________.
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function
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When you buy software, you then own it and can do anything you'd like with it, including giving it to friends to install on their machines.
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False
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A(n) ________ software installation installs all the most commonly used files to your computer's hard drive.
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full
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Software that enables you to display and interact with text and other media on the web is a web ________.
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browser
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The Internet was created to provide:
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both A and B (a secure form of communications/a common communications means for all computers)
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When shopping on the web, it is better to pay for your purchase with a debit card rather than a credit card.
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False
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Silverlight, Flash Player, and QuickTime Player are examples of software programs called ________.
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Plug-Ins
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Which is NOT an event associated with the beginning of the Internet?
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Amazon.com was one of the first websites on the internet
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Podcasts enable you to ________.
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deliver audio/video files via RSS
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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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The "s" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicates that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website.
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true
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The "s" in "https" stands for ________ socket layer.
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secure
