CGS 2060 FSU Exam 1 – Flashcards
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Which of the following consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions?
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Memory
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Which of the following conveys meaning and is useful to users
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Information
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Which of the following is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video?
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Data
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For which of the following is the spelling, disk, used?
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Magnetic Media
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Collections, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, allow computers to share which of the following?
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Resources
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Which type of disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser?
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Optical
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What is the definition of a website?
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Collection of related webpages
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Which of the following is the term for known specific patterns of viruses?
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Virus signatures
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Each employee or customer who uses a computer in a large business is which kind of user?
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Enterprise
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Which of the following is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals?
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Internet
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Which of the following is a collection of computers and devices connected together, as shown in the accompanying figure, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media?
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Network
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Which of the following is a specification that enables web content to be distributed to subscribers?
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RSS
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You interact with a program through which of the following, thereby controlling how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen?
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User interface
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Collections, such as that pictured in the accompanying figure, allow computers to share which of the following?
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resources
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Category of users
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enterprise
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Which kind of user requires the capabilities of a powerful computer?
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Power
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Which of the following is NOT an operating system used by today's computers and mobile devices?
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DOS
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Which kind of device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa?
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Communications device
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Which gesture displays a shortcut menu?
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Press and hold
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Start Ch 2 : Which of the following consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents?
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Web
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Which of the following defines FTP sites at which anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files?
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Anonymous
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A search engine displays a list of webpage names that contain the search text. What is the term for that list
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Hits
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Which of the following is a collection of related webpages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a web server?
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website
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The Internet has its roots in a network that became functional in 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States. What was the name of that network?
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ARPANET
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As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following is a real-time typed conversation that takes place on a computer?
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chat
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Which of the following is special software that a user needs in order to listen to an audio file on a computer
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MEDIA PLAYER
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Which of the following is the development and maintenance of webpages?
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web publishing
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Which of the following is a real-time Internet communications service that notifies users when one or more people are online and then allows them to exchange messages or files or join a private chat room?
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IM
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Which of the following allows users to have multiple home pages that automatically display when the browser runs?
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tabbed browsing
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Which of the following is a group of email names and addresses used for mass distribution of a message?
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email list
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For which of the following to work must both parties be online at the same time, and the receiver of a message be willing to accept messages?
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instant messaging
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Which of the following is a website like the one in the accompanying figure that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location?
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Portal
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Which of the following is a program that extends the capability of a browser?
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Plug In
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Which of the following is equal to approximately one million characters
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Megabyte
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Who is the creator of the World Wide Web?
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Tim Berners Lee
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What is the descriptor for a filter that warns or blocks you from potentially fraudulent or suspicious websites?
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Phishing
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Which of the following is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP
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FTP server
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Which of the following is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using the telephone network?
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DSL
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Most e-commerce actually takes place between businesses. What is this called?
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business-to-business commerce
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Which of the following is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting?
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streaming
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Which of the following is equal to approximately one million characters
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megabyte
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Which of the following is a collection of related webpages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a web server?
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website
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Which of the following is true of VoIP?
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Skype is an example of VoIP software.
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Which of the following oversees research for the Internet?
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World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
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Which of the following high-speed Internet connections use an antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals?
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fixed wireless
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Which of the following communicates with a satellite dish to provide high-speed Internet connections via satellite?
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satellite modem
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What is the approximate data usage for sending and receiving 100 messages with no attachments?
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3-6 MB
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Which of the following is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee?
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access provider
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Which of the following is true of VoIP?
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Skype is it
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START CH 3: Which of the following are the fastest, most powerful computers — and the most expensive?
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SUPERCOMPUTERS
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Which of the following is NOT a type of kiosk?
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media
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Which of the following are small and have limited hardware because they are components in larger products?
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Embedded Computers
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Which of the following types of computers targets a specific audience and offers high-quality audio, video, and graphics with optimal performance for sophisticated single-user and networked or Internet multiplayer games?
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Gaming desktop
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What is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer?
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processor
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What percent of e-waste is recycled?
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20
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It is estimated by one publisher that, on average, libraries replace a print book after how many checkouts?
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26
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Which of the following do most major corporations use for business activities like billing millions of customers, preparing payroll for thousands of employees, and managing millions of items in inventory?
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mainframe
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If a POS terminal is able to update inventory at geographically separate locations, what is the term for this ability?
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Internet capable
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Which of the following exists in the form of a single circuit board?
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blade server
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Which of the following are capable of processing many trillions of instructions in a single second?
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supercomputers
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What is another name for a standby UPS?
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offline UPS
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Which of the following is an example of a mobile device?
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smartphones
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Which of the following terms includes speakers, webcams, and printers as examples?
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peripherals
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Which of the following kinds of UPS runs off a battery?
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online UPS
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Which of the following is not a part of a server like the one in the accompanying figure?
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bundled software
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Which of the following protects against electrical power variation
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surge protector
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Which kind of keyboard projects an image of a keyboard on a flat surface
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virtual
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The video clips that users of video message services send are typically how long
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30 seconds
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Which of the following is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports?
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USB Hub
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Which of the following is a network of several servers, like those in the accompanying figure, together in a single location
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server farm
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Which of the following is the term for unsolicited mail message
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spam
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Which of the following is housed in a bay within a metal frame?
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rack server
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Which of the following is a four- or five-digit number assigned to a specific content or mobile service provider, for example, to vote for a television program contestant or donate to a charity?
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CSC
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What is the term for the picture/video message service available on smartphones and other mobile devices
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MMS
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Which kind of keyboard projects an image of a keyboard on a flat surface?
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virtual
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Which of the following is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other
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pairing
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What is the term for an ultrathin laptop (like the one shown in the accompanying figure) that uses the Windows operating system?
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ultrabook
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Which of the following is a device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports?
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USB Hub
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What is the term for the technology that allows users to view message details such as the length of calls, for example
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visual voice mail
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It is estimated by one publisher that, on average, libraries replace a print book after how many checkouts?
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26
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Which of the following is not a determinant of the category in which a computer best fits?
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resolution
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Which of the following is an affordable and lightweight digital camera with lenses built into it and a screen that displays an approximation of the image to be photographed?
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point-and-shoot
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Which of the following terms includes speakers, webcams, and printers as examples?
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peripherals
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Which of the following exists in the form of a single circuit board?
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blade servers
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Short text messages sent via a text message service are typically fewer than how many characters?
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300
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If a POS terminal is able to update inventory at geographically separate locations, what is the term for this ability?
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Internet capable
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How many peripheral devices can you connect with a USB port?
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up to 127
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Which of the following occurs when the electrical supply or voltage drops, often defined as more than five percent below the normal volts?
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undervoltage
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Which of the following kinds of computing refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet?
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cloud
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Which of the following is the practice of sharing computing resources, such as servers, like those in the accompanying figure?
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virtualization
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Which of the following is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap?
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notebook
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Which of the following is held with both hands and controls the movement and actions of players or objects in video games or computer games?
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gamepad
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Which of the following is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other?
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pairing
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Which of the following companies does not manufacture computers that use the Windows operating system?
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Apple
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Which of the following refers to the case that contains and protects the motherboard?
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system unit
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START CH 4: Which of the following describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission?
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virus
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Which of the following is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file?
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image viewer
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What kind of software assists in the preparation of a will, for example?
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legal
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What kind of software allows users to combine text, graphics, audio, video, and animation into an interactive application?
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multimedia authoring
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What kind of software provides the capabilities of adjusting or enhancing image colors, adding special effects such as shadows and glows, and the like?
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image editing
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Which of the following kinds of malware is a malicious mobile app that uses a variety of fraudulent schemes to charge unsuspecting users for premium messaging services?
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toll fraud
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Which of the following kinds of software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user?
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document management
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Which of the following kinds of programs displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet service?
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adware
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Which of the following is a request for specific data from a database?
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query
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Which of the following kinds of software enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page and then save the page as part of a notebook?
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note taking
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What is the term for a square-shaped coded graphic that corresponds to a web address or other information?
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QR Code
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What kind of application teaches a particular skill?
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educational
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Which of the following performs calculations on the data in a worksheet like the one in the accompanying figure and displays the resulting value in a cell?
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formula
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Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create and manipulate documents containing mostly text and sometimes graphics?
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word processing
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Which of the following kinds of software allows users to create visual aids for presentations to communicate ideas, messages, and other information to a group?
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presentation
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Many worksheet cells like those in the accompanying figure contain a number that can be used in a calculation. What is the name for this?
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value
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Which of the following is a utility that detects and protects a computer from unauthorized intrusions?
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personal firewall
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Which of the following kinds of software is software that enables professional designers to create sophisticated documents that contain text, graphics, and many colors?
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DTP
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Which of the following is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data
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Database
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What kind of software assists in the preparation of a will, for example?
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legal
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Which of the following is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file?
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image viewer
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A single point as shown in the accompanying figure is about what fraction of an inch in height?
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1/72
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Which of the following is a collection of individual programs sold as a unit?
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software suite
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Which of the following programs allow designers to rotate designs of 3-D objects to view them from any angle
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CAD
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What kind of software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks?
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application
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Which of the following tools searches for and removes unnecessary files?
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disk cleanup
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An alternative to e-mail filtering is to purchase which of the following kinds of program that attempts to remove a message before it reaches a user's inbox?
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anti-spam
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Which of the following kinds of players is a program that allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video files on your computer?
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media
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Which category of applications allows you to locate a nearby restaurant or check the weather forecast?
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lifestyle
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Designers and graphic artists can print finished publications on a color printer, take them to a professional printer, or post them on the web in a format that can be viewed by those without what kind of software?
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DTP
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Which of the following describes a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission?
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VIRUS
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When using spreadsheet software like the kind in the accompanying figure, what are the rows and columns collectively called?
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WORKSHEET
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In the event a backup file is used, which kind of program reverses the process and returns backed up files to their original form?
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restore
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Which of the following is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data?
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database
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Which of the following tools searches for and removes unnecessary files?
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disk cleanup
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Which of the following kinds of software allows users to modify a segment of a video, called a clip?
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video editing
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Which of the following kinds of software is a sophisticated type of application software that assists a professional user in creating engineering, architectural, and scientific designs?
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CAD
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Which of the following performs calculations on the data in a worksheet like the one in the accompanying figure and displays the resulting value in a cell?
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Formula
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What kind of software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks?
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application
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Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking e-mail that attempts to obtain a user's personal and financial information?
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phishing
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Which of the following kinds of software provides a means for sharing, distributing, and searching through documents by converting them into a format that can be viewed by any user?
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document management
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Which of the following warns that the computer is infected and needs immediate attention?
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virus hoax
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START CH 5: Which of the following laws provides the same protection that covers mail and telephone communications to electronic communications such as voice mail?
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Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
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Which of the following replaces each character in the plaintext with a different letter by shifting the alphabet a certain number of positions?
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Ceasar Cipher
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Which of the following is a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?
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spoofing
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An IT code of conduct is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specific computer action is which of the following?
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ethical
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What is another name for public key encryption?
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asymmetric key encryption
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Which of the following refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them?
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information privacy
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Which encryption algorithm inserts characters between existing characters?
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expansion
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Internet advertising firms often use which of the following to collect information about users web browsing habits?
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spyware
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Which of the following is not a security product developer?
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Adobe
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To read encrypted data, the recipient must decipher it into a readable form. What is the term for this process
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decryption
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What is the term for a program that performs a repetitive task on a network?
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bot
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Which of the following are used to record, save, an then execute a set of keystrokes and instructions repeatedly?
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macros
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Which law states that it is not illegal to intercept or access an electronic communication made through an electronic communication system that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public?
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Electronic Communication Privacy Act
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Many businesses use which of the following to limit employees' web access?
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content filtering
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How much do fingerprint readers typically cost?
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less than $100
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Which of the following provides the mobile user with a secure connection to the company network server?
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VPN
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Which of the following categories are the rights to which creators are entitled for their work
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Intellectual property
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Which kind of license is a legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers, usually at a volume discount
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site
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Which of the following is, as shown in the accompanying figure, a small text file that a web server stores on a user's computer?
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cookie
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Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate?
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digital
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Which of the following is an authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates?
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certificate authority
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Which of the following can transmit germs?
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hand geometry systems
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Which of the following is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability?
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digital security risk
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To read encrypted data, the recipient must decipher it into a readable form. What is the term for this process?
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decryption
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Which of the following gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials?
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copyright
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How long can digital certificates be valid?
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two years
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Which of the following involves the use of computers to observe, record, and review an employee's use of a computer, including communications such as email messages, keyboarding activity, and websites visited?
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employee monitoring
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Which of the following is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?
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cyberterrorist
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One study found that a certain percentage of wireless connections like the kind in the accompanying figure are unsecured, leaving them susceptible to hackers. What was that percentage?
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25
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With which of the following do users choose which folders and files to include in a backup
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selective backup
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Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email that attempts to obtain a user's personal and financial information?
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phishing
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Which of the following is a federally funded Internet security research and development center?
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CERT/CC
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Into which of the following kinds of ports do external fingerprint readers plug?
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USB
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Which of the following refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, writings, art, processes, company and product names, and logos?
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IP
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In the case of system failure or the discovery of corrupted files, what do users do to the backed-up files when they bring the files to their original location on a computer?
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Restore the files
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Which encryption algorithm inserts characters between existing characters?
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expansion
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Which of the following is someone who demands payment in order to stop an attack on an organization's technology infrastructure
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cyberextortionist
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Which of the following refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them?
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information privacy
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Which of the following has the same intent as a cracker, but does not have the technical skills and knowledge?
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script kiddie
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Which of the following is not a possessed object?
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PIN
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Which of the following copies all of the files in a computer?
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full backup
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How long can digital certificates be valid?
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two years
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Websites use which of the following to keep track of items in a user's shopping cart?
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session cookie
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Which of the following is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed?
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backup
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What is the term for a website that uses encryption techniques to protect its data?
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secure site
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With which of the following do users choose which folders and files to include in a backup?
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selective backup
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Which of the following are used to record, save, an then execute a set of keystrokes and instructions repeatedly?
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macros
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Which of the following refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them?
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intellectual privacy
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Many websites, like that in the accompanying figure, require a user to enter a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources. What is the term for this combination of characters?
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password
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Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits are classified as which of the following?
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malware
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START CH 6: In the accompanying figure, what on the motherboard holds the memory modules?
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memory slots
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Which of the following interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer?
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CPU
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Which kind of tablet positions the case below a keyboard, providing functionality similar to that of a laptop?
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convertible
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Which of the following is another term for the system unit?
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chassis
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Which of the following circuits contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current?
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integrated
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One gigahertz (GHz) equals how many ticks of the system clock per second?
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one billion
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Which of the following is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations?
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ALU
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Which of the following determines the number of bits that the computer can transmit at one time?
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BUS WIDTH
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What is the unit of measurement for the clock speed for the channel shown in the accompanying figure?
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hertz
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Which of the following is true of synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) chips?
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They are synchronized to the system clock
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Which of the following is a case on a desktop that contains and protects the item shown in the accompanying figure and other electronic components?
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system unit
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How many fans are typically in a desktop case?
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at least three
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Which of the following means the computer automatically can configure cards like the one in the accompanying figure and other peripherals as users install them?
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plug and play
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Some computer and chip manufacturers use which of the following terms to refer to a personal computer processor chip?
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microprocessor
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Which of the following is the most common type of volatile memory?
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RAM
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Which of the following is a small piece of semiconducting material, usually silicon, on which integrated circuits are etched?
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COMPUTER CHIP
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Which of the following is a kind of ROM chip that contains permanently written data, instructions, or information that is recorded when the chip is manufactured?
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firmware
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As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following kinds of card is a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit and/or provides connections to peripherals?
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adapter
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Which of the following is contained on an integrated circuit and can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges?
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transistor
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What is the process of copying items from RAM to a storage device?
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saving
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Which of the following allows the processor to communicate with peripheral devices?
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expansion bus
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Which of the following processors is a single chip with two or more separate processor cores?
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multi-core
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AMD is the leading manufacturer of which of the following kinds of processors, which have an internal design similar to Intel processors, perform the same functions, can be as powerful, but often are less expensive?
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Intel-compatible
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Which of the following is an alternate term for an adapter card?
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expansion card
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Which of the following is a cache separate from the processor chip on the item shown in the accompanying figure?
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L3 cache
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Which of the following is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer?
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control unit
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The processor relies on which of the following to control the timing of all computer operations?
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system clock
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Which of the following is the component of the system unit that converts the wall outlet AC power into the DC power a computer requires?
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power supply
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The accompanying figure shows which of the following kinds of modules, which are small circuit boards where RAM chips usually reside, being inserted into the motherboard?
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memory
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Which of the following is the main circuit board of the system unit?
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system board
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Which of the following modules is a removable flash memory device that adds memory, communications, multimedia, security, and storage capabilities to computers?
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ExpressCard
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Within the circuitry of a computer, each channel along which bits transfer allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. What are these channels, shown in the accompanying figure, called?
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buses
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Which of the following is a register function?
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storing the location from where an instruction was fetched
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Current processors include advanced transfer cache, a type of cache built directly on a processor chip. Which type of cache is this?
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l2 cache
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Which of the following is an application that incorporates data from multiple providers into a new application?
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mashup
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Which of the following adapter cards connects to musical instruments?
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midi
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Which of the following is a type of nonvolatile memory that can be erased electronically and rewritten?
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flash memory
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The role of memory to store both data and programs is known as which of the following concepts?
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stored memory
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Which of the following is measured by the number of ticks per second?
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clock speed
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Which of the following should you have if you plan to connect your computer or mobile device to a wired computer network?
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Ethernet Port
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On which of the following does battery life depend?
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usage
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Which of the following is a small piece of semiconducting material, usually silicon, on which integrated circuits are etched?
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computer chip
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Which of the following refers to an environment of servers that house and provide access to resources users access via the Internet?
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cloud computing
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Which of the following consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processed data (information)?
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memory
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Which of the following is a register function?
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storing the location from where an instruction was fetched
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Which of the following is a kind of ROM chip that contains permanently written data, instructions, or information that is recorded when the chip is manufactured?
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firmware
