Chapter 8: Computer Concepts
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Search engines are programs in which a topic, word, or group of words can be entered and the engine searches the Internet for matches
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A HAN would be used in an educational facility
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A terabyte is approximately 1 trillion bytes
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A server manages shared network resources
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The hard drive is used to burn a new CD from information on a computer
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DVD stands for digital video disk
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A gigabyte is approximately 5 million bytes of data
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Cyberspace is the physical space of the online world of computer networks in which communication takes place
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Magnetically creating tracks on a disk where information will be stored is called making a backup
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The initial part of a URL listing is the domain name
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The magnetic creation of tracks on a disk where information will be stored is called flash
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The acronym for the language used to create documents for use on the Internet is called HTTP
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A PDA is a type of handheld computer
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Information transmitted by the computer to a monitor or printer is a query
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A Zip drive is also called a thumb drive or flash drive
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If a disk is not preformatted, most computers detect that and format the disk automatically
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A computer user cannot copy an entire disk
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The help function in software programs is a feature that must be paid for before it can be used
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An embedded computer is one that is inside another device
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A kilobyte is approximately 2419 bits
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Wave keyboards are not designed with ergonomics in mind
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Dot matrix printers produce a better quality output than do laser printers
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System software and application software have the same meaning
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DSL operates over a telephone line
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Common file extensions include .jpeg and .gif
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Networks allow several computers to use the same printer
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An intranet is a local network that uses Internet technology within a company but does not access the Internet directly
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What is an example of an output device?
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Printer
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When a floppy disk is formatted, it
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Becomes usable in a computer and organizes the disk into tracks and sectors
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All of the following are storage devices
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Hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, Zip drive
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Advantages to laser printers
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Speed, Quality of printing, Efficiency
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Functions of microcomputers
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Input, Storage, processing
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Internal memory that cannot be overwritten and is not erased when the computer is turned off
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ROM
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An application program is software that is designed to
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Perform a variety of tasks, such as word processing, database functions, an patient billing
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Advantages of computerized office database
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Info is stored together and is easily accessible, can be used by more than one person at a time, links related piece of information to process insurance claims
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A mouse is an
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Input device
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A dialog box in windows is a
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Window that appears requesting more information from the user
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A series of computers that are linked, allowing them to share information is a
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Network
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Which kind f printer would be most beneficial for printing multiparty insurance claim forms?
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Dot matrix
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A communications tool that is used to send and retrieve messages and computer generated documents is called
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Electronic mail E-mail
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Used to ensure that all office computer programs and data are secure in case of a mishap, fire, or natural disaster
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Backup functions
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Parts of the hardware of a computer system
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Monitor, Disk drive, Printer
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Clock speed is expressed as
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Megahertz
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Types of printers
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Dot matrix, laser, ink jet
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Common extension for photographic file
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.jpg
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Which is largest; WAN, LAN, CAN, HAN?
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WAN
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Domain usually use by colleges and universities
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.edu
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Which part of the computer contains logic circuitry, which interprets instructions from a program?
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CPU
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Most commonly used input device, allows computer operator to select commands by interfacing with the monitor screen
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Mouse
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Smallest piece of information on a computer
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Bit
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Best printer selection if you plan to prepare multicolored newsletters with computer generated graphics and illustrations
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Color laser
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Printer that uses replaceable cartridges, the cost of which must be considered when planning the long term cost of the machine
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Ink jet
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Most common use for disks today is for
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Storing information
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Example of computer software
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Word 2007
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If you want to transfer paper files to a computerized system without inputting all the date using the keyboard, you could use a
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Scanner
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Locations in places such as airports, libraries, and hotels that offer an access point for public wireless broadband network services are known as
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Hot spots
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What are used to help prevent access to private networks?
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Firewalls
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The aspect of computer science that deals with computers taking on the attributes of humans is called
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Artificial intelligence
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Language used to create documents for use on the Internet is
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HTML
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Special type of high speed storage, may be part of the computers main memory or a separate storage device is called a
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Cache
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Presentation of graphics, animation, video, and sound on a computer in an integrated way or all at once is called
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Multimedia
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Features that differentiate microprocessors
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Instruction set, bandwidth, clock speed
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Example of a peripheral device
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Scanner
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Example of something that is NOT a peripheral device
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Keyboard
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Main circuit board for the computer to which other devices are attached is called the
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Motherboard
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Software applications that allow the computer to surf the Internet are called
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Browsers
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Encrypted data are called
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Cipher text
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A device used to connect any numbers of LANs that communicate with other routers and determine the bet route between any two hosts is called a ______
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Router
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A _____ specifies the global address of documents or information on the Internet
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URL
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A picture, often a computers desktop, that represents a program or an object is called an ______, and clicking on it takes the user into the program
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Icon
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The pointer or flat bar that appears on the monitor to show where the next character will appear is called the ____
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Cursor
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The magnetic creation of tracks on a disk where information will be stored, usually done by the disks manufacturer, is called ___
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Formatting
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A suite of communications protocols used to connect users or hosts to the Internet is called ___
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TCP/IP
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The word used for selling and buying of good over the Internet is ____
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E-commerce
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Devices that load a program or data stored on a disk into the computer are called ___
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Disk drives
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RSI stands for ___
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Repetitive strain injury
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Electronic ____ are used to sign documents generated on the computer
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Signatures
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Health information cannot be used or shared without the patients ____
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Permission
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____ was enacted partly to ensure that medical records would be kept private and confidential
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HIPAA
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Encrypted data are called ____ text
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Cipher
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The term for individuals who break into computers with dishonorable intent is ___
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Crackers
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The ___ allows a user to return to previously viewed Web sites
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Cache
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A ____ allows a computer user to look for information on the Internet using specific key words
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Search engine
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____ business should not be conducted at work
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Personal
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Individuals can access information at ____ in airports and some businesses
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Hot spots
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____ are usually found on college campuses and sometimes on military bases
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Campus area networks
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A ____ is a device that connects several computers or networks
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Hub
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The type of file made up of rich text format is called a ____ file
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Rtf
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The _____ is the main circuit board for the computer, to which other devices can be attached
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Motherboard
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Many printers in use today are ____ and can perform different tasks
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Multifunctional
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DVD stands for ____
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Digital video disk
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A device that allows information to be transmitted over telephone lines at speeds measured in bits per second is called a ____
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Modem
