CIS 100 Practice Exam 2 – Flashcards
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The top three operating systems for personal computers are
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Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
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The _____ of the operating system enables the user to communicate with the computer system.
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user interface
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For perfoming common tasks, Windows 8 has special shortcuts called
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charms
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The process of optimizing RAM storage by borrowing hard drive space is called ________.
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virtual memory
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More than 50% of smartphones use an operating system developed by ________.
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Apple
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Mac OS X includes a backup utility called ________.
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Time Machine
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Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive to allow for faster access?
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Disk Defragmenter
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If Microsoft Word 2010 is used to create a file, which file extension is added automatically?
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.docx
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Which of the following is the first step in the boot process?
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The BIOS is activated by turning on the computer.
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Two types of video memory are ________.
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GDDR3 and GDDR5
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________ provides high-speed information processing by enabling a new set of instructions to start before the previous set is finished.
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hyperthreading
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In most current systems ________ is the type of RAM used.
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DDR3
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When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in ________.
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milliseconds
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The amount of RAM recommended for most systems today is measured in ________.
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GB
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______ is software that takes an existing Internet connection and turns it into a wireless hotspot.
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Connectify
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The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address.
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IP
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A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is an example of ________ administration.
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local
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Network architectures are classified according to ________.
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the way in which they are managed and the distance between their nodes
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Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data through the network?
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Routers and switches
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A computer network is defined as two or more computers connected via ________ so that they can communicate with each other.
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software and hardware
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Wireless Internet is available using ________.
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radio waves
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For the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network, each node needs a ________.
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network adapter
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A client/server network is an example of ________ administration
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central
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An adaptive "network-ready" thermostat called ________ communicates with your mobile device to check or adjust your home temperature even when you are away.
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nest
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The Pebble e-paper watch founders used the crowd-funding site ________ to ask for $100,000 in pledges.
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Kickstarter
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A(n) ________ is included in a cell phone to handle the compression of data for it to be quickly transmitted to another phone.
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codec
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An analog-to-digital converter chip ________.
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converts the sound waves from a voice into digital signals
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A new Asus device that combines the features of a phone and a tablet is a ________.
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Padfone
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The main difference between the tablet and smartphone is the ________.
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screen size
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The most popular tablet operating system was developed by ________.
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Apple
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Each device attached to your computer comes with a special program called a ________ that facilitates communication between the device and the OS.
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device driver
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The basic input/output system is stored on a ________ chip.
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ROM
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The latest version of the Mac OS X is the ________.
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Mountain Lion
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The location of a file is specified by its ________.
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file path
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UNIX was developed by Ken Thompson and Dennis Richie who worked at ________.
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AT&T's Bell Labs
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Which of the following is the name of a Microsoft Access file?
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inventory.accdb
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A(n) ________ is a small program that performs general housekeeping tasks for your computer.
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utility program
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A video card is an expansion card installed inside your ________.
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system unit
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Which is the fastest type of optical drive on the market?
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Blu-ray drives
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Running the Disk Cleanup utility is a quick way to ________.
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clear out unnecessary files
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The small circuit boards that hold a series of RAM chips are called ________.
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memory modules
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A ________ uses electronic memory and has no motors or moving parts.
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solid state drive
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Windows uses a memory-management technique known as ________ to monitor which applications you use the most and preloads them into your system memory.
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SuperFetch
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On a Windows 7 system, you can determine the amount of RAM by looking in the ________ window.
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System Properties
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The dominant system processors on the market are made by ________.
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Intel
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The CPU consists of which two parts?
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the control unit & the arithmetic logic unit
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Running the CPU at a faster speed than the manufacturer recommends is called ________.
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Overclocking
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The ________ has the largest capacity of any storage device.
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mechanical hard drive
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A(n) ________ enables the computer to drive the speaker system.
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sound card
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A(n) ________ is a device connected to a network such as a computer or a game console.
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node
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A network used to communicate among devices close to one person is called a ________.
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PAN
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Data are sent through a network on bundles called ________.
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packets
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Network adapters ________.
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enable nodes in the network to communicate with each other
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A ________ is a network located in your home that connects to all your digital devices.
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HAN
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The current version of wireless Ethernet is ________.
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802.11n
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SMS delivers messages to the appropriate mobile device using ________ technology.
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store-and-forward
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The operating system of a cell phone is stored in ________.
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ROM
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A customizable watch that connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth is called ________.
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Pebble e-paper watch
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An Internet connectivity plan is also known as a ________.
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data plan
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________ is a very well known free VoIP provider.
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Skype
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A ________ runs a traditional desktop operating system and is lightweight.
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netbook
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Text messaging is also called ________.
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short message service (SMS)
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Which of the following uses radio waves to transmit data signals over short distances?
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Bluetooth
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The choice communication mode of people aged 14 to 30 is ________.
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texting
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C:DocumentsSpring 2012CIS 101Term PaperComputer Technology is an example of a ________.
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file path
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You can use the Windows ________ to check on a nonresponsive program.
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task manager
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The most essential software in your computer system is the ________.
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operating system
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Windows 8 uses a(n) ________ account to easily access and store your files online.
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SkyDrive
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Which of the following was the first widely used operating system installed in personal computers?
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MS-DOS
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XO is the name of the computer provided by the ________ initiative.
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One Laptop Per Child
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MS-DOS first used a(n) ________ interface.
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command-driven
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Which of the following is an open source operating system for personal computers?
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Linux
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A special numerical code that prioritizes device requests from the operating systems is called ________.
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Interrupt Handler
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A(n) ________ is an expansion card that's installed inside the system unit to translate data into images.
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video card
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Which program provides a seven-layer overwrite for the Mac operating system?
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ShreadIt X
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The rule of thumb that predicts that CPU capacity will double every two years is called ________.
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Moore's Law
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Cache memory levels are defined by ________.
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The chip's proximity to the CPU
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Laptops are often equipped with a(n) ________ slot that allows you to read flash memory cards such as CompactFlash, memory sticks, and secure digital cards.
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ExpressCard
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Normal telephone cable is a type of ________.
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twisted pair cable
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Using a network without the network owner's permission is known as ________.
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piggybacking
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SSID stands for ________.
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service set identifier
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A large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city is a ________.
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MAN
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________ is the maximum speed at which data can be transferred between two nodes.
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data transfer rate
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Images are a representation of light waves called ________ or continuous waves.
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analog
