Computer concepts exam 1 set 2
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you can create, edit, format and print documents like letters and reports with ___ software
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Word Processing
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application software for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets are often called ___
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apps
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you can preform numerical calculations enhanced with charts and tables using ___ software
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spreadsheet
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using ___ software you can edit and print digital images
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graphics
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businesses use ___ programs to maintain records on thousands, even millions of customers or inventory items
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database
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text that describes the contents of another cell or cells in a worksheet
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label
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a group of adjacent or non adjacent cells
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range
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the part of a worksheet that displays the cell address of the active cell
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name box
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an equation that preforms a calculation to generate a value
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formula
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the intersection of a ingle row and column in a worksheet
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cell
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password pins and ___ are the keys to your personal accounts with online retailers banks and social sites
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usernames
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you can encrypt specific files and folders in windows using ___
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EFS
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besides passwords and firewalls you can add an additional layer of protection for your computer data by using___
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encryption
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you can back up your files to remote servers over the internet using___ and you can then retrieve your data anytime from anywhere in the world
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cloud storage
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real-time location systems such as RRFID tags use ___ technology
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GPS
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the ability to ___ to the internet is a key feature shared by most mobile apps
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connect
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many mobile apps are written by third party programmers to sell through app ___
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stores
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when you download a mobile app the installation program installs an___ for the app on your mobile desktop
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icon
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some mobile apps include on screen ___ to make typing and data input easier
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keyboards
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GPS and ___ apps help you get directions and avoid traffic jams
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mapping
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programs than can track and steal your personal information and change the settings on you browser without your permission are called
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spyware
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a___ is software that helps peripheral devices communicate with a computer
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device driver
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you should set your ___ software to scan any incoming messages and programs to protect your computer
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virus protection
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a ___ utility removes unused files like temporary internet files from your hard drive so the computer doesn't search through unneeded files
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disk cleanup
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when a hacker sends out service requests to overload a server
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Denial of service (DOS)
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an illegal act computer using a computer on a network or over the internet
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cybercrime
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the type of software that preforms a specific limited task usually related to managing or maintaining a computer system
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utility software
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the software of a computer
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system software
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a collection of major operating system updates
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service pack
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the type of software that lets you copy move rename and delete files and folders
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file management software
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the type of software you use most directly to preform a specific task like writing a screenplay
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application software
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another term for a single user licence
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EULA
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type of license that lets you use a specified number of software copies at any given time
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concurrent use
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the legal right to copy distribute modify and sell an original work
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copyright
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type of licemec agreement for packaged software which is activated when you open the package
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shrink wrap licence
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technologies that include encryption to make digital content unreadable without a valid encryption key
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DRM
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technology that authenticates identity by scanning a person's physical characteristics like fingerprints
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Biometrics
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a system that verifies that user input is not computer-generated by having you type in distorted characters that appear on the screen
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CAPTCHA
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often used in combination with a password to gain entry to a computer system
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username
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creates a blockade between a corporate or personal network and the internet
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firewall
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technique used to scramble or code data that is transmitted over a network
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encryption
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a processing technique an operating system can use if the computer has many processors
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multiprocessing
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a processing technique an operating system uses to process many parts of a single program
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multithreading
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a key task that operating systems preform to use RAM efficiently
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memory management
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part of the hard drive that the operating system used as additional RAM
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virtual memory
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a processing technique an operating system used to divide one task among many processors
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parallel processing
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no one can apply for a copyright on ___ software, and users are free to copy modify and resell thus type of software
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public domain
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copyrighted software whose source code is available to the public is known as ___ software
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open source
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small developers often use the ___ model as a low-cost distribution method
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shareware
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an advantage to ___ is that you always have access to the most up to date version of the software without paying for an upgrade
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web apps
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software that is mass-produced and appeals to a wide range of users is called ___ software
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packaged
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the crime of hacking and attacking networks
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cybercrime
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this is the premeditated distribution of computers and networks with attacks centered on areas that will affect the most people
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cyberterrorism
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warning signs include frequent slowdowns or freezes and a scorching grinding or repetitive clicking sound
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hard drive faliure
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the most important action you can take to protect your data
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back up
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storing data on internet servers is commonly referred to storage on this
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the cloud
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start a software program
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run
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obtain a software program from an online app store
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download
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install a new version of your current software program
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upgrade
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remove a software program from your computer
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uninstall
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when publishers load software on a computer before selling it
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preinstall
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type of malware that can disguise itself as useful program or app
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trojan
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one way to protect your devices using software
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updates
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viruses worms trojan horses
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malware
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tapping into an unprotected wifi network
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piggybacking
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junk e-mail
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spam
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type of software that is categorized as operating system software and utility programs
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system
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type of program that includes device drivers
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utility
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type of application software that automates common or repetitive tasks
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productivity
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productivity software that is customized for specific industries
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vertical market
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software that runs on household appliances and consumer electronic devices
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embedded
