Computer Literacy Final Exam Study Guide – Flashcards
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LAN
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Local Area Network: Smaller more localized networking (home,business,school); Typically faster and moresecure
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CC
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Carbon Copy; when you want to copy others publicly
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BCC
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Blind Carbon Copy;when you want to do it privately. Any recipients on the Bcc line of an email are not visible to others on the email.
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IP ADDRESSES
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stands for: Internet Protocol Address; allow one computer (or other digital device) to communicate with another via the Internet.An IP address consists of four numbers, each of which contains one to three digits, with a single dot (.) ex: 78.125.0.209. IP addresses can be either static or dynamic. Static IP addresses never change. Dynamic IP addresses are temporary and are assigned each time a computer accesses the Internet.
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Gateway
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a network point that acts as an entrance to another; e are able to communicate and send data back and forth. The Internet wouldn't be any use to us without gateways (as well as a lot of other hardware and software).
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Firewall
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a network security system, either hardware or software based, that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of rules
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Uploading
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transfer (data) from one computer to another, typically to the internet
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Downloading
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copy (data) from one computer system to another; typically over the internet
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WAN
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Wide Area Network: Covers larger areas (cities, nations);enables more widespread connectivity
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WEP
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Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP); A security protocol for wireless networks introduced in 1999 to provide data confidentiality comparable to a traditionally wired networks.
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WPA
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Wi-Fi Protected Access; A security protocol developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance in 2003 for use in securing wireless networks
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Boolean terms
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AND, OR, NOT; to focus on searches
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Libel
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a malicious, false statement in written media, a broadcast, or otherwise published words
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Slander
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a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report
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DNS
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Domain Name System or Server; translates the domain name to IP addresses
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Flaming
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a written version of verbal, emotional and even sexual abuse.
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Operating Systems (OS)
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is the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer. (Ex: Windows, DOS, MacOS, Unix-Linux)
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Application Software
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Cannot run on its own; productivity programs or end-user programs because they enable the user to complete tasks such as creating documents, spreadsheets, databases, and publications, doing online research, sending email, designing graphics, running businesses, and even playing games (Microsoft office, Excel, Outlook, Google Chrome, Skype, Firefox, Adobe Reader,
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RAM
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Random-access memory; a form of data storage that can be accessed randomly at any time, in any order and from any physical location., allowing quick access and manipulation.
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ROM
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Read-only memory; is also a form of data storage that can not be easily altered or reprogrammed.Stores instructions that are not necessary for re-booting up to make the computer operate when it is switched off.They are hardwired.
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Input Devices
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Any hardware device tht sends data to a computer, allowing you to interact with and control the computer; microphones, scanners, joysticks, digital cameras, webcams, keyboard
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User Interface
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controls how you enter data and instructions and how information displays on the screen.
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Output Devices
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is any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an information processing system (such as a computer) which converts the electronically generated information into human-readable form. (Monitors, Speakers, printers)
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Ctrl+V
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Paste
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Ctrl+I
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Italics
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Ctrl+A
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All text
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Ctrl+C
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Copy
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Ctrl+S
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Save current document file
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Hyperlinks
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a reference to data that the reader can directly follow either by clicking or by hovering.
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Censorship
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the suppression of words, images, or ideas that are "offensive"
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ISP
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Internet Service Provider; it refers to a company that provides Internet services, including personal and business access to the Internet; or a monthly fee, the service provider usually provides a software package, username, password and access phone number.
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Netiquette
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network etiquette, the do's and don'ts of online communication.
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VPN
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Virtual Private Network; a secure tunnel between two devices.
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Open Source
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Refers to a computer program in which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design.
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Hardware
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the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other devices; includes not only the computer proper but also the cables, connectors, power supply units, and peripheral devices such as the keyboard, mouse, audio speakers, and printers.
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Software
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means computer instructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software
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Site Licenses
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a type of software license that allows the user to install a software package in several computers at a particular site or facility.
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Word file extension
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.docx
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Excel file extensions
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.xlsm
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PowerPoint file extensions
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.pptx
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Publisher file Extensions
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.pub
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Strong Password
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- At least eight characters long - Special Characters ex: @ -Uppercase, lowercase, numbers
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Phishing
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a type of spam text annotation indicator specifically designed to steal your personal information
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Piracy
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the illegal copying, distribution, or use of software
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Defragmenting
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A way to clean the computer out of fragments.
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Ribbon
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the name given to the row of tabs and buttons you see at the top of Excel.
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Justified text
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Justified text is spaced so the left and right sides of the text block both have a straight edge. The usual alternative to justified text is left-aligned text , which has a straight left edge and an uneven right edge
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Freeware
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is copyrighted computer software which is made available for use free of charge, for an unlimited time; Authors of freeware often want to "give something to the community", but also want to retain control of any future development of the software.
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Shareware
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is inexpensive because it is usually produced by a single programmer and is offered directly to customers; Most shareware is delivered free of charge, but the author usually requests that you pay a small fee if you like the program and use it regularly; may be copied for others for the purpose of their trying it out with the understanding that they will pay for it if they continue to use it.
