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The ________ is(are) the group of programs that controls how your computer functions.

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operating system

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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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Windows 8 is the operating system developed by ________.

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Microsoft

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1. A(n) ________ is a small program that performs general housekeeping tasks for your computer.

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utility program

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The most essential software in your computer system is the ________.

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operating system

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All of the following are true about real-time operating systems (RTOS), EXCEPT ________.

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they require significant user interaction

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All of the following are examples of network operating systems, EXCEPT ________.

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OS X Mountain Cougar

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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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The latest version of the Mac OS X is the ________.

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Mountain Lion

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Robotic cameras used by television stations for sports events require a ________ operating system.

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real-time

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Which of the following operating systems is used primarily with mainframes as a network operating system?

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UNIX

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Most supercomputers use the ________ operating system.

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Linux

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Which of the following statements about a graphical user interface is FALSE?

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A GUI is a command-driven interface.

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More than 50% of smartphones use an operating system developed by ________.

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Google

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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 most popular tablet operating system was developed by ________.

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Apple

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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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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 basic input/output system is stored on a ________ chip.

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ROM

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The OS enables you to organize the contents of your computer in a hierarchical structure of ________.

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directories

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Errors in computer software are called ________.

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bugs

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All of the following can be used in a Windows file name, EXCEPT ________.

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*

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The location of a file is specified by its ________.

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file path

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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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For performing common tasks, Windows 8 has special shortcuts called ________.

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charms

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Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges pieces of files on your hard drive in sequential order?

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Disk Defragmenter

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Which of the following types of programs help manage system resources such as the hard drive?

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Utility programs

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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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Which utility takes out redundancies in a file to reduce the file size?

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File Compression

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Mac OS X includes a backup utility called ________.

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Time Machine

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All of the following are types of computer users, EXCEPT ________.

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typical user

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The dominant system processors on the market are made by ________.

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Intel

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Which of the following activities is carried out by the arithmetic logic unit (ALU)?

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Completion of all arithmetic calculations

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The CPU consists of which two parts?

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The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

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The control unit is one component of the ________.

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CPU

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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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There are ________ levels of cache memory.

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3

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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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Cache memory levels are defined by ________.

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the chip's proximity to the CPU

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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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RAM is an example of ________.

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volatile

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In most current systems ________ is the type of RAM used.

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DDR3

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The amount of RAM that is actually on the memory modules in your computer is the ________ memory.

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physical

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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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When referring to hard drives, access time is measured in ________.

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milliseconds

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The maximum memory you can install using the 64-bit version of Windows 8 Pro is ________ GB.

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192

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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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The ________ has the largest capacity of any storage device.

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mechanical hard drive

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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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Two types of video memory are ________.

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GDDR3 and GDDR5

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All of the following are examples of optical drives, EXCEPT ________.

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solid-state disc

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Running the Disk Defragmenter utility will ________.

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make the hard drive work more efficiently

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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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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 statement pertaining to system reliability is FALSE?

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An accumulation of temporary Internet files has no effect on your computer's overall performance.

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Which of the following is NOT a main characteristic associated with desktop computers as compared to notebooks?

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A desktop computer is more expensive

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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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A(n) ________ enables the computer to drive the speaker system.

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sound card

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All of the following are procedures you can follow to ensure your system performs reliably, EXCEPT ________.

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run key utilities only when you can observe the process

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Two types of video memory are ________.

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GDDR3 and GDDR5

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______ is software that takes an existing Internet connection and turns it into a wireless hotspot. (Hint: you can find the answer in "How Cool Is This?" Section)

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Connectify

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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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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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All of the following are benefits of networks EXCEPT, ________.

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sharing an operating system

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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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All of the following involve tasks for network administration, EXCEPT ________.

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purchasing initial equipment for the network

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. ________ is the maximum speed at which data can be transferred between two nodes.

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Bandwidth

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All of the following are used to classify network architectures, EXCEPT ________.

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the number of nodes on the network

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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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A network used to communicate among devices close to one person is called a ________.

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PAN

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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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Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

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Fiber-optic cable

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A client/server network is an example of ________ administration

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Central

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1. Normal telephone cable is a type of ________.

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twisted-pair cable

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A peer-to-peer network is an example of ________ administration

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local

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Network adapters ________.

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enable nodes in a network to communicate with each other

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The current version of wireless Ethernet is ________.

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802.11n

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Sophisticated networks generally use which of the following hardware devices to ease the flow of data through the network?

answer

Routers and switches

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Which of the following is NOT a type of cable used in wired networks?

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Router cable

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Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs a specialized piece of software called ________.

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a network operating system (NOS)

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Which of the following is NOT a type of UTP cable you would use in a wired Ethernet home network?

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Cat 7B

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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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Data are sent through a network on bundles called ________.

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packets

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The most popular transmission media option for wired Ethernet networks is ________.

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unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable

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Wireless Internet is available using ________.

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radio waves

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All of the following operating systems support P2P networking, EXCEPT ________.

answer

Unix

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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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All of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network, EXCEPT

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enable SSID broadcast

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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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MAC

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1. A customizable watch that connects to your smartphone using Bluetooth is called ________. (Section Ref: How Cool Is This?)

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Pebble e-paper watch

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1. Images are a representation of light waves called ________ or continuous waves

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analog

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1. What is Android?

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An operating system for cell/smartphones

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1. 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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1. The operating system of a cell phone is stored in ________.

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ROM

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1. An analog-to-digital converter chip ________.

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converts the sound waves from a voice into digital signals

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1. 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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digital signal processor chip

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1. The primary input devices for smartphones are ________.

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microphone and touch pad

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1. Which of the following uses radio waves to transmit data signals over short distances?

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Bluetooth

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1. Google ________ is an online store that delivers software for mobile devices.

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Play

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1. Text messaging is also called ________.

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short message service (SMS)

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short message service (SMS)

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store-and-forward

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1. A(n) ________ converts your voice's sound waves into digital signals.

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analog-to-digital converter chip

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1. An Internet connectivity plan is also known as a ________.

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data plan

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1. Almost all cell phones are designed with a ________ port.

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USB

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1. The choice communication mode of people aged 14 to 30 is ________.

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texting

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1. You can send messages that include photos and videos between mobile devices using ________ technology.

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multimedia message service (MMS)

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1. All of the following are advantages of VoIP, EXCEPT ________.

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reliability

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1. All of the following are technologies used to transfer digital information, EXCEPT ________.

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5G

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1. ________ is a very well known free VoIP provider.

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Skype

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1. A portable media player can play files with all of the following file extensions, EXCEPT ________.

answer

doc

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he global positioning system is a network of ________ satellites plus 3 working spares.

answer

21

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1. To transfer files from your computer to your music device use a(n) ________ port.

answer

USB

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1. Which of the following describes the number of times an analog wave is measured each second during an analog-to-digital conversion?

answer

Sampling rate

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1. The main difference between the tablet and smartphone is the ________.

answer

screen size

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1. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the JPEG file format?

answer

JPEGs are larger than raw files

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1. Devices that display textual information captured digitally are called ________.

answer

e-readers

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1. ________ is a single cable that carries all audio and video information from devices connected to a TV to the TV itself.

answer

HDMI

question

1. All of the following are advantages of e-readers over paper books, EXCEPT ________.

answer

common digital formats

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1. A ________ runs a traditional desktop operating system and is lightweight.

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netbook

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1. IC3 is a partnership between the ________.

answer

FBI and National White Collar Crime Center

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1. All of the following are top cybercrimes reported to the IC3 in 2011, EXCEPT ________.

answer

child pornography

question

1. Which of the following is formally defined as any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer?

answer

Cybercrime

question

1. All of the following are considered cybercrimes, EXCEPT ________.

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theft of a cell phone

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1. Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code to avoid detection?

answer

Polymorphic

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1. Creating and disseminating ________ is one of the most widespread types of cybercrimes.

answer

computer viruses

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1. With regard to computer protection, quarantining is defined as ________.

answer

placing a found virus in a secure area on the hard drive

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1. All of the following are ways that can infect your computer with a virus, EXCEPT ________.

answer

logging into e-mail

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1. A(n) ________ is the portion of virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus.

answer

virus signature

question

1. One virus called ________ is used to trick users into downloading an infected file to their phone, which steals online banking information.

answer

Spyeye Mobile Banking

question

1. A packet sniffer is a program that can enable a hacker to do all of the following, EXCEPT ________.

answer

launch a denial of service (DoS) attack on your computer

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1. All of the following are categories of viruses, EXCEPT ________.

answer

snakes

question

1. You can block logical ports to invaders and make your computer invisible to others on the Internet by installing ________.

answer

a firewall

question

1. ________ viruses are often transmitted by a flash drive left in a USB port.

answer

Boot-sector

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1. A ________ is a virus that is triggered on a certain date.

answer

time bomb

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1. ________ floods a computer with requests until it shuts down and refuses to answer any requests for information.

answer

A DDoS attack

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1. A(n) ________ takes advantage of file transport methods to spread on their own.

answer

worm

question

1. Configuring a firewall to ignore all incoming packets that request access to a specific port is known as ________.

answer

logical port blocking

question

1. A ________ virus changes its own code or periodically rewrites itself to avoid detection.

answer

polymorphic

question

1. Rules for creating passwords include all of the following, EXCEPT ________.

answer

keep your password written down and stored in any easy-to-remember location

question

1. Adware and spyware are referred to collectively as ________.

answer

grayware

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1. All of the following are the main functions of antivirus software, EXCEPT ________.

answer

assassinating all viruses

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1. ________ is an unwanted piggyback program that usually downloads with software you are installing from the Internet

answer

Spyware

question

1. ________ hackers break into systems for non-malicious reasons such as to test system security vulnerabilities.

answer

White-hat

question

1. Which of the following statements about cookies is NOT true?

answer

Cookies obtain your personal information by searching your hard drive.

question

1. A ________ is named after a housing construction feature that slows the spread of fires from house to house.

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firewall

question

1. Social ________ is any technique that uses social skills to generate human interaction that entices individuals to reveal sensitive information

answer

engineering

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The protocol using port 53 is ________. (Section Ref: Knowing Your Computer Is Secure)

answer

DNS

question

1. Which of these statements about physically protecting your computer is FALSE?

answer

Power surges can be blocked by using a computer surround.

question

1. When malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browser's ability to find Web addresses it is known as ________.

answer

pharming

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1. Text messaging is also called ________.

answer

short message service

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