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When a job is sent to other countries, as many programming jobs have been, it is said to have been ________.

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offshored

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Unwanted e-mail is called

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spam

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Which of the following is NOT necessarily part of being computer literate?

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being able to build a computer

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________ is a field of study focused on information handling and retrieval of information automatically.

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Information technology

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The process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern is called ________.

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data mining

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Data mining is the set of techniques used in information handling and retrieval.

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False

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Affective computing is a field of study focused on managing and processing information and the automatic retrieval of information.

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False

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A study by the National Research Council concludes that by the year 2030, computers will displace humans in 85 percent of the current occupations.

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False

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Dancers can be wired with light electronic sensors so that their movements can be digitized for computer analysis.

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True

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Mastery of software programs such as Adobe Illustrator and Corel Painter is essential to creating digital art.

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True

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The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal's computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called ________.

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computer forensics

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________ tags, when placed on a car, can be used to record and track in a database all of the vehicle's movements.

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RFID

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One potential application of ________ is to provide sight to the blind.

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biomedical chip implants

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________ computing relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.

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Affective

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The Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher program supports refurbishers by allowing ________ to be installed for free on refurbished systems.

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certain Microsoft operating systems and Office software

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________ is the gathering together of groups of people using online tools to connect and exchange ideas.

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Social networking

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One proposed answer to close the digital divide is to promote ________ as a means for low-income families to access the Internet.

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mobile devices

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________ is described as the ability of the world's populace to volunteer and collaborate on large projects.

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Creative surplus

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A technology named ________ lets any piece of print in the real world host a live link to online information and video content.

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quick response codes

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Being computer savvy means you ________.

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A) avoid hackers and viruses B) are able to maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot your computer C) use the Internet and Web wisely D) do all of the above

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Biomedical chip implants are being used to provide sight to the blind.

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True

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The motivation behind discount cards offered by grocery stores and drugstores is to encourage customers to frequent their stores.

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False

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Mastering software animation tools, such as Autodesk 3ds Max, will enable you to create compelling new worlds and new characters.

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True

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The National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime database enables detectives to analyze information about similarities between crimes.

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True

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Social networking tools are providing a level of instant connection and instant distribution of information that is reshaping the world.

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True

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) ________ plug into slots on the motherboard and provide additional functionality for your computer.

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Expansion cards

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An alternative to the QWERTY keyboard is the virtual keyboard.

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False

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Inkjet printers and laser printers are examples of ________ printers.

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nonimpact

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________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as your car or the electronic thermostat in your home.

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Embedded

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________ is the applied science concerned with designing and arranging things that people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.

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Ergonomics

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________ is the place in a computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are stored.

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RAM

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RAM is considered volatile storage, which means it is ________.

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temporary

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The ________ keyboard is an alternative keyboard layout that puts the most commonly used letters in the middle row of the keyboard.

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DVORAK

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The term ________ describes computing devices or peripherals that use techniques, parts, and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.

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legacy technology

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Mainframes are used in situations where complex models requiring intensive mathematical calculations are needed.

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False

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The ________, housed inside the system unit, transforms the wall voltage to the voltages required by the computer chips.

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power supply

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USB ports are causing serial and parallel ports to become legacy technology.

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True

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________ printers have tiny hammerlike keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon.

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Nonimpact

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An expansion hub allows you to provide new, external ports to your computer.

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True

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New technologies pushing the boundaries of printing include ________.

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A) inkless printing B) cloud printing C) 3D printing D) all of the above

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One bit is equal to eight bytes.

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False

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USB ports are fast replacing traditional ________ ports because of their ability to transfer data quickly.

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parallel and serial

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Speakers connect to the VGA port.

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False (audio)

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________ software is the set of programs that enables the computer's hardware devices and application software to work together.

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System

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Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are called ________.

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peripheral devices

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The hard drive is a ________ storage device, meaning that it stores data permanently even when the computer is turned off.

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nonvolatile

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Restarting the computer while it's powered on is called a cold boot.

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F- No - a cold boot is starting the computer by switching it on. Re-starting an already running computer is a 'warm boot'.

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Embedded computers have their own programming. They typically do not receive input from you, nor do they interact with other systems.

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True

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All the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a ________.

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printer

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) ________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.

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ROM

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1) The Internet is referred to as a client/server network.

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False

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Adobe Reader, Flash Player, and QuickTime Player are all examples of special software programs called _

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plug-ins

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The "s" in https stands for ___

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secure socket layer

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The name of the free Internet browser from Mozilla is __

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Firefox

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In the URL http://www.prenhall.com, the portion labeled .com is the ___

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top-level domain

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What protocol allows files to be transferred from a Web server so that you can view them on your computer using a browser?

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HTTP

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All of the following are parts of a URL EXCEPT: D

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A) the protocol. B) the domain name. C) WWW. D) hyperlinks.

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One way to mark a Web site so that you can return to it later without typing the address is to ___

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use Favorites or Bookmarks

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Search engines have which three parts?

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a spider, an indexer, and search engine software

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_____ is a social networking service that enables you to exchange short text messages with your friends or "followers."

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Twitter

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Boolean operators include such words as ____

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A) AND B) OR C) NOT D) all of the above

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The Internet protocol used to upload and download files is HTTP.

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FALSE

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If you post a picture on your own social networking site, it could become available to the public via search engines.

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TRUE

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There are virtually no privacy risks in using today's newest social networking sites.

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FALSE

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Weblogs or blogs are public, allowing anyone to view them.

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TRUE

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Web-based e-mail programs are usually more full featured than client-based e-mail systems.

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FALSE

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The Internet can be said to be a result of the Cold War.

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TRUE

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The Internet and the World Wide Web are the same thing

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FALSE

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The Internet is ___

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a large network of networks

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The agency that first began funding the Internet was called the __

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Advanced Research Projects Agency Network

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The World Wide Web was invented by ___

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Tim Berners-Lee at CERN

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The Internet backbone refers to ___

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the main pathway of high-speed communications lines through which all Internet traffic flows

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A Web site that allows anyone to add or edit content is called a ___

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wiki

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Podcasts use which of the following technologies?

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RSS

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A webcast is ___

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the broadcast of audio or video content over the Internet

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Moodle and Blackboard are examples of ________.

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course management software

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When available, the best way to remove an unwanted software application is to ________.

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use the application's uninstall program

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A full software installation allows you to choose which features you want installed on your hard drive. F

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F

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Integrated software applications and software suites are essentially the same thing. F

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F

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MP3 is a type of video compression. F

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F

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A(n) ________ software installation allows you to decide which features you want to install on the hard drive.

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custom

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Software designed for a specific industry is known as ________ software.

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vertical market

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Every software program has a set of ________ that specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, RAM, and hard drive capacity.

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system requirements

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Software that is distributed for free, but often with the condition that you pay for it if you like and intend to use it, is called ________.

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shareware

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In databases, information is organized in ________.

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A) fields B) records C) tables D) all of the above

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A) fields B) records C) tables D) all of the above Custom software, developed to address the needs of a specific company, is known as ________ software.

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proprietary

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A wizard is a systemic guide that walks you through the steps necessary to complete a complicated task. T

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True

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OpenOffice.org is an example of open source software. True

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True

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When purchasing video editing software, you should purchase the least expensive application with the greatest number of supported file formats. True

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True

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Which type of software is used to keep track of appointments, to-do lists, and telephone numbers?

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personal information manager (PIM) software

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GPS software allows users to ________.

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locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest

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Predesigned forms that provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document are known as ________.

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templates

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The cell address C5 indicates that the cell ________.

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is at column C, row 5 of the worksheet

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Which type of software helps managers with tasks such as scheduling charts?

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project management software

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Shareware is software that is distributed as trial software for a limited time. T

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True

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The primary benefit of spreadsheet software is its ability to automatically recalculate formulas and functions. T

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True

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QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign are examples of ________ software.

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desktop publishing

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QuickBooks and Peachtree are examples of ________.

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accounting software

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Which of the following is an example of discounted software?

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educational versions of software

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Which Microsoft program is used to create technical drawings, map basic block diagrams, and more?

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Visio

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All computers do not need an operating system. False

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False

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2) You can download a version of Linux from the Internet for free. True

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True

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3) Linux is an open source operating system that can be used both on personal computers and as a networking operating system. true

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True

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The combination of a computer's operating system and application software is referred to as the computer's platform. False

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False

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When your computer runs out of RAM, the operating system borrows space from the CPU. False

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False

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Installing a device driver can sometimes cause system instability. true

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True

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CMOS is a special kind of memory that uses a great deal of power. faLSE

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False

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You can use System Restore to restore your system's settings back to a specific date when everything was working properly. True

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True

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In Safe mode, only the essential devices of the system function. True

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True

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the boot process? A) Configuration and customization settings are checked. B) The BIOS is activated by powering on the CPU. C) The antivirus program checks all files for viruses.

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The antivirus program checks all files for viruses.

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The combination of operating system and processor in a computer is referred to as a computer's ________.

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platform

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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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Which of the following statements about a graphical user interface is FALSE? A) Icons represent an object such as a software application, a file, or a folder. B) A GUI uses menus, which are lists of commands that appear on the screen. C) A GUI is a command-driven interface. D) A GUI uses windows, which are rectangular boxes displayed on the screen.

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C) A GUI is a command-driven interface.

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During the virtual memory process, the operating system moves data to a temporary storage area on the hard drive called the ________ file.

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swap

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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 ________ contains all of the different configurations used by the OS and by other applications.

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registry

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All of the following are terms related to part of the boot process EXCEPT:

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USB.

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

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directories

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In Windows, a file path starts with a ________.

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drive letter

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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 statements concerning the Windows Recycle Bin is TRUE?

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You can restore files that have been moved to the Recycle Bin.

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Which of the following Windows utility programs arranges 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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If you want to automatically defragment your hard drive every week, you can set a predetermined time using the ________.

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Task Scheduler

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