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A ___ is a program that extends the capability of a browser.`

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plug-in

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___ is data that has been processed into a useful form.

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Output

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Advantages of portable hard disks and removable hard disks

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Transports large number files, add storage space to notebook computer, easily store large audio/video files

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A reasonable quality ink-jet printer costs ____.

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less than $100

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To write on a CDRW disc, users must has software and ____.

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drive

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Broadcast radio is ___ susceptible to mouse then physical transmission media but provides flexibility and portability.

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slower and more

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A ___ is a program that removes or blocks certain items from being displayed

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filter

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A ____ provides a mobile user with secure connection to connection to company network server

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virtual private network

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In a relational database, each row has a ____ and each column has a _____.

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primary key and unique name

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A comm ____ is a transmission media on which date, interactions, and info travel

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channel

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___ refers to core activities of a business, involving creation, selling, and support of products

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Operations

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Planning, performed by managers, involves _____.

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establishing goals and objectives

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___ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers: insulation, woven metal, plastic coating

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Coaxial

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A ____ is a small text file that a web servers stores on a users computer.

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cookie

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____ occurs when someone steals personal or confidential information.

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Information theft

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High-availability system may include ___ components that allow for a functioning component to take over automatically of one that fails.

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redundant

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A ____ is someone who tries to access a computer or network illegally.

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hacker

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A ____, also called program logic, is a graphical or written description of step by step procedures to solve problem.

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solution algorithm

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A ___ stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side (similar to mechanical mouse)

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trackball

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_____ commonly describes a business or venture of any size.

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Enterprise

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A ___ source is a company or person a user believes will not knowingly send a virus-infected file

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trusted

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The ___ interprets and carries out basic instructions that operate a computer

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

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An _____ allows users to share documents with others in real time.

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online meeting

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Devices including ____, ____, _____, often have internal miniature hard disks.

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Media players, digital cameras, smart phones, not laptops

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An ______ program is filtering program that attempts to remove spam before it reaches a users inbox

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anti-spam

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E-commerce that actually takes place between businesses is called _____

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B2B e-commerce

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A ____ drive is the drive from which a personal comp starts

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boot

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____ is a program placed on computer without users knowledge that secretly collects info about the user

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Spyware

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____ uses a modem that sends digital data and info from a computer to a DSL line

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DSL

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A _____ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost

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backup

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The advantage of custom software is that it _________.

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matches a company's requirements exactly

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______ use is the use of a computer or its data for unapproved or illegal activities.

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Unauthorized

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The _____ is the core of an operating system that maintains computers clock, starts application, and assigns resources (devices, programs, data, and info)

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kernel

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____ is the process of planning, scheduling, and then controlling the activities during system development cycle.

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Project management

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A ____ is an opening inside the system unit in which additional equip can be installed.

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bay

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A ____ is malware that copies itself repeatedly

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worm

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The machine language version that results from compiling a 3GL is called the ______

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object code or program

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A ___ player is a program that allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch videos

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media

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___ is an unsolicited email sent to many recipients at once

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Spam

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In Windows 7, Windows ____ feature protects your comp from external threats

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Defender

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Info ____ refers to the right to deny or restrict the collect and use of info about users

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privacy

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A programming language's ___ is a set of grammar and rules that specifies how to write instructions for a solution algorithm.

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syntax

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_____ info is gathered in the ongoing operations of an enterprise-sized organization

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Enterprise

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A ____ program is a utility that protects a comp against viruses by identifying and removing any viruses.

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antivirus

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Organized set of program development activities is known as the program life development ______.

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cycle

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A ____ is a wireless network that provides Internet connection to mobile devices

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hot spot

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_____ is the process of comparing data with a set of rule to find out if data is correct

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Validation

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With _______ memory, the operating system allocates a portion of a storage medium, the hard ski, to function as additional RAM.

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Virtual

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_____ is a network standard that specifies no central device on the network should control when data can be transmitted

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Ethernet

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The location in a retail store where a consumer pays for goods or services is ____.

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POS

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Syntax errors will be cause by _____, ______, _______.

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misspelling a command, leaving out punctuation, typing words out of order, NOT using wrong control structure

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An ______ system is an info system that captures and stores knowledge of human experts then imitates reasoning and decision making.

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expert

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A _____ is a working model of a proposed system.

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Prototype

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Scope ____ occurs when one activity in a project has led to another that was not originally planned, thus scope has grown`

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creep

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Many companies use OCR character on a ____ document, which is returned to company that creates and sends it.

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turnaround

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A _____ is a comm device that connects multiple comps together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network

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router

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In doc management system, a central library or ______ stores all documents within a company

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repository

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An alt to maintaining an alt computer facility is to enter into a _______ backup relationship with another firm, where one firm provides space to other in case of disaster.

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reciprocal

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______ computing involves the use of computers in networks (LAN and WAN) that encompass a variety of diff operating systems, protocols, and network architectures.

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Enterprise

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_____ storage is an internet service that provides storage to computer users

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Cloud

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____ is a collection of unprocessed items which can include text, numbers, images, audio and video.

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Data

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Google Docs is a cloud storage provide for ____, ____, ____.

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spreadsheets, presentations, documents but NOT emails

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If back file is used, a ____ program reverses the process and returns backed up files to original form

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restore

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Programs that act without users knowledge to alter computer operations (virus, worm, trojan horse, root kit)

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Malware

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A ____ info system generates accurate and organized info so managers can make decisions, solutions, supervise, and track progress

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management

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Video ____ is the process of capturing full motion images into a computer and storing them on a storage medium

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input

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_____ systems continue running and performing tasks for at least 99% of the time.

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High-Availability

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Most retail stores use ____ terminal to record purchases, credit, debit, and inventory

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POS

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____ includes information about files and data called metadata

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CMS (Content management system)

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In operating system, ____ can fix bugs, enhance security, and modify device drivers.

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automatic updates

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Windows ____ is an upgrade to Windows 2003 Server.

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Server 2008

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___ software tracks leads and inquiries from customers, store history of all sales to customer, and allows for tracking of outstanding issues with customers

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CRM (Customer relationship management)

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An ____ disc is a storage media type that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser.

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optical

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____ software is application software developed by user or at users request

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custom

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An _____ reader is a device that uses light source to read characters, marks, and codes then coverts them into digital data that comp can process

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optical

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To convert an assembly language source program into machine language, programmers use an ______.

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assembler

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Two types of system software are _____.

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operating systems and utility programs

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Internet ad firms often use ____ to collect info about users web habits

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spyware

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A _____ is a system that manages one or more human resource function

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HRIS (human resource info system)

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With _____, users invest in stocks, options, bonds, treasuries, and so on without using a broker

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online trading

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a _____ backup copies all of the files in a computer

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full backup

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Tape storage requires ___ access, which refers to reading or writing data consecutively

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sequential

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A spyware ____ is a program that detects and deletes spyware and similar programs.

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remover

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Content ____ is the process of restricting access to certain material on the web.

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filtering

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Comp ___ occurs when a computer consumes someones entire social life

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addiction

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Two examples of ______ are cable television lines and telephone lines.

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comm channels

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____ is a technology that reads hand draw marks such as small circles or rectangles

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OMR (optical mark recognition)

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A ____ does not replicate itself to other computers

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trojan horse

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___ computing provides computing needs to computer users via Internet

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Cloud

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____ systems manage info about costumers, interactions, past purchase, and interests.

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CRM (customer relationship management)

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An _____ network, most recent net standard, conforms to the gov security standards and uses more sophisticated encryption than WPA

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802.11i

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A UPS connects between a computer and a _____

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power source

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A ____ backup (partial) allows user to choose specific files to backup

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selective

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Some external peripherals have an AC ______, which is an external power supply.

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adapter

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Software ____ occurs when someone steals software media, intentionally erase programs, or illegally copies.

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theft

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Digital ____ is the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on comps and networks.

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forensics

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An ____ system is a collection of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures that work to produce quality information.

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information

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A _____ system automates and manages much of the communications between employees and businesses

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ERM (Employee Relationship Mgt)

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___ occurs when retailers use web to sell their products or services

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E-tail

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A ____ identifier is a physiological or behavioral characteristic such as fingerprints and eye patterns.

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biometric

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____ is the transmission of messages and files via computer network

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Email

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____ high speed internet connections use antenna on a house or business to communicate with a tower location via radio signals

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Fixed wireless

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A cable ___ allows access to high sped internet service through cable television network

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modem

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The BIOS executes a series of test, called ____, which check various system components including buses, clock, adapter cards, RAM chips and drives.

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POST (power on self test)

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Many businesses use __ to limit employees web access

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content filtering

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In the latest Windows conversion, the __ consists of several files that contain system configuration info.

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registry

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Many cloud storage providers offer _____

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encryption, web apps, passwords

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____ holds data, instructions, and info for future use.

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Storage

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The core of a _____ cable consists of dozens/hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signals

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fiber-optic

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____ is a combo of an electric cash register, bar code reader, and printer.

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POS

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Software ___ is an unauthorized and illegal duplication of copyrighted software.

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piracy

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A hardcopy is also called a ____

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printout

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The process of locating and correcting syntax and logic errors in a program is known as ____ the program.

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debugging

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People connect wirelessly to the internet through a ____ using their mobile devices

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hot spot

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On larger computers, tape cartridges are mounted in a separate cabinet called a tape ______

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library

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A certificate ____ is an authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates.

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Authority

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The 1988 ____ regulates the use of government data to determine the eligibility of individuals for federal benefits.

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Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act

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A ____ line is a type of always-on connection that is established between two communications devices.

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dedicated

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A major weakness of a lot of file processing systems is that they ____.

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have redundant data and isolate data

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A(n) ____ modem sends and receives data and information to and from a digital line.

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digital

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A wireless ____ point is a central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network.

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access

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Windows ___ is Microsofts fastest, most efficient operating system to date

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7

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An IT code of conduct is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specific computer action is ______.

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ethical

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A ____ overcomes the major disadvantage of CD-R disks, which is being able to write on them only once.

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CDRW

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Often users ____, or transfer a copy of, the images from a digital camera to a computer's hard disk.

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download

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A typical enterprise consists of hundreds of operating entities, called ____ including departments, centers, and divisions.

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functional units

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Some cloud storage services charge an additional per ____ fee for data transferred to and from the cloud storage service.

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gigabyte

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A(n) ____ is the intersection of a column and row in a worksheet.

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call

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____ are two of the more widely accessed Internet services.

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WWW and email

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An image ____ is a graphical image that points to one or more Web addresses.

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map

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A unit test ____.

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verifies that each individual program works by itself

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A(n) ____ is a display device that is packaged as a separate peripheral.

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monitor

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____ enables users to speak to other users over the Internet.

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VoIP

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A network ____ refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network.

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topology

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____ means the operating system automatically configures new devices as users install them.

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Plug and Play

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A(n) ____ tests a condition at the beginning of the loop and repeats one or more times as long as the condition is true.

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do-while control structure

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A(n) ____ interface controls how users enter data and instructions into a computer and how information is displayed on the screen.

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interface

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A(n) ____ is a window on the screen that provides areas for entering or changing data in a database.

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form

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A tape ____ is a small, rectangular, plastic housing for tape.

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cartridge

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A(n) ____ performs calculations on the data in a worksheet and displays the resulting value in a cell.

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formula

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A(n) ____ utility assists programmers with identifying syntax errors and finding logic errors in a program.

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debug

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A(n) ____ display is a lightweight display device with a shallow depth, such as an LCD monitor or plasma monitor, that does not use CRT technology.

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flat panel

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____ is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information at a low cost.

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Tape

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Sometimes a company uses a(n) ____, which allows customers or suppliers to access part of its intranet.

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extranet

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A(n) ____ hard disk is a hard disk that you insert and take out of a drive, and it may either be built into the system unit or external and connected via a USB or FireWire port.

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removable

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____ are employees who are responsible for coordinating and controlling an organization's resources.

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Managers

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The kernel is memory ____, which means it remains in memory while the computer is running.

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resident

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Linux is ____ software, which means its code is provided for use, modification, and redistribution.

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open source

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The USB (universal serial bus) and FireWire bus are ____.

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buses that eliminate the need to install cards in expansion slots

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A card ____ is a device that reads data, instructions, and information stored on flash memory cards.

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reader/writer

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To prevent repetitive strain injury, take all of the following precautions except ____.

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use heel of hand as pivot point

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____, which provides encryption of all data that passes between a client and an Internet server, requires only that the client has a digital certificate.

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Transport Layer Security TLS

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A(n) ____ viewer is a utility that allows users to display, copy, and print the contents of a graphics file.

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image

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A(n) ____ is a touch-sensitive display device that users interact with by touching the screen with a finger.

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touch screen

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A(n) ____ suppressor uses special electrical components to smooth out minor noise, provide a stable current flow, and keep an overvoltage from reaching a computer and other electronic equipment.

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surge suppressor

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In sequence, most SYStem development life cycles contain five phases: ____.

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planning analysis design implementation support

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A(n) ____ database is an application appropriate for an object-oriented database that contains text, graphics, video, and sound.

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hypermedia

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In the ____ phase, system developers perform four major activities: (1) develop programs, (2) install and test the new system, (3) train users, and (4) convert to the new system.

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implementation

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With ____, the processor begins fetching a second instruction before it completes the machine cycle for the first instruction.

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pipelining

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____ privileges for data involve establishing who can enter new data, change existing data, delete unwanted data, and view data.

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Access

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____ cable consists of one or more twisted-pair wires bundled together.

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Twisted pair

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____ is the process of dividing a disk into tracks and sectors, so the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk.

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Formatting

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Data ____ identifies the quality of data in a database.

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integrity

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A processor contains small high-speed storage locations, called ____, that temporarily hold data and instructions.

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registers

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Project leaders can use project ____ software to assist them in planning, scheduling, and controlling development projects.

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management

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____ is the process by which an enterprise collects, archives, indexes, and retrieves its knowledge or resources.

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KM (Knowledge management)

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A command is ____.

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an instruction that causes a program to perform a specific action

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In Windows, the ____ contains a list of programs that open automatically when users boot the computer.

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startup folder

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The processor relies on a small quartz crystal circuit called the ____ clock to control the timing of all computer operations.

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system clock

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____ report usually list just transactions.

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detailed

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____ is/are not considered spyware because a user knows it/they exist(s).

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cookies

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One popular use of ____ is to store a prepaid amount of money, such as for student purchases on campus.

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smart cards

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Some ____ printers spray ink, while others use heat or pressure to create images.

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nonimpact

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____ systems provide forecasting for inventory control, manage and track shipping of products, and provide information and analysis on inventory in warehouses.

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distribution

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The amount of data, instructions, and information that can travel over a communications channel sometimes is called the ____.

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bandwidth

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The area of the hard disk used for virtual memory is called a(n) ____ file because it exchanges data, information, and instructions between memory and storage.

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swap file

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The case of the system unit, sometimes called the ____, is made of metal or plastic and protects the internal electronic components from damage.

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chassis

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A(n) ____ is a utility that removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.

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uninstaller

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A(n) ____ card, which is similar in size to a credit card or ATM card, stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card.

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smart

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The ____ enables a program to perform one or more actions repeatedly as a loop as long as a certain condition is met.

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repetition

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A(n) ____ gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials.

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copyright

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Types of wired home networks include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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Wi Fi (Ethernet, powerline, phoneline)

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A ____ port was formerly referred to as an IEEE 1394 port.

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FireWire

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A momentary overvoltage, called a ____, occurs when the increase in power lasts for less than one millisecond (one thousandth of a second).

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spike

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A(n) ____ is an information system that enables employees to perform tasks using computers and other electronic devices, instead of manually.

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OIS (operational info system)

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The speed of a dot-matrix printer is measured by the number of ____ it can print.

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characters per second (cps)

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A personal ____ is a utility program that detects and protects a personal computer and its data from unauthorized access.

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firewall

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One purpose of using test data is to try to cause a ____, which is an error that causes a program to stop running.

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run-time error

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A(n) ____ is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

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display

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Some computers improve hard disk access time by using a disk ____, which consists of memory chips that store frequently accessed items.

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cache

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Together, the four basic operations of a processor (fetching, decoding, executing, and storing) comprise a(n) ____ cycle.

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machine

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____ a program involves translating the solution algorithm into a programming language (usually on paper) and then typing the programming language code into the computer.

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coding

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With a three-generation backup policy, the parent is the ____.

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second oldest copy

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____ is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online.

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netiquette

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Programs that analyze data, such as those in a DSS (decision support system), sometimes are called ____ programs.

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OLAP (online analytical processing)

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Leading, sometimes referred to as directing, is an activity performed by managers that involves ____.

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instructing and authorizing others to perform the necessary work

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All of the following are characteristics of hard disks EXCEPT ____.

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write-protect notch (read/write head, sectors and tracks, capacity)

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Dead code is _____.

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any program instructions that a program never executes

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A(n) ____ is an information system that helps users analyze data and make decisions.

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DSS

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____ is the most common type of volatile memory.

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RAM

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A(n) ____ information system is a system that serves as a central repository for the tasks of the marketing functional unit.

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marketing

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The ____ follows these six steps: (1) analyze the requirements, (2) design the solution, (3) validate the design, (4) implement the design, (5) test the solution, and (6) document the solution.

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program development life cycle

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____ is the application of human intelligence to computers.

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AI (artificial intelligence)

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An ERM system ______.

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facilitates communication between employees and the business

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A(n) ____ drive like that in the accompanying figure fits into a port that is itself an interface that can connect up to 127 different peripherals together with a single connector.

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USB

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____ devices are servers connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage.

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NAS (network area storage)

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Windows ____ is an operating system that includes functionality, applications, and a user interface designed for specific types of smart phones.

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Phone 7

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A(n) ____ is a collection of every action that users make as they move through a Web site.

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click stream

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A form that sends entered data across a network or the Internet is called a(n) ____.

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e-form

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The latest version of the Macintosh operating system, Mac ____, is a multitasking operating system available only for computers manufactured by Apple.

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OS X

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A single user/single ____ operating system allows only one user to run one program at a time.

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tasking

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____ clients are small, terminal-like computers that mostly rely on a server for data storage and processing.

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thin

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One of the more common causes of ____ is an electrical power variation.

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system failure

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A USB ____ is a device that plugs in a USB port on the system unit like the one in the accompanying figure and contains multiple USB ports in which users plug cables from USB devices.

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hub

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Many people initially referred to the functions of a TPS (transaction processing system) as ____.

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data processing

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The purpose of memory ____ is to optimize the use of random access memory (RAM).

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management

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A(n) ____ identifies data outside of a normal condition.

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exception report

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Fiber-optic cables have all of the following advantages over cables that use wire except ____.

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lower costs and easier installation/modification (faster data transmission and smaller size, less susceptible to noise, better security for signals)

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Windows ____ is a scaled-down Windows operating system designed for use on communications, entertainment, and computing devices with limited functionality.

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Embedded CE

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Windows ____ is a scaled-down Windows operating system designed for use on communications, entertainment, and computing devices with limited functionality.

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FTP (File transfer protocol)

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Web sites use a ____ to keep track of items in a user's shopping cart.

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session cookie

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A file is _________.

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a named collection of stored data, instructions, or info

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During a cold boot on a personal computer, the POST (power-on self test) results are compared with data in a ____ chip.

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CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor)

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An enterprise storage system may use ____.

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RAID and a tape player, optical disc jukeboxes, Internet backup and NAS devices

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An FTP ____ is a computer that allows users to upload and/or download files using FTP.

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server

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A(n) ____ operating system is an operating system that organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network.

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server

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An operational manager makes a(n) ____ decision, which is a decision that involves day-to-day activities within a company.

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operational

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A disaster ____ plan is a written plan describing the steps a company would take to restore computer operations in the event of a disaster.

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recovery

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A(n) ____ is a window that provides information, presents available options, or requests a response.

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dialog box

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All of the following use direct access EXCEPT ____.

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tape (CDs, DVDs, Hard disks)

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Instead of using CD-R, many users opt for ____, which is an erasable multisession disc users can write on multiple times.

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CD-RW

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____ is the number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold.

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capacity

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Digital forensics is used by ____.

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military intelligence, insurance agencies, law enforcement

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____ detection software automatically analyzes all network traffic, assesses system vulnerabilities, identifies any unauthorized access (intrusions), and notifies a network administrator of suspicious behavior patterns or system breaches.

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intrusion

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A cross-platform program is one that runs ____.

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the same on multiple operating systems

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A(n) ____ flash memory card has a storage capacity of 512 MB to 8 GB.

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Secure Digital

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A(n) ____ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink.

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stylus

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A(n) ____ occurs when the incoming electrical power increases significantly above the normal 120 volts.

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overvoltage

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One type of spyware, called a(n) ____, is hidden on Web pages or in e-mail messages in the form of graphical images.

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Web bug

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Users can purchase a software program that selectively ____ cookies.

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blocks

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A _____ is a series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it.

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program

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____ is a conversation that takes place over the Internet using a telephone connected to a computer, mobile device, or telephone adapter.

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VoIP

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____, which allows users to choose an encryption scheme that passes between a client and a server, requires that both the client and server have digital certificates.

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Secure HTTP

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Many scanners include ____ software, which can read and convert text documents into electronic files.

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OCR

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With ____, the broadcast signals are digitized when they are sent via over-the-air broadcasts from local television networks, satellite, or cable.

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HDTV

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A(n) ____ is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

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touchpad

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A(n) ____ copies the files that have changed since the last full backup or last incremental backup.

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incremental

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____ allows users to pay bills from their computer, that is, transfer money electronically from their account to a payee's account such as the electric company or telephone company.

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online banking

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A(n) ____ is a high-speed network with the sole purpose of providing storage to other servers to which it is attached.

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SAN (storage attached network)

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With a three-generation backup policy, the grandparent is the ____.

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oldest copy of the file

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Novell's ____ is a server operating system designed for client/server networks.

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NetWare

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____ is any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer.

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input

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During ____, a systems analyst builds upon the data dictionary developed during the analysis phase.

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database design

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According to netiquette, Internet users should assume ____.

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the use of all capital letters is the equivalent of shouting

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Audio ____ is the process of entering any sound into the computer such as speech, music, and sound effects.

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input

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The components of a domain name are separated by ____.

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periods

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A(n) ____ operating system supports two or more processors running programs at the same time.

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multiprocessing

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High-availability systems often include a feature called ____, which allows components, such as a RAID hard disk or power supplies, to be replaced while the rest of the system continues to perform its tasks.

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hot-swapping

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A ____ is a device that provides a central point for cables in a network.

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hub

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____ is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using regular copper telephone lines.

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DSL

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FTP sites can be ____, whereby anyone can transfer some, if not all, available files.

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anonymous

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A group of two or more integrated hard disks is called a(n) ____.

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RAID

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Smart phones and other small computing devices often use a ____ operating system.

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single user/single tasking

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A(n) ____ circuit, which is etched on a computer chip, contains many microscopic pathways capable of carrying electrical current.

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integrated

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A(n) ____ is an identification code that consists of a set of vertical lines and spaces of different widths.

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barcode

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A(n) ____ device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.

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output

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____ means in a location separate from the computer site.

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offsite

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____ is the technology of authenticating a person's identity by verifying a personal characteristic.

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biometrics

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Personal computers, display devices, and printers should comply with guidelines of the ____ program.

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energy star

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For smaller business and home networks, a ____ allows multiple computers to share a single high-speed Internet connection such as through a cable modem or DSL modem.

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router

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Networks, servers, mainframes, and supercomputers allow hundreds to thousands of users to connect at the same time, and thus are ____.

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multiuser

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____ software, such as operating systems and utility programs, consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices.

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system

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Middle managers make ____ decisions, which are short-range decisions that apply the specific programs and plans necessary to meet stated objectives.

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tactical

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Common types of flash memory cards include ____.

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CompactFlash, Secure Digital and Memory Stick, xD Picture Card

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A(n) ____ operating system enables two or more users to run programs simultaneously.

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multiuser

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Controlling is an activity performed by managers that involves ____.

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measuring performance and if necessary, taking corrective action

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Executive managers primarily are responsible for ____ decisions, which are decisions that center on a company's overall goals and objectives.

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strategic

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A(n) ____, such as a keyboard or printer, is a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the processor in the computer.

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peripheral

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General purpose, or ____ systems cross the boundaries of functional units and are used by one or more functional units in an enterprise.

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enterprise-wide

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Compressed files, sometimes called ____.

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zipped files

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____, such as POS terminals and automated teller machines, perform specific tasks and contain features uniquely designed for use in a particular industry.

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special purpose terminals

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The operating system that a computer uses sometimes is called the ____.

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platform

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____, such as accountants, engineers, and other professionals, include individuals whose jobs center on the collection, processing, and application of information.

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knowledge workers

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The purpose of the system ____ is to assess the feasibility of each alternative solution and then recommend the most feasible solution for a project.

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proposal

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____ is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s by scientists at Bell Laboratories.

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UNIX

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____ servers pack a complete computer server, such as a Web server or network server, on a single card.

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blade

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____ is the most advanced form of digital television.

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HDTV

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A ____ is an instruction, or set of instructions, a user follows to accomplish an activity.

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procedure

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In a disaster recovery plan, the recovery plan specifies ____.

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the actions to be taken to restore full information processing operations

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____ software is privately owned software and limited to a specific vendor or computer model.

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proprietary

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A(n) ____ computer is a computer that continues to operate when one of its components fails, ensuring that no data is lost.

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fault-tolerant

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Users are turning to ____ for crisper, higher-quality output than they can achieve with analog television.

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DTV

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Users may have ____ if they have sore, tired, burning, itching or dry eyes; blurred or double vision; or difficulty focusing on a screen image.

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CVS (comp vision syndrome)

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____ radio is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances.

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broadcast

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A virus ____ is an e-mail message that warns users of a nonexistent virus, worm, or Trojan horse.

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hoax

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____ refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, writings, art, processes, company and product names, and logos.

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IP (internet protocol)

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____ is a special formatting language that programmers use to format documents for display on the Web.

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HTML

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With a ____, users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands.

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graphical user interface (GUI)

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Commonly used nonimpact printers include all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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inkjet printers, photo printers, laser printers, thermal printers, mobile, printers, label and postage printers (EXCEPT line printers and dot matrix printers)

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____ storage is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.

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secondary

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If a hard disk is damaged, a computer can be booted from a(n) ____ disk, which is usually a CD that contains a few system files that will start the computer.

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recovery

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A(n) ____ is an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

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RSI (repetitive strain injury)

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The purpose of the ____ phase is to construct, or build, a new or modified system and then deliver it to the users.

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implentation

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Organizations implement ____ to assist in the task of knowledge management.

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KMS (knowledge management system)

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A(n) ____ flash memory card has a storage capacity of 1 GB to 16 GB.

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Memory Stick PRO Duo

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Organizing is an activity performed by managers that includes ____.

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identifying and combining resources so that company can reach goals and objectives

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Uptime is a measure of ____.

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availability

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____ computing combines many servers and/or personal computers on a network to act as one large computer.

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grid

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Although it is an inexpensive way for users to connect to the Internet, ____ is slower-speed technology.

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dial up connection

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A(n) ____ is a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power.

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UPS uninterruptible power supply

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A storage technique that a DVD-ROM can use to achieve a higher storage capacity than a CD-ROM is to ____.

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make disc denser by packing pits closer, use two layers of pits, be double sided

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____ is a technology that involves reading typewritten, computer-printed, or hand-printed characters from ordinary documents and translating the images into a form that the computer can process.

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OCR (optical character recognition)

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____ services include a relatively new set of software technologies that allows businesses to create products and B2B (business-to-business) interactions over the Internet.

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web

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A(n) ____ operating system is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device.

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stand alone

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A(n) ____ system is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.

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operating

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A competing operating system to Windows Phone is Palm ____, which runs on Palm-powered PDAs and smart phones.

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OS

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When using spreadsheet software, the rows and columns collectively are called a(n) ____.

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worksheet

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In a disaster recovery plan, the backup plan specifies ____.

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how a company uses backup files and equipment to resume information processing

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A(n) ____ is a defined process that identifies the specific set of steps involved in completing a particular project or business process.

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workflow

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Each tick of the system clock equates to a ____.

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clock cycle

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With Windows, a warm boot can be performed by ____.

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clicking a button on the task bar, then a Start menu button, then a Lock menu button

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A(n) ____ consolidates data usually with totals, tables, or graphs, so managers can review it quickly and easily.

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summary report

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Voice ____ is the process of entering data by speaking into a microphone.

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input

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A file server is a dedicated server that ____.

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stores and manages files

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With a three-generation backup policy, the child is the ____.

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most recent copy of the file

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Comparable to a tape recorder, a tape ____ reads and writes data and information on a tape.

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drive

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The ____ is firmware that contains a computer's startup instructions.

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BIOS

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Many worksheet cells contain a number that can be used in a calculation, called a(n) ____.

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value

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____ is any unwanted signal, usually varying quickly, that is mixed with the normal voltage entering a computer.

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noise

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The communications device that connects a communications channel to a sending or receiving device such as a computer is a(n) ____.

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modem

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A(n) ____ certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or Web site is legitimate.

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digital

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The ____ is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations.

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ALU (arithmetic logic unit)

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A(n) ____ copies only the files that have changed since the full backup.

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differential backup

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A(n) ____, sometimes called an archival backup, copies all of the files in a computer.

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full backup

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The overall technology strategy often is referred to as the information ____ of a company.

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architecture

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The data ____ stores a data item's name, description, and other details about each data item.

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dictionary

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A(n) ____ is made of aluminum, glass, or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on its surface.

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platter

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____ uses a condensed form of English to convey program logic.

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pseudocode

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In sequence, the program development life cycle consists of six steps: ____.

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analyze requirements, design solution, validate design, implement design, test solution, and document solution

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The ____ phase consists of two major activities: (1) if necessary, acquire hardware and software and (2) develop all of the details of the new or modified information system.

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design

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____ is a measure of how suitable the development of a system will be to a company.

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feasibility

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A(n) ____ card is a removable device that allows users to transfer data and information conveniently from mobile devices to their desktop computers.

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memory

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A ____ is a numeric password either assigned by a company or selected by a user.

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Most ____ devices include a small optical scanner for reading characters and sophisticated software to analyze what is read.

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OCR

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A(n) ____ modem is a digital modem that sends and receives digital data over the cable television (CATV) network.

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broadband

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A NAS (network attached storage) server often is called a storage ____ because it is a piece of equipment with only one function — to provide additional storage.

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appliance

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The power ____ is the component of the system unit that converts the wall outlet AC power into the DC power a computer requires.

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supply

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Naval officer ____, a pioneer in computer programming, was a prime developer of COBOL.

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Grace Hopper

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____ is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices.

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virtualization

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With ____ multitasking, the operating system interrupts a program that is executing and passes control to another program waiting to be executed.

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preemptive

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The ____ unit is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer.

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control

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The 1986 ____ provides the same protection that covers mail and telephone communications to electronic communications such as voice mail.

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electronic communications privacy act

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A pop-up ____ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on Web pages.

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blocker

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A(n) ____ has the same intent as a cracker, but does not have the technical skills and knowledge.

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script kiddie

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The ____ unit is a case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.

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system

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A particularly devastating type of DoS attack is the ____ DoS attack, in which multiple unsuspecting computers are used to attack multiple computer networks.

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distributed

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