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The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is: |
optical |
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The Internet is the largest _____ in the world. |
network |
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This computer component holds data that is currently being processed. |
RAM |
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Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file? |
data base |
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Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a microcomputer system |
System unit, input/output, secondary storage, and communication |
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System software includes all of the following except: |
Browsers |
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Background" software that helps the computer manage resources is called: |
system software |
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A financial budget would be created in what type of data file? |
worksheet |
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identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an interface between users and the computer, and runs applications. |
operating system |
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Desktop, notebook, tablet, and handheld computers are classified as: |
microcomputers |
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This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system. |
system unit |
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Which part of an information system consists of the rules or guidelines for people to follow? |
procedures |
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The physical equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the: |
hardware |
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A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter and less powerful than a notebook that has a touch sensitive screen is called a: |
tablet |
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Which of the following is a collection of programs rather than a single program? |
system software |
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USB drives are a type of what kind of secondary storage? |
solid state |
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Which of the following are two important components of the system unit? |
microprocessor and memory |
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The word "software" is interchangeable with the word: |
program |
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Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example of which type of software? |
utilities |
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The most widely used handheld computers are: |
PDAs and smartphones. |
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Which of the following will not retain data after the computer is turned off? |
ram |
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Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to computers on the Internet? |
cloud computing |
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Which one of the following is not considered a form of secondary storage? |
ram |
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Which of the following computers is also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing application software? |
midrange |
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What are the two major software types? |
System software and application software |
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Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor? |
spreadsheet |
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