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Link |
You click a ____ to go from on Web page to another. |
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networks |
The Internet connects millions of computers connected through millions of ____ worldwide. |
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e-commerce |
Buying and selling products via electronic channels such as the Internet is called ___. |
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VoIP |
You use ____ when your telephone calls travel over the Internet instead of using traditional phone systems. |
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cloud computing |
With ____ you can access storage and applications over the Internet. |
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desktop computer |
Computing hardware that is not very portable, but highly functional, perhaps used by a graphic designer creating a logo using complex graphics software, printer, and digital camera add-ons |
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convertible computer |
device with a detachable keyboard that can convert to a tablet for mobility |
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laptop |
computing device that is highly functional and very portable, likely to be used by a traveling salesperson who constantly needs to update a database after client visits |
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operating system |
platform that coordinates the functions of various hardware components and determines the types and brands of application software you can use |
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peripheral |
Device that can be attached to a computer to extend the computer’s functionality, such as adding printing or video capabilities |
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storage device |
A component, internal or external, that stores information and flies permanently for future use |
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tablet |
Device often used for online applications such as web browsing or email, but not great for creating complex spreadsheets |
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Random Access Memory (RAM) |
Temporary storage used to store data and run programs (including your operating system) while your machine is running |
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peripheral |
An add-on device that extends a computer’s functionality; for example, by adding printing, scanning, or video capturing capabilities |
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laptop computer |
Computing device that is more expensive than a desktop, but highly functional and very portable, likely to be used by a traveling salesperson who constantly needs to update a database on the road |
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NIC |
Computers need this hardware to connect to a network |
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ISP |
Company that offers Internet access to individuals and businesses |
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PAN |
Bluetooth is a technology often used in this type of network |
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router |
This device connects two or more networks and directs the flow of information along the network |
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peer-to-peer |
Network technology best suited to networks of ten or fewer computers |
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NIC |
Your computer needs a(n) ___ to access a network |
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Network Standards |
Bluetooth, 3G, and WiMAX are examples of ___. |
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WiFi |
Wireless LANs and public hotspots use ___ technology to connect to the Internet. |
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HomePNA |
____ allows computers to be networked through ordinary telephone wires. |
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LTE |
____is a newer standard for cell network communications |
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3rd |
DEC minicomputer |
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1st |
COLOSSUS |
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4th |
Personal Computer |
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2nd |
IBM 1401 |
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flat panel |
Many display devices are ___ monitors. |
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projector |
A ___ lets you display computer output on a wall. |
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hard copy |
Printers produce ___ output. |
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voice synthesizer |
A ___ is an audio output device that converts texts to speech. |
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soft copy |
Displays produce ___ output. |
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drag |
move an object on the screen |
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gesture |
use your fingers to zoom the display |
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double click |
issue a command |
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click |
select an object on the screen |
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right click |
display a shortcut menu |
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2 |
a word-processing document of 500 words and with an illustration |
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3 |
a 5-minute audio file |
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1 |
a word processing document of 500 words and no illustration |
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5 |
a full length movie |
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4 |
a 5-minute video file |
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RAM, DRAM |
Volatile |
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ROM, EEPROM, flash, BIOS |
Nonvolatile |
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external hard drive |
Complete PC backup |
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internal hard drive |
Operating system and application software |
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DVD or BD disks |
full length movie |
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tape drive |
corporate data backup |
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USB flash drive |
a few files to be transferred from one computer to another |
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local |
Applications that are installed on your computer’s hard drive |
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mobile |
Applications that run on smartphones and tablet computers |
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Web-based |
Applications that you access over the Internet |
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portable |
Applications that are stored on and run from removable storage devices like CDs, DVDs, or flash drives |
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font size |
what you need to change to make words appear bigger on the page |
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font type |
this defines what text characters look like |
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alignment |
the document formatting feature you use to make paragraphs line up with the left side of the page |
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line spacing |
you adjust this to control the amount of white space in between rows of text |
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text effect |
shadowing and reflection are examples of this |
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label |
text that describes the contents of another cell or cells in a worksheet |
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range |
a group of adjacent or nonadjacent cells |
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name box |
the park of a worksheet that displays the cell address of the active cell |
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formula |
an equation that performs a calculation to generate a value |
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cell |
the intersection of a single row and column in a worksheet |
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record |
all of the fields for a single database entity |
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form |
a data entry tool you use to input data into a database |
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view |
the display format that you choose when working with a database object on the screen |
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table |
a collection of records |
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query |
a data retrieval tool that finds specifies data within a database |
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bus |
An electronic channel that transfers data in multiple directions |
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cycle |
the smallest unit of time a processor can measure |
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processor clock |
sets the speed at which the CPU executes instructions |
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CPU |
the "brain" of a computer |
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ALU |
performs arithmetic and logic functions in the CPU |
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processor |
a complex integrated circuit consisting of millions of electronic parts |
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cache |
High-speed, easily accessible storage space used by the CPU |
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benchmark |
A test to determine processor speed |
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core |
The number of these in a CPU help determine processor performance |
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bits |
Bus width is measured in these |
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embedded |
electronic devices such as card readers use ____ operating systems |
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network |
a server, also called a(n) ____, operating system is a multiuser operating system because it controls a central computer that can support many users |
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mobile |
a(n) ____ operating system has features similar to a desktop operating system, but is simpler and significantly smaller |
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multipurpose |
UNIX is called a(n) ___ operating system because it can run on a desktop PC or a server |
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personal or desktop |
Operating systems installed on a single computer are called ____ operating systems |
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virtual memory |
Part of the hard drive that the operating system uses as additional RAM |
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memory management |
a key task that operating systems perform to use RAM efficiently |
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parallel processing |
a processing technique an operating system uses to divide one task among many processors |
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multithreading |
a processing technique an operating system uses to process many parts of a single program |
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multiprocessing |
a processing technique an operating system can use if the computer has many processors |
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device letter |
what windows and linux use to identify each storage device on a computer |
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extension |
part of a file name that usually reflects the file format |
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executable |
type of file containing instructions that tell your computer how to perform specific tasks |
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native |
the file format that an application can always open |
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file |
a name collection of data on a storage medium such as a hard disk, CD,DVD, or USB flash drive |
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format |
file ___ refers to the organization and layout of data in a file |
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read only |
a(n) ___ cannot be modified or deleted |
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extension |
Most file names include a(n) ___ a short identifier separated from the main part of the file name by a dot |
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file size |
The ___ property is sometimes indicated in kilobytes or megabytes |
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back up |
a(n) ___ is a special type of file that allows you to restore data to the original storage location |
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