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Final Exam Resource2
Study guide for Final Exam Part II
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does CD stand for? | compact disk |
| What does email stand for? | electronic mail |
| This is the term used to describe knowing the capability of computers (what they can and cannot do). | computer savvy |
| BLANK is data that has been summarized or edited (manipulated) for decision-making purposes. | information |
| BLANK refers to what users “put into” a computer system and can be numerous types of data (i.e. numbers, symbols, letters, etc.). | input |
| This type of computer fits next to a desk, on a desktop and/or can be carried around; aka PCs; used by individuals and businesses; may be connected to networks (groups of larger computers). | microcomputer |
| This is also called an embedded computer and is a tiny, specialized microprocessor inside appliances & automobiles. | microcontroller |
| This is aka a laptop; portable & lightweight; and has built-in devices. | notebook computer |
| This is the term used to describe the transmission of data from a remote computer to a local computer. | download |
| What does bps stand for? | bits per second |
| What does FTP stand for? | file transfer protocol |
| This type of link connects one web document or web page with related information. | hypertext |
| This is a security feature that grants users with access to a server, site, network, document, etc.; usually displayed as asterisks or dots when entered. | password |
| This is the 3-letter extension that describes a domain, such as gov, net, com, org. | top level domain |
| This term describes the process of transmitting data from a local computer to a remote computer. | upload |
| A computer that acts like a disk drive, storing the programs and data files shared by users on a LAN, is the BLANK server. | database |
| In MS Access, a BLANK stores data about people, activities, items, and events. | table |
| In MS Access, a BLANK is the smallest storage element that contains an individual data element within a record. | field |
| In MS Access, a BLANK is complete set of related data about one entity or activity | record |
| In MS Access, a BLANK organizes and formats data to be used as printable documents | report |
| A BLANK happens when users restart a computer that is already on. | warm boot |
| A BLANK happens when users turn on computers “on” system. | cold boot |
| A BLANK is the software that manages a CPU. | supervisor |
| This type of file is created by word processing. | document |
| A BLANK is an operation such as storing, printing, or calculating. | task |
| This type of file is created by spreadsheets. | worksheet |
| What does GUI stand for? | graphical user interface |
| Small pictorial figures that represent programs, data files, or procedures are called... | icons |
| Lists of built-in commands and/or options from which to choose are called... | menus |
| A BLANK runs across the top of the display window. | title bar |
| Which bar is across the bottom of the Windows screen that contains the Start button? | task bar |
| Which type of software simulates movement by rapidly displaying a series of still pictures, or frames? | animation |
| In MS PowerPoint, a BLANK effects are the effects seen in the process of changing between slides. | transition |
| This type of file is created by database management programs. | database |
| In MS Excel, a BLANK is a rectangle formed by the intersection of a row and a column. | cell |
| In MS Excel, a BLANK is a graph of data in the worksheet. | chart |
| In MS Access, a BLANK is a major database object that stores all data in a subject-based | table |
| In MS Excel, a BLANK is an equation that performs a calculation and displays the results in the cell. | formula |
| In MS Access, a BLANK is a complete set of related data about one entity or activity. | record |
| In MS Access, a group of tables make up a BLANK. | database |
| This term describes moving within a document and one way to do this is by using a mouse with a wheel. | scrolling |
| What does kb stand for? | kilobyte |
| What does mb stand for? | megabyte |
| What does gb stand for? | gigabyte |
| This equals one trillion bytes. | terabyte |
| The type of memory that temporarily stores instructions and data that the processor uses frequently to speed up processing is called... | cache memory |
| This type of memory is part of the microprocessor; holds 8 to 256 KB; faster than Level 2 cache. | L1 cache |
| This type of memory is external and holds 64 kb to 2 MB. | L2 cache |
| This type of memory is on the motherboard; comes on very high-end computers; holds 2 to 8 MB. | L3 cache |
| These are also called video cards, video RAM (VRAM), or video adapter; they convert signals from computer into video signals that can be displayed as images on a monitor. | graphics cards |
| This is used for speakers and audio output; used to convert and transmit digital sounds through analog speakers, microphones, and headsets. | sound card |
| This is for remote communication. | modem card |
| This is for laptop computers; thin, credit card-size flash memory device sometimes used on laptop computers to expand capabilities, such as to access the Internet wirelessly. | PC card |
| What does CPU stand for? | central processing unit |
| What does ALU stand for? | arithmetic logic unit |
| What are high-speed storage areas that temporarily store data during processing? | registers |
| These are are electrical data roadways used to transmit bits within the CPU and between CPU and other motherboard components. | buses |
| What converts AC to DC to run a computer? | power supply |
| This is the term that describes disks and flash memory units; this type of memory is relatively permanent and nonvolatile. | secondary storage |
| This is composed of a disk of thin and flexible magnetic storage medium. | floppy disk |
| This is made up of thin, rigid metal, glass, or ceramic platters covered with a substance that allows data to be held in the form of magnetized spots. | hard disk |
| This is an optical disk aka a compact disk. | CD |
| This is an optical disk with extremely high capacity. | DVD |
| This looks like a credit card but contains a microprocessor and memory chips and may function on three levels that includes credit, debit, and/or personal information. | smart card |
| This describes integrated circuits with no moving parts. | solid state technology |
| This term describes all the parts of an electronic circuit embedded on a single silicon chip. | integrated circuit |
| In MS PowerPoint, BLANK effects are the special visual or sound effects used as objects are displayed on the screen or removed from view. | animation |
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