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Per. Com. Final Exam

TermDefinition
Each of the following is commonly used output devices except _______ -printer -speaker -monitor -scanner Scanner
The ___________ is the main part of the computer that contains the components responsible for most of the computers processing It typically includes the chasis power supply, motherboard, processor, hard disk driver, optical drives, and any expansion cards system units
_______ are the largest computers. They are used for scientific research and for breaking cryptographic codes, and are primarily owned by governments and large educational institutions. Super computers
________ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks, and include Web browser, word processing software, and spreadsheet software. Application
________ consists of a series of related instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. Software
Which of the following consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions? -The control unit -Processor -Memory -The CPU Memory
On a network, the major differences between between the server and the client computers are that the server ordinarily has _____. More power, more storage space, and expanded communication capabilities
A computing phrase - known as ____ - points out that the accuracy of a computer's output depend on the accuracy of the input. Garbage in, garbage out
The use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space known as: virtual reality
What involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computers? Green computing
A computing contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as _______. Hardware
All of the following are advantages of using computers except _________ -privacy -speed -consistency -communication privacy
The _____ is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. Internet
The _____ is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer. processor
The following are all examples of application software except? - desktop publishing software - spreadsheet - database software - photo-editing software - drawing software - word processor - antivirus software Antivirus software
A _______ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to certain rules, produce results, and store the results for future use. computer
When a user species a domain name, a ________ translates the domain name to its associated IP address so data can be routed to the correct computer. DNS
_____ is the process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting. Streaming
The components of a domain name are separated by _______. Periods
______ enables users to actually speak to other users over the internet. VoIP
A _____ is a program that extends the capability of a browser and allows it to display different kinds of media such as PDF or FLA files. Plug-in
______ is a technology that provides high-speed internet connection using regular copper telephone lines. DSL
A _____ is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee. ISP
A web _____ is a collection of related Web pages and associated item, such as documents and pictures, stored on a web browser. Site
A network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city, college, country, or company using a variety of wired and wireless transmission media. WAN
A _____ is a web site that offers a variety of internet services from a single, convenient location. Portal
In order to send information across the internet, the data is broken down into small chunks called packets. These packets are directed along the path to their destination by special computers called _____ Routers
The _____ sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the internet especially the web. They control the HTML standard The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
A web page has a unique address, called a ______ URL
A ______ is an application that allows the user to access and view webpages. Browser
A ____ is a collaborative web site that allows users to add to, modify, or delete the web site content via their web browse. wiki
A ____ is a network that connects together the computers within a room or building. LAN
A ____ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to certain rules, produce results, and store the results for future use. computer
______ is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once. Spam
An _____ is the numerical address of a single computer attached to the internet. It takes the form of 4 period separated numbers such as 122.68.11.23. Without this address it is impossible to either send or receive information. IP Address
In order to send data across the Internet, the information is broken down into small pieces called ______ that can then be transmitted. By breaking down the data into these small chunks, multiple users can make use of a single communication line. packets
Geographically limited computer network that spans a room or building LAN
computer on the internet that needs to have something done for it Client
search tool that presents a variety of categories the user can browse to find what they want Directory
modulates a signal so that it can travel across phone lines and demodulates it on the other end Modem
science agency credited with greatly expanding the internet before it went commercial NSF
computer that function as a component in a larger product Embedded
Server on the internet that translates domain names such as google.com into their numerical equivalent for transmission across the internet DNS
Clickable text that can take one to a resource on the web Hypertext
Search tool that runs a query against a large database of pages automatically indexed from the web Search Engine
Set of rules such TCP and IP that defines how computers communicate Protocol
Language consisting of tags that make up a web page HTML
Website that offers a variety of Internet service from a single convenient location portal
Computer network that connects together a campus or company. It is usually built from smaller networks within the company or school WAN
Specialized computer that sends information along the proper path across the internet based on numerical internet addresses Router
Information website consisting of time stamped articles Blog
Unmanned aircraft used by the Airforce for reconnaissance and basic strike mission Predator
You interact with a program through its _____ which controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen User interface/GUI
Many search engines use a program, called a _____ to build and maintain lists of words found on websites Spider
A search tool known as a ______ searches through the results returned by other search engines such as Google and Yahoo and returns them in a page where they are ranked based on some internal algorithm Meta search engine
TRUE/FALSE: Notebook computers generally are more expensive than desktop computers with equal capabilities TRUE
A _____ is any hardware component that conveys results to one or more people near the computer (i.e. not over a network) output device
A web _____ is a collection of related web pages and associated items such as documents and pictures, stored on a web browser Site
A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as ____ Hardware
One a network, the major difference between the server and the client computer are that the server ordinarily has _____ More power, more storage space, and expanded communication capabilities
A _____ is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the internet for free or for a fee ISP
What involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer? Green Computing
TRUE/FALSE: No single person, company, institution, or government agency controls or owns the internet. TRUE
TRUEFALSE: The difference between a wiki and a blog is that ; users cannot modify original posts made by the blogger TRUE
A wiki _________ Is usually open to modifications by the general public
A web page has a unique address, called a _____ URL
The internet has its roots in a network that became functional in 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the US. What was the name of that network? ARPAnet
The _____ is the main part of the computer that contains the components responsible for most of the computer's processing. It typically includes the chasis, power supply, motherboard, processor, hard disk drives, optical drives, and any expansion cards System Unit
When a user specifies a domain name, a _____ translates the domain name to its associated IP address so data can route to the correct computer. DNS server
TRUE/FALSE: Application software serves as the interface between the user, the system software, and the computer hardware FALSE
The major carriers of network traffic on the internet are known collectively as the ______ Internet backbone
TRUE/FALSE: With weights that exceed 100 tons, desktop computers can store more than 20,000 times the data and information than an average supercomputer. FALSE
_____ consists of series of related instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. Software
_____ enables users to actually speak to others users over the internet. VoIP
The components of a domain name are separated by _____. Periods
Although it is an inexpensive way for users to connect to the internet, _____ is slower-speed technology. Dial-up connection
______ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks, and include web browser, word processing software, and spreadsheet Application
A _______ is a program that extends the capability of a browser and allows it to display different types of media such as PDF and FLA files. Plug-in
______ allows modern processors to perform more work because the parts of the CPU are working on different stages of the machine cycle for different instructions. One instruction is being fetched while another is executing and another is decoding. Pipelining
Computer memory and computer storage are available in varying sizes. Which of the following is the largest amount of memory or storage? - Megabyte (MB) - Kilobyte (KB) - Gigabyte (GB) - Terabyte (TB) Terabyte (TB)
What is unique about a multi-core processor? It is a single chip with two or more separate processor cores.
A _____ which is contained on an integrated circuit, can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges. Transistor
What card converts computer output in a video signal that travels through a cable to the monitor, which displays an image on the screen? Video Card
If a computer advertisement states a computer operates at 5 GHz, what does that mean? The system clock has a clock speed of five billion clock cycles per second
Convert the binary number 10101100 to base 10 172
When 8 bits are grouped together as a unit, they form a _____ Byte
Most of today's computers improve memory access and processing time with _____, which stores frequently used instructions and data. They try to anticipate what the processor will need next Cache
Which of the following is the component of the processor that directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer? -arithmetic logic unit -control unit -compression unit -concatenation unit -master unit Control Unit
In the machine cycle, the term _____ refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute. Decoding
____ is a coding scheme capable of representing almost all of the world's current written languages as well as classic and historical langues Unicode
A _____ is a small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat produced by electrical components such as a processor Heat Sink
The ____ system is a number system that has just two unique digits, 0 and 1, called bits Binary
What is the main circuit board of the system unit? Motherboard
Within the circuitry of a computer, each channel along with bits transfer, called a ______, allows the various devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bus
A ____ mouse is one that has a rubber ball or metal ball on its underside. The ball rolls against a surface and its motion is detected by rollers inside the mouse Mechanical
The goal of ____ is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of items in the workplace. Ergonomics
A _____ is similar to an electronic filing cabinet that provides access to exact reproductions (scanned pictures) or the original documents. image processing system
Many scanners include ____, which can read and convert text documents into electronic files with the user can then edit normally. OCR
A ____ is a pressure sensitive pad that moves a pointer on the computer screen by capturing the motion of a finger(s) across its surface. Touchpad
For users that have limited desk space, the _____ is a good alternative to a mouse because the device is stationary and uses a rolling ball. Trackball
A ____ is a more affordable and lightweight version of a camera and provides acceptable photogenic images for the home or small business user. Point-and-shoot Camera
Biometric devices measure the shape and size of a person's hand using a hand ____ system. Geometry
_____ is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag places in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person. RFID
A _____ is an identification code that consists of a set of vertical lines and spaces of different widths Bar code
_____ is the computer's capability of distinguishing spoken words. Speech rocognition
The ____ is a symbol in the screen, usually a blinking vertical bar, that indicates where the next character types will display. Cursor
An artist can create drawing and sketches by using a pen or cursor on a ______ tablet, which is a flat, rectangular, electronic plastic board. Graphics
_____ is used almost exclusively by the banking industry for check processing. MICR
A graphic processing unit's _____ depth is the number of bits it uses to store information about each pixel Color
_______ is the technology of authenticating a person's identity by verifying a personal characteristic. Biometrics
A _____ is small ceramic or metal component with fins on its surface that absorbs and disperses heat products by electrical components such as a processor. Heat sink
A _____ device is any hardware component that allows users to enter data or instructions (programs, commands, and user responses) into a computer Input
A program is ________ A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it
A _____ device is an input device that allows a user to control a pointer on the screen. Pointing
The _____ system is a number system that has just two unique digits, 0 and 1, called bits. Binary
A _____ is a single point in an electronic image. Pixel
The _____ is the component of the processor that performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations. ALU
The processor relies on a small quartz crystal circuit call the ____ clock to control the timing of all computer operations. System
What is 327 in binary? 101000111
_____ is a type of input device that acts as a sequencer allowing for the creation of electronic drum beats. It does this cheaply by combining a color sensitive camera together with colored objects placed on set holes. Bubblegum sequencer
_____ is a coding scheme capable of representing almost all of the world's current written languages, as well as classic and historical languages Unicode
What is unique about a multi-core processor? It is a single chip with two or more separate processor cores.
An artist can create drawings and sketches by using a pen or cursor on a ______ tablet Graphics
What are the 8 key parts of a computer that we covered in class? Case Motherboard CPU Memory Power Supply Video Card Hard Drive Optical Drive
Within the circuitry of a computer, each channel along which bits transfer, call a ____, allows the carious devices both inside and attached to the system unit to communicate with each other. Bus
_____ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processed data (information), RAM
Which are large, expensive, powerful computers that can handle hundreds/thousands of connected users simultaneously and store tremendous amounts of data instruction and information? -Mainframes -Supercomputers -Embedded computers -personal computers Mainframes
The _____ is a symbol on the screen, usually a blinking vertical bar, that indicated where the next character typed will display. Cursor
A ______ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data. Database
A processor contains small high-speed storage locations, called _____, that temporarily hold data and instructions. Registers
______ allows modern processors to perform more work because the parts of the CPU are working on different stages of the machine cycle for different instructions. One instruction is being fetched while another is executing and another is decoding Pipelining
What is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer? Processor
A ______ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink Stylus
In the machine cycle, the term ______ refers to the process of translating instructions into signals the computer can execute. Decoding
A face _____ system captures a live face image and compares it with a stored image to determine if the person is a legitimate user. Recognition
A _____ keyboard has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries Ergonomic
The resolution of a digital camera is measure by the number of samples the CCD in the camera can read. We measure this resolution using what units? Megapixels
A _______, which is contained on an integrated circuit, can act as an electronic switch that opens or closes the circuit for electrical charges. Transistor
_____ is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag places in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person. RFID
Tiny dots of _____ material coat the screen of a CRT. When these dots are hit by a beam from an electron gun in the back of the monitor, they glow and create an image on the screen. Phosphor
A _____ printer is an impact printer that produces printed images when tiny wire pins on a print head mechanism strike an inked ribbon. Dot-matrix
The goal of _____ is to incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety in the design of items in the workplace. Ergonomic
______ is a category of output that includes drawings, clip art, and photographs. Graphics
A ______ is a single point on an electronic image Pixel
Many scanners include ______, which can read and convert text documents into electronic files which the user can then edit normally. OCR
Output that is presented on a display device is called _____ copy Soft
A _____ printer generates images by pushing electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive paper. Thermal
A ________ is similar to an electronic filing cabinet that provides access to exact reproductions (scanned pictures) of the original documents. Image processing System
______ indicates the relationship between the width and height of a monitor. Aspect Ratio
_______ is the computer's capability of distinguishing spoken words. Voice Recognition
A monitor is measures in the same way as a television is measured, that is ______ Diagonally from one corner to the other
Printer _______ is measured by the number of dots per inch a printer can print. Resolution
What causes a head crash on a hard disk? A read/write head touches the surface of a platter
_____ time measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium. Access
A _____ is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of a magnetic disk. Track
A group of two or more integrated hard disk designed to store data redundantly is called a _____ RAID
_____ is a small sheet of film, usually about 4 inches by 6 inches, that stores microscopic images of documents. Microfiche
_____storage is an internet service that provides storage to computer users. Cloud
A disk _____ consists of a special-purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data, instructions, and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other components in the computer. Controller
A ____ is a type of optical disk that users can read from but not write to or erase DVD-ROM
A storage technique that a DVD-ROM can use to achieve a high storage capacity than a CD-ROM is to _______ Be double sided, make the disc denser by packing the pits closer together, use two layer of pits
What kind of disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written to and read by a laser? Optical
A ______ on a hard disk is made of aluminum, glass, or ceramic and is coated with an alloy material that allows items to be recorded magnetically on its surface. platter
_____ is magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information at a low cost. Tape
______ is the process of setting up the file allocation table that indexes the disk according to tracks and sectors, such that the operating system can store and locate information on the disk. Formatting
Which of the following is true of SSDs compared to traditional hard disks? -They are greater storage capabilities -they are more subject to shocks and vibration -they generate more heat -they have faster transfer rates They have faster transfer rates
A read/write _______ is the mechanism that reads and writes items in the drive as it barely touches the disk's recording surface. Head
A type of projector that uses thousands of microscopic mirrors along with a color wheel to create vivid images DLP
An interactive experience of a real-world environment where the objects that reside in the real world are enhanced by computer-generated images or information Augmented Reality
Printer that produces high-quality print and pictures by spraying ink onto the paper. Ink-Jet Printer
A measurement of the number of dots of color a printer can print or a scanner can recognize within an area. Resolution
Type of impact printer that produces fully formed characters when hammers strike a horizontal, rotating band that contains the shapes or numbers, letters of the alphabet, and other characters. Band Printer
Computers used to stimulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a 3-D space. Examples of its use include military training, games, and helping the handicapped. Virtual Reality
A printer that produces characters or images by pushing heated pin against special paper. Thermal
A type of display that uses electron guns to excite phosphors that glow with different colors CRT
A _____ is a type of optical disc that users can read from but not write to or erase. DVD-ROM
Some computers improve hard disk access by using a disk _____ , with consists of memory chips that store frequently accessed items. Cache
A ______ is the smallest unit of disk space that stores data and information. It is the basic index quantity used by the FAT to locate a file. Cluster
What kind of disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable disc, made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser? Optical
A ______ occurs when a read/write head touches the surface of a hard disk platter, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, usually resulting in a loss of data and sometimes loss of the entire drive. Head Crash
A ______- forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper. Impact printer
A ______ is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of a magnetic disk. Track
Output that is presented on a display device is called _____ copy Soft
_____ is a category of output that includes memos, letters, announcements, press releases, and reports. Text
Examples of nonvolatile storage media include all of the following except _____ -Microfiche -Memory -Floppy disks -PC Cards Memory
Pixel pitch, sometimes called _____ pitch, is the distance in millimeters between pixels on a display device. Dot
How does an LDC produce an image? starts when a florescent tube emits light through a polarizing glass filter which guides light to liquid crystals where an electrical charge twists and makes light bend as it passes through another color filter Presence and/or absence of light = display
An important measure of LCD monitors is the _____ time, which is the time in milliseconds (ms) that it takes to turn a pixel on or off. Response
A disk _____ consists of a special-purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer data, instructions, and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other components of the computer. Controller
The inflexible, circular platter on which kind of disk use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information? Hard
Setting a monitor to display a high resolution uses a ______ Greater number of pixels and thus provides a smoother image
Printer resolution is measured by the number of _____ a printer can print Dots per inch (dpi)
A _______ is a computer, usually with limited processing power that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a host computer. Terminal
________ is the number of times that a CRT monitor draws images per second Refresh rate
A group of two or more integrated hard disks designed to store data redundantly is called a ______ RAID
A laser pointer creates images using a laser beam and powdered ink, called _______ Toner
The ____ is the core of an operating system that maintains the computer's clock, starts applications, and assigns the computer's resources, such as devices, programs, data, and information Kernel
With a ____, users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A _____ operating system is a complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, notebook computer, or mobile computing device. Stand-alone
A _____ system is a set of programs containing instructions that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources. Operating
Two types of system software are _____ Operating systems and utility programs
The ____ consists of a set of tests that are executed by the computer when it powers up. These tests detect what hardware is present and report if any hardware has failed or changed. Power on self-test
_____ is a multitasking operating system developed in the early 1970s by scientists at Bell Laboratories. UNIX
_____ is the process of starting or restarting a computer Booting
With virtual memory, a ____ is the amount of data and program instructions that can swap at a given time. Page
_____ means the operating system automatically configures new devices as users install them. Plug and play
A _____ is a unique combination of character, such as letters of the alphabet or numbers, that publicly identifies one specific user to others Username
A pop-up ____ is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on web pages. Blocker
_____ a disk, or reorganizing it so the files are stored in contiguous sectors, speeds up disk access, and thus the performance of the entire computer. Defragementing
Utility programs included with most operating systems provide all of following functions except _____ -managing files & viewing images -removing viruses & compressing files -backing up files & defragmenting disks -uninstall programs &diagnose problems Removing viruses and compressing files
A _____ is a small program that tells the operating system how to communicate and work with a given piece of hardware Device Driver
What happens when a computer is thrashing? The operating system spends too much of its time paging, instead of executing application software
Which of the following is a technique intruders use to make their network or internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network? -Transmitting -Rebuking -Spoofing -Victimizing Spoofing
What kind of software protects a computer by blocking any unauthorized transmissions and informing the user of any attempted intrusions? Firewall
With which of the following do users choose which folders and files to include in a backup? -selective backup -full backup -differential backup -incremental backup Selective Backup
The term back door, as it refers to computer crime, is _______ A programs or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network
In order to send sensitive information such as a credit card number across the internet without it being captured and read, one must make use of ______ Encyption
The following are all methods of access control except ______: -passwords -voice verification systems -face recognition systems -fingerprint readers -honeypots Honeypots
A _____ is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally and performs damaging actions for political or religious reasons Cyberterrorist
What happens during a DDoS attack? A zombie army is used to attack computers or computer networks.
A _____ is a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security control when accessing a program, computer, or network. Back Door
Social engineering as it pertains to computers, is _______ Gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature or naivety of users
A ______ is a program that hides in a computer or mobile device and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer or devices. Rootkit
Which of the following is a scam in which perpetrator sends an official looking email that attempts to obtain a user's personal and financial information? -spyware -DoS -Spam -Phishing Phishing
What is the term for a program that performs a repetitive task on a network? Bot
In order to know that a transmission from a person, website, or other source is legitimate, one should check its _______ Digital Certificate
_______ consists of programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter the operations of computers and mobile device. Malware
______ is the process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access. Encryption
Social engineering as it pertains to computers, is ______ Gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature or naivety of users
Which of the following is a request for specific data from a database? -query -formula -sample -function Query
Computer Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits are classified as? Malware
Personal ____ software is software that includes various simplified tools, tailored to meet the needs of the home and small business users, to draw pictures, shapes, and other things Paint/Image editing
Many websites require a user to enter a private combination of characters associated with a username that allows access to certain computer resources. What is the term for this combination of characters? Password
If a new device, such as a printer or scanner, is attached to a computer, its _____ must be installed before the device can be used. Driver
To start up, a computer locates _____ an operating system in storage and loads it into memory
What is the name for a scam that attempts to gain access to your username, password, or personal information? Phishing
The area of the hard disk used for virtual memory is called _____ because it swaps (exchange) data, information, and instructions between memory and storage. Swap file
Which of the following is a technique intruders use to make their network or internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network? -victimizing -rebuking -spoofing -transmitting Spoofing
Which law states that its not illegal to intercept or access an electronic communications made through an electronic communication system, that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public? Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Unsolicited commercial email Spam
type of encryption in which the sender and receiver use different keys to encrypt and decrypt a message Public/Private Key Encryption
Software that watches a user's habbits Spyware
A specific kind of computer virus that is designed to look like a beneficial or fun program so that you will install it Trojan Horse
Hardware or software that records a user's keystrokes Key logger
Type of encryption in which both sender and receiver use the same key to encrypt and decrypt message Symmetric Key Encryption
The use of the internet and communication technologies to intentionally and repeatedly harm an individual or group Cyber-bullying
A computer that has been compromised and can be used for malicious tasks Zombie PC
Software that pops up unwanted advirtisements Adware
Method of obtaining information by popping up a new browser tab that can be clicked on by mistake Tabnabbing
Which of the following is a collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images that can be inserted into documents? -Flickr -Glossaries -Image repositories -Clip Art Clip Art
A ______ is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data Database
Software license that has no restrictions and allows user to freely distribute, modify, and use a piece of software Public Domain
Category of software consisting of all programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices System Software
The process of expanding a computer's memory by making use of the much larger and slower hard disk Virtual Memory
System software that lets a user do basic tasks such as moving, renaming, and organizing files File Manager
Series of tests that is executed by the BIOS to make sure the computer hardware is connected properly and operating correctly POST
Software that allows a scientist, engineer, or architect to create realistic drawings and plans complete with physical measurements CAD software
Software license that allows a program to be freely shared and distributed for a trial period. The owner of the software retains ownership and the software cannot be modified without permission. It may have features disabled until paid for Shareware
Software that allows one to more easily layout documents containing images, graphics, and text. This software can be used for newspapers, magazines, fliers, and catalogs Desktop Publishing
Software that is distributed through mass market stores and comes with a EULA that a user must agree to before using it Packaged Software
This system utility will examine a disk and look for errors that it can correct such as corrupt FAT entries, redundant files, and bad clusters. Disk Scanner
A ____ is found at the intersection of a row and column in a spreadsheet and is an area where one can enter labels, formulas, or numbers cell
What kind of software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks? Application
A _____, such as Cambria and Calibri, is a name assigned to a specific design or characters Font
When using spreadsheet software, the rows and columns collectively are called a _____ Worksheet
_______ software is software that allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations on the data Spreadsheet
_______ is a process where an image is produced by overlaying, overlapping, or merging other images Compositing
_______ is the authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates. Certificate Authority
A feature of word processing software called ______ allows users to type words in a paragraph continually without pressing the ENTER key at the end of each line Wordwrap
What process sends documents to a buffer instead of sending them directly to the printer? This manages the limited capabilities of printer and ensures documents are processed in order they are sent. Spooling
In order to know that a transmission from a person, website, or other source is legitimate, one should check its _____ Digital Certificate
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