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Per. Com. Final Exam
Term | Definition |
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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 |