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Computer Information

Midterm Review

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What is computer literacy? The knowledge and understanding of computers
What does a computer do? Input, Process, Output, Store, Communication
What term refers to the trend where computers are embedded in almost any device you can think of? Ubiquitous Computing
What is the difference between hardware and software? Hardware is the physical parts of a computer and the software is a set of instructions that tell what a computer should do.
What is a network? A collection of computers that are connected together
What is smaller: bit or byte? Bit
What is ASCII? A coding system traditionally used with personal computers
Which system is used by computers to perform mathematical functions? Binary system
What is a CPU? Central processing unit - the chip located on the motherboard of a computer that performs the processing for a computer
What part of the microprocessor performs integer arithmetic operations? ALU
What did the Internet start off as? ARPANET - an experimental network
The program used by many search sites to retrieve matching Web pages from their databases is called ______. Search engine
A Web page that contains regular updates in chronological order, typically acting as a personal online journal for an individual is called a ______. Blog
A small file stored on a user's hard drive by a Web server; commonly used to identify personal preferences and settings for that user. Cookie
The collection of Web pages available through the Internet. World Wide Web (WWW)
What is a dot con? A fraud or scam carried out through the Internet
What is hacking? The act of breaking into another computer system
Where are digital certificates obtained from? A certificate authority
What is a firewall? A collection of hardware and/or software intended to protect a computer or computer network from unauthorized access
What is phishing? The use of spoofed domain names to obtain personal information to be used in fraudulent activities.
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