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Study guide for Final Exam Part II

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