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___ a generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions that cause the computer hardware to perform specific operations   show
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show Operating System  
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___ is designed to operate and control computer’s hardware and to provide a platform for running application software.   show
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What does operating system software control, direct and keep track of?   show
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Operating Systems provide ___ by preventing unauthorized access.   show
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Which operating system coordinates the activities of multiple computers to keep the network running smoothly?   show
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A piece of software is considered ___ software if it initiates TCP connections.   show
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show Server  
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show Server  
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A ___ server must divide its workload between its application work and its server work.   show
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___ are programs or groups of programs designed for end users and help perform user tasks and allow users to interface with the computer.   show
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Microsoft Word is an example of a ____ application software.   show
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show Spreadsheets  
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show Multimedia  
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show Database  
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A fast, flexible, and reliable means to transmit messages over communications networks.   show
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show Presentation Graphic Software  
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show Software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner's informed consent.  
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show Malware  
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show Defective Software  
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show Reproduce  
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A ___ virus is extremely dangerous.   show
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show executable, .com and .exe  
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show Email  
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show One or more workstations with erratic errors.  
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___ is the process of preventing, detecting and response to unauthorized use of, or access to your computer.   show
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What does Prevention Measures do?   show
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___ helps you to determine whether or not someone attempted to break into your system   show
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What is your system’s protection against viruses?   show
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Anti-virus programs look at the contents of each file, searching for specific patterns called ___   show
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What prevents spyware from collecting information about the user?   show
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show Inspect network traffic, denying or permitting passage based on a set of well-defined rules.  
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