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Concepts Test

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Mac OS versions
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Docking station
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Free vs purchased software
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Wi-Fi
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Bus
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System software
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Phishing
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The World Wide Web, email, VOIP and FTP are examploes of _____.
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Laser printer
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Tablet computer
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RAM
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DSL
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Cookies
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Quiz Item: A _____ is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time.
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Trojan Horse
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Bytes
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Quiz item: A(n) _____ is a real-time typed conversation among two or more people on a comuter or mobile device connected to a network
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Removable circuit boards
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Main Frame
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A personal computer designed to be in a stationary location.
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Correct Quiz answer - chat room (wrong answers: email, RSS, newsgroup) Problem - Should really be "chat"
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Uses same process as photocopiers
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Pretends to be a reputable source while attempting to steal money or personal identity information .
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Wireless fidelity
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Correct Quiz answer - personal computer (Wrong answers: laptop, modem, table) Problem: true, also, for laptops and tablets.
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Expansion cards that can be used to add new peripherals or increase a computer's capabilities
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A computer's memory and storage is measured in bytes. MB=million bytes, GB=billion bytes, TB=trillion bytes)
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A network topology that connects all nodes to a single, central high-speed line.
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Malware appears to be desirable but enables unauthorized access to your system.
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Internet services
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DSL signals are sent along ordinary telephone lines.
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A small text file that contains a unique ID tag, placed on the user's computer by a website. Websites can access your cookies unless you have the option turned off. They can be useful.
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Operating system
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A flat touch screen. It often uses an onscreen virtual keyboard, a passive stylus pen, or a digital pen that supports advanced handwriting. It also uses speech-recognition software.
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Desktop computer
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RAM (Random access memory) is a computer's short-term memory, storing data and program instructions.
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Connects laptops to a full size keyboard or monitor
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A computer that enables large organizations to simultaneously use institutional data and resources.
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Freeware: Totally free Shareware: Temporarily free, with request to donate money Commercial: available for purchase
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Identified by big cats: Cheetah, Mountain lion, etc.
Type the Question that corresponds to the displayed Answer.
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Can use Phone lines, power lines, ethernet to connect. (A network is two or more connected computers)
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Number of pixels on a screen
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A specialized computer that uses administrative software to manage network resources
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"Pixel" is short for "Picture Element." Small little dots are make up the images on computer displays.
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A USB flash drive is a commonly used external storage data storage device. It is considered an external drvice because it's plugged into the computer. Some external storage devices include: flash drives, SD card, camera cards, etc.
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A virus is a malicious code or software designed to infect and potentially damage programs or files on a computer that receives it. It can spread to other users when the program or file is shared.
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A wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances (using short-wavelength radio transmissions)
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Satellite service mainly for people who live in remote areas where DSL and cable are not available. Does NOT rely on copper wiring and is NOT limited by distance. Uses a dish. May be interrupted by high buildings, tall tress, and mountains.
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Point of connection to a network
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A motherboard contains the computer's circuitry and components CPU, Operating System, RAM, ROM, etc.

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