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An overview of various computer components, including hardware and software. It explains the roles of input devices, storage, networking, data organization, and communication devices. It also discusses the concept of software, its types, and its functions in running a computer and coordinating instructions between hardware devices. The document also touches upon topics like data redundancy, data types, and secure internet pathways.
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After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered ________. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------output A ________ is approximately 1 million bytes ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------megabyte ________ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices such as your car or the electronic thermostat in your home. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Embedded ________ ports are now the most common ports for connecting input and output devices to the computer. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Universal serial bus (USB) ________ is a form of permanent memory that holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------ROM ________ printers have tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Impact
Computers process data into information by working exclusively with ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------numbers The type of monitor that looks like a traditional television set is called a ________ monitor. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------cathode-ray tube (CRT) Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------analyzing the data or information ________ is the applied science concerned with designing and arranging things that people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Ergonomics Devices such as monitors and printers that are connected to the computer are called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------peripheral devices The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------motherboard ________ is a power mode that allows the computer to save an image of the desktop to the hard drive and enter a state of reduced power consumption to save energy. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Hibernate
________ are large printers used to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines, such as maps and architectural plans. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Plotters Which of the following ethical philosophies states that decision making should be based on the particular circumstances and not on fixed laws? ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------situational ethics A ________ is approximately 1 billion bytes. ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------gigabyte A(n) ________ uses an internal sensor or laser to detect the mouse's movement. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------optical mouse The ________ language consists of just two digits: 0 and 1. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------binary The hard disk drive is a ________ storage device, meaning that it stores data permanently. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------nonvolatile The small, touch-sensitive area at the base of the keyboard on a notebook computer is known as a ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- touch pad
A ________ is a portable computer that features a touch-sensitive screen and handwriting recognition software. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
A(n) ________ is a device that looks like a skinny pen but has no ink. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------stylus ________ binary digits (or bits) combine to create one byte. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Eight Flash drives plug into a(n) ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- USB port Monitor screen grids are made up of millions of pixels, with each pixel containing ________ subpixels of colors. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----three The term ________ describes computing devices or peripherals that use techniques, parts, and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------legacy technology ________ is the semiconductor material used to make transistors. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Silicon The ________ is the box that contains the central electronic components of the computer. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------system unit Which type of software lets you dictate letters, e-mails, and voice commands? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------speech recognition software
CD ripping refers to ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- encoding CDs to MP3 format Multimedia software includes all of the following EXCEPT: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------utility software. GPS software allows users to ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----locate restaurants, airports, and points of interest Which type of software helps managers with tasks such as scheduling charts? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------project management software Software that does "back office" operations and processing functions such as billing, production, inventory management, and human resources management is called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- enterprise resource planning software The special memory storage areas built into the CPU are called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------registers Which of the following is an example of discounted software? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------educational versions of software
Software you can use to create a budget is called ________. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------spreadsheet software Every software program has a set of ________ that specify the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, RAM, and hard drive capacity. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------system requirements Custom software, developed to address the needs of a specific company, is known as ________ software. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- proprietary Which of the following sequences lists the speed of memory from the fastest to the slowest? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------registers, Level 1 cache, Level 2 cache, RAM QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign are examples of ________ software. ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------desktop publishing Presentation software includes all of the following features EXCEPT: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------formulas. In a spreadsheet, equations you build yourself using values and cell references are called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- formulas
Microsoft Office and Corel WordPerfect Office are examples of ________. - -----CORRECT ANSWER---------------software suites All of the commands in an instruction set are written in ________ language, which is easier for humans to work with than binary. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------assembly An example of software that includes electronic checkbook registers and automatic bill payment tools is ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------- ------Intuit Quicken Which Microsoft program is used to create technical drawings, map basic block diagrams, and more? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Visio Predesigned forms that provide the basic structure for a particular kind of document are known as ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- templates The cell address F7 indicates that the cell ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------is at column F, row 7 of the worksheet Computer-aided design software is used primarily by ________. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------engineers to create models
System software does all of the following EXCEPT ________. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------add graphics and pictures to files Web-based application software is software that ________. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------is stored completely on a Web server instead of your hard drive Software refers to a set of instructions that tells the computer what to do. These instruction sets are called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------programs When available, the best way to remove an unwanted software application is to ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------use the application's uninstall program Software that lets you do tasks at home, school, and work is called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------application software Which type of software is used to keep track of appointments, to-do lists, and telephone numbers? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------personal information manager (PIM) software Adobe Dreamweaver is an example of ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Web page authoring software
The collection of commands that a specific CPU executes is called its ________ ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------instruction Which type of software is used to make a slide show? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------presentation software Adobe Premiere Pro and Microsoft Live Movie Maker are examples of ________ software. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------digital video editing Which file format enables users to share, view, and print any file as long as they have the appropriate program installed? ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------PDF The organization responsible for rating computer games is the ________. -- ----CORRECT ANSWER---------------Entertainment Software Rating Board Software that is distributed for free, but often with the condition that you pay for it if you like and intend to use it, is called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------shareware What type of memory stores frequently used instructions or data needed by the CPU? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------cache
The Internet backbone refers to ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------the main pathway of high-speed communications lines through which all Internet traffic flows ________ is a social networking service that enables you to exchange short text messages with your friends or "followers." ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Twitter E-commerce that involves businesses buying and selling goods and services to other businesses is called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------B2B Which of the following is similar to the Windows System Properties dialog box and displays hardware and software information on a Mac? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------System Profiler Adobe Reader, Flash Player, and QuickTime Player are all examples of special software programs called ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER----- ----------plug-ins Which of the following are personal video journal entries posted on the Web? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------vlogs Which of the following is a free Web authoring suite? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------SeaMonkey
The Internet2 is a project ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- to develop new Internet technologies You can keep track of IM contacts by using a ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------buddy list The name of the free Internet browser from Mozilla is ________. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Firefox Facebook and MySpace are considered to be ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------social networking Web sites What protocol allows files to be transferred from a Web server so that you can view them on your computer using a browser? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------HTTP Web 2.0 describes ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a trend of new Web applications that combine the functionality of multiple applications A(n) ________ is a keyword or term that is assigned to a piece of information such as a Web page, digital image, or video and describes the site so that it can be found again by browsing or searching. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------tag
RSS stands for ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Really Simple Syndication Instant messaging (IM) services are programs that enable you to ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------communicate in real time with others who are online The Internet is ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a large network of networks The text version of a Web site's Internet address is called the ________. --- ---CORRECT ANSWER---------------Uniform Resource Locator (URL) Which of the following is free software to create or edit digital art? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------GIMP The World Wide Web was invented by ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Tim Berners-Lee at CERN OpenOffice 3 includes all of the following components EXCEPT: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Word. Podcasts use which of the following technologies? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------RSS
A webcast is ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------the broadcast of audio or video content over the Internet A list of pages within a Web site that you have visited and that usually appears at the top of a page is referred to as a(n) ________. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------breadcrumb trail The concept of the Internet developed from ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------the Cold War crisis All of the following are examples of multimedia EXCEPT: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------text. In the URL http://www.prenhall.com, the portion labeled http is the ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------protocol Which of the following provides the highest speed Internet connection? -----