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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--------------
- Tablet PC ________ is the place in a computer where the programs and data the computer is currently using are stored. ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --RAM Any computer parts that you can actually touch are considered to be ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------hardware USB ports are fast replacing traditional ________ ports because of their ability to transfer data quickly. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------parallel and serial Intellectual property (such as music, writing, and software) is protected through ________ law. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------copyright The ________ port resembles a standard phone jack. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------modem A person who does not conform to a set of approved standards of social or professional behavior ________. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- commits unethical behavio
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? -----
- CORRECT ANSWER---------------cable The default file format for saving a spreadsheet in Calc is ________. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------.ods
