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Block 2, Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

_________ is a generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions that cause the computer hardware to perform specific operations

A

Software

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2
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_________ contains instructions that provide basic, non-task-specific, functions of the computer system

A

System software

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3
Q

Programs that do real work for users are known as _________

A

Applications

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4
Q

What software enhances the basic operating system by adding network features?

A

Network Operating System - NOS

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5
Q

What allocates memory, processes tasks, accesses disks and peripherals, and serves as the user interface?

A

Operating System - OS

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6
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_________ became the first open or standard operating system that could be improved or enhanced by anyone

A

UNIX

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7
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_________ are the basic unit for storing and manipulating a collection of logically related information known as _________

A
  • Files- Data
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8
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_________ is an operating system that is a modular Unix-like, multitasking and multiuser

A

Linux

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9
Q

The term _________ collectively describes any or all of several generations of Microsoft operating system products

A

Windows

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10
Q

It was the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a mouse and a graphical user interface rather than a command line interface.

A

Macintosh or Mac

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Which operating system coordinates the activities of multiple computers to keep the network running smoothly?

A

Network Operating System - NOS

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12
Q

A piece of software is considered _________ software if it initiates TCP connections

A

Client

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13
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A piece of software is considered _________ software if it listens to a TCP port for connections and accepts and services those connections

A

Server

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14
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A _________ is a combination of hardware and software that manages network resources

A

Server

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15
Q

What types of servers are normally associated with domains?

A

Dedicated servers

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16
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The operation of a _________ server must divide its workload between its application work and its server work

A

Non-dedicated server

17
Q

_________ software is any tool that functions and is operated by means of a computer, with the purpose of supporting or improving the software user’s work

A

Application

18
Q

Corel Word Perfect is an example of application software used as a _________

A

Word Processor

19
Q

_________ are frequently used for financial information

A

Spreasheets

20
Q

A specific type of application software that is used to describe electronic media devices used to store and experience multimedia content

A

Multimedia

21
Q

May be thought of as an electronic filing system

A

Database

22
Q

A fast, flexible, and reliable means to transmit messages over communications networks

A

E-mail

23
Q

Software that gives the user an enormous amount of easy control over the information displayed

A

Presentation Graphic Software

24
Q

______ is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without the owner’s informed consent

A

Malware

25
Q

_________ is an enterprise information portal that can be configured to run Intranet, Extranet and Internet sites

A

SharePoint

26
Q

Viruses and worms are the best-known types of _________

A

Malicious Software (Malware)

27
Q

Malware is not the same as ____________

A

Defective Software

28
Q

The primary purpose of a virus is to _________ itself as often as possible and thereby disrupts the operation of the infected computer or the program

A

Replicate

29
Q

A _________ virus is extremely dangerous

A

Boot-sector

30
Q

File infectors operate in memory and usually infect _________ files

A

Executable

31
Q

Commercially produced programs for the purpose of monitoring and collecting information about computer users are known as _________

A

Spyware

32
Q

A common method of spreading a virus is through _________ services

A

E-mail

33
Q

The most common symptom of virus infection in a network is______________________

A

One or more workstations misbehaving

34
Q

_________ helps you to determine whether or not someone attempted to break into your system

A

Detection

35
Q

_________ prevents spyware from collecting information about the user

A

Anti-spyware

36
Q

_________ are used within the base network to protect secure Air Force local area networks

A

Firewalls

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