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Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
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Is a portable personal computer, designed so that a user easily can carry it from place to place

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Mobile computer

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Is a mobile computer or desktop 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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Personal computer

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Also called a notebook computer, is a gin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base

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Laptop

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Is a thin, light-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen

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Tablet

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Is a computer small enough to fit in one hand

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Handheld computer

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Is a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table

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Desktop

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Is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network

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Server

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What are the examples of servers

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Rock server
Blade server
Tower server

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9
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Can support from two to several thousand connected computers or devices at the same time

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Servers

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Typically include processor, memory, stage, and network connections

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Servers

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Housed in a slot bay on a metal frame

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Rack server

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In the form of a single circuit board or blade

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Blade server

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Built in an upright cabinet that stands alone

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Tower server

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14
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Stores and runs apps

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Application server

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Backs up and restores files, folders, and media

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Backup server

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16
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Stores and provides access to a database

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Database server

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17
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Stores domain names and their corresponding IP addresses

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Domain name server

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18
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Stores and manages files

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File server

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19
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Stores files for user upload or download via FTP

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FTP server

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20
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Provides a central location for online gaming

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Game server

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Provides storage, internet connection, or other services to computers and devices in a household

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Home server

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22
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Stores and manages email lists

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List server

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23
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Stores and delivers email messages

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Mail server

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24
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Manages network traffic

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Network server

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25
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Manages printers and documents being printed

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Print server

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Stores and delivers requested webpages to a computer via a browser

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Web server

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Is the practice of sharing or pooling computing resources, such as servers and storage devices

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Virtualization

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28
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Is a network of several servers together in a single location

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Server farm

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29
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Is a large, expensive, powerful server that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously

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Mainframe

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Usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data and or receive information from a server, or host computer

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Terminals

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A terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components. Typically, do not contain a hard drive, they run programs and access data on a network or the internet

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Thin client

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32
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Is a self service banking terminal that connects to a host computer through a network

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ATM automated teller machine

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33
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Bluetooth enabled or are entire panels placed directly on top the at, faces and are virtually undetectable

34
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Is a freestanding terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction

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Self service kiosk

35
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Pay bills, add minutes, add money to prepaid cards, and perform other financial activities

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Financial kiosk

36
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Print photos from digital images. Some allow editing of digital photos. Users may print directly at the kiosk or may send an order to a phot lab to be printed

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Photo kiosk

37
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Print tickets. Located in airports, amusement parks, movie theaters, rental companies, and train stations

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Ticket kiosk

38
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Print tickets. Located in airports, amusement parks, movie theaters, rental companies, and train stations

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Ticket kiosk

39
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Manages and track visitors upon check in. Located in business, schools, hospitals, and other areas where access is controlled or registration is required

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Visitor kiosk

40
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The fastest, most powerful computer

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Supercomputer

41
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Fastest supercomputer in the Philippines

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ACCeSs@AIM

42
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Refers to an environment that resources and services accessed via the internet

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Cloud computing

43
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Who quoted, with the cloud, you don’t own anything. You already signed it away

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Steve Wozniak

44
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An internet capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, browser, and numerous other apps

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Smartphone

45
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Send a message by entering a common short code

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Mobile to provider

46
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Which is a four or five digit number bed assigned to a specific content or mobile service provider, sometimes followed by the message

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Common short code

47
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A message that initiates from sending location without a request from the receiver

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Push notifications

48
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Receiver request information from the sending location

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Pull notifications

49
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A mobile device that allows users to take photos and store the photographed images digitally

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Digital cameras

50
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What are the examples of cameras

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Smart digital camera
Point and shoot camera
Slr camera

51
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The number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display

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Resolution

52
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Is a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media

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Portable media player

53
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Or streaming media players is a device typically used in home p, that streams digital media from a computer or network to a television, projector, or some other entertainment device

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Digital media player

54
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Is a mobile device that is used primarily for reading ebooks and other digital publications

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E book reader

55
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Is a small, mobile computing device designed to be worn by a consumer

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Wearable device

56
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What are the examples of wearable devices

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Activity tracker
Smartwatch
Smart glass

57
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Is a mobile computing device designed for single player or multi0layer video game s

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Game console

58
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Is a small mobile device that contains a screen, speakers, controls, and game console all in one unit

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Handheld game device

59
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Is a special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

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Embedded computer

60
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A Trent which an environment where processors are embedded in every product imaginable, and those things communicate with one another via the internet.

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Internet of things

61
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General purpose ports that allows connections to a wide variety of devices

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Thunderbolt

62
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Can connect up to 127 different peripheral devices together with a single connector

63
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Is a device that plugs in a usb port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple usb ports into which you plug cables from usb devices

64
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An external device that provides connnections to peripheral devices through ports. Built into the devices

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Port replicator

65
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An external device that attaches to mobile computer or device, contains a power connection and provides connections to peripheral devices.

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Docking station

66
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Developed by Ericsson in 1994 as a low cost powerful radio interface that could connect mobile telephones to various devices.

67
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Is the process of initiating contact between two Bluetooth devices and allowing them to communicate with each other

68
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Uses close range radio signals to transmit data between two nfc enables device

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Near field communication

69
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Occurs when the electrical power supply or voltage drops, often defined as more than five percent, below the normal volts

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Undervolatge

70
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Occurs when the incoming electrical supply or voltage increases, often defined as more than five percent, above the normal volts

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Over voltage or power surge

71
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A momentary over voltage

72
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Prolonged undervoltage

73
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Complete power failure

74
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Uses electrical components to provide a stable current flow and minimize the chances of an over voltage reaching the computer and other electronic equipment

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Surge protector

75
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Is a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power

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Uninterruptible power supply

76
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An injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints

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Repetitive strain injury or rsi

77
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Is a technology related health condition that affects eyesight

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Computer vision syndrome

78
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Is an applied science devoted to incorporating comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of items in the workplace

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Ergonomics

79
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Occurs when the technology consumes someone entire social life

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Technology addiction

80
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Feel distressed when deprived of technology even for a short length of time

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Technology overload

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