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Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
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Stick Computer

A

small computer which usually is the same size as, or a little larger than, a USB flash drive

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Terminal

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computer that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, or host computer

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Thin Client

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terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components

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ATM

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

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Kiosk

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free-standing terminal that usually has a touch screen for user interaction

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DVD Kiosk

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self-service DVD rental machine that connects to a host computer through a network

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Supercomputer

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fastest, most powerful computer

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Cloud Computing

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environment that provides resources and services accessed via the Internet

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Smartphone

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Internet-capable phone

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SMS

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text-message based

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MMS

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multimedia

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Digital Camera

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

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Resolution

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number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display

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Optical Resolution

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actual photographed resolution

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Enhanced Resolution

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add pixels between those generated by the optical resolution

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Pixel

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smallest element in an electronic document

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Megapixels

A

millions of pixels

18
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Portable Media Player

A

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

19
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Digital Media Player

A

device that streams digital media from a computer or network to a television, projector, or some other entertainment device

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Media Library

A

collection of stored digital media

21
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Embedded Computer

A

special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

22
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Port

A

point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer or mobile device

23
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Connector

A

joins a cable to a port

24
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USP Port

A

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

25
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USB Hub

A

device that plugs in a USB port on the computer or mobile device and contains multiple USB ports

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Port Replicator

A

external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device

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Docking Station

A

external device that attaches to a mobile computer or device and provides connections to peripheral devices

28
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Undervoltage

A

occurs when electrical supply or voltage drops

29
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Brownout

A

prolonged undervoltage

30
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Blackout

A

complete power failure

31
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Overvoltage (power surge)

A

occurs when the incoming electrical supply or voltage increases

32
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Spike

A

momentary overvoltage

33
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Surge Protector

A

uses electrical components to provide a stable current flow minimize the chances of an overvoltage reaching the computer and other electrical equipment

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Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

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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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Repetitive Strain Injury

A

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

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Computer Vision Syndrome

A

affects eyesight

37
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Ergonomics

A

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

38
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Technology Addiction

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occurs when technology use consumes someone’s entire social life

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