charter test Flashcards

1
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uses radio waves to connect to other devices;

A

Bluetooth

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2
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the connection via Bluetooth is called

A

pairing

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3
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is the brains of the computer in which most calculations take place.

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Central processing unit (CPU) -

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4
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is a combination of instructions, data, and programs that a computer needs in order to do a specific task.

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Computer software -

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5
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is used by CPUs to communicate with other devices within the computer system.

A

Control bus

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6
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can transfer data to and from the memory of a computer, or into or out of the central processing unit (CPU).

A

Data bus

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7
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consists of ten digits from 0 to 9. These digits can be used to represent any numeric value. The base of the decimal number system is 10. It is the most widely used number system.

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Decimal number system -

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8
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involves the use of a computer or electronic device in delivering instruction to students. Students and teachers can communicate with each other through online lessons, activities, and exams.

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E-learning -

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9
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helps in boosting the economy. It makes buying and selling activities easier, faster, and more efficient.

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E-commerce -

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10
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transmits signals between a computer and a network device such as a router, a switch, or other computers.

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Ethernet cable

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11
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is a type of connector that can transmit data to and from devices which have typical high data rates, such as external hard drives.

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FireWire

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12
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includes a subscript of 16 or in most cases, appended with the lowercase letter ‘h’ to denote hexadecimal notation.

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Hexadecimal number system

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13
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is a connector for transmitting audio/video data compatible with computers, projectors, and digital televisions.

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High-definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) -

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14
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AI

A
  • Artificial intelligence
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15
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ASCII

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  • American Standard Code for Information Interchange
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16
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ATM

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  • Asynchronous transfer mode
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17
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CAN

A
  • Campus area network
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18
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CPU

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  • Central processing unit
19
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GAN

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  • Global area network
20
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HDMI

A

-High-definition Multimedia Interface

21
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IoT

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  • Internet of Things
22
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LAN

A

-Local area network

23
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MAN

A
  • Metropolitan area network
24
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OS

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  • Operating system
25
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PAN

A
  • Personal area network
26
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RPA

A
  • Robotic process automation
27
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WAN

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-Wide area network

28
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is used by the CPU to specify a physical address for instructions, files, and other devices within the computer system.

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Address bus -

29
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consists of programs that are designed to perform specific tasks for users.

A

Application software -

30
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is a standard that assigns letters, numbers, and other characters within the 256 slots available in the 8-bit code.

A

ASCII code -

31
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is a method of representing numbers with 2 as its base and uses only the digits 0 and 1; each successive digit represents a power of 2.

A

Binary number system

32
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is the network of physical objects or “things” embedded in electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, enabling these objects to collect and exchange data.

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Internet of Things (IoT) -

33
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refers to a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link to a server.

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Local area network (LAN) -

34
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is the only language a computer is capable of understanding.

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Machine language -

35
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refers to the way of counting things.

A

Number system -

36
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consists of eight digits from 0 to 7 and each digit position in this system represents a power of 8.

A

Octal number system

37
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is the interconnection of information technology devices within the range of an individual person, normally within the range of 10 meters.

A

Personal area network (PAN)

38
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hosts the application software installed in the system.

A

Platform -

39
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is a pathway composed of cables and connectors used to carry data between the computer’s peripheral devices

A

System bus

40
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is a connection or interface that allows the computer to communicate with system peripherals.

A

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

41
Q

is a geographically distributed private telecommunications network that interconnects multiple local area networks (LANs).

A

Wide area network (WAN)

42
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uses radio waves to transmit wirelessly information across a network.

A

WiFi -

43
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refers to the transmission of data over a wire-based communication technology.

A

Wired communication -

44
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is a type of data communication that is performed and delivered wirelessly.

A

Wireless communication