Computer & Internet Technology Flashcards
What does IoT and AI stand for?
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Internet of Things
Artificial Intelligence
Devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers, come with preinstalled software known as?
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an operating system
The OS provides instructions to the computer, enabling basic operations
What three categories do laptops fall into?
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- Chromebook
- MACs
- PCs
True or False
Approximately 90% of users are on a PC
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False
75%
Multiple Choice
The Chromebook
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- runs on an Android OS
- all activity is performed within the Chrome browser
- information is stored on a cloud service and not the machine
- only a few Android apps can be installed on the device
- cannot run Microsoft Premium applications
- All of the above
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Examples of productivity software include:
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- Data storage solutions like OneDrive (personal and business use)
- Azure (business solution)
- Robust video conferencing applications such as Teams
Three most common operating systems are:
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- Microsoft Windows
- Apple iOS
- Android
Key differences between operating systems
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- Both Windows and macOS offer a wealth of built-in utilities and apps.
- However, macOS offers a video editor, a preview utility, and a streaming music service that are superior to those features in Windows.
- Only the Mac can run both iOS and Windows programs.
- MacOS also has stronger integration between desktop and mobile devices.
- Apple maintains tight control over application developers, it experiences fewer issues with third-party programs crashing the system.
- Chrome and Android operating systems work together.
Define
Software
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Software programs are a set of instructions that tell the computer what to do, how to do it, and where to send the output or results.
What are the two types of software? Describe?
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System software controls the computer and peripherals such as the keyboard and mouse
Applications software performs specific tasks
True or False
Preinstalled software typically includes system software—the operating system and utility programs that run and maintain the computer, such as games, utilities, or trial versions of software packages.
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True
Examples of applications software or productivity software that enable you to perform specific tasks are:
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Microsoft Outlook, Salesforce, Adobe Photoshop, and QuickBooks
True or False
Mobile applications, simply known as apps, are types of application software developed to run on specific mobile platforms, such as tablets and smartphones.
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True
True or False
Packaged software is mass-produced for a mass audience with a variety of needs. Popular package software programs include Microsoft Word and Adobe Photoshop.
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True
True or False
Custom software is built from the ground up based on an in-depth analysis and design process. Custom software costs significantly LESS than packaged software and requires LESS time to develop.
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False
Costs more and requires more time to develop
True or False
Examples of web-based apps include Amazon, Facebook, Zoom, Teams, and email programs such as Gmail.
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True
Describe
Software as a Service (SaaS) model
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In this model, you pay a monthly or annual subscription fee instead of purchasing the entire product and downloading it all at once. It frees up storage space and you can download it on several devices.
True or False
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are examples of office productivity suites.
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True
True or False
The Adobe Creative Cloud collection is entirely accessed from the cloud?
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True
True or False
The Adobe Document Cloud (Adobe DC) is a subset of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It focuses on business applications, including Acrobat DC and eSign services specifically for PDF digital document management.
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True
Define
Portable Document Format (PDF)
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is an application- and operating system-independent file format, enabling you to create and share documents containing text, graphics, and images across all programs and platforms.
Collaboration applications are another example of software suite licensing and subscription model, such as…
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- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- WebEx
Define
The cloud
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a series of redundant servers storing your software and your files, which your computer or device accesses to retrieve information.
The cloud is effective in the following ways…
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- enures security, reliability and on-line access
- makes it easy to share files and folders
- with appropriate permissions team members can access files, data and other content anytime from anywhere
- you do not need to be online to work
The most popular and well known browsers are:
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- Google Chrome
- Apple Safari
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
The following describes what?
simple tools or web apps that customize and ease your browsing experience.
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Browser extensions
True or False
When using public Wi-Fi, you do not need to connect to your company through a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
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False
You should always connect through a VPN
Features of Google Chrome
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- every platform supports Chrome
- sync your data across all devices
- has a large extension library and built-in tools, such as a language translator and PDF viewer
- automatically blocks ads that violate the standards of the Coalition for Better Ads.
- will warn you of suspected phishing or malware sites encountered while browsing.
Features of Safari
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- default browser for MAC and iOS systems
- works seamlessly across all Mac devices and has strong security features
- vulnerable to security breaches
- Do not use Safari on non-Apple products
Features of Firefox
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- an open-source browser that runs on the Windows, macOS, and Android operating systems
- makes efficient use of memory resources
- customizable
- The Private Browsing Mode does not save your browsing information, such as history and cookies, and leaves no trace when the session ends
- Enhanced Tracking Protection prevents trackers hidden on web pages from collecting your data and slowing down your browsing
- boasts the largest extension library among popular browsers
Features of Microsoft Edge
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- improved syncing function
- easier to share passwords, favorite sites, and webpages across devices.
- easy to focus on text with the Immersive Reader mode
- strengthened privacy protection with InPrivate mode to browsing activity private
Describe
Microsoft Edge Collections function
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A powerful and useful tool that allows you to gather and store information from different websites for later viewing.
For example, you may want to collect and review the information you learned at a conference. With Collections, you can freeze it on your computer, export it to other Microsoft applications
What are the Boolean criteria used in internet research?
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- AND
- OR
- ALL
NOT
What is a wild card function?
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substitute the asterisk symbol for a word within a key phrase.
For example, entering the search criteria “three * mice” will return results including “3D mice” and “3 blind mice.”
You can use wildcards to find the end of a phrase, such as “no good deed goes * ”
Niche search engines search only…
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a particular format or predefined criteria.
Wolfram Alpha searches demographic data and math/science information.
Midomi is a music search engine.
Google Scholar searches only scholarly and academic literature.
They all return high-quality results.
True or False
Search engine optimization (SEO) techniques tweak your website to increase its visibility for relevant searches, thereby bringing more traffic to it.
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True
Define
Google Analytics
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- gives its registered company’s insight with detailed information about their customers so they can better understand their needs
- can tell you when someone arrives at your digital doorstep via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram
- It can also alert you if that guest posts on another industry blog.
- helps you allocate your marketing budget and resources.
- It even tells you what your visitors are searching for and where they end up on your website.
What does the acronym CARS stand for in internet research?
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- Credibility - review authors credentials
- Accuracy - is the info current/up-to-date
- Reasonable - does it contain objective information and multiple points of view
- Support - does the site contain relevant web links to other sites, does it cite sources, photos or other reproduced content.
Describe
Microsoft Word
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A full-featured comprehensive word processing application, enabling you to create a variety of personal and business documents. It includes desktop publishing with newsletters and fliers. Microsoft Word also supports the creation of web pages.
Describe
Microsoft Excel
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A powerful spreadsheet application, enabling users to organize and make calculations, graph data, and develop professional reports. Excel tables and reports can be published to the web and access real-time web data.