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Cs100 midterms pt.2 Flashcards

1
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are apps that you install on your computer’s
hard drive;

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local apps

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run from a removable storage device such
as an external hard drive or flash drive or &-om the cloud.

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Portable apps

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is an app written for a specific operating
system and installed on a computer or mobile device.

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native app

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; that is, if
you have an Android phone, you need to install the
Android version of your app; if you have an iPhone,
you need to download the iPhone version of your app.

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platform specific

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which
means the app is optimized for display in a browser on
a mobile device, regardless of screen size or orientation.

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a responsive design,

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development tools, developers
can build apps that work on multiple platforms, rather
than writing different code for Android or iOS devices.

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cross-platform

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, apps
let you use your mobile device to make online purchases of
goods and services.

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Mobile commerce, or m-commerce

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are security measures that define who
can use a program or app,

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Access controls

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is distributed online for
a monthly subscription or an annual fee

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Software as a service (SaaS)

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typically is optional
and usually involves submitting your name and other
personal information to the software manufacturer or
developer.

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Registration

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is a technique that some
software manufacturers use to ensure that you do not install the software on more computers than the number for which it is legally licensed.

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Activation

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specifies the number of devices on which you can install
the product, any expiration dates, and other restrictions.

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license agreement

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can prevent or repair
problems, provide additional functionality, or address any

security or other issues.

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Updates

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Updates that address a single issue are called

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patches.

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are new releases of the program or
app and may require an additional fee to enable the upgrade
to install. Upgrades

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Upgrades

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are apps for personal use that you may
use to create documents, develop presentations, track
appointments, or stay organized.

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Productivity apps

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is to make a change to the contents

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edit

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a project, they change the

appearance of its text and objects.

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format

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The files you create are called ,

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documents

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The an insertion
point, a blinking vertical line to mark your place,

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screen displays

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is a named collection of formats that are
stored together and can be applied to text or objects.

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A style

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refer to a cell by its _________, or location
in the worksheet.

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cell address

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is a collection of related
worksheets contained in a single file

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workbook

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, or computation rules, to calculate values
using cell references, numbers, and arithmetic operators,

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formulas

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(information necessary for a formula or
function to calculate an answer).

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arguments

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is a predefined computation or calculation,
such as calculating the sum or average of values or
finding the largest or smallest value in a range of cells.

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function

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to highlight cells that
meet specified criteria.

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conditional formatting

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is an overall template for a presentation
formatted with a theme, customized title and text fonts,

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slide master

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is a display or delivery of the content of
your presentation.

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slide show

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, is
a database that consists of a collection of tables where items
are organized in columns and rows.

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relational database

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such as Microsoft Access, data is organized into
tables of records

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relational database,

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Each piece of data in a database is entered and stored
in an area called a ,

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field

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are a collection of records for a single subject,

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Tables

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A is a screen used to enter data into a
database.

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form

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extracts data from a database based on
specified criteria,

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query

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36
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is a user-designed layout of database
content.

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report

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is a collection of
individual related applications available together as a unit.

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productivity suite

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computing refers to the use of technology by a company’s
employees to meet the needs of a large business.

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Enterprise

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of objects, which are 3-D
objects composed of lines, that they can rotate to view
from many angles.

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wireframe drawings

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is an
image you can see, store, and manipulate on a computer,

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digital graphic

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Cameras, musical instruments, and video projectors are
,

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analog devices

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the data, which is the process of changing the data into a

form that computers and other digital devices can use.

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digitizing

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43
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converts the analog sound waves into
digital sound

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sampling

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quality of an audio file is also determined by its
,

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bit rate

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refers to the organization and layout of
data in the file.

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File format

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___________________
(also called raster graphics) assign colors to the smallest picture
elements, called ___________.

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Bitmap graphics, pixels

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consist of shapes, curves, lines, and
text created by mathematical formulas.

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Vector graphics

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To play music files you download
or record yourself, you also need special hardware and
software, including a

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sound card,

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come in a range
of sizes, some as small as an inch or two in height and
width.

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micro speakers

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which is created as
a digital file from the start using electronic instruments
called synthesizers,

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synthesized music,

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enables a device or software to identify the words and
phrases you speak and then convert them to a format the
device can read.

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Speech recognition

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If you post a video that is shared millions of
times over social media in a short period, it is called a

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viral video.

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is software that encodes and usually compresses

data for storage and then decompresses the data
for playback.

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codec

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bundles the video, audio, codec, and
other parts (such as subtitles) into a single package.

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container

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let you create simple vector images.

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Drawing apps

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56
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  • a circuit board that lets your device process video.
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video card

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57
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. Most
laptops, tablets, and smartphones come with media players.

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media player

58
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the media, which means
you receive the audio or video content on your computer from
a server

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stream

59
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, such as television shows, tl1e
original media file is stored on the media distributor’s
server.

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on-demand content

60
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content is sent out live, as it
happens, and is available only once.

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live video streaming,

61
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is a form of data input in
which computers interpret and digitize spoken words or
commands.

A

Natural language processing

62
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A occurs when the program or app stops
functioning correctly.

A

crash

63
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refers to the steps you take to identify
and solve a problem,

A

Troubleshooting

64
Q

is any event or action that could cause a loss of or
damage to computer or mobile device hardware, software,

A

digital security risk

65
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state-sponsored attackers to launch computer attacks
against their enemies through .

A

nation state actors

66
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is the process of sifting through Big Data to find the
important questions that will yield fruitful results.

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Data mining

67
Q

are the moral guidelines that govern
the use of computers, mobile devices, information systems,

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Technology ethics

68
Q

, which
involves sharing computing resources, such as servers
or storage devices, among computers and devices on a
network.

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virtualization

69
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rights
are the rights to which creators are entitled for their work.

A

intellectual property (IP)

70
Q

can deliver its payload, or destructive event or
prank,

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Malware

71
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is one whose owner is unaware the computer or device

A

zombie,

72
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is the record of everything you do

online.

A

digital footprint

73
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is a server outside the organi-
zation’s network that controls which communications pass

in and out of the organization’s network.

A

proxy server

74
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that records in a file
both successful and unsuccessful access attempts.

A

audit trail

75
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is a unique
hardware identifier for your computer or device.

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MAC address

76
Q

is the process of ensuring that the person
requesting access to a computer or other resources
is authentic and not an imposter.

A

Authentication

77
Q

is a secret combination of letters,
numbers, and/or characters that only the user should know.

A

password

78
Q

is a private
combination of words, often containing mixed capitalization
and punctuation, associated with a usemame

A

passphrase

79
Q

is an electronic, encrypted, and secure stamp of
authentication on a document.

A

digital signature

80
Q

is a written
guideline that helps determine whether a specification is
ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

A

code of conduct

81
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is the process of restricting access to
certain material.

A

Content filtering

82
Q

are programs that restrict access
to specified websites. Some also filter websites that use
specific words (Figure 5-15). Others allow you to filter
email messages,

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Web filtering software

83
Q

is a written plan that describes

the steps an organization would take to restore its com-
puter operations in the event of a disaster.

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disaster recovery plan

84
Q

is the movement to ensure that all
users, regardless of economic or geographic constraints,

A

Digital inclusion

85
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is an instruction that causes a program
or app to perform a specific action.

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command

86
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is an instruction a user issues by
responding to a message displayed by a program or app.

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user response

87
Q

device is one in which you enter data
directly to the device by typing or using a pointing
device, touching with a pen or finger,

A

manual input

88
Q

which are labeled with the letter F
followed by a number,

A

Function keys,

89
Q

is a key that will alternate views or turn a
feature on or off each time you press it.

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toggle key

90
Q

is a key or combination of keys
that you press to access a feature or perform a command,

A

A keyboard shortcut

91
Q

has a design that reduces the chance of repetitive
strain injuries (R.Sls) of the wrist and hand

A

ergonomic keyboard

92
Q

is a keyboard designed specifically for
users who enjoy playing games on the computer

A

gaming keyboard

93
Q

uses laser sensors that emit and
sense light to detect the mouse’s movement.

A

a laser mouse

94
Q

is a touch-sensitive mouse that recognizes touch,

A

A touch mouse

95
Q

is a small symbol on the screen that becomes
different shapes depending on the task you are performing,

A

pointer

96
Q

uses optical sensors
that emit and sense light to detect the mouse’s movement.

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optical mouse

97
Q

is a motion
you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more
fingers or your hand

A

gesture

98
Q

on the computer
or mobile device translates the handwritten letters
and symbols created on the screen into typed text
or objects that the computer or device can process.

A

handwriting recognition software

99
Q

with a stylus that is attached to the
device.

A

signature capture pad

100
Q

encompasses entering any
sound into the computer, such as speech, music, and
sound effects. In order to enter high-quality sound
into a computer,

A

Audio input

101
Q

Video input involves capturing full-motion images
and storing them on a computer or mobile device’s
storage medium or on the cloud.

A

Video input

102
Q

you can input, edit, manage, publish, and share your videos.

A

Digital Video Technology

103
Q

transforms one video image into
another image over the course of several frames
of video.

A

Morphing

104
Q

is a
close-distance network protocol used by smartphones and
other devices to read data from anoilier device or an item,
such as a credit card or ticket

A

NFC (near field communication)

105
Q

is a device iliat
uses a light source to read characters, marks, and codes

A

optical reader

106
Q

, is an optical reader is an uses laser beams
to read bar codes.

A

A bar code reader, also called a bar
code scanner

107
Q

is known
as a 2-D bar code because it stores information in both a
vertical and horizontal direction in a square-shaped graphic
iliat represents a web address or oilier content,

A

QR code (quick response code)

108
Q

is a technology that uses radio signals to communicate
with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or
a person.

A

RFID (radio frequency identification)

109
Q

device reads text printed with magnetized
ink. An MICR reader converts MICR characters into a
form the computer can process.

A

An MICR (magnetic-ink character
recognition)

110
Q

obtains data directly at the location where the transaction
or event takes place.

A

data collection device

111
Q

, short for
magnetic stripe card reader, reads the magnetic stripe
on the back of credit cards,

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magstripe reader

112
Q

is taller
than it is wide, with information printed across the
shorter width of the paper.

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portrait orientation

113
Q

is wider than it is tall, with information
printed across the widest part of the paper.

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landscape
orientation

114
Q

forms characters and graphics on
a piece of paper without actually contacting the paper.

A

nonimpact printer

115
Q

is a type of nonimpact
printer that forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny
drops of liquid ink onto a piece of paper.

A

An ink-jet printer

116
Q

is a color printer that
produces lab-quality photos

A

photo printer

117
Q

is a high-speed, high-
quality nonimpact printer.

A

laser printer

118
Q

a laser printer creates images using a laser beam and
powdered ink, .

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toner

119
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also called
a multifunction printer (MFP), is a single device that
looks like a printer or a copy machine but provides the
functionality of a printer, scanner, and copy machine.

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all-in-one printer,

120
Q

uses a process called additive
manufacurring to create an object by adding material to a
three-dimensional object, one horizontal layer at a time.

A

3-D printer

121
Q

is a small,
lightweight, battery-powered printer that allows a mobile

A

mobile printer

122
Q

is a small printer that
prints on an adhesive-type material that can be placed on a
variety of items,

A

label printer

123
Q

generates images
by pushing electrically heated pins against heat-sensitive
paper.

A

thermal printer

124
Q

is
a sophisticated printer used to produce high-quality
drawings,

A

plotter

125
Q

creates photo-realistic-quality
color prints. Graphic artists use these high-cost,

A

a large-format printer

126
Q

forms characters and
graphics on a piece of paper by striking a mechanism against
an inked ribbon that physically contacts the paper.

A

impact printer

127
Q

sandwiches a liquid compound between two
sheets of material that presents sharp, flicker-free images
on a screen when illuminated.

A

An LCD (liquid crystal
display)

128
Q

of a display refers
to the time in milliseconds

A

response time

129
Q

is a unit of visible light intensity equal
to one candela

A

A nit

130
Q

, sometimes called pixel pitch,
is the distance in millimeters between pixels on a
display.

A

Dot pitch

131
Q

describes the difference
in light intensity between the brightest white and darkest
black that can be produced on a display.

A

Contrast ratio

132
Q

controls the manipulation and display of graphics
on a display device.

A

graphics processing unit
(GPU),

133
Q

is a device that projects
the text and images displaying on a computer or mobile
device screen on a larger screen so that an audience can see
the image clearly.

A

data projector

134
Q

is
a touch-sensitive device, resembling a dry-erase board,
that displays the image on a connected computer screen,
usually via a projector.

A

An interactive whiteboard

135
Q

, which is
a technology that sends resistance to the device in

response to actions of the user (Figure

A

force feedback

136
Q

that provides the user with a physical response

from the device. For example, users may sense a bump-
ing feeling on their hand while scrolling through a

smartphone’s contact list.

A

tactile output

137
Q

analyze the area of the
screen that the user is looking at.

A

Eye gaze pointing devices

138
Q

enables users with limited mobility in
their arms or hands to control input using their feet;

A

foot mouse

139
Q

) technology enables users to control
the mouse or other computer or device functions using a
tube that they either inhale (sip) or exhale (puff) to issue
commands.

A

Sip-and-puff (SNP

140
Q

use nylon pins or magnets
to translate content into the Braille system that users can
read with their fingers.

A

Refreshable Braille displays

141
Q

are standard settings that control
how the screen is set up and how a document looks when
you first start typing.

A

Default settings

142
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