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MIDTERM 01 - Computer in Our Daily Life Flashcards

1
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2 ways on how computer works (MB)

A

Machine language, Binary numbers

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2
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From the __________, pressure pads are typically found underneath each key (How computers interpret data)

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Keyboard

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3
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The information is then transmitted in the form of 0’s and 1’s using the __________ (How computers interpret data)

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ASCII

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4
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The __________ determines what character has been typed and send the information to the computer monitor, again in 0’s and 1’s (How computers interpret data)

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CPU

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5
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The __________ displays the information in its equivalent character, this time, readable and understandable by humans (How computers interpret data)

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Monitor

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6
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Is the standard that assigns letters, numbers, and other characters within the 256 slots available in the 8-bit code

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

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7
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Is the most common character encoding format for text data in computers and on the internet

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

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8
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In standard ASCII-encoded data, there are unique values for __________ alphabetic, numeric, or special additional characters and control codes

A

128

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9
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Refers to those who create programs

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Programmers

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10
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Another term for program

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Codes

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11
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Writing programs or code is called __________

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Programming/Coding

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12
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3 ways how computers communicate with one another (WWD)

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Wired connection, Wireless connection, Depends on the situation

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Refers to the pathway composed of cables and connectors used to carry data from a computer’s peripheral devices to the CPU and main memory

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System bus

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14
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3 types of bus (DAC)

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Data bus, Address bus, Control bus

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15
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Can transfer data to and from the memory of a computer or into or out of the CPU (Types of bus)

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Data bus

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16
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Example of data bus

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Flash drive

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17
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Used by the CPU to specify a physical address for instructions, files, and other devices within the computer system (Types of bus)

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Address bus

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18
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Used by CPUs to communicate with other devices with the computer system (Types of bus)

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Control bus

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19
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Computers are able to communicate with one another over __________

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Networks

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20
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Is an interconnection of two or more computers

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Computer network

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21
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A type of connection which is often limited to an individual person and his or her personal devices (Types of computer networks)

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Personal area network (PAN)

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22
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Normally, devices under PAN must be within the range of __________ meters with each other

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10

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23
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Example of personal area network (PAN)

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Personal hotspot

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24
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Is a connection in which a group’s computers and other devices share a common communication line within a certain area such as a building or a small campus (Types of computer networks)

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Local area network (LAN)

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25
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Example of local area network (LAN)

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Internet port

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26
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It is made up of several WAN and PAN; it can be also made up of several more WANs (Types of computer networks)

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Wide area network (WAN)

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Example of wide area network (WAN)

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Internet

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28
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MAN (Types of computer networks)

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Metropolitan area network

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29
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CAN (Types of computer networks)

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Campus area network

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30
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VPN (Types of computer networks)

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Virtual private network

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31
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POLAN (Types of computer networks)

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Passive optical local area network

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32
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SAN (Types of computer networks)

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Storage area network

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33
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2 types of communication (WW)

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Wired, Wireless

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34
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Different types of cables are used to connect to a given network (Types of communication)

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Wired communication

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35
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4 examples of wired communication (CFET)

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Coaxial cables, Fiber optic, Ethernet cables, Traditional telephone lines

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36
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Is a connection or interface that allows the computer to communicate with system peripherals (Examples of wired communication)

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USB

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37
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Connection that transmit data to and from devices which have typical high data rates, such as external hard drives (Examples of wired communication)

38
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Transmit the signals between computer and network devices such as router, switch, or other computers (Examples of wired communication)

A

Ethernet cable

39
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Connector for transmitting audio/video data which are compatible to computers, projectors, and digital televisions (Examples of wired communication)

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High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)

40
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Is a standard connector used for computer video output (Examples of wired communication)

A

Video graphic array (VGA)

41
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Is a standard connection for modem, printer, mouse, and other peripheral devices (Examples of wired communication)

42
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Type of interface found on early computer used for connecting peripherals (Examples of wired communication)

43
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Used to connect mouse and keyboard to computer; is color coded (Examples of wired communication)

44
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Used for microphones (as input) and speakers (as output); it uses color-coding (Examples of wired communication)

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Audio jacks

45
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The transmission of voice and data without cable or wires (Types of communication)

A

Wireless communication

46
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Uses radio waves to wirelessly transmit information across a network (Examples of wireless communication)

47
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Uses radio waves to connect to other devices (Examples of wireless communication)

48
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Humans are able to communicate with computers with the use of __________

A

Computer software

49
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Refers to a combination of instructions, data, and programs that the computer needs in order to do a specific task

A

Computer software

50
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Another term used for computer software is __________

A

Computer programs

51
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Is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically to be used by end-users

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Application software

52
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The most important software running on a computer; it manages the computer’s memory and instructions

A

System software

53
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System software is also called as __________

A

Operating system

54
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Computer interaction occurs by using a __________ operating system (e.g. DOS) in which the computer responds according to the text command that is typed

A

Command-line

55
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Computer interaction occurs with a __________ operating system (e.g. Windows) such as pictures and buttons through mouse clicks and keyboard entries

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Graphical interface (GUI)

56
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5 areas where computers impact everyday life (EBWEH)

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Education, Banking, Workforce industry, Electronic commerce, Hospitals

57
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Defined as the worldwide network connecting to millions of computers via dedicated routes and servers

58
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Defined as a vast network that connects computers all over the world

59
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A computer designed to process any request for data and delivers data to other client computers over a local network or the internet

60
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Is a computer or device that gets information from a server

61
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A device that mediates the transmission routes of data packets over an electronic communications network

62
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A hardware device designed to receive, analyze, and send incoming packets to another network

63
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Is referred to as the collection of public websites that are connected to the internet worldwide

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World Wide Web (WWW)

64
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Is considered to be one of the applications in the internet and computer networks

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Web technologies

65
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Refers to the various tools and techniques that are utilized in the process of communication between different types of devices over the Internet

A

Web technologies

66
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3 fundamental technologies in WWW development (HHW)

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Hypertext markup language (HTML), Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP), Web servers and web browsers

67
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Is a standard markup language used for creating web pages (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)

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Hypertext markup language (HTML)

68
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Is classified as the set of markup symbols or codes appended in a file intended for presentation on the WWW browser page (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)

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Hypertext markup language (HTML)

69
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Is classified as the set of standards allowing users of the WWW to interchange information seen on web pages (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)

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Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)

70
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__________ is the standard port for HTTP connections

71
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Is a software application for recovering, presenting, and navigating information resources on the WWW (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)

A

Web servers and web browsers

72
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It retrieves information from other parts of the web and displays it on your desktop or mobile devices (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)

A

Web servers and web browsers

73
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__________ is transferred from one network to another until it reaches its final destination

74
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__________ and __________ are transferred around the world through wired and wireless transmission media (DI)

A

Data, Information

75
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4 basic stages of web works (CRRC)

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Connection, Request, Response, Close

76
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4 parts of a URL (PDPF)

A

Protocol identifier, Domain name, Path, Filename

77
Q

Maintains website by its owner; they modify the website

A

Web administrator

78
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Use __________ to search for an exact phrase (Search tricks)

79
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Use an __________ within quotes to specified unknown or variable words (Search tricks)

80
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Use the ___________ sign to eliminate results containing certain words (Search tricks)

81
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Use __________ to search for the meaning of the words; slang included (Search tricks)

82
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Compare using __________ (Search tricks)

83
Q

3 important resources/organizational assets (BEM)

A

Building, Equipment, Manpower

84
Q

They are tangible and can be easily identified; usually starts from acquisition and are then assembled to be available for use when needed (Types of resources)

A

Physical resources

85
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Are non-tangible; are considered valuable for what they represent rather than their physical make-up (Types of resources)

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Conceptual resources

86
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Can be simply defined as “facts about something/someone that are provided or earned”

A

Information

87
Q

Are considered relevant truths which have been validated and identified

88
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Data are considered facts, therefore processed data are considered as __________, as they have additional value beyond the value of the facts themselves

A

Information

89
Q

Information is considered as __________, __________, __________, __________, and __________ (ECTDS)

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Expandable, Compressible, Transportable, Diffusive, Sharable

90
Q

11 characteristics of valuable information (ACERFR/STVAS)

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Accurate, Complete, Economical, Reliable, Flexible, Relevant, Simple, Timely, Verified, Accessible, Secure

91
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4 characteristics of information as a resource (ZNNN)

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Zero marginal cost, Non-rivalrous, Non-exclusive, No transparency

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