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1
Q

What are the 2 types of software?

A

Application and system

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2
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Software that allows the application software to interact with the computer is called ___

A

System software

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3
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The basic operations of a computer are managed by the ___

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Operating System

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4
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Named collection of data or program that exists in a computer’s secondary storage

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File

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5
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User-interface uses ___ to facilitate a person’s interaction with the computer.

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Graphics

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6
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Function Keys

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Keys found on the top or left of keyboard that are used to execute commands specific to the software being used.

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7
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Icon

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Small pictures that are used with GUIs to represent programs, data files, or procedures.

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8
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Toolbar

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Menus and icons representing frequently used options and commands displayed at the top of aY the display window.

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9
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Application Software

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Assists user to complete tasks and functions. Performs specific business, personal or educational function.

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10
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Transistor

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tiny electronic switch that can be turned on and off thousands of times per second. Part of integrated circuit.

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11
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Utility Programs

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helps maintain smooth functioning of the computer. (backup, data recovery, virus protection, disk cleanup and data compression).

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12
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Rollover feature

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Provides a description of what you roll your mouse over.

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13
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Legacy system

A

Old fashioned, outdated computer system.

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14
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DOS

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Disk Operating System (os runs from disk)

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15
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Unix

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Proprietary multitasking operating system for multiple users.

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16
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Open-Source System

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System designed to be publicly open

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17
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Chip

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tiny piece of silicon that houses millions of microminiature electronic circuits

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18
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Binary System

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Computer sends codes with 1 (on) and 0 (off)

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19
Q

What does a Byte represent

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1 character (8 bits)

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20
Q

One billion cycles (ticks) of the system clock per second equal 1___

A

Gigahertz

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21
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Buses

A

electrical data roadways through which bits are transmitted within the CPU and other components of the motherboard

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22
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Serial Port

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used to transmit slow data over long distances

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23
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hard-disk technology for large computer systems

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RAID

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24
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SCSI

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set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices (what you use to connect your LG desktop).

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25
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provides faster data transfer rates than the original standard.

A

EIDE

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26
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used for creating, storing and managing files with long names

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VFAT

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27
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RAM

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Random Access Memory - volatile, used for data of currently running programs, loses integrity after computer is shut off.

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28
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ROM

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Read-Only Memory - nonvolatile, maintains data after computer is shutoff.

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29
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Primary Storage

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component of computer that holds data, main memory

30
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Cloud storage

A

Online storage

31
Q

T or F: A microprocessor contains the miniaturized circuitry of a computer processor

A

T

32
Q

Most common Binary code?

A

ASCII

33
Q

EBCDIC

A

Binary codes used by mainframe computers

34
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Unicode

A

uses 2 bytes (16 bits) for each character (ASCII uses 1 (8 bits))

35
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Input Hardware

A

devices that translate data into a form the computer can process.

36
Q

What pointing device is used most often on microcomputers

A

mouse

37
Q

T or F: One of the trends of future input technology is the increased use of source data entry.

A

T

38
Q

Thermal Printer

A

uses heat rather than ink, used to print cash register receipts.

39
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Fiber-Optic

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wired communications medium which consists of dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass plastic

40
Q

Packet

A

Fixed-length block of data for transmission

41
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Bus Network Topology

A

communications devices are connected to a single cable with 2 endpoints.

42
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Gateway

A

connects dissimilar networks to create larger networks

43
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Bridge

A

connects same types of networks to create larger networks

44
Q

VPN includes

A

company intranet, extranet and LAN

45
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Peer-to-peer

A

network that operates without relying on a server

46
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WAN

A

network that covers wide geographical area (wide area network)

47
Q

LAN

A

Local area network, one physical location

48
Q

Each 0 and 1 signal represents a ___

A

Bit

49
Q

Impact printer

A

can use multilayered forms to print many copies at once.

50
Q

VPN

A

private networks that use a public network instead of private

51
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Ethernet

A

connects devices in a wired LAN or WAN

52
Q

2 main types of bandwidth

A

Symmetric and Asymmetric

53
Q

Metadata

A

enriches data with information that makes it easier to find, use and manage.

54
Q

Hierarchy of data

A

Bits, Characters, Fields, Records, Files, Database Bigdata

55
Q

The __ uniquely identifies a record

A

key field

56
Q

Database management System

A

software that controls the structure of a database and access to the data.

57
Q

A record (row) is a collection of related ___

A

fields

58
Q

Broadcast Radio

A

form of wireless transmission sends data to AM or FM receiver.

59
Q

WAP

A

set of rules used to link nearly all mobile devices to a telecommunications carrier’s wireless network and content providers

60
Q

Type of wired communications technology used to connect equipment in a home network is ___

A

Ethernet, HomePNA, HomePlug

61
Q

4 memory chips

A

RAM, ROM, CMOS, Flash

62
Q

3 Basic Components of System Software

A

1) Operating Systems
2) Device Drivers
3) Utility Programs

63
Q

MAN

A

Metropolitan Area Network - covers whole city

64
Q

Modem

A

device that converts computer signals into analog signals so that they can be sent over telephone line, connects home to internet provide

65
Q

Which device uses light sensing (optical) equipment to convert images of texts, drawing and photos into digital form?

A

a scanner

66
Q

Communications Protocol

A

specify types of electrical connections, the timing of message exchanges, and error detection techniques

67
Q

Personal information Manager

A

type of application software that functions as personal organizer

68
Q

Network Operating System (NOS)

A

specialized operating system for a network device, such as a router, switch or firewall

69
Q

Project Management Software

A

has capacity to help plan, organize and manage resource tools

70
Q

Motherboard vs CPU

A

motherboard serves as a base connecting all of the computer’s components, while the CPU performs the actual data processing and computing

71
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System Software vs Operating System

A

System software is the software that manages the resources and allows a user to interact with the system. The operating system acts as the interface between the user and the computer hardware. The OS is the best-known example of system software.

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