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What is the term for processing results produced by a computer?
What is the term for processing results produced by a computer?
What is the device used to establish an Internet connection that can be built into a PC?
What is the device used to establish an Internet connection that can be built into a PC?
Network card
What gives the computer instructions to complete a task?
What gives the computer instructions to complete a task?
Executable file
What consists of 8 bits?
What consists of 8 bits?
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What is the most widely used PC operating system?
What is the most widely used PC operating system?
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What controls all of the activities on a computer?
What controls all of the activities on a computer?
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What converts a computer's digital signals to transmit over phone lines?
What converts a computer's digital signals to transmit over phone lines?
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What is a series of characters used to verify a user ID to access information online?
What is a series of characters used to verify a user ID to access information online?
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What connects a Web page to a related document or media file?
What connects a Web page to a related document or media file?
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What is the unique address that identifies a web page?
What is the unique address that identifies a web page?
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Where are E-mail messages that have been written but not sent held?
Where are E-mail messages that have been written but not sent held?
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What term refers to the symbols a computer uses to represent facts, objects, and ideas?
What term refers to the symbols a computer uses to represent facts, objects, and ideas?
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What is a portable computer with a touch-sensitive screen called?
What is a portable computer with a touch-sensitive screen called?
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What term describes one of the fastest computers in the world at the time of its construction?
What term describes one of the fastest computers in the world at the time of its construction?
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What is considered the primary input device for most computers?
What is considered the primary input device for most computers?
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What changes a computer's signals to transfer them over TV links?
What changes a computer's signals to transfer them over TV links?
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What is the web page that appears every time you start the browser?
What is the web page that appears every time you start the browser?
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What code tells a browser how to display information on a Web page?
What code tells a browser how to display information on a Web page?
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What term describes devices that process data?
What term describes devices that process data?
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What refers to a network in a limited geographical area?
What refers to a network in a limited geographical area?
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What memory type can be easily lost?
What memory type can be easily lost?
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What term describes a disk, hard drive, tape, memory card, CD, or DVD that holds data?
What term describes a disk, hard drive, tape, memory card, CD, or DVD that holds data?
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What are CD and DVD drives, tape drives, card readers, and hard disk drives collectively known as?
What are CD and DVD drives, tape drives, card readers, and hard disk drives collectively known as?
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What is a term for hard disks, floppy disks, and tape?
What is a term for hard disks, floppy disks, and tape?
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What describes how data is stored as microscopic light and dark spots on a disc surface?
What describes how data is stored as microscopic light and dark spots on a disc surface?
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What are the dark spots on optical storage called?
What are the dark spots on optical storage called?
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What are the light spots on optical storage called?
What are the light spots on optical storage called?
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What has a capacity of 1.44 MB?
What has a capacity of 1.44 MB?
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What describes the slow access time of a tape drive?
What describes the slow access time of a tape drive?
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What is a 'parking space' for a storage device called?
What is a 'parking space' for a storage device called?
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What can occur when the hard disk is jarred while in use?
What can occur when the hard disk is jarred while in use?
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What is a flat disk made of aluminum or glass and coated with magnetic iron oxide particles?
What is a flat disk made of aluminum or glass and coated with magnetic iron oxide particles?
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What does a hard drive storage device include?
What does a hard drive storage device include?
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What is designed for computer-specific tasks, such as opening the Help window?
What is designed for computer-specific tasks, such as opening the Help window?
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What includes keys such as Ctrl, Alt, and Shift?
What includes keys such as Ctrl, Alt, and Shift?
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What is a combination of a modifier key and another key to perform a task?
What is a combination of a modifier key and another key to perform a task?
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What is a pointing device that resembles a car's stick shift?
What is a pointing device that resembles a car's stick shift?
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What uses an onboard chip to track a light beam as it bounces off a surface?
What uses an onboard chip to track a light beam as it bounces off a surface?
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What is the term for the maximum number of pixels displayed on the screen?
What is the term for the maximum number of pixels displayed on the screen?
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What refers to the number of pages a printer can produce in a month?
What refers to the number of pages a printer can produce in a month?
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What describes the density of the grid of dots that create an image?
What describes the density of the grid of dots that create an image?
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What is a socket on the motherboard into which you can plug a small circuit board?
What is a socket on the motherboard into which you can plug a small circuit board?
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What is an expansion card that allows data to transmit over the phone lines?
What is an expansion card that allows data to transmit over the phone lines?
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What is used to connect a PC to a LAN?
What is used to connect a PC to a LAN?
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What is also called a 'jack' or 'connector'?
What is also called a 'jack' or 'connector'?
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What is used to modify or expand a computer system?
What is used to modify or expand a computer system?
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What consists of computer programs, support programs, and data files that work together to provide computers with instructions and data to perform tasks?
What consists of computer programs, support programs, and data files that work together to provide computers with instructions and data to perform tasks?
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What type of software accomplishes tasks such as calculating numbers and creating documents?
What type of software accomplishes tasks such as calculating numbers and creating documents?
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What part of the software package is launched by a user?
What part of the software package is launched by a user?
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What converts all of the instructions for a program as a single batch?
What converts all of the instructions for a program as a single batch?
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What converts instructions one at a time while a program is running?
What converts instructions one at a time while a program is running?
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What are instructions that are hardwired into the processor's circuits?
What are instructions that are hardwired into the processor's circuits?
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What type of software controls the activities within a computer system?
What type of software controls the activities within a computer system?
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What small program stored in ROM supplies instructions to start the operating system?
What small program stored in ROM supplies instructions to start the operating system?
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What part of the operating system controls memory and file access?
What part of the operating system controls memory and file access?
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What happens when you are typing too fast for the computer?
What happens when you are typing too fast for the computer?
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What is an example of presentation software?
What is an example of presentation software?
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What type of software allows you to create a movie and transfer it to DVD?
What type of software allows you to create a movie and transfer it to DVD?
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What is used by musicians to compose, edit, and print their musical compositions?
What is used by musicians to compose, edit, and print their musical compositions?
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What can be used for creating sound effects?
What can be used for creating sound effects?
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What is a generic term for software that helps multiple users collaborate on a project?
What is a generic term for software that helps multiple users collaborate on a project?
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What type of software automates patient billing for a hospital?
What type of software automates patient billing for a hospital?
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What software prepares payroll and facilitates W2 forms?
What software prepares payroll and facilitates W2 forms?
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What is the name of mathematical modeling software?
What is the name of mathematical modeling software?
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What type of software helps users discover patterns and relationships among large sets of data?
What type of software helps users discover patterns and relationships among large sets of data?
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What are Social Security numbers, addresses, and names examples of?
What are Social Security numbers, addresses, and names examples of?
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What is the company whose processors are the chief competition to Intel's processors?
What is the company whose processors are the chief competition to Intel's processors?
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What is performed to gauge overall processor speed?
What is performed to gauge overall processor speed?
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What memory type holds portions of the operating system and application programs waiting to be stored, processed, or printed?
What memory type holds portions of the operating system and application programs waiting to be stored, processed, or printed?
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What is used when RAM space is exceeded to store data and program instructions?
What is used when RAM space is exceeded to store data and program instructions?
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What is the computer's ROM chip required for its function?
What is the computer's ROM chip required for its function?
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What memory is stored on a chip and powered by a small battery?
What memory is stored on a chip and powered by a small battery?
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What is referred to as the main directory of a disk?
What is referred to as the main directory of a disk?
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What defines a computer's file location?
What defines a computer's file location?
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What is useful for determining the most recent version of a file with slightly different file names?
What is useful for determining the most recent version of a file with slightly different file names?
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What is an example of Mac OS file management tools?
What is an example of Mac OS file management tools?
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What is a utility that helps you find information in files and folders called?
What is a utility that helps you find information in files and folders called?
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What displays the computer's hierarchy of storage devices and folders?
What displays the computer's hierarchy of storage devices and folders?
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What shows files and folders stored in the currently selected device or folder?
What shows files and folders stored in the currently selected device or folder?
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What indicates that a device or object has been expanded in the left pane of Windows Explorer?
What indicates that a device or object has been expanded in the left pane of Windows Explorer?
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What is a copy of your files made for safekeeping called?
What is a copy of your files made for safekeeping called?
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What occurs when a disk is formatted, dividing it into tracks and wedges?
What occurs when a disk is formatted, dividing it into tracks and wedges?
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What is a group of sectors on a disk called?
What is a group of sectors on a disk called?
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What is the name of the plan for transporting data over a network devised by Bob Metcalfe?
What is the name of the plan for transporting data over a network devised by Bob Metcalfe?
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What measures the capacity of a network for carrying data?
What measures the capacity of a network for carrying data?
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What consists of a network for carrying data?
What consists of a network for carrying data?
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What is each connection point on a network called?
What is each connection point on a network called?
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What connects devices through a common backbone cable?
What connects devices through a common backbone cable?
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What connects all devices in a circle?
What connects all devices in a circle?
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What is a network device that connects several nodes of a LAN?
What is a network device that connects several nodes of a LAN?
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What carries data signals for short distances and with a clear line of sight?
What carries data signals for short distances and with a clear line of sight?
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What has a lower transmission capacity?
What has a lower transmission capacity?
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What is a software utility that sends a signal to an Internet address and waits for a reply?
What is a software utility that sends a signal to an Internet address and waits for a reply?
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What is an abrupt and unwanted variation of signals traveling over the Internet called?
What is an abrupt and unwanted variation of signals traveling over the Internet called?
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What are examples of top-level domains?
What are examples of top-level domains?
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What is used to connect both the cable modem and a TV to a single CATV cable?
What is used to connect both the cable modem and a TV to a single CATV cable?
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What is a cell phone that can also do e-mail, gaming, and Web browsing called?
What is a cell phone that can also do e-mail, gaming, and Web browsing called?
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Study Notes
Output and Networking
- Output: Refers to processing results produced by a computer.
- Network Card: Can be built into a PC to establish an Internet connection.
- Modem: Converts a computer's digital signals for transmission over phone lines.
- Cable Modem: Changes signals to transfer data over TV links.
- LAN: Local Area Network, a network in a limited geographical area.
Software and Files
- Executable File: Provides instructions for the computer to complete specific tasks.
- Application Software: Used for tasks like calculations and document creation.
- Software: Comprises programs, support tools, and data files for task execution.
- Horizontal Market Software: Prepares payroll and facilities creation of W-2 forms.
- Vertical Market Software: Automates patient billing for hospitals.
Data and Storage
- Byte: Consists of 8 bits; represents basic unit of digital information.
- RAM: Holds portions of the operating system and applications waiting to be processed.
- Volatile Data: Data in RAM that can be easily lost when power is off.
- Storage Medium: Includes disks, hard drives, tapes, and other devices holding data.
- Magnetic Storage: Involves hard disks, floppy disks, and tapes for data retention.
Hardware Components
- Hardware: Refers to devices that process data in a computer system.
- Peripheral Device: Used to modify or expand a computer system.
- Function Keys: Designed for specific computer tasks (e.g., opening Help).
- Controller: Circuit board within hard drive storage devices.
- Drives: Hardware components providing storage spaces for devices.
Input Devices
- Keyboard: Primary input device for most computers.
- Optical Mouse: Tracks a light beam that bounces off a surface for cursor movement.
- Joystick: Pointing device resembling a car's stick shift.
Networking Principles
- Ethernet: Bob Metcalfe's plan for data transport over computer networks.
- Node: Connection point in a network.
- Hub: Device connecting several nodes within a LAN.
- Bandwidth: Measures a network's capacity for carrying data.
- Bus Topology: Connects devices through a common backbone cable.
Browsers and the Internet
- Hyperlink: A web page feature connecting to a related document or media file.
- URL (Uniform Resource Locator): Unique address for a web page.
- HTML Tag: Code for displaying information on a web page.
File Management
- File Specification: Defines a computer's file location.
- Root Directory: Main directory of a disk.
- Backup: Safeguard copy of files for protection.
Memory and Processing
- BIOS: Basic Input/Output System instructions essential for computer operation.
- Virtual Memory: Secondary memory space used when RAM is exceeded.
- Machine Language: Instructions hard-wired into processor circuits.
Miscellaneous Concepts
- Function of Statistics Software: Helps discover patterns in large data sets.
- Pits and Lands: Components in optical storage; pits represent dark spots and lands represent light spots.
- Smartphone: A cell phone capable of e-mail, gaming, and web browsing.
Printer and Scanners
- Duty Cycle: Measurement of pages produced by a printer within a month.
- Resolution: Maximum number of pixels displayed on a screen or the density of dots in an image.
This summarization presents an organized overview of critical computer concepts, highlighting essential definitions and functions.
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