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What defines a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

  • It connects devices in a broader geographical area.
  • It requires a central server to function.
  • It allows connection of electronic devices close to the user. (correct)
  • It allows only one device to connect at a time.

Which statement accurately describes a Client-Server Network?

  • One computer acts as a dedicated server while others act as clients. (correct)
  • No central authority governs data transmission on this network.
  • It primarily uses Bluetooth technology for communication.
  • All computers on the network act equally as clients and servers.

Which of the following standards allows for high-speed mobile data transmission using broadcast radio?

  • LTE (correct)
  • Token Ring
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth

What is the primary function of TCP/IP protocol?

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Which communication technology uses infrared to transfer data?

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What is the purpose of the power button on a computer or mobile device?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes virtual memory?

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What distinguishes a multitasking operating system from a single-tasking one?

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What does a driver do in an operating system?

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Which function does the performance monitor, also known as task manager, serve in an operating system?

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What is a key feature of multiuser operating systems?

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What is one primary function of a file manager in an operating system?

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What role does a network administrator fulfill in relation to a server operating system?

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Which of the following best describes a hotspot?

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What is the primary function of a DNS server?

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Which of the following correctly defines bandwidth?

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What is a URL?

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Which of the following best describes a web app?

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What role does a web server play?

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What is an infographic?

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Which of the following statements about email is accurate?

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What does a web search engine do?

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What are mobile browsers designed for?

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Which type of software is specifically designed to help with managing financial transactions for businesses?

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What is the primary function of spreadsheet software?

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Which software type assists users in the preparation of legal documents?

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What functionality does project management software provide?

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What is the main purpose of calendar and contact management software?

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Which software is designed to guide users through the tax filing process?

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What does note taking software allow users to do?

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Which software type is used to create visuals for presentations?

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What is the maximum transmission speed of a T3 line?

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Which type of broadband connection typically provides faster downstream rates than upstream rates?

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What does a broadband modem do?

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Which type of cable is capable of transmitting data as pulses of light?

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What is the primary function of a network card in a computer?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of broadband?

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Which definition best describes latency in a communication context?

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What distinguishes a wireless access point from a router?

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Which type of digital line has a speed range starting from 256 Kbps to 8.45 Mbps?

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Which of the following correctly represents the maximum speed of ATM lines?

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What is a primary feature of enterprise computing solutions?

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Which of the following is a type of multimedia authoring software?

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What role does the kernel play in an operating system?

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Which tool is specifically designed to detect unauthorized intrusions in a personal computer?

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What distinguishes augmented reality (AR) from virtual reality (VR)?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of file management tools?

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Which command interface is primarily used for administrative tasks?

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What is a key purpose of a media player software?

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Which of the following does a disk cleanup tool do?

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What type of network connects computers in a limited geographic area?

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What is the function of a power management tool?

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What type of malware is designed to track user activity without their consent?

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Which of the following is a significant advantage of networks?

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Flashcards

Operating System (OS)

Software that manages computer hardware and software resources, allowing other programs to run and providing an interface for users.

GUI (Graphical User Interface)

A user interface that presents information in visual (graphical) formats, such as images and windows, for ease of interaction.

Multitasking OS

An operating system capable of running multiple programs or tasks concurrently.

Virtual Memory

Part of hard drive acting as extra RAM for computer or device.

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Driver

A small program that tells the operating system how to communicate with a specific device.

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File Manager

A tool in an operating system for organizing and managing files and folders.

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User Account

A user account in the OS, identifying each unique user with a username/ID and a password.

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Desktop OS

A complete operating system designed for use on a personal computer (desktop, laptop, or tablet).

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Public Domain Software

Software distributed for free without copyright protection. Anyone can use, copy, modify, and distribute it.

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Productivity Application

Software that helps you work more efficiently in daily tasks like writing, presenting, or managing data.

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Word Processing Software

Used to create and edit text documents, such as letters, reports, and newsletters.

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Spreadsheet Software

Organizes data in rows and columns, allowing calculations and analysis. Data is stored in cells.

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Database Software

Used to create, access, and manage databases, which store and organize large amounts of data.

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Note-Taking Software

Allows users to capture text, handwritten notes, drawings, and links on digital pages.

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Project Management Software

Helps plan, schedule, track, and analyze projects, managing tasks, resources, and deadlines.

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Accounting Software

Used by businesses to record and report financial transactions, such as income, expenses, and assets.

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PAN

A network connecting electronic devices close to the user, like a hotspot.

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P2P Network

A network where all computers have equal rights, acting as both clients and servers.

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Client-Server Network

A network with one central computer (server) managing resources for other computers (clients).

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Ethernet

Network standard with no central control, where nodes transmit data directly.

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Token Ring

Network standard where nodes pass a special signal (token) to gain permission to transmit data.

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Enterprise Software

Software designed for large organizations, helping them analyze customer trends and manage operations, often focused on data analysis and business processes.

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Website Authoring Software

Software used to create websites, often for businesses, allowing them to control content, design, and functionality.

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Multimedia Authoring Software

Software that allows users to combine different media types, such as text, graphics, audio, and video, to create interactive applications.

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Media Player Software

Software used to play back various media files, including audio, video, and images, on a computer or device.

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Augmented Reality (AR)

Technology that overlays digital information onto the real world, enhancing reality with virtual content.

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Virtual Reality (VR)

Technology that creates immersive, simulated environments, transporting users into a fully digital world

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Personal Firewall

A security tool that protects a personal computer, blocking unauthorized access and data breaches.

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Antivirus Program

Software that detects and removes viruses, protecting your computer from malicious programs.

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Spyware

Malware that secretly tracks and collects user data without their knowledge or permission.

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Adware

Software that displays unwanted advertisements unexpectedly, often without user consent.

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Uninstaller

A tool that removes software programs from a computer, completely deleting them.

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Disk Cleanup

A tool that eliminates unnecessary files, freeing up space on a hard drive.

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Disk Defragmenter

A tool that reorganizes data on a hard drive, making it faster to access.

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Backup Tool

A tool that creates copies of files or data, protecting against loss or damage.

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Hotspot

A wireless network that provides internet access to mobile devices and computers.

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Internet Service Provider (ISP)

A company that provides individuals and organizations with internet access, often for a fee.

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Bandwidth

The measure of a network's ability to send and receive data, often measured in megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB).

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IP Address

A unique sequence of numbers that identifies the location of each device connected to a network.

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Domain Name

A text-based name that corresponds to an IP address, making it easier to remember website addresses.

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DNS Server

A server that translates domain names into their corresponding IP addresses, allowing you to access websites by their names.

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Website

A collection of webpages that are linked together and organized around a specific theme or purpose.

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Web Server

A computer that stores and delivers requested webpages to your device when you browse the internet.

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HTML

HyperText Markup Language, a set of symbols used by developers to create the structure and content of webpages.

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Browser

A software program that, with internet access, lets you access and view webpages.

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What is broadband?

A type of internet connection that can transmit multiple signals simultaneously, allowing for faster data transfer speeds.

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What is bandwidth?

The amount of data that can travel over a transmission media in a specific amount of time.

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What is latency?

The time it takes for a signal to travel from one location to another.

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What is a twisted-pair cable?

A type of cable made of one or more twisted pairs of wires, used for network connections.

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What is coaxial cable?

Type of cable with a central copper wire surrounded by an insulator and a braided shield, used for network connections.

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What is fiber-optic cable?

Type of cable that uses thin strands of glass or plastic to transmit data as pulses of light.

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What is a wireless access point (WAP)?

A central device that allows computers and devices to connect wirelessly to a network.

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What is a router?

A device that connects multiple computers or routers together and transmits data to the correct destination on a network.

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What is a network card?

A device that enables a computer or device to access a network.

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What is a switch?

A device that connects several devices in a network together, controlling data flow.

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Study Notes

Operating Systems

  • Operating systems manage file management and device tasks
  • Update operating system software
  • Control networks
  • Administer security

OS Functions

  • Power button turns device on
  • Sleep mode: Low-power state, saves documents, and runs programs in RAM
  • Hibernate mode: Removes power, saves open items to hard drive
  • User interface (UI): Controls data entry/instruction display and how information is shown (e.g., graphical or command-line interface)
  • Single tasking and multitasking: Operating system handles programs affecting productivity
  • Foreground and background tasks occur in different priority
  • Single user and multiuser: Single user only one user at a time. Multiuser many users
  • Memory Management: Optimizes use of computer/device's internal memory (virtual memory, additional RAM)
  • OS determines task processing order
  • Driver: Small program, tells the OS how to communicate with devices (e.g., Plug and Play for automatic device configuration)
  • Performance monitor (task manager): Assesses and reports computer resource/device info
  • Internet access possible within the OS
  • Updates: Regular feature or correction updates for the OS
  • Common tools: File manager, image viewer, uninstaller, and disk cleanup

Network

  • Network architecture: Describes how devices are connected
  • Client/Server: One computer acts as a server, the rest are clients
  • Peer-to-peer network: All computers have equal rights, each acting as both client and server
  • Communications software: Enables device communication and data transfer
  • Communication standards: Different communication standards (e.g., Ethernet, LTE, Bluetooth, TCP/IP, UWB).
  • LAN (Local Area Network): Connects devices in a limited geographical area
  • WLAN (Wireless LAN): Uses no physical wires, uses Wi-Fi routers
  • CAN (Campus Area Network): connects devices in a campus/university/corporate campus
  • SAN (Storage Area Network): High-speed network for large amounts of data storage and access.
  • MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): Multiple LANs in a single city area, frequently using fiber optic connections.
  • WAN (Wide Area Network): Large geographical area (internet).
  • PAN (Personal Area Network): Connects electronic devices close to a user (e.g., hotspots)

Applications

  • Programs (Software): Instructions that tell a computer what to do
  • Applications: specific programs for productivity and/or personal tasks
  • Tools and utilities: Include system software, native apps, cloud apps, web apps and mobile web apps
  • Types of software; Shareware, Freeware, Open source, Retail software, and Custom software.
  • Productivity applications: Tools useful during daily tasks and activities (e.g., word processing, accounting)
  • Multimedia software (text, graphics, audio, video combined for interactive applications)
  • Security Tools: personal Firewall, antivirus programs, spyware removers to protect your security
  • Image Software
  • File Management Software; Tools for managing files on your computer.

Other

  • Presentation Software: Visuals for presentations to communicate ideas
  • Spreadsheet Software: Data organization, calculations, and retrieval of data.
  • Database: Organization of data for retrieval, storage, and management
  • Note taking: Typed text, handwritten comments, sketches etc
  • Calendar/contact management: Organizing events and maintaining contact information
  • Project management software: Plans, schedules (and manages) projects and resources
  • Personal finance Software: Used by individuals and businesses for personal transactions
  • Legal software, tax preparation: Documents and legal support
  • Document conversion software: Changes document formats (e.g., DOCX to PDF)

Hardware

  • Input/output devices (including keyboard, mouse, displays and printers)
  • Storage: Hard drives, etc
  • Communication lines: Cable, DSL, FTTP, etc Physical and Wireless Transmission media

Internet/Web Technology

  • Communication lines: Cable, DSL, FTTP, etc
  • IP Addresses: Numerical addresses unique to each device connected to a network
  • Domain names: Text-based names that correspond to numeric IP addresses
  • Browser software applications to view web pages
  • Web pages: Documents on the internet (stored on web servers)
  • HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The language used to describe the contents/structure of a webpage
  • Websites: Collection of webpages
  • Internet Service Provider (ISP): Business that provides internet service to individuals and organizations
  • Bandwidth: A measure of how much data a network can transmit.
  • Operating system support for the internet and web technologies
  • Online communication types: including chat rooms, discussions, and online discussions
  • Internet protocol (FTP, VoIP): Protocols necessary for secure transfer and communication on the internet.
  • Netiquette: Guidelines for acceptable online behavior

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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of operating systems, including their core functions such as file management, device control, and security administration. It also explores various operating modes like sleep and hibernate, as well as user interfaces and task management. Test your knowledge on how operating systems optimize productivity and manage resources.

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