CIS 1 Midterm

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The prefix for a quintillion
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EXA-
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The prefix for a thousand trillion
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PETA-
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Any computer component that is required to preform work is a.....
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RESOURCE
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What resembles a pincushion?
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A PGA Pin Grid Array that resembles a pincushion.
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What is the RESOLUTION?
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The maximum number of horizontal and vertical pixels that can be displayed on a screen.
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What is the measurement in inches from one corner diagonally to the opposite corner?
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The SCREEN SIZE
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What is BIT DEPTH?
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The number of colors a monitor and graphics card can display.
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To communicate with an expansion card, one part of the ______ bus runs between RAM and the processor; the other part runs between RAM and various peripheral devices.
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DATA
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To create a wire-frame model, you would use _____ software.
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3D GRAPHICS
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Two key components oaf a computer display system....?
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A MONITOR AND A GRAPHICS CARD.
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Typically, _____ are used to refer to hard drive, optical storage media, and solid state drive capacities.
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GIGABYTES
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Utilities and device drivers are examples of _____ software.
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SYSTEM
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Which of the following is an area of memory that holds data from one device while it is waiting to transfer to another device?
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BUFFER
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T or F. Linux is usually used instead of the Macintosh OS?
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FALSE
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T or F. Integrated circuits are connected to the CPU?
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FALSE
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T or F. A computer file's location is defined by a file configuration?
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FALSE
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ROM BIOS stand for?
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BASIC INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEM, the computer will not function without the ROM chip and BIOS instructions, and the ROM BIOS instructions are accomplished mainly without user intervention.
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What should never be stored in the root directory?
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PROGRAMS AND DATA FILES
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What comes last in the boot process?
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LOAD O.S.
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What comes first in the boot process?
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POWER UP.
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What is the PLUG AND PLAY feature?
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Once you plug a peripheral device into its port the device is ready to use.
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What are .xlsx and .gif examples of?
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FILE EXTENSIONS.
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What kind of Software is used to analyze large sets of data in order to discover relationships and patterns?
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STATISTICAL.
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_____ data is composed of letters, symbols, and numerals that will not be used in arithmetic operation.
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CHARACTER
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____ is copyrighted software marketed under a try-before-you-buy policy.
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SHAREWARE
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Currently the most popular technology for connecting peripherals is...
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USB
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____ is high-speed memory that a processor can access more rapidly than memory elsewhere on the motherboard.
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CACHE
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_____ is synchronized with the clock speed for which the processor is optimized.
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SDRAM
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___ is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer per second.
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Data transfer rate.
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____ is the avg time it takes a computer to locate data on the storage medium and read it.
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ACCESS TIME
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___ is the trend to blend several technologies with distinct functions into a single product.
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DIGITAL CONVERGENCE
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____ measures image clarity.
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DOT PITCH
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___ monitors are also called flat-panel displays.
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LCD
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___ rate is how fast a screen updates the info being displayed
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RESPONSE
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___ refers to the electronic and mechanical parts of the computer.
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HARDWARE
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___ refers to the number of bits a processor can manipulate at one time.
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WORD SIZE
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___ software has restrictions on its use that are delineated by copyright, patents, or license agreements.
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PROPRIETARY
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___ software helps you carry out tasks using a computer, such as editing a photo.
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APPLICATION
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___ software is a type of system software that is designed to perform a specialized task.
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UTILITY
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__ software is used by architects and engineers.
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CAD Computer Aided Drafting.
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___ software that is used by the computer for tasks that help the computer work.
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SYSTEM
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___ storage stores data as microscopic light and dark spots on the disc surface.
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OPTICAL
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___ storage stores data in a durable, erasable, low-power chip.
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SOLID-STATE
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0s and 1s are electronic signals that represent ___.
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Both ON AND OFF & YES AND NO.
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A digital camera uses a ___ card, because each photo its owner takes requires megabytes of storage, and the device has a high storage capacity and access speed.
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COMPACT FLASH
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A digital camera's ___ can store hundreds of images.
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SOLID-STATE MEMORY CARD
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A high-end graphics card is sometimes called a ____ card.
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VIDEO
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A machine that accepts input, processes and stores data, and produces output is called a(n) ____
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COMPUTER
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A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____.
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LAN Local Area Network
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A rewritable ____ is a replacement for a hard drive.
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NOTHING
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A ____ is a space-saving pointing device embedded in the keyboard of a notebook computer that you can push up, down, or sideways
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TRACKPOINT
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A ____ is an electronic circuit.
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CHIP
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A ____ allows you to capture video images using your computer.
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WEB CAM
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A ____ drive works with CDs, DVDs, and BDs.
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OPTICAL
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A ____ is a collection of data that is stored electronically as a series of records in tables.
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DATABASE
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A ____ is a named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
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FILE
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All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT ____.
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MEMORY CARD
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Clicking Reply All sends your message to everyone who received the original message including the Bcc recipients.
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FALSE
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An expansion ____ is a long-narrow socket on the motherboard into which you can plug an expansion card.
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SLOT
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By exchanging the data in RAM with the data in ____, your computer effectively gains almost unlimited memory capacity.
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VIRTUAL MEMORY
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In a personal computer, ____ is the waiting room for the computer's processor
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RAM
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Most handheld devices use ____ monitors.
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OLED
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Most of the program files distributed as software contain ____ code that is ready for the processor to execute.
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OBJECT
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Most of today's processors are housed in a ____ chip package.
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PGA Pin Grid Array
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the * symbol cannot be used in filenames
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TRUE
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Scrambling and encryption are methods used to prevent ____.
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PIRACY
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Solid-state storage cards require a device called a card ____ to transfer data to or from a computer.
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READER
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Sounds are represented as continuous ____ sound waves.
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ANALOG
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The advantage of ____ monitors include display clarity, low radiation emission, portability, and compactness.
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LCD
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The file ____ is composed of the period and characters to the right of the period.
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EXTENSION
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The Internet data transfer speed for your computer might be stated in ____ per second.
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MEGABITS
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An Office program that helps you keep track of personal expenses and budgets.
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EXCEL
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A collective term for all the ways you interact with a software program.
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USER INTERFACE
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Opens on the left side of your screen when restarting a program that has been interrupted.
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DOCUMENT RECOVERY TASK PANEL
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A stored collection of data.
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A FILE.
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A set of buttons on the Start screen that let you find and send information, change your machine settings, and turn off your computer.
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CHARMS BAR
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Shaded rectangles on the Start screen the represent apps
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TILE
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A small image that represents an item such as the Recycle Bin
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ICON
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A folder contained within another folder
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SUBFOLDER
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One or more pieces of information that helps Windows 8 locate the file you want
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SEARCH CRITERIA
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One of 8 different ways to view your files and folders
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LAYOUT
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A set of characters at the end of a filename used to identify the file type
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FILE EXTENSION
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Small, portable storage media
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USB FLASH DRIVE
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A copy of a file that is stored externally in case something happens to the original file
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BACKUP
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Part of the Internet
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WEB
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Apple Safari is an example of...
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A BROWSER.
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Words, phrases, or graphics used to connect to and view other Web pages
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LINKS
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One of the versions of IE10
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DESKTOP
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The subsequent lines of a paragraph are indented more than the first line
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HANGING INDENT
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The right edge of a paragraph is moved in from the right margin
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RIGHT INDENT
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The first line of a paragraph is indented more than the subsequent lines
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FIRST LINE INDENT
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The left edge of a paragraph is moved to the left of the left margin
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NEGATIVE INDENT
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A page or column that ends with only the first line of a new paragraph
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ORPHAN
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The box formed by the intersection of a column and a row
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CELL
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A page or column that begins with only the last line of a paragraph
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A WIDOW
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Section break that begins a new section and moves the text following the break to the top of the next odd-numbered page
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ODD PAGE
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Section break that begins a new section on the same page
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CONTINUOUS
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In the URL http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm, ____ is the file extension.
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.HTM
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Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox are types of ____.
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VIDEO GAME CONSOLES
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Once information is input into a computer, it becomes ____.
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DATA
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The main processor in a computer is called the ____.
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CPU
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Digital cameras and media players are examples of ____ devices.
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES
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Several people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is called a(n) ____.
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CHAT GROUP
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A(n) ____ allows you to capture video images using your computer.
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WEBCAM
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A(n) ____, displays on-screen icons, menus, and buttons.
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GUI
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Additional recipients can be added to an e-mail via the Cc feature; Cc stands for ____ copy.
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COURTESY
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In the URL http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm, ____ is the Web protocol standard.
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HTTP
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If you want to discuss a research topic with others in public, you can participates in a(n) ____.
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CHAT GROUP
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Much of a program for a Web app runs on a distant computer, often called the ____.
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CLOUD
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In the URL http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm, ____ is the Web server name.
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NPS
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A computer system includes what?
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HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES
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A(n) ____ mouse uses an LED and computer chip to track a light beam as it bounces off a surface.
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OPTICAL
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Printer ____ is measured by dpi (Dots Per Inch).
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RESOLUTION
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In a CD-R, the R stands for ____ technology.
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RECORDABLE
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____ storage stores data as microscopic light and dark spots on the disc surface.
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OPTICAL
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Printer ____ is measured by ppm.
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SPEED
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A digital camera's ____ can store hundreds of images.
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SOLID-STATE MEMORY CARD
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As a consumer, you can choose from any of the following editions of the operating system called...
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PREMIUM, PROFESSIONAL, AND ULTIMATE
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a ____ is a grid of columns and rows
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WORKSHEET
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A device ____ is a type of utility software that helps a peripheral device establish communication with a computer.
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DRIVER
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In order to activate the software and complete the installation, Delia needs to type in the ____.
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VALIDATION CODE
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____ utilities scan incoming and outgoing files to be sure they are safe.
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SECURITY
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The term ____ refers to any computer component that is required to perform work.
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RESOURCE
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____ art is a collection of graphic images, which may come with office productivity software.
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CLIP
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GUI stands for graphical user ____.
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INTERFACE
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____ software is a type of system software that is designed to perform a specialized task.
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UTILITY
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Francis learns that ____ sequencing software and software synthesizers are great for sound effects and for controlling keyboards and other digital instruments.
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MIDI
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The ____ is the pace the processor clock sets for executing instructions.
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CLOCK SPEED
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If you are running Windows, you can manage your files using ____.
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WINDOWS EXPLORER
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ASCII and EBCDIC are used for ____.
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CODING CHARACTER DATA
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Folders within folders are ____ folders.
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NESTED
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The Internet data transfer speed for your computer might be stated in ____ per second.
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MEGABITS
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A(n) ____ is an electronic pathway that carries the electronic signals between the electronic parts of a computer.
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BUS
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In RAM, electronic parts called ____ hold the bits that represent data.
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CAPACITORS
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If you are running Windows, you can identify your computer's CPU and its specifications using ____.
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THE WINDOWS CONTROL PANEL
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A computer processes information and sends it to a(n) ____ device.
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OUTPUT
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A digital camera uses a(n) ____ card, because each photo its owner takes requires megabytes of storage, and the device has a high storage capacity and access speed.
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COMPACT FLASH CARD
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A ____ is a space-saving pointing device embedded in the keyboard of a notebook computer that you can push up, down, or sideways.
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TRACKPOINT
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A(n) ____ converts all of the statements in a program in a single batch.
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COMPILER
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A(n) ____ converts and executes one statement at a time while the program is running.
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INTERPRETER
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A(n) ____printer has a print head that sprays ink onto paper to form characters and graphics.
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INK JET
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Along with the processor, ____ capacity is the other most important factor in determining and comparing the power of the computer system.
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RAM
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An analog sound wave is digitized by ____ it at various points and converting those points into digital numbers.
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SAMPLING
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read the ____, which specifies the operating system and minimum hardware requirements for the software to run correctly on her computer.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Francis is learning about different types of programs that allow him to transfer music to and from his computer. Francis learns that ____ is a type of audio editing software
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AUDACITY & SOUND RECORDER
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If a ____ is not performing correctly, the operating system usually displays in on-screen warning about the problem so you can take corrective action.
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DEVICE DRIVER
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If you are balancing a checkbook, you would most likely use ____ software.
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SPREADSHEET
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If you are maintaining a university's student records, you would most likely use ____ software.
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DATABASE
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In RAM, electronic parts called ____ hold the bits that represent data.
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CAPACITORS
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Intel's chips are typically less expensive then AMD's. T OR F?
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FALSE
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Jerrod is evaluating different PCs before purchasing one. Jerrod knows that the ____ is the circuitry that transports data to and from the processor.
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FSB
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Linux is an example of a(n) ____.
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OPERATING SYSTEM
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Microsoft Publisher is an example of ____ software.
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DESKTOP PUBLISHING
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PC stands for ____ computer.
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PERSONAL
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The accompanying figure shows an example of a(n) ____ chip package. (SPIDER LOOKING THING)
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DIP
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The case for a vertical system unit is often referred to as a ____.
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TOWER
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The operating system for a handheld device is stored in ____.
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ROM
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The system unit case for a desktop computer contains several storage device "parking spaces" called ____ bays.
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EXPANSION
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The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics.
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BLOG
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The ____ is used for tasks such as starting programs and locating data files.
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OPERATING SYSTEM
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Typically, ____ are used to refer to hard drive, optical storage media, and solid state drive capacities.
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GIGABYTES "GIGS"
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Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____.
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SOFTWARE
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You can use a(n) ____ on a search site to describe the information you are trying to find.
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KEYWORD
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You can use ____ software to analyze large sets of data in order to discover relationships and patterns.
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STATISTICAL
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____ data is composed of letters, symbols, and numerals that will not be used in arithmetic operations.
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CHARACTER DATA
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____ determines how many pages a printer is able to print to the specified period of time.
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DUTY CYCLE
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____ is currently the most popular technology for connecting peripherals.
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USB
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____ is the average time it takes a computer to locate data on the storage medium and read it.
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ACCESS TIME
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____ rate is how fast a screen updates the information being displayed.
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RESPONSE
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____ software helps you carry out tasks using a computer, such as editing a photo.
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APPLICATIONS
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____ software is used by architects and engineers.
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CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)