Concepts Exam #2 Flashcards
(45 cards)
The central, controlling computer in a network is called a ___________ while the computer(s) connected to a central computer is/are called a ___________.
Ring Network Controller(s)
Star Peer(s)
Server Client(s)
Client Server(s)
Server Client(s)
A ______ is a text file that contains information to help a Web server identify you and customize the information it presents.
Cache
Cookie
Browser
Port
Port
A(n) _______ backup makes backup copies of files as they are added or changed.
Incremental
Auto
Manual
Full
Incremental
What application software (i.e. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari) allows users to view the Internet?
Browser
Two or more computers connected together to communicate and share resources is called a __________.
Network
Software sold as a collection is called a(n) __________ and is capable of sharing data and information between business application software.
Data Suite
Productivity Suite
Application Suite
Access Suite
Productivity Suite
Data from one application can be shared with another application in either a static or a dynamic manner. Data that is shared statically is basically an unchanging snapshot of the data. T/F
True
A compact and portable solid state storage device that makes it easy to carry files and programs with you is often called a(n) ________.
USB flash drive
DVD
CD
Portable drive
USB flash drive
USB flash drive
A _______ is a temporary local storage area for copies of previously used web page elements.
Browser cache
Server
Cookie
Domain
Browser Cache
Although we typically think of a kilobyte as 1,000 bytes, how many bytes is it really?
1,024
Which network topology uses a common linear backbone to which all networked devices are attached?
P2P
bus
ring
star
Bus
For what does URL stand?
Uniform resource locator
A type of computer network that connects computers in a relatively small area (typically a single building) is called a ___________.
Local area network
Personal area network
Wide area network
Peer-to-Peer network
Local Area Network
The broad umbrella legal claim that a business has to names, inventions, and ideas is called _______________.
Intellectual Property
Which of the following methods of data sharing are static?
Object sharing
Copy and paste
Object linking
Object embedding
Copy and paste, Object embedding
The _______ head of a hard disk scans the surface of a spinning disk, and scans to read the magnetic particles’ polarity to retrieve data.
Read
Write
Copy
Read-write
The Internet is composed of computers and other devices that exchange data using a standard protocol called _______.
ISP
TCP/IP
P2P
NAP
TCP/IP
Access time is the amount of time needed to get data and information from a storage device to its user. T/F
True
What politician is sometimes credited with inventing the Internet?
Al Gore
A(n) __________ is a file that travels along with an e-mail message.
Subject
Message
Hyperlink
File Attachment
File Attachment
Google Docs, Apple Pages, and Microsoft Word are pieces of software called ____________________.
Browsers
Word Processors
Search Engines
DBMSs
Word Processors
Which of the following is volatile?
RAM
Solid state storage mediums
Magnetic storage mediums
Optical storage mediums
RAM
The TCP/IP protocol divides documents, e-mail, photos, and other digital messages into standard-sized _______ of data.
Packets
Folders
Files
Pockets
Packets
Any search engine works to conduct keyword searches on multiple search engines and displays results after eliminating duplicate hits. T/F
False
