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MIDTERM 01 - Computer in Our Daily Life Flashcards

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2 ways on how computer works (MB)

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Machine language, Binary numbers

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From the __________, pressure pads are typically found underneath each key (How computers interpret data)

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Keyboard

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The information is then transmitted in the form of 0’s and 1’s using the __________ (How computers interpret data)

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ASCII

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The __________ determines what character has been typed and send the information to the computer monitor, again in 0’s and 1’s (How computers interpret data)

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CPU

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The __________ displays the information in its equivalent character, this time, readable and understandable by humans (How computers interpret data)

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Monitor

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Is the standard that assigns letters, numbers, and other characters within the 256 slots available in the 8-bit code

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

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Is the most common character encoding format for text data in computers and on the internet

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American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

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In standard ASCII-encoded data, there are unique values for __________ alphabetic, numeric, or special additional characters and control codes

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128

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Refers to those who create programs

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Programmers

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Another term for program

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Codes

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Writing programs or code is called __________

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Programming/Coding

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3 ways how computers communicate with one another (WWD)

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Wired connection, Wireless connection, Depends on the situation

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Refers to the pathway composed of cables and connectors used to carry data from a computer’s peripheral devices to the CPU and main memory

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System bus

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3 types of bus (DAC)

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Data bus, Address bus, Control bus

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Can transfer data to and from the memory of a computer or into or out of the CPU (Types of bus)

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Data bus

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Example of data bus

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Flash drive

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Used by the CPU to specify a physical address for instructions, files, and other devices within the computer system (Types of bus)

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Address bus

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Used by CPUs to communicate with other devices with the computer system (Types of bus)

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Control bus

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Computers are able to communicate with one another over __________

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Networks

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Is an interconnection of two or more computers

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Computer network

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A type of connection which is often limited to an individual person and his or her personal devices (Types of computer networks)

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Personal area network (PAN)

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Normally, devices under PAN must be within the range of __________ meters with each other

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10

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Example of personal area network (PAN)

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Personal hotspot

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Is a connection in which a group’s computers and other devices share a common communication line within a certain area such as a building or a small campus (Types of computer networks)

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Local area network (LAN)

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Example of local area network (LAN)
Internet port
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It is made up of several WAN and PAN; it can be also made up of several more WANs (Types of computer networks)
Wide area network (WAN)
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Example of wide area network (WAN)
Internet
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MAN (Types of computer networks)
Metropolitan area network
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CAN (Types of computer networks)
Campus area network
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VPN (Types of computer networks)
Virtual private network
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POLAN (Types of computer networks)
Passive optical local area network
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SAN (Types of computer networks)
Storage area network
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2 types of communication (WW)
Wired, Wireless
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Different types of cables are used to connect to a given network (Types of communication)
Wired communication
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4 examples of wired communication (CFET)
Coaxial cables, Fiber optic, Ethernet cables, Traditional telephone lines
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Is a connection or interface that allows the computer to communicate with system peripherals (Examples of wired communication)
USB
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Connection that transmit data to and from devices which have typical high data rates, such as external hard drives (Examples of wired communication)
FireWire
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Transmit the signals between computer and network devices such as router, switch, or other computers (Examples of wired communication)
Ethernet cable
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Connector for transmitting audio/video data which are compatible to computers, projectors, and digital televisions (Examples of wired communication)
High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
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Is a standard connector used for computer video output (Examples of wired communication)
Video graphic array (VGA)
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Is a standard connection for modem, printer, mouse, and other peripheral devices (Examples of wired communication)
Serial
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Type of interface found on early computer used for connecting peripherals (Examples of wired communication)
Parallel
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Used to connect mouse and keyboard to computer; is color coded (Examples of wired communication)
PS/2
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Used for microphones (as input) and speakers (as output); it uses color-coding (Examples of wired communication)
Audio jacks
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The transmission of voice and data without cable or wires (Types of communication)
Wireless communication
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Uses radio waves to wirelessly transmit information across a network (Examples of wireless communication)
WiFi
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Uses radio waves to connect to other devices (Examples of wireless communication)
Bluetooth
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Humans are able to communicate with computers with the use of __________
Computer software
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Refers to a combination of instructions, data, and programs that the computer needs in order to do a specific task
Computer software
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Another term used for computer software is __________
Computer programs
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Is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, typically to be used by end-users
Application software
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The most important software running on a computer; it manages the computer's memory and instructions
System software
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System software is also called as __________
Operating system
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Computer interaction occurs by using a __________ operating system (e.g. DOS) in which the computer responds according to the text command that is typed
Command-line
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Computer interaction occurs with a __________ operating system (e.g. Windows) such as pictures and buttons through mouse clicks and keyboard entries
Graphical interface (GUI)
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5 areas where computers impact everyday life (EBWEH)
Education, Banking, Workforce industry, Electronic commerce, Hospitals
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Defined as the worldwide network connecting to millions of computers via dedicated routes and servers
Internet
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Defined as a vast network that connects computers all over the world
Internet
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A computer designed to process any request for data and delivers data to other client computers over a local network or the internet
Server
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Is a computer or device that gets information from a server
Client
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A device that mediates the transmission routes of data packets over an electronic communications network
Router
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A hardware device designed to receive, analyze, and send incoming packets to another network
Router
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Is referred to as the collection of public websites that are connected to the internet worldwide
World Wide Web (WWW)
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Is considered to be one of the applications in the internet and computer networks
Web technologies
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Refers to the various tools and techniques that are utilized in the process of communication between different types of devices over the Internet
Web technologies
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3 fundamental technologies in WWW development (HHW)
Hypertext markup language (HTML), Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP), Web servers and web browsers
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Is a standard markup language used for creating web pages (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)
Hypertext markup language (HTML)
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Is classified as the set of markup symbols or codes appended in a file intended for presentation on the WWW browser page (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)
Hypertext markup language (HTML)
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Is classified as the set of standards allowing users of the WWW to interchange information seen on web pages (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)
Hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
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__________ is the standard port for HTTP connections
Port 80
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Is a software application for recovering, presenting, and navigating information resources on the WWW (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)
Web servers and web browsers
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It retrieves information from other parts of the web and displays it on your desktop or mobile devices (Fundamental technologies in WWW development)
Web servers and web browsers
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__________ is transferred from one network to another until it reaches its final destination
Data
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__________ and __________ are transferred around the world through wired and wireless transmission media (DI)
Data, Information
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4 basic stages of web works (CRRC)
Connection, Request, Response, Close
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4 parts of a URL (PDPF)
Protocol identifier, Domain name, Path, Filename
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Maintains website by its owner; they modify the website
Web administrator
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Use __________ to search for an exact phrase (Search tricks)
Quotes
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Use an __________ within quotes to specified unknown or variable words (Search tricks)
Asterisk
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Use the ___________ sign to eliminate results containing certain words (Search tricks)
Minus
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Use __________ to search for the meaning of the words; slang included (Search tricks)
Define
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Compare using __________ (Search tricks)
Versus
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2 ways how computer interaction occur (then and now) (CG)
Command-line, Graphical user interface
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Geographic area/region larger than the cover of LAN (Types of computer networks)
Metropolitan area network (MAN)
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Network of 2 or more LANs in a limited area such as multiple building (Types of computer networks)
Campus area network (CAN)
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Network that stores large amount of data in a private LAN across a public WiFi (Types of computer networks)
Storage area network (SAN)
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Network that uses optical splitters to distribute signals from single strand of optical fiber (Types of computer networks)
Passive optical local area network (POLAN)
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Network that extends a private LAN across a public WAN (Types of computer networks)
Virtual private network (VPN)

GE 10 - Living in the IT Era (2 decks)

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