Module 7 Flashcards
(132 cards)
1
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A(n) ____ is a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location.
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PORTAL
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A network ____ refers to the layout of the computers and devices in a communications network.
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TOPOLOGY
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On a network, the ____ are the computers and mobile devices on the network that rely on the server for its resources.
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CLIENTS
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___________ is the time it takes a signal to travel from one location to another on a network.
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LATENCY
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DSL ____________.
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uses a modem that sends digital data and information from a DSL line
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____ is a conversation that takes place over the Internet using a telephone connected to a computer, mobile device, or telephone adapter.
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Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
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TRUE OR FALSE: A computer that stores and distributes newsgroup messages is called a newsreader.
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FALSE
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Use ___________, such as :) or :( to express emotion in an e-mail message or newsgroup article.
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EMOTICONS
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______ enables users to speak to other users over the Internet.
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VOIp
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TRUE OR FALSE: To help minimize errors, most current browsers and web sites do not require the and www portions of a Web address.
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TRUE
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A(n) ____ is a computer program that can damage files and the operating system.
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VIRUS
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A ____________ is a group of computer systems and other computing hardware devices that are linked together through communication channels to facilitate communication and resource-sharing among a wide range of users.
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computer network
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A(n) ____________ is a network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city, country, or the world, using a communications channel that combines many types of media.
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wide-area network (WAN)
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TRUE OR FALSE: In a chat room, others connected to the same chat room server see what a user has typed.
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TRUE
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A web ____ is a collection of related web pages and associated items, such as documents and pictures, stored on a web server
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SITE
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____ radio is a form of broadcast radio that is used widely for mobile communications, specifically wireless modems and telephones.
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CELLULAR
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_____________ oversees research and sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet.
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WORLD WIDE WEB CONSORTIUM (W3C)
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A(n) ____ is a program that finds Web sites and Web pages.
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SEARCH ENGINE
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A(n) ____ is a digital representation of non-text information such as a drawing, chart, or photograph.
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GRAPHIC
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A computer that stores and distributes newsgroup messages is called a ____.
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NEWS SERVER
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A(n) ____ modem is a digital modem that sends and receives digital data over the cable television (CATV) network.
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BROADBAND
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Developed by IEEE, ____ is a series of network standards that specifies how two wireless devices communicate over the air with each other.
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802.11
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The core of a(n) ____ cable consists of dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signals.
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FIBER-OPTIC
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Each electronic document on the web is called a web ____, which can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.
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PAGE
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A(n) ____ is application software that allows users to access and view Web pages.
BROWSER
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____ can serve as sending and receiving devices in a communications system.
mainframe computers and servers, desktop computers and notebooks, and smart phones
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Many home users are connecting multiple computers and devices together into a(n) home ___________, which saves money and provides many conveniences.
NETWORK
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Which of the following is NOT true of a Wi-Fi network?
A WI-FI''S INTERNET SERVICE CAN BE DIAL-UP ACCESS
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Today, ________ is a primary communications method for both personal and business use.
E-MAIL
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Physical transmission media used in communications include all of the following except _____________.
twisted-pair cable
coaxial cable
fiber-optic cable
broadcast radio cable
BROADCAST RADIO CABLE
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On a network, some servers, called ____ servers, perform a specific task and can be placed with other servers to perform multiple tasks
DEDICATED
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A __________ is a device that provides a central point for cables in a network.
HUB
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TRUE OF FALSE: Many web sites use newsgroups instead of message boards because they are easier to use.
FALSE
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A ____ line is a temporary connection that uses one or more analog telephone lines for communications.
DIAL-UP
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Sometimes a company uses a(n) ____, which allows customers or suppliers to access part of its intranet.
EXTRANET
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The term ____ identifies any network based on the 802.11 family of standards.
WI-FI
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A popular web-based type of discussion group that does not require a newsreader is a(n) __________.
MESSAGE BOARD
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A(n) ____________ is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and other devices.
HOT SPOT
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The ______ is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of business, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
INTERNET
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A program that displays a list of ____, or Web page names, that contain the search text.
HITS
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According to netiquette, Internet users should assume ____.
THE USE OF ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF SHOUTING
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For smaller business and home networks, a ____ allows multiple computers to share a single high-speed Internet connection such as through a cable modem or DSL modem.
ROUTER
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On a(n) ____ network, one or more computers act as a server and the other computers on the network request services from the server.
CLIENT/SERVER
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A(n) ____ is a group of e-mail names and addresses given a single name.
MAILING LIST
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Some large areas, such as college or business campuses, are set up as a Wi-Fi ____ network, in which each ____ node routes its data to the next available node until the data reaches its destination – usually an Internet connection.
MESH
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A ____ license is a legal agreement that allows multiple users to access software on a server simultaneously.
NETWORK
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A cable ____ allows access to high-speed Internet services through the cable television network.
MODEM
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Microwave transmission, often called ____, involves sending signals from one microwave station to another.
FIXED WIRELESS
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TRUE OR FALSE: Some operating systems include an instant messenger.
TRUE
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____ cable consists of one or more twisted-pair wires bundled together.
TWISTED PAIR
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A satellite Internet service ____________.
IS A HIGH-SPEED INTERNET CONNECTION
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____ media consist of materials or substances capable of carrying one or more signals.
TRANSMISSION
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____________ are commonly categorized based on their characteristics.
Networks
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The Internet has its roots in ____________, a network that became functional in 1969, linking scientific and academic researchers across the United States.
ARPANET
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On a network a(n) ____ computer controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information
HOST
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____________ cables have all of the following advantages over cables that use wire except lower costs and easier installation and modification
FIBER-OPTIC
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TRUE OR FALSE: According to netiquette, Internet users should assume all material is accurate and up to date.
FALSE
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________ is a technology that provides high-speed Internet connection using regular copper telephone lines.
DSL
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TRUE OF FALSE: Some web sites that sponsors newsgroups have a built-in newsreader.
TRUE
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Businesses are the primary users of ____ because this technology provides a means for departments to communicate with each other, suppliers, vendors, and with clients.
WEB SERVICES
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A(n) ____ network is a simple, inexpensive network that typically connects fewer than 10 computers.
PEER-TO-PEER
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A satellite ___________ communicates with a satellite dish to provide high-speed Internet connections via satellite.
MODEM
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TRUE OR FALSE: Some operating systems include an instant messenger.
TRUE
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A(n) ______________ is a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media.
NETWORK
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________ is the code of acceptable behaviors users should follow while on the Internet; that is, it is the conduct expected of individuals while online.
NETIQUETTE
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____ TV is a service that provides television programs over the cellular network.
MOBILE
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A wireless ____________ is a central communications device that allows computers and devices to transfer data wirelessly among themselves or to transfer data wirelessly to a wired network
ACCESS POINT
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A communication ____________ is a transmission media on which data, instructions, or information travel.
CHANNEL
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Types of wired home networks include all of the following EXCEPT ____.
WI-FI
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____ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers: an insulating material, a woven or braided metal, and a plastic outer coating.
COAXIAL
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A(n) ____ is a digital representation of non-text information such as a drawing, chart, or photograph.
GRAPHIC
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A file server is a dedicated server that ____.
STORES AND MANAGES FILES
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TRUE OR FALSE: Most current web browsers support tabbed browsing, where the top of the browser displays a tab for each web page you open.
TRUE
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TRUE OR FALSE: Computers cannot get a virus through e-mail.
FALSE
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____ radio is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances.
BROADCAST
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A(n) ____________ is a network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city, country, or the world, using a communications channel that combines many types of media.
WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)
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Groupware is a component of a broad concept called ____, which includes network hardware and software that enables group members to communicate, manage projects, schedule meetings, and make group decisions.
WORKGROUP COMPUTING
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TRUE OR FALSE: A popular Web-based type of discussion group that does not require a newsreader is a message board.
TRUE
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A ____ network is a network topology in which a cable forms a closed loop, with all computers and devices arranged along it.
RING
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____________ allows users to share documents with others in real time.
AN ONLINE MEETING
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A(n) ________ is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet and/or numbers, that identifies a specific user.
user name
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A GPS receiver is a handheld, mountable, or embedded device that contains all of the following except a(n) ____.
FLOPPY DISK
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A newsreader enables users to access a newsgroup to read previously entered messages, called ____.
ARTICLES
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A(n) ____ modem sends and receives data and information to and from a digital line.
DIGITAL
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____ is a real-time Internet communications service that allows wireless mobile devices to exchange messages with one or more mobile devices or online users.
WIRELESS INSTANT MESSAGING
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A ____ is a communications device that connects multiple computers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network.
ROUTER
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The risk to a bus network is that ____________.
THE BUS ITSELF MIGHT BECOME INOPERABLE
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A(n) ______ program is used to create, send, receive, forward, store, print, and delete e-mail messages.
E-MAIL
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The design of computers, devices, and media in a network, sometimes called the ___________, is categorized as either client/server or peer-to-peer.
NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
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A network ____ defines guidelines that specify the way computers access the medium to which they are attached, the type(s) of medium used, the speeds used on different types of networks, and the type(s) of physical cable and/or the wireless technology use
STANDARD
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________ is the process of transferring documents, graphics, and other objects from a computer to a server on the Internet.
UPLOADING
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A ____ device is any type of hardware capable of transmitting data, instructions, and information between a sending device and a receiving device
COMMUNICATIONS
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____ is a software application that helps groups of people work together on projects and share information over a network.
GROUPWARE
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A microwave ____ is an earth-based reflective dish that contains the antenna, transceivers, and other equipment necessary for microwave communications.
STATION
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To find a Web page, the user of a resource would simply enter a word or phrase, called ____, in the search engine’s text box
KEYWORD
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____________ is a network standard that specifies no central computer or device on the network should control when data can be transmitted.
ETHERNET
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TRUE OR FALSE: Gmail and Windows Live Hotmail are two popular free e-mail Web applications.
TRUE
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_________ is the transmission of messages and files via a computer network.
E-MAIL
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Computer communications describes a process in which two or more computers or devices transfer ______.
information
instructions
All other choices are correct.
data
ALL OTHER CHOICES ARE CORRECT
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____ is an electrical disturbance that can degrade communications.
NOISE
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Some services use the term video ____ to refer separately to the capability of sending video clips.
MESSAGING
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A(n) ____ is a Web site that offers a variety of Internet services from a single, convenient location.
PORTAL
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_________ are two of the more widely accessed Internet services.
THE WORLD WIDE WEB AND E-MAIL
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A(n) ____________ is an online area in which users have written discussions about a particular subject.
NEWSGROUP
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Many pages use a program, called a(n) ____, to build and maintain lists of words found on Web sites.
SPIDER
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A(n) ____________ is a collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media.
NETWORK
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The type of peer-to-peer network, called a ____ network, describes an Internet network on which users connect directly to each other’s hard disks and exchange files over the Internet.
P2P
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Broadcast radio is ____ susceptible to noise than physical transmission media but it provides flexibility and portability
SLOWER AND MORE
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__________ is a business transaction that occurs over an electronic network such as the Internet.
E-COMMERCE
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The amount of data, instructions, and information that can travel or a communications channel sometimes is called the _________.
BANDWIDTH
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The ________ consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents.
Web
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A(n) ____ extends the basic home network to include features such as lighting control, thermostat adjustment, and a security system.
INTELLIGENT HOME NETWORK
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___________ is an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup article sent to many recipients or newsgroups at once.
A FLAME
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TRUE OR FALSE: A computer that stores and distributes newsgroup messages is called a newsreader.
FALSE
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TRUE OR FALSE: One of the major reasons business, home, and other users purchase computers is for Internet access.
TRUE
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For best performance of a communications channel, ____.
bandwidth should be high and latency low
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_________________ consists of programs that help users establish a connection to another computer or network, manage the transmission of data, instructions, and information and provide an interface for users to communicate with one another.
COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE
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To make collaboration possible among employees, some companies use a document ____ system, which provides for storage and management of a company’s documents, such as word processing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.
MANAGEMENT
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The ____________ is a worldwide collection of networks that links millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
INTERNET
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With ____, users type and send short text messages on a smart phone or mobile device.
SMS
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A type of communications device that connects a communications channel to a sending or receiving device is a ____.
MODEM
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A(n) __________ provider is a business that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet for free or for a fee.
ACCESS
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On a ____, all of the computers and devices (nodes) on the network connect to a central device.
STAR
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The components of a domain name are separated by ____.
PERIODS
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Computer ______________describes a process in which two or more computers or devices transfer data, information and instructions
COMMUNICATIONS
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Internet-enabled mobile devices such as smart phones use a special type of browser, called a(n) ____, which is designed for their small screens and limited computing power.
MICROBROWSER
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__________ is an Internet standard that permits the uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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TRUE OR FALSE: No single person, company, institution, or government agency controls or owns the Internet.
TRUE
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____ allows users to send graphics, pictures, video clips, and sound files, as well as short text messages to another smart phone or mobile device.
MMS
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A(n) ____ is a USB network adapter, ExpressCard module, PC Card, or memory card that enables a computer or devices to access a network.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
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Web _______ is the development and maintenance of Web pages.
PUBLISHING
