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1
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What are the 2 types of software?

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Application and system

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Software that allows the application software to interact with the computer is called ___

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System software

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The basic operations of a computer are managed by the ___

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Operating System

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Named collection of data or program that exists in a computer’s secondary storage

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File

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5
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User-interface uses ___ to facilitate a person’s interaction with the computer.

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Graphics

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6
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Function Keys

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Keys found on the top or left of keyboard that are used to execute commands specific to the software being used.

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Icon

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Small pictures that are used with GUIs to represent programs, data files, or procedures.

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Toolbar

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Menus and icons representing frequently used options and commands displayed at the top of aY the display window.

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Application Software

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Assists user to complete tasks and functions. Performs specific business, personal or educational function.

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Transistor

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tiny electronic switch that can be turned on and off thousands of times per second. Part of integrated circuit.

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Utility Programs

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helps maintain smooth functioning of the computer. (backup, data recovery, virus protection, disk cleanup and data compression).

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12
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Rollover feature

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Provides a description of what you roll your mouse over.

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13
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Legacy system

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Old fashioned, outdated computer system.

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14
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DOS

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Disk Operating System (os runs from disk)

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Unix

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Proprietary multitasking operating system for multiple users.

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Open-Source System

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System designed to be publicly open

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17
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Chip

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tiny piece of silicon that houses millions of microminiature electronic circuits

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18
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Binary System

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Computer sends codes with 1 (on) and 0 (off)

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19
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What does a Byte represent

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1 character (8 bits)

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20
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One billion cycles (ticks) of the system clock per second equal 1___

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Gigahertz

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21
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Buses

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electrical data roadways through which bits are transmitted within the CPU and other components of the motherboard

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22
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Serial Port

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used to transmit slow data over long distances

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23
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hard-disk technology for large computer systems

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RAID

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24
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SCSI

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set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices (what you use to connect your LG desktop).

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provides faster data transfer rates than the original standard.
EIDE
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used for creating, storing and managing files with long names
VFAT
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RAM
Random Access Memory - volatile, used for data of currently running programs, loses integrity after computer is shut off.
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ROM
Read-Only Memory - nonvolatile, maintains data after computer is shutoff.
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Primary Storage
component of computer that holds data, main memory
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Cloud storage
Online storage
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T or F: A microprocessor contains the miniaturized circuitry of a computer processor
T
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Most common Binary code?
ASCII
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EBCDIC
Binary codes used by mainframe computers
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Unicode
uses 2 bytes (16 bits) for each character (ASCII uses 1 (8 bits))
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Input Hardware
devices that translate data into a form the computer can process.
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What pointing device is used most often on microcomputers
mouse
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T or F: One of the trends of future input technology is the increased use of source data entry.
T
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Thermal Printer
uses heat rather than ink, used to print cash register receipts.
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Fiber-Optic
wired communications medium which consists of dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass plastic
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Packet
Fixed-length block of data for transmission
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Bus Network Topology
communications devices are connected to a single cable with 2 endpoints.
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Gateway
connects dissimilar networks to create larger networks
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Bridge
connects same types of networks to create larger networks
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VPN includes
company intranet, extranet and LAN
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Peer-to-peer
network that operates without relying on a server
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WAN
network that covers wide geographical area (wide area network)
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LAN
Local area network, one physical location
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Each 0 and 1 signal represents a ___
Bit
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Impact printer
can use multilayered forms to print many copies at once.
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VPN
private networks that use a public network instead of private
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Ethernet
connects devices in a wired LAN or WAN
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2 main types of bandwidth
Symmetric and Asymmetric
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Metadata
enriches data with information that makes it easier to find, use and manage.
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Hierarchy of data
Bits, Characters, Fields, Records, Files, Database Bigdata
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The __ uniquely identifies a record
key field
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Database management System
software that controls the structure of a database and access to the data.
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A record (row) is a collection of related ___
fields
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Broadcast Radio
form of wireless transmission sends data to AM or FM receiver.
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WAP
set of rules used to link nearly all mobile devices to a telecommunications carrier's wireless network and content providers
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Type of wired communications technology used to connect equipment in a home network is ___
Ethernet, HomePNA, HomePlug
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4 memory chips
RAM, ROM, CMOS, Flash
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3 Basic Components of System Software
1) Operating Systems 2) Device Drivers 3) Utility Programs
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MAN
Metropolitan Area Network - covers whole city
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Modem
device that converts computer signals into analog signals so that they can be sent over telephone line, connects home to internet provide
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Which device uses light sensing (optical) equipment to convert images of texts, drawing and photos into digital form?
a scanner
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Communications Protocol
specify types of electrical connections, the timing of message exchanges, and error detection techniques
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Personal information Manager
type of application software that functions as personal organizer
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Network Operating System (NOS)
specialized operating system for a network device, such as a router, switch or firewall
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Project Management Software
has capacity to help plan, organize and manage resource tools
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Motherboard vs CPU
motherboard serves as a base connecting all of the computer's components, while the CPU performs the actual data processing and computing
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System Software vs Operating System
System software is the software that manages the resources and allows a user to interact with the system. The operating system acts as the interface between the user and the computer hardware. The OS is the best-known example of system software.

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