Exam 1 Part 2

Which best describes an app?

A program that makes users more productive.

Product ______ is a technique that some manufacturers use to ensure you do not install software on more computers than legally licensed.

Activation

Annoying programs that display an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up or pop-under window on webpages, email messages, or other Internet services are called ______.

Adware

Some peripheral devices use wireless communications technologies. Examples include ______.

Bluetooth and nfc

Which communication application type requires real-time interaction?

Chat

The purpose of a __________ is to join a cable to a port.

Connector

_______ often are used with tablets and other mobile computers, providing connections to peripheral devices.

Docking stations

An example of a ________ computer is a lightweight computer that enables warehouse employees to take inventory and check supplies.

Handheld

_____ detect and protect a computer and its data from unauthorized intrusions

Personal Firewalls

A scam in which a perpetrator sends an official-looking email message that attempts to obtain your personal and/ or financial information is termed ________.

Phishing

The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device is termed a(n) _______.

Port

Which statement is NOT true about presentation software?

Presentations are viewed as clip shows.

A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers on a network is called a(n) ________.

Server

A(n) ______ computer is a small computer usually the same size as a USB flash drive.

Stick

To provide a stable current flow and minimize the chances of an overvoltage reaching the computer and other electronic equipment, you might use a ________.

Surge protector

Server ______ uses software to enable a physical server to emulate the hardware and computing capabilities of one or more servers.

Virtualization

A computer ______ is a potentially damaging program that affects a computer or device negatively by altering the way it works.

Virus

Compressed files sometimes are called ______ files.

Zipped

You are viewing a 3D graphic of a human body that you can use to visualize various muscles and organs by zooming in and out. What type of app are you likely using?

augmented reality

______ computing refers to an environment that provides resources and services accessed via the Internet

cloud

Examples of a(n) ______ computer for automobiles include antilock brakes, airbag control units, and cruise control.

embedded

What part of the body does CVS impact?

eyes

What is the category of programs and apps under which screen savers and backup programs fall?

file, disk, and system management

Data that a computer accepts and processes is called ______.

input

______ software is an application that enables users to enter typed text or handwritten comments on a page.

note taking

Which of the following is NOT an example of an operating system?

office

Linux is an example of a(n) ______.

operating system

Information produced and stored by a computer is called ______.

output

The smallest element in an electronic image is called a(n) _______.

pixel

Font size is gauged by a measurement system called ______.

points

Lighting, HDMI, and Thunderbolt are all types of ______.

ports

Another term for overvoltage is a(n) ______ surge.

power

The two main components on the motherboard are ________.

processor and memory

Open source software is best described as _______.

provided for use, modification, and redistribution

A(n) ______ is a request for specific data from a database

query

Software as a(n) ______ describes a model in which a software provider hosts applications and makes them available to users via the Internet.

service

The operating system and other tools are collectively known as ______ software.

system

A(n) ______ is a thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen.

tablet

Popular applications of ______ reality include gaming, healthcare, fashion, business, and training.

virtual

A(n) ______ device is a small, mobile computing device designed to be worn. Examples include activity trackers and smartwatches.

wearable