CIS
They type of code that uses only seven bits for each character is ___
ASCII
Digital devices can use___ as a code to represent character data
ASCII, extended ASCII, or Unicode
___ tools cloak a persons identity
Anonymizes
___are the result of a series of test used to gauge overall microprocessor speed and are useful in comparing microprocessor performance
Bench marks
In a computer most processing takes place in ___
CPU
____ computing provides accesss to information, applications, communications, and storage over the Internet
Cloud
____the process of converting text, numbers, sound photos, and video into data that can be processed by devices
Digitalization
A___ chip os a type of non-volatile memory chip that does not require power to hold data
EEPROM
In terms of of an authentication protocol, the phrase something a person posesses could refer to___
ID card
A global computer network originally developed as a military project is the _____
Internet
A hacker posing as a legitimate representative of an offiical organization such as your bank is an example of __
Phishing
___is a temporary holding area for data application program instructions and the operating system.
RAM
A microprocessor whose instruction set includes a limited set of simple instructions uses __ technology
RISC
___is a type of memory circuitry that holds the computers startup routine
ROM (Read only Memory)
__is used by most of todays personal computers because it is fast and relatively inexpensive
SD RAM
___ media are cloud-based applications designed for social interaction and consumer generated content.
Social
ROM BIOS is a small set of instructions that tells the computer all of the following except___
WHat it does do- Access the hard disk, where to find the operating system, how to OS into RAM
they type of data that is represented using an infinite scale of ales is ____
analog
A set of computer programs that helps a person carry out tasks is ___
application software
A problem a hacker can cause after breaking into you computer might be___
apply for credit in your name, send embarrassing emails, or apply for mortgage
The type of data where text, numbers, graphics, sound, and video have been converted into discrete digits is ___
digital data
A __ media player is a handheld device designed for playing music and videos which offers a camera access to the internet and a variety of apps
enhanced
The type of code that uses eight bits for each character is___
extended ASCII
A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium is known as a ___
file
1,073,741,824 bytes is a___
gigabyte
__ means a billion cycles per second
gigahertz
Data becomes__ when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use.
information
A super thin slice of semiconducting material packed with microscopic circuit elements is a ___
integrated circuit
1,024 bytes is a __
kilobyte
____software refers to any software that is installed on a computers hard disk
local
1,048,576 bytes is a ___
mega byte
An area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed is ___
memory
An electronic component that can be programmed to preform tasks is a ___
mirco processor
A group of computers linked together to share data and resources is a ____
network
The master controller for all activities that take place within a computer is ___
operating system
Many of todays microprocessors preform___, in which multiple instructions are executed at the same time
parallel processing
In terms of an authentication protocol, thee phrase something a person knows refers to ___
password
A___ is a microprocessor-based computing device designed to meet the computing needs of an individual
personell computer
a technology called ___ allows the processor to begin executing another instruction before it completes the previous instruction
pipelining
__ is used to enhance processor performance
pipelining and parallel processing
Overclocking is a technique for increasing the speed of a computer component such as___. It can be very risky
processor, graphics card or memory
___intercepts information sen over computer networks
sniffing
You might represent ___ using character codes
social security numbers
The term___ designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality
spyware
A compute-intensive problem runs on a ___
super computer
The___ houses all essential chips and provides connecting circuitry between them
system board
A set of computer programs that helps a computer moniter itself and function more efficiently is ___
system software
A__ computer is a handheld computer that is essentially a large version of an enhanced media player.
tablet
According to the text, a key aspect of ___ is that it adds content content and substance to ___
the web, internet
A___ is a series of characters that becomes a persons unique identifier
unique indentifier
Gaming computers typically include___
very fast processors, lots of memory, and state of the art sound capabilities
If a program exceeds its allocated space the operating system uses an area of the hard disk called___to store parts of a program or data file until they are needed
virtual memory
Unlike disk storage most RAM is ___
volatile
The ___ is a collection linked documents, graphics, and sounds
web
__ refers to the number of bits that a microprocessor can manipulate at one time
word size
In terms of an authentication protocol, the phrase something a person is refers to an
biometric device
Data transmission speeds are typically expressed as ____
bits per second
Storage is typically expressed as ___
bits per second
A term which can refer to a person who manipulates computers with malicious intent is ___
black hat, cracker, hacker
A___attack uses password cracking software.
brute force attack
In an advertisement a speed specification such as 3.4 Ghz indicates the speed of the micro processor ___
clock speed
Technology ___ is a process by which several different technologies with distant functionally evolve to form a single product.
convergence
