CSE 1110 : Exam 1 Review

RJ-45 is the technical name for the __________ port.

Ethernet

To connect your computer to a network, the __________ port would be used.

Ethernet

Which type of port looks like a phone jack but a little larger?

Ethernet port

How do you add the newest ports?

Expansion cards, either in motherboard (desktop), express card (notebooks) or empty drive bay

A netbook is a full-featured but lightweight laptop computer designed to compete with the MacBook Air.

False

A picture that is applied as a slide background can be moved or resized like any other object.

False

A scanner is a small camera that sits on top of your computer monitor or is built into a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

False

A style is the arrangement of elements such as titles and pictures on a slide.

False

A white slide is displayed after the last slide of a presentation to indicate that the presentation is finished.

False

An all-in-one is a specially designed computer chip that resides in another device, such as your car.

False

An existing bulleted list can be converted into a SmartArt graphic.

False

Web-based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases. A. True B. False

False

When a video is inserted on a slide, the video formatting and editing tools display in the control panel below the video.

False

IT is the abbreviation for

Information Technology

What are the four major functions of a computer?

Input, process, output, and storage Incorrect. Refer to Understanding Your Computer.

Four major functions of a computer

Input, process, output, storage

social media

Is incorporated as part of a political strategy by many politicians

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Is temporary or Volatile Storage

Intellectual property...

Is the result of someone's creative work and design; can be protected legally by the patent system; can include works of music, film, or engineering design

Collaborative Consumption

Joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficiently

Input device

Keyboard, mouse, stylus

Crowdfunding sites include...

Kickstarter and GoFundMe

Mainframe

Large expensive supports many users

High definition multimedia interface

Latest digital connector that carries high def video and audio

Which of the following would not impact the digital divide? A. A decline in the price of internet access. B. Expansion of free wifi connectivity in major cities. C. Legislation allowing communications companies to charge per website for access. D. Less sharing of the work we produce.

Less sharing of the work we produce

Output Device

Lets you send processed data out of your computer in the form of text, graphics, sounds, or video

LED

Light-emitting diode- more energy efficient and better color accuracy thinner panels

an example of an open source OS is

Linux

LCD Monitor

Liquid Crystal Display- light and energy

Drive Bay

Location of permanent storage devices

In Windows 7 and Vista, pressing the Windows key plus the L key does what?

Locks the computer

Hibernate

Low-power mode similar to sleep mode, except all data is stored in the hard drive, not RAM

Motherboard

Main circuit board containing the central electronic components of the computer (CPU, memory, circuits, etc.)

A nonvolatile storage device _____.

Maintains data even when the computer's power is turned off

Process

Manipulates, calculates, organizes into information

processing

Manipulating or organizing data into information.

Cloud storage

Means of storing files online, where they can be accessed from any computing device containing the appropriate software.

CPU

Measured in Hertz machine cycles per second

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)

Monitors now considered legacy technology

Flat-panel monitor

Most common type of monitor, also called a liquid crystal display (LCD).

The main circuit board in a computer is called a ____.

Motherboard

What is the main circuit board of the computer called?

Motherboard

read/write head

Moves from the outer edge of the spinning platter to the center, as frequently as 50 times per second, to retrieve (read) and record (write) the magnetic data to and from the hard drive platter

Teachers can show students simulations online and use instructional software programs on the web

Museums and Technology now have virtual tours on websites also used to enhance visitors experiences at museums suchas New York's Museum of Art which has podcasts and multimedia tours to supplement experience while there.

Using a ______ is one way to connect your computer with other computers.

NIC

Thumberbolt

Newest fiber optic up to 20 GB/s

Cloud Storage

Non-volatile storage; Typically offered as a service that houses your files on servers accessible from the internet, rather than locally on your own machine; increases your storage capacity and also provides an easy way to back-up files and keep them easily accessible from all of your devices

People form into groups based on what?

Not age or income, but common interests.

true

Notes page view shows an image of a slide and the notes you entered in the Notes pane

Determines Performance

Number of Cores(paths) /Applications

Duty cycle

Number of pages printer can produce monthly

Aspect Ratio

Width and Height proportion Traditionally 4:3 but newer monitors have 16:9 or 16:10

Bluetooth

Wireless transmission standard that facilitates the connection of electronic computing devices to peripheral devices.

hard drive

With storage capacities exceeding 2 terabytes (TB), a hard drive has the largest storage capacity of any storage device.

Who uses social networking the most?

Women, so marketers will be increasingly driven by female perspective and by a more complex model of what groups are attracted to. No more cliches

true

WordArt can also be shaped so the text fits a shape such as an arc, arrow, or oval

Are external hard drives better for archiving videos than optical media?

Yes, an external hard drive with a USB 3.0 port has high storage capacity and transfers files quickly.

true

You can also use an organization chart to show relationships among objects, animals, or things that are related in a structured way

true

You can override the formats applied to the presentation by the slide master by making changes directly to individual slides

false

You cannot animate a SmartArt graphic

How can I add Dolby surround sound to a system?

You need a Dolby Digital compatible sound card.

How do I determine how much hard drive space I need?

You need to calculate the amount of storage required by all of the types of programs and files you will be keeping on your system, including the operating system.

Augmented Reality

a combination of our normal sense of the objects around us with an overlay of info displayed

Beta software is made available because

a company is making an early release to test bugs.

The system unit is a component of which type of computer?

a desktop computer

Upgraded sound cards enable you to connect all of the following devices to your computer EXCEPT __________.

a mouse

Port

a place through which a peripheral device attaches to the computer so that data ma be transferred

Data

a representation of fact, figure, or idea i.e. word picture record of sound. Numbers, words, pictures, or sounds that represent fact, figures, or ideas.

the internet was created to provide

a secure form of communication and a common communication means for all computers

bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of

a subscription style business model made possible by technology

Crisis Mapping Tool*

collects info from e-mails, texts, blogs, tweets, and maps them making the info instantly publicly available. (example) Ushahidi

All-in-one printer

combines printer scanner copier fax

the first personal computers that used MS-DOS as the operating system had which kind of user interface

command-driven

Information

is data that has been organized or presented in meaningful fashion

optical media Data

is saved to a compact disc (CD), digital video disc (DVD), or Blu-ray disc (BDs). All of them collectively are referred to as optical media.

Collaborative Consumption*

joining together as a group to use a specific product more efficiently. redistribute things we have purchased, share our lives, share services a product provides instead of owning it outright

examples of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing include

kickstarter and ScanLife

A(n) ____________ is a large, expensive computer that supports many users simultaneously.

mainframe

search engines that search other search engines are called

metasearch engines

ordering a mocha latte and paying for it from the Starbucks smartphone app is using what type of internet commerce

mobile commerce

8) When searching for images, you can tell PowerPoint to search only for pictures created with a digital camera or a scanner.

n/a

Sound Card

provides connections to the speaker and microphone

Micro-expressions

training tool software system can train users to recognize emotions

You want to search the web for information on the movie Captain America: Civil War. What would be the best way to enter the key terms to get the most specific results?

"Captain America: Civil War"

Notebook Computer

(laptop) portable computer that has a keyboard, monitor, and other devices integrated into a single compact case. Powered by a battery unit or AC adapter.

The digit to the far right in any base system always has a place value of _______.

1

Measurements

1 Kilobytes (KB): 1,000 bytes 1 Megabyte (MB): 1,000,000 bytes 1 Gigabyte (GB): 1,000,000,000 bytes 1 Terabyte (TB): 1,000,000,000,000 bytes 1 Petabyte (PB): 1,000,000,000,000,000 bytes

Secure Online Shopping

1) The beginning of the URL changes from Http to https 2) The site displays a seal from a reputable third-party web security company 3) A small icon of a closed padlock appears on the toolbar 4) Use your common sense and shop at well-known, reputable sites.

terabyte (TB)

1,099,511,627,776 bytes or 240 bytes.

petabyte (PB)

1015 bytes of digital information.

Hexadecimal numbers are based on _____.

16

Autonomy

1st factor that leads to greater motivation

Within a computer, information is stored using Base ___.

2

a(n) _______ is a laptop computer that can convert into a tablet-like device

2-in-1 PC

When referring to RGB, each of the three colors can have ranging from 0 to _____.

255

What is the value of the third place from the right in base 16?

256

Purpose

2nd factor that leads to greater motivation

Mastery

3rd factor that leads to greater motivation

Blu-Ray (BD's) Dual Layer Blu-Ray DVD DL (Dual Layer) DVD (Digital Video Discs) CD (Compact Disc)

50 GB 25 GB 8.5 GB 4.7 GB 700 MB

Firewire 800

800 Mbps (Apple Standard)

expansion card (adapter card)

A circuit board with specific functions that augment the computer's basic functions and provide connections to other devices; examples include the sound card and the video card.

Augmented Reality

A combination of our normal sense of the objects around us with an overlay of information displayed

Augmented Reality

A combination of our normal sense of the objects around us with an overlay of information displayed.

printer

A common output device that creates tangible or hard copies of text and graphics.

monitor (display screen)

A common output device that displays text, graphics, and video as soft copies (copies that can be seen only on screen).

high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)

A compact audio-video interface standard that carries both high-definition video and uncompressed digital audio.

High-definition multimedia interface(HDMI) port

A compact audio-video interface that allows both HD video and uncompressed digital audio to be carried on one cable.

desktop computer

A computer that's intended for use at a single location. A desktop computer consists of a case that houses the main components of the computer, plus peripheral devices.

netbook

A computing device that runs a full-featured operating system but that weighs two pounds or less.

Computer

A data processing device with four major functions: input, processing, output, and storage

computer

A data-processing device that gathers, processes, outputs, and stores data and information.

all-in-one computer

A desktop system unit that houses the computer's processor, memory, and monitor in a single unit.

peripheral device

A device such as a monitor, printer, or keyboard that connects to the system unit through a data port.

microphone (mic)

A device that allows you to capture sound waves, such as those created by your voice, and to transfer them to digital format on your computer.

projector

A device that can project images from your computer onto a wall or viewing screen.

Microphone

A device that captures sound waves and transfers them in a digital format to the computer

output device

A device that sends processed data and information out of a computer in the form of text, pictures (graphics), sounds (audio), or video.

smartphone

A device with features of a computer including a wide assortment of apps, media players, high-quality cameras, and web connectivity.

binary digit (bit)

A digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 or 1.

flash drive

A drive that plugs into a universal serial bus (USB) port on a computer and that stores data digitally. Also called a USB drive, jump drive, or thumb drive.

flash memory card

A form of portable storage; this removable memory card is often used in digital cameras, smartphones, video cameras, and printers.

ultrabook

A full-featured but lightweight laptop computer that features a low-power processor and a solid-state drive; it tries to reduce its size and weight to extend battery life without sacrificing performance.

platter

A hard drive is composed of several coated round, thin plates of metal stacked on a spindle. Each plate is called a platter.

external hard drive

A hard drive that is enclosed in a protective case to make it portable; the drive is connected to the computer with a data transfer cable and is often used to back up data.

internal hard drive

A hard drive that resides within the computer's system unit and that usually holds all permanently stored programs and data.

Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (Serial ATA)

A hard drive that uses much thinner cables, and can transfer data more quickly than IDE drives.

optical drive

A hardware device that uses lasers or light to read from, and even write to, CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs.

keyboard

A hardware device used to enter typed data and commands into a computer.

mouse

A hardware device used to enter user responses and commands into a computer.

input device

A hardware device used to enter, or input, data (text, images, and sounds) and instructions (user responses and commands) into a computer. Some input devices are keyboards and mice.

Thunderbolt port

A high speed input/ output port; Thunderbolt 2 provides two channels of 20 Gbps capacity on one port.

QWERTY keyboard

A keyboard that gets its name from the first six letters on the top-left row of alphabetic keys on the keyboard.

tablet PC

A laptop computer designed specifically to work with handwriting-recognition technology.

plotter

A large printer that uses a computer-controlled pen to produce oversize pictures that require precise continuous lines to be drawn, such as maps and architectural plans.

mainframe

A large, expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously and executes many different programs at the same time.

sleep mode

A low-power mode for electronic devices such as computers that saves electric power consumption and saves the last-used settings. When the device is "woken up," work is resumed more quickly than when cold booting the computer.

Social Networking

A means by which people use the Internet to communicate and share information among their immediate friends, and meet and connect with others through common interests, experiences, and friends.

Social Networking

A means by which people use the internet to communicate and share information among their immediate friends and to meet and connect with others through common interests, experiences, and friends

digital video (or versatile) disc (DVD)

A method of optical storage for digital data that has greater storage capacity than compact discs.

Blu-ray disc (BD)

A method of optical storage for digital data, developed for storing high-definition media. It has the largest storage capacity of all optical storage options.

compact disc (CD)

A method of optical storage for digital data; originally developed for storing digital audio.

tablet computer

A mobile computer, such as the Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab, integrated into a flat multitouch-sensitive screen. It uses an onscreen virtual keyboard, but separate keyboards can be connected via Bluetooth or wires.

optical mouse

A mouse that uses an internal sensor or laser to control the mouse's movement. The sensor sends signals to the computer, telling it where to move the pointer on the screen.

green computing

A movement that encourages environmentally sustainable computing (or IT).

light-emitting diode (LED)

A newer, more energy-efficient technology used in monitors. It may result in better color accuracy and thinner panels than traditional LCD monitors.

laser printer

A nonimpact printer known for quick and quiet production and high-quality printouts.

inkjet printer

A nonimpact printer that sprays tiny drops of ink onto paper.

stylus

A pen-shaped device used to tap or write on touch-sensitive screens.

sector

A pie-shaped wedges created in the magnetized surface of each platter; sets up a gridlike pattern that identifies file locations on the hard drive.

Skype

A popular Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service

universal serial bus (USB) port

A port that can connect a wide variety of peripheral devices to the computer, including keyboards, printers, mice, smartphones, external hard drives, flash drives, and digital cameras.

connectivity port

A port that enables a computing device to be connected to other devices or systems such as networks, modems, and the Internet.

Ethernet port

A port that's slightly larger than a standard phone jack and that transfers data at speeds of up to 10,000 Mbps; used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem or to a network.

video graphics array (VGA) port

A port to which a cathode ray tube monitor connects.

laptop (or notebook) computer

A portable computer with a keyboard, a monitor, and other devices integrated into a single compact case.

Business-to-business (B2B)

A portion of e-commerce that consists of businesses buying and selling goods and services to other businesses

Consumer-to-consumer (C2C)

A portion of e-commerce that consists of consumers selling to each other through online auction and exchanges sites

Business-to-consumer (B2C)

A portion of e-commerce where exchanges take place between businesses and consumers-such as the purchases that consumers make at online stores

power supply

A power supply regulates the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips; it's housed inside the system unit.

hibernate

A power-management mode that saves the current state of the current system to the computer's hard drive.

impact printer

A printer that has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon, thus making a mark on the paper. The most common impact printer is the dot-matrix printer.

nonimpact printer

A printer that sprays ink or uses laser beams to make marks on the paper. The most common nonimpact printers are inkjet and laser printers.

thermal printer

A printer that works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper (in a process called thermal wax transfer printing) or by burning dots onto specially coated paper (in a process called direct thermal printing).

DVD-ROM disc

A read-only optical disc, meaning you can't save any data onto it.

DVD+R/RW

A recognized DVD format, DVD+R/RW (pronounced "DVD plus"). can record, erase, and rewrite on DVD-RAM, just as you can with the plus and minus formats, but DVD-RAM discs are generally encased in a plastic cartridge

DVD-R/RW

A recognized DVD format, DVD-R/RW (pronounced "DVD dash") can record, erase, and rewrite on DVD-RAM, just as you can with the plus and minus formats, but DVD-RAM discs are generally encased in a plastic cartridge

DVD-RAM

A recognized DVD format, DVD-RAM can record, erase, and rewrite on DVD-RAM, as you can with the plus and minus formats, but DVD-RAM discs are generally encased in a plastic cartridge

read-only memory (ROM)

A set of memory chips, located on the motherboard, which stores data and instructions that cannot be changed or erased; it holds all the instructions the computer needs to start up.

pixel

A single point that creates the images on a computer monitor. Pixels are illuminated by an electron beam that passes rapidly back and forth across the back of the screen so that the pixels appear to glow continuously.

webcam

A small camera that sits on top of a computer monitor (connected to the computer by a cable) or that's built into a laptop computer and is usually used to transfer live video.

touch pad (trackpad)

A small, touch-sensitive screen at the base of a laptop keyboard that's used to direct the cursor.

motherboard

A special circuit board in the system unit that contains the central processing unit, the memory (RAM) chips, and the slots available for expansion cards; all of the other boards (video cards, sound cards, and so on) connect to it to receive power and to communicate.

drive bay

A special shelf inside a computer that is designed to hold storage devices.

embedded computer

A specially designed computer chip that resides inside another device, such as a car. These self-contained computer devices have their own programming and typically neither receive input from users nor interact with other systems.

supercomputer

A specially designed computer that can perform complex calculations extremely rapidly; used in situations in which complex models requiring intensive mathematical calculations are needed (such as weather forecasting or atomic energy research).

head crash

A stoppage of the hard drive that often results in data loss.

solid-state drive (SSD)

A storage device that uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use but that can reach data in only a tenth of the time a flash drive requires.

Bike sharing programs like Citi Bike are an example of...

A subscription-style business model made possible by technology

Social commerce

A subset of e-commerce that uses social networks to assist in marketing and purchasing products

surround-sound speaker

A system of speakers set up in such a way that it surrounds an entire area (and the people in it) with sound.

Surround-sound speaker

A system speaker and audio processing that envelopes the listener in a full 360 degree field of sound

QR Codes

A technology that lets any piece of print in the real world host a live link to online information and video content.

Crisis Mapping Tool

A tool that collects information from e-mails, text messages, blog posts, and Twitter tweets and maps them, making the information instantly publicly available.

Crisis-mapping tool

A tool that collects information from emails, text messages, blog posts, and twitter tweets and maps them, making the information instantly publicly available

surround sound

A type of audio processing that makes the listener experience sound as if it were coming from all directions.

Affective Computing

A type of computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion.

Affective computing

A type of computing that relates to emotion or that deliberately tries to influence emotion

scanner

A type of input device that inputs images into computers.

touch screen

A type of monitor (or display in a smartphone or tablet computer) that accepts input from a user touching the screen.

Bluetooth (technology)

A type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to transmit data over short distances (approximately 3-300 feet depending on power); often used to connect peripherals such as printers and keyboards to computers or headsets to cell phones.

megabyte (MB)

A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1 million bytes.

kilobyte (KB)

A unit of computer storage equal to approximately 1,000 bytes.

gigabyte (GB)

About a billion bytes.

Connectivity Port

Access to networks and internet standard phone jack but larger (Ethernet Port) speed up to 10,000 mbps

Core

Affects CPU performance; Increased number of these means more instructions can be performed at the same time within the processor

Which statement is NOT true of a port?

All ports look the same.

Keyboard

Allow you to enter typed data and commands; usually QWERTY

System Software

Allows computers components to work in concert and manages instances of application software i.e. Windows

Halo Infant protection system

Allows hospitals to monitor the location of every newborn instantly

Sleep Mode

Allows you to save all of your programs, documents, files, etc in RAM in a low-power state so that when you begin working again, the boot-up will seem very fast

Touch Pad

Also called Track Pad; A small touch-sensitive area in laptops

Flash Drive

Also called USB Drive, Thumb Drive, Jump Drive; solid state flash memory to store data; connects through a usb port; Durable and small; Can store as much as 1 terabyte of data

Bit

Also called a binary digit a digit that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains either a value of O or 1

Display Screen

Also called a monitor

Expansion Card

Also called adapter card; Circut boards that provide additional functionality

Tower

Also called system Unit; Houses main components of a desktop computer

Jump Drive

Alternative way of storing portable data; diminutive size but significant storage capacity, currently as much as 256 GB. Also called flash drive, USB drive, or thumb drive.

Thumb Drive

Alternative way of storing portable data; diminutive size but significant storage capacity, currently as much as 256 GB. Also called jump drive, USB drive, or flash drive.

USB drive

Alternative way of storing portable data; diminutive size but significant storage capacity, currently as much as 256 GB. Also called jump drive, flash drive, or thumb drive.

Binary digits can be interpreted by the computer as all of the following except ______.

An entire file

sound card

An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside the system unit and that enables the computer to produce sounds by providing a connection for the speakers and microphone.

sound card

An expansion card that attaches to the motherboard inside your system unit.

network interface card (NIC)

An expansion card that enables a computer to connect other computers or to a cable modem to facilitate a high-speed Internet connection.

video card (or video adapter)

An expansion card that is installed inside your system unit to translate binary data into the images you view on your monitor.

video card (video adapter)

An expansion card that's installed inside a system unit to translate binary data (the 1s and 0s the computer uses) into the images viewed on the monitor.

FireWire 800

An interface port that transfers data at 800 Mbps.

port

An interface through which external devices are connected to the computer.

Computer Forensics

Analyzing computer systems to gather potential legal evidence

data transfer rate

Another key performance specification for a hard drive is the speed at which it can transfer data to other computer components (such as RAM). This speed of transfer is referred to as data transfer rate.

Application Software

Any of the applications you use on your computer browser, word processor, etc

hardware

Any part of a computer or computer system you can physically touch.

Hardware

Any part of the computer that you can touch it includes all physical components

Crowdfunding

Asking for small donations from a large number of people, often using the internet; a style of generating capital to start a business through social media

What three things pushes people to apply their free time to projects, for no money?

Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose

Being computer literate includes being able to...

Avoid spam, adware, and spyware; use the web effectively; diagnose and fix hardware and software problems

How can I make sure my games display at their best?

Be sure to get a video card with a highly rated graphics processing unit, or GPU, and 2 GB or more of video RAM.

Laser Printer

Beams and static electricity heats to fuse

Computer Literate

Being familiar enough with computers that a user knows how to use them and understands their capabilities and limitations

Computer Literate

Being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and you know how to use them.

Gigahertz (GHz)

Billions of machine cycles per second; Systems run at speeds measured in this

Binary digits are also called __________.

Bits

Binary numbers are based on a series of ___.

Bits

What is the latest incarnation of optical storage to hit the market today?

Blu-ray discs

What statements about Bluetooth is FALSE?

Bluetooth can be used over long distances.

The part of the computer used for arithmetic operations is the ____.

CPU

External Drive

Can be accessed from outside (CD or DVD)

External Hard Drive

Can be connected to a computer and used to store data on a portable, non-volatile device

Internal Drive Bay

Cannot be seen or accessed outside

List two musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis

Resolution

Clearness and sharpness image number of pixels

What type of storage keeps your files on the Internet rather than storing your files solely on a local device?

Cloud storage

All of the following are current focuses of AI research EXCEPT... A. Natural language processing B. Cognitive surplus C. Knowledge representation D. Perception

Cognitive surplus

all-in-one printer

Combines the functions of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax into one machine.

Printer

Common output device, which creates hard copies (copies you can tough) of text and graphics.

legacy technology

Comprises computing devices, software, or peripherals that use techniques, parts, and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular.

Hardware

Computer printers and other devices

Software

Computer programs that help you preform tasks

Legacy Technology

Computing devices or peripherals that use techniques, parts, and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular. Although legacy technology may still be functional, it is quickly being replaced by newer technological advances.

track

Concentric circles created in the magnetized surface of each platter; sets up a gridlike pattern that identifies file locations on the hard drive.

Which of the following actions would NOT help to identify your personal ethics? A. Describe yourself. B. Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family. C. Prepare a list of values that are most important to you. D. Identify the influences of your work environment.

Conduct a genealogic study of your extended family

Network Interface Card (NIC)

Enables computers to connect with one another or to a cable modem to access the internet

________ is the science of fitting the workspace to the worker.

Ergonomics

Peripheral Device

Connect to the computer and extend it's functionality i.e. monitor or keyboard

Ethernet Port

Connect your computer to either a cable modem or network

Ushahidi

Crisis Mapping Tool

Which of these is an example of optical storage media?

DVD

Blu-ray (BD)

Data is saved as tiny pits that are burned into the disc by a high-speed laser. BDs can as much 50 GB of data, which is enough to hold approximately 4.5 hours of high-definition video.

Compact Disc (CD)

Data is saved as tiny pits that are burned into the disc by a high-speed laser. CDs can hold up to 700 MB of data

Digital video (or versatile) disc (DVD)

Data is saved as tiny pits that are burned into the disc by a high-speed laser. DVDs can hold up to 4.7 GB of data.

information

Data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion; the result, or output that users require at the end of a job.

Contrast Ratio

Difference in light intensity between White & Black

DVI

Digital Video Interface- LCD monitors as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions, DVD players, and projectors connect to digital video interface (DVI)

Output

Displays data and information in form suitable for user

organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays

Displays that use organic compounds to produce light when exposed to an electric current. Unlike LCDs, OLEDs do not require a backlight to function and therefore draw less power and have a much thinner display, sometimes as thin as 3 mm.

Viewing Angle

Distance in degrees you can move before image degrades

Resolution of printer

Dots per inch, higher dpi=higher quality

List two low-impact forces that can cause injury, discomfort, or fatigue.

Dynamic, static, or contact forces

List two suggestions to maintain good health.

Eat a balanced diet and get adequate rest. Exercise for overall fitness and to improve the strength and flexibility of your body. Learn to manage stress.See a qualified health professional if you have questions about how your medical and physical conditions may be related to MSDs.

byte

Eight binary digits (bits).

Thermal Printer

Either melting wax based ink or burning dots

An input device lets you send processed data out of your computer in the form of text, pictures, sounds, or video.

False

An object's fill color and its line color must always be the same.

False

An ultrabook is similar to a laptop computer, but the monitor swivels and folds flat.

False

Animation Painter is used to change the order in which items are animated during a slide show.

False

Artificial intelligence systems think exactly like human beings do. A. True B. False

False

Artistic effects are the motion effects seen when one slide moves to the next during a presentation.

False

Changing the appearance of the text, layout, or design of a slide is called editing.

False

Changing the wording on an item in a bulleted list is an example of formatting.

False

Displaying text in italics is an example of an artistic effect.

False

Formatting is the process of modifying a presentation by adding and deleting slides or by changing the contents of individual slides.

False

If users wanted to see thumbnails of all of the slides in a presentation, they would use Reading view.

False

In every presentation theme the Body font and the Headings font are the same font.

False

Multiple objects on a slide can be aligned and distributed precisely using commands on the Ribbon.

False

Notes concerning the active slide are entered into the Slide pane.

False

PowerPoint does not allow you to crop a picture by changing its shape.

False

PowerPoint's horizontal ruler starts with 0 on the left side of the slide and proceeds to the edge of the right side of the slide.

False

Shapes and clip art images can be sized and formatted using the same techniques.

False

Slide handouts are printouts that show both the slide image and the notes associated with the slide.

False

SmartArt is a gallery of text styles that can be used to create decorative effects such as mirrored or shadowed text.

False

System software is the set of programs that you use on a computer to help you carry out tasks, such as writing a research paper.

False

Text can be entered on the Slides tab of the Slides/Outline pane, but not on the Outline tab.

False

The Body font is applied to slide titles.

False

The PowerPoint SmartArt graphic type relationship is used to show an organizational chart.

False

The move toward access instead of ownership is a sign of cognitive surplus. A. True B. False

False

The only text alignments allowed in PowerPoint are left justified, right justified, and centered.

False

The process for formatting text in a text box is different than for other placeholders.

False

The shape of an inserted video cannot be changed from the default rectangle.

False

The term fill color only applies to text.

False

The width of a text box expands automatically as you type.

False

Using the sizing handles is the only way to change the size of an image in PowerPoint

False

When animated objects appear in the animation sequence is controlled by the timing options.

False

When setting the duration for animation, increasing the duration causes the animation to go faster.

False

How does LCD work?

Filled with liquid crystal which either blocks or passes light from the fluorescent panel on back of screen. Combos of red blue and green gives us the color we see.

IEEE 1394 High Speed Serial Bus is the technical name for the __________ port.

FireWire

What is Apple Inc.'s name for the IEEE 1394 High Speed Serial bus?

Firewire

Which of the following is NOT an action to prevent eye strain while working at a monitor?

Focus on one spot on the screen for long periods of time

Next Einstein Initiative NEI

Focuses technological resources on talented young Africans

If your feet do not reach the floor, what should you use?

Footrest

What's the best way to keep my system running efficiently?

For optimal performance, one thing you can do is run the Disk Defragmenter utility.

Non-volatile

Forms of memory such as a hard drive, DVD, flash drive, or cloud storage location

Each hexadecimal digit can be represented by ____ in binary.

Four Digits

Ultrabook

Full feature but lightweight laptop. Features low-power processors and solid-state drives. Reduce size and weight to extend battery life without sacrifice performance

Input

Gathers information - user enters data

Brightness

Greatest amount of light showing when displaying pure white

Which of the following ports is used to connect newer monitors or TVs?

HDMI

What internal device has the largest storage capacity?

Hard Drive

____________ is any part of the computer you can physically touch.

Hardware

Which power control option stores data on the hard drive?

Hibernate

What is a compact audio-video interface that allows both HD video and uncompressed digital audio to be carried on one cable?

High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port

HDMI

High-definition multimedia interface port; Compact audio-video interface that allows HD Video and audio to be transferred at the same time; Most common type of audio/video transfer technology

ROM (Read Only Memory)

Holds instructions-permanent-Non Volatile storage

Nonvolatile storage device

Holds the data and instructions your computer needs permanently, even after the computer is turned off.

Power Supply

Household inside the system and transforms the wall voltage to the voltages required by computer chips

ergonomics

How a user sets up his or her computer and other equipment to minimize risk of injury or discomfort.

Ergonomics

How set up computer to minimize risk or discomfort

false

If you make a mistake, you can press the Ctrl+L keys to undo your previous actions

true

If your comoputer is connected to the Internet, you can select from professional design templates that are posted on Microsoft Office Online Web site.

Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers...

Increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines

Sophisticated modeling software is helping international researchers

Increase the pace of research in finding and producing vaccines.

A field of study focused on managing and processing information and the automatic retrieval of information is

Information Technology

data

Numbers, words, pictures, or sounds that represent facts, figures, or ideas; the raw input that users have at the start of a job.

____________ displays use organic compounds that produce light when exposed to an electric current.

OLED

latency

Once the read/write head locates the correct track, it may need to wait for the correct sector to spin to the read/write head. This waiting time is called latency (or rotational delay).

gigahertz (GHz)

One billion hertz.

Blu-ray disc (BDs)

Optical drives are disc drives that use a laser to store and read data. Blu-ray discs get their name because they are read with a blue laser light.

What is optical media used to archive videos?

Optical media includes things like compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), or Blu-ray discs (BDs), which come in

OLED

Organic Light-emitting Diode- Organic compounds produce light when exposed to electric current, does not require backlight

Monitor

Output device (sometimes referred to as a display screen), which displays text, graphic, and video as soft copies (copies you can see only on screen).

speakers

Output devices for sound.

Which of the following ports is NOT found on a modern laptop computer?

Parallel

graphics processing unit (GPU)

Performs the same kind of computational work that a CPU performs. However, a GPU is specialized to handle 3-D graphics and image and video processing with incredible efficiency and speed.

nonvolatile storage

Permanent storage, as in read-only memory (ROM).

Which of the following is NOT a preventative measure for computer vision syndrome?

Placing the monitor off-center

List two break methods.

Plan your work so that you are not doing the same thing for extended periods of time.Use different input devices. Work more efficiently by using software and hardware features to reduce your effort.Adjust your monitor's brightness and contrast.

Tablet

Portable integrated into flat multi touch sensitive screen

Laptop/Notebook

Portable single compact

Cold Boot

Powering on you computer from a completely turned off state

HDD (Hard Drive)

Primary Non Volatile Storage

The power supply provides power for all except the ____.

Printer

Plotter Printer

Prints oversize pictures

E-commerce (or electronic commerce)

Process of conducting business online, such as through advertising and selling products

Hertz (Hz)

Processor speed is measured in these units; A measurement of machine cycles per second

Projector

Project monitor images to a large group of people; Typically connect to the computer through a VGA or HDMI cable

Sound card

Provides a connection for the speakers and microphone on the motherboard.

The contents of ___ are erased when the computer is turned off.

RAM

Which of these storage options is considered volatile?

RAM

Which of these is considered nonvolatile storage?

ROM

RFID Radio Frequency Identification Tags

Ranchers use to manage and minimize disease outbreaks among cattle; RFID tags emit a wireless signal at all times across a network, which can communicate with other devices.

cloud storage

Refers to a service that keeps files on the Internet (in the "cloud") rather than storing files solely on a local device.

Internal Hard Drive

Reside within the computer and typically are as large as a couple of Terabytes

Which of the following is NOT found on a motherboard?

SSD

Storage

Saves data

Collaborative Consumption

Sharing products rather than owning them individually

The crisis-mapping tool Ushahidi...

Shows that a free software product can have great value

Tablet or Convertible PC

Similar to laptop but monitor swivels or folds

Portable external HD

Small in protective case and use it via usb. Does not use solid state technology

Netbook

Small lightweight 7-10 in wide, longer battery life but sacrifice performance for portability

true

SmartArt graphics, dynamic and exciting graphics, are available for you to use on your slides in PowerPoint

Gigahertz (GHz)

Speeds measured in billions of machine cycles per second.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of eye strain?

Spots floating in front of your eyes

Inkjet printer

Standard type of printer found in most homes; they are affordable and produce high-quality color printouts quickly and quietly.

Desktop

Stationary AKA system unit

Two categories of computers

Stationary and portable

What is the purpose of cache memory?

Stores instructions and data used most often by the CPU

QR (Quick Response) Codes

Technology that lets any piece of print in the real world host a live link to online information and video content

volatile storage

Temporary storage, such as in random access memory. When the power is off, the data in volatile storage is cleared out.

Computer Forensics

The application of computer systems and techniques to gather potential legal evidence; a law enforcement specialty used to fight high-tech crime.

resolution

The clearness or sharpness of an image, which is controlled by the number of pixels displayed on the screen.

Cognitive Surplus

The combination of leisure time and the tools needed to be creative

Sleep mode

The computer enters a state of greatly reduced power consumption, which saves energy.

hard disk drive (HDD)

The computer's nonvolatile, primary storage device for permanent storage of software and documents.

random access memory (RAM)

The computer's temporary storage space or short-term memory. It's located in a set of chips on the system unit's motherboard, and its capacity is measured in megabytes or gigabytes.

Digital Divide

The discrepancy between those who have access to the opportunities and knowledge that computers and the internet offer and those who do not

Digital Divide

The gap between the levels of Internet access and the availability of technical tools in different regions of the world.

Which objects should be at about the same height?

The keyboard and the mouse

binary

The language computers use to process data into information, consisting of only the values 0 and 1.

binary language

The language computers use to process data into information, consisting of only the values 0 and 1.

Binary

The language of a computer; Consists only of two numbers 0 or 1

system unit

The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer together, including the computer's processor (its brains), its memory, and the many circuit boards that help the computer function.

USB Universal serial bus port

The most common port used to connect input and output device to the computer. USB 2.0 ports are the current standard and transfer data at 480 Mbps.

South Korea

The most wired country in the world, where 80% of households have high-speed internet connections.

bit depth

The number of bits the video card uses to represent each pixel (or dot) on the monitor,

central processing unit (CPU, or processor)

The part of the system unit of a computer that is responsible for data processing; it is the largest and most important chip in the computer. The CPU controls all the functions performed by the computer's other components and processes all the commands issued to it by software instructions.

Crowdsourcing

The phenomenon of consumers checking in with the voice of the crowd before making purchases.

data mining

The process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigated. The objective is to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious.

warm boot

The process of restarting the system while it's powered on.

cold boot

The process of starting a computer from a powered-down or off state.

Ergonomics

The science that deals with the design and location of machines and furniture so that the people using them aren't subjected to an uncomfortable or unsafe experience.

software

The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and that enables it to perform different tasks.

Software

The set of computer programs or instructions that tells the computer what to do and that enables it to preform different tasks

application software

The set of programs on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing, sending e-mail, balancing a budget, creating presentations, editing photos, taking an online course, and playing games.

system software

The set of programs that enables a computer's hardware devices and application software to work together; it includes the operating system and utility programs.

operating system (OS)

The system software that controls the way in which a computer system functions, including the management of hardware, peripherals, and software.

liquid crystal display (LCD)

The technology used in flat-panel computer monitors.

access time

The time it takes a storage device to locate its stored data and make it available for processing,

seek time

The time it takes for the read/write heads to move over the surface of the disk, moving to the correct track,

NOT a healthy computing habit?

The top of the monitor is 2-3 inches below eye level.

purpose

The understanding that you are working for something larger than yourself.

aspect ratio

The width-to-height proportion of a monitor.

Not true about expansion cards?

They are used in laptop and tablet computers.

Not true about video cards?

They include a joystick controller port.

While typing and using a mouse or trackball, how should your upper arms be positioned?

They should fall relaxed at your sides.

3D sound card

This technology advances sound reproduction beyond traditional stereo sound (where the human ear perceives sounds as coming from the left or the right of the performance area) and is better at convincing the human ear that sound is omnidirectional, meaning that you can't tell from which direction the sound is coming.

A(n) ____________ port can allow you to connect up to six different peripherals to your computer.

Thunderbolt

Which of the following is NOT a video port?

Thunderbolt

Response Time

Time it takes for a pixel to change color

Pixels

Tiny dots that make up a monitor screen

Impact Printer

Tiny hammer like keys that strike paper

false

To apply a different color scheme to your presentation, on the Ribbon, click the Insert tab; in the Themes group, click the Colors button.

Web 2.0

Tools and web-based services that emphasize online collaboration and sharing among users

USB 3.1

Transfer speed of 10 GBPS and charges faster

A PowerPoint presentation is made up of a series of slides.

True

A PowerPoint presentation is primarily edited using Normal view.

True

A box on a slide that can hold text, charts, tables, or pictures is called a placeholder.

True

A set of unified design elements that provide a look for a presentation by applying colors, fonts, and effects is called a theme.

True

A text box can be used to place text anywhere on a slide.

True

A thermal printer works either by melting wax-based ink onto ordinary paper or by burning dots onto specially coated paper.

True

A visual or sound effect added to an object or text on a slide is called an animation.

True

An impact printer has tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon to make marks on the paper.

True

An inserted video can be recolored so that it coordinates with the presentation theme.

True

Background graphics that are a part of a theme can be hidden if they interfere with other slide content.

True

Binary language consists of just two digits: 0 and 1.

True

Bluetooth technology is a wireless transmission standard that lets you connect devices such as smartphones to peripheral devices such as headsets.

True

By default, an inserted picture is rectangular in shape.

True

Entering text into a SmartArt graphic must be done through the Text pane.

True

Hactivism is different from cyberterrorism. A. True B. False

True

How text is placed horizontally within a placeholder is referred to as text alignment.

True

If a picture's height is adjusted using the Shape Height box, its width is automatically adjusted proportionally.

True

In PowerPoint's Reading view, the taskbar, title bar, and status bar remain visible.

True

In every presentation theme the Headings font is always larger than the Body font.

True

Increasing the font size of a section of text is an example of editing.

True

Increasing the list level of a bullet point increases its indent and decreases the font size.

True

Intellectual property can be legally protected even though it is not a physical object. A. True B. False

True

List levels, which are similar to outline levels, are represented by a bullet symbol.

True

Notes pages are printouts that show a slide image on the top of the pages and notes that were created using the Notes pane on the bottom of the pages.

True

PowerPoint presentations can be edited in the Slides/Outline pane.

True

Predefined combinations of fill colors and line colors can be found in the Shape Styles gallery.

True

Slide Sorter view allows the user to apply formatting to multiple slides at one time.

True

Slides from an existing presentation can be inserted into the current presentation.

True

T/F - solid fill is one color used throughout the entire slide

True

Text can be placed inside of shapes.

True

Text placed in a shape must be centered.

True

Text that appears at the bottom of every slide is called a footer.

True

Text that prints at the top of each sheet of slide handouts or notes pages is called a header.

True

The PowerPoint SmartArt graphic type matrix shows how parts relate to a whole.

True

The most common keyboard layout is a standard QWERTY keyboard.

True

The theme font determines the Headings font and the Body font.

True

Use the PowerPoint SmartArt graphic type pyramid if you want to show proportional relationships with the largest component on the top or the bottom.

True

Using a glow effect allows you to apply a colored, softly blurred outline to an object.

True

When a bullet point item is promoted its text size increases.

True

When a picture has been selected and can be modified or formatted, sizing handles appear around the picture.

True

When the bullet button is toggled off, the indentation associated with the list is removed.

True

When you change the theme of a presentation, you change the colors, fonts, lines, and fill effects of the presentation.

True

You can create a presentation using the design of one theme and the colors of another theme.

True

You can restore the original theme formatting to a slide by using the Reset Slide Background feature.

True

You can use a picture that you took using a digital camera as a background for a slide.

True

Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Ultra books/Laptops no moving parts more efficient no noise little heat or power

Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. Individuals who have no sense of right or wrong exhibit amoral behavior. B. Life experience affects an individual's personal ethics. C. Unethical behavior is always illegal. D. Ethical decisions are usually influenced by personal ethics.

Unethical behavior is always illegal

Spam

Unwanted junk e-mail.

Spam

Unwanted or junk email

High Low Tech

Use inexpensive low tech parts to imitate the utility of expensive high tech tools

Flash Memory Card

Use solid-state flash to store data; Can be very small-about the size of a stamp, with the capacity of a DVD

false

Use they Typewriter tool to add text to a slide without using a content or text placeholder

Webcam

Used to directly capture and transfer a live video to the computer

solid state drive (SSD)

Uses the same kind of memory that flash drives use, but whereas flash drives have access times of about 1 ms, SSD drives can reach data in only a tenth of that time (around 0.1 ms).

Which technologies have been used during times of crisis?

Ushahidi, SwiftRiver, Email, NOT QR codes

Cloud storage

Using a service that keeps your files on the Internet rather than storing them solely on a local device.

crowdfunding

Using the Internet to get small donations from many people to start a business is called

VGA

Video Graphics Array- Port to which CRT monitors and many older LCD monitors connect

video memory

Video cards include their own RAM called video memory.

digital video interface (DVI) port

Video interface technology that newer LCD monitors, as well as other multimedia devices such as televisions, DVD players, and projectors, use to connect to a PC.

Quick Response

What does QR stand for?

true

When you start PowerPoint, a new blank presentation appears on the screen.

false

a title identifies the data series or bars in a column chart

Bluetooth

a type of wireless communication

false

a worksheet is made up of placeholders

people who dont read emotion easily in others hope for new progress in the field of

affective computing

An ideal chair for the workplace does all of the following EXCEPT__________.

allow legs to make contact with the sides of the chair

Which of the following display screens does not require a backlight to function?

an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display

computer forensics*

analyzes computer systems with specific techniques to gather potential legal evidence. When have a suspect can search computer history and searches etc

QR Codes (Quick Response Codes)*

any piece of print in the real world can host a live link to online info and video content. They can be on fliers, advertisements, signs etc. Use app on smartphone to scan the code

Close talk mics

attached to a headset. allow you to listen too

ensuring that the content, tone, and style of a website match your needs is checking for

audience

How to be computer savvy

avoid hackers protect privacy understand real risks use web wisely avoid online annoyances (spam)be able to maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot computer

Researchers believe that microchips may one day

be able to restore sight to the blind

Computer Literate*

being familiar enough with computers that you understand their capabilities and limitations and know how to use them efficiently

Technology and Medicine

biomedical chip implants could give sight to the blind VeriMed is a personal ID chip size of rice and implanted under skin; contains name address and medical conditions of person whom the chip was implanted in Mu-chip as well Science and Technology Tornado forecasting more accurate can study ruins without being onsite

in a computer, each __________ can represent one letter, number or symbol

byte

intellectual property

can be protected legally by the patent system, is the result of someones creative work and design, can include works of music, films, or engineering design.

Incorrect placement of your keyboard can cause __________.

carpal tunnel syndrome

Crowdsourcing*

checking in with the voice of the crowd. Example) MobileVoice to see people's verdict on quality of an item. Some companies are using them to improve their business and be proactive.

Lavalier Mics

clip on microphones, hands free

all of the following are current focuses of Al research except

cognitive surplus

Digital audio software can be used to

compose songs or soundtracks with virtual instruments

Affective Computing

computing that relates to emotion or deliberately tries to influence emotion. the wide gap in computers' ability to do calculations versus their emotional abilities is the target of research

which of following actions would not help to identify your personal ethics

conduct a genealogical study of extended family

When buying a monitor, which factor determines the difference in light intensity?

contrast ratio

what allows retailers to respond to consumer buying patterns?

data mining

Digital Divide*

difference in ease of access to technology. prevents us from using all of the minds on the planet to solve the planet's problems.

BD-ROM

disc Are read-only optical discs, meaning you can't save any data onto them.

the most common output device for soft output is a

display screen

which component of a computing device drains the battery the fastest

display screen

Byte

eight binary digits together

Spam*

electronic junk mail

All-in-one Computer

eliminates the need for separate tower also comes in touch screen

Ushahidi

example of crisis mapping tool. Developed In Kenya when a Okolloh was overwhelmed with messages about the violence. Later SwiftRiver was developed which rates the submissions and quality of info for accurateness.

Technology in Law Enforcement

facial recognition from skull search databases computer based trainingcomputer forensics

App creation software includes tools like Adobe Photoshop.

false

Files deleted from a flash drive are sent to the Recycle Bin and could be recovered, if necessary.

false

Modern desktop operating systems are considered single-user multitasking operating systems.

false

System restore points can only be created by Windows automatically on a regular schedule.

false

T/F - a bevel finish gives a dull and rough effect

false

T/F - a black slide is a special animation effect used to progress from one slide to the next

false

T/F - a synonym is a word with an opposite meaning

false

T/F - an apple waveform (.wav) file uses a standard format to encode and communicate music and sound between computers music synthesizers and instruments

false

T/F - as you select the shapes and then size them keep in mind that your audience will focus on the smallest shapes first

false

T/F - contrast determines the overall lightness or darkness of the entire image

false

T/F - creating a text slide with a multi-level bulleted list requires only one simple step

false

T/F - even if your printer is not capable of printing color images the preview will still appear in color

false

T/F - monitor dimensions and resolution do not affect how buttons display on the ribbon

false

T/F - the background styles gallery displays backgrounds from dark to light running from top to bottom

false

T/F - the difference between the effects and the styles is that each style has several options providing you with more control over the exacts look of the image

false

T/F - the primary colors are formed when the secondary colors are mixed

false

T/F - the standard dictionary contains many proper names abbreviations and technical terms

false

T/F - to change the formatting of a word the entire word must be selected

false

T/F - to move a clip in smaller increments press the f4 key while pressing the arrow keys

false

Webcasts are delivered only as prerecorded audio and video content.

false

a blog is usually written b multiple authors

false

a macro is a program released early to the public for testing and evaluation

false

artificial intelligence systems must think exactly like humans do

false

conventional disk drives are superior to SSD drives because they have no moving parts

false

digital activism is an exercise platform

false

the "Brain" of the computer is the USB

false

the move towards access instead of ownership is a sign of cognitive surplus

false

web based databases cannot be used to help investigators solve criminal cases

false

Mastery

feeling confident and excited about learning new skills

Mastery*

feeling of confidence and excitement from seeing your own skills progress

Information technology (IT)

field of study focused on handling and automatic retrieval of information.

Information Technology*

field of study focused on managing and processing info and the automatic retrieval of info. includes computers, telecommunications, and software deployment

ergonomics is an important consideration

for all computing devices

Maltron Keyboard

for people who can only use one hand

Autonomy*

freedom to work without constant direction and control

computer forensics uses computer systems and technology to

gather potential legal evidence

Witness Protection

hopes to stop human rights abuses throughout the world

Front side bus

how fast data is exchanged between CPU and RAM

Speed of printer

how many pages per minute black and white is faster than color

in the URL https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog, which part is considered the protocol

https

all of the following are sensors found in certain smartphones except

hygrometer

which of the following describes an IP address

identifies a website, referred to as dotted quad, identifies any computer connection to the internet

when installing software you will often see a question that asks

if you want a full (typical) or a custom installation

studies reveal that human motivation is fostered by

increasing levels of mastery, ability to self direct, and directing your work toward a higher goal than just your own needs

_________ printers work by spraying tiny drops of ink onto paper

inkjet

software*

instructions that tell your computer what to do. install the right ones to avoid online annoyances

Modem card

internet via phone line

When a printer receives a command, it generates a unique signal to the OS, which is called a(n)

interrupt

How are arts and computers related?

need to know how to manage a website for selling your art. new experiences for audiences such as dance movements that are computer generated. Mastery software suchas Adobe Illustrator and photoshop is essential for creating digital art

Khan Accademy

nonprofit website that has videos to teach students. Also has automated testing following each video series so students can try similar problems until show mastery. teacher can follow what is happening in the classroom too so knows how exactly to help students

software that includes programs to help you at work, home and school is called

open source software

Calendars, tasks, and e-mail will be found in which application?

outlook

The keyboard should be positioned so your forearms are ________.

parallel to the floor while you are typing

which of the following would not be a good precaution to take when making an online purchase

pay by debit not credit card

Supercomputer

performs complex calculations

A(n) ____________ prints oversize pictures that require the drawing of precise and continuous lines.

plotter

when an OS process tests in a priority order, it is known as

preemptive multitasking

what web browser feature would be particularly useful when using public computers

privacy browsing

Data Mining*

process of searching huge amounts of data with the hope of finding a pattern. For inventory control and to be able to respond to consumer buying patterns

Which of the four major functions of a computer is responsible for manipulating, calculating, and organizing data into information?

processing

which of the following functions of a computer is mostly responsible for turning data into information

processing

Web 2.0 has led to a shift from just consuming content toward

producing content

Dvorak Keyboard

puts the most used letters in the English language on the home keys which decreases the distance your fingers travel for most keystrokes which would increase typing speed. Tried to switch over but not much public interest.

which of the following is an example of financial management software

quicken

Next Einstein Initiative

rallying the support of the world to identify mathematical genius

Software

refers to the commands that instruct a computer what to do

Image-editing software allows you to

remove red eye

Cognitive Surplus

results when leisure time and tools allow us to engage in creative acts

social networking tools played a part in what?

revolutions in 2011

which of the following devices would use a real-time operating system

roomba vacuum

the C: drive on a windows PC is like a large filing cabinet and is referred to as the

root directory

Offshored*

sent to other countries. many types of programming jobs have suffered this, but not video game development

The gathering together of groups of people using online tools to connect and exchange ideas is

social networking

What provides a level of instant connection and instant distribution of information that is reshaping the world

social networking tools

When a vendor hosts software on a website and you don't need to install the software on your device, this is known as:

software as a service

Crowdsourcing

solicits online input from consumers

Speaker

sound input; usually built in

Embedded

specially designed computer chip in another device

Non impact printer (Inkjet)

sprays ink uses less beams

Education and Technology

students and teachers must have working knowledge of computers now.

A ____________ is an input device that looks like a pen, which you use to tap commands or draw on a screen.

stylus

what can forecast tornadoes within minutes?

supercomputers

Mainframe computers do what?

supports hundreds of users simultaneously

the minimum recommended standards for the operating system, processor, primary memory (RAM) and storage capacity for certain software are called

system requirements

which of the following is not considered an accessibility utility

system restore

A(n) ____________ computer has a monitor that swivels and folds flat.

tablet

Emotional - Social prosthesis (ESP) device

targeted at helping people who have autism.

which of the following would you not see on a windows 10 start menu

task view

AIMS

teaching young minds in Africa so we can use their smarts. African Institute for Mathematical Sciences. Trying to close the digital divide

which of following describes copyleft

terms enabling redistributing open source software

The crisis of growing digital divide is being addressed by what?

the Next Einstein project

Creative Surplus*

the ability of the world's populace to volunteer and collaborate on large projects.

The digital divide contributes to

the cycle of poverty

if criminal investigators using computer forensics find evidence

the evidence CAN be used in court

Social Networking*

the gathering together of groups of people using online tools to connect and exchange ideas

if you would like to return to a website that you listed last week but cant remember the URL, you should look at

the history list

false

the logo master lets you add items that you want to appear on all your handouts, such as a logo, the date, and time.

true

the main difference between linking and embedding is where you store the data and how you update the data after you place it in the destination file

Data Mining

the process by which great amounts of data are analyzed and investigated. The objective is to spot significant patterns or trends within the data that would otherwise not be obvious

Information Technology (IT)

the set of techniques used in processing and retrieving information

true

the slide master controls the formatting for all slides in the presentation.

Purpose*

the understanding that you are working for something larger than yourself

What type of printer uses wax-based ink?

thermal

Video Games

they are best developed for a local market by people native to that market so it won't be offshored

How do we connect in the technology age?

through music, there are new ways with Google Street View (apply music with pictures to evoke emotional memories) and now we report the news (DYTHR)

the fastest computer port is the _______ port

thunderbolt

false

to find and replace text, on the Home tab of the Ribbon, in the Proofing group, use the Find and Replace commands

Hacktivism is different from cyberterrorism

true

RAM is volatile storage

true

T/F - With the exception of the blank slide, Powerpoint assumes every new slide has a title

true

T/F - a point is 1/72 of an inch in height

true

T/F - gradient fill is one color shade gradually progressing to another shade of the same color or one color progressing into another color

true

T/F - holding down the SHIFT key while dragging a rectangle shape draws a square

true

T/F - landscape orientation is where the slide width is where the slide width is greater than its height

true

T/F - people remember at least one-third more information when the document they are seeing or reading contains visual elements

true

T/F - powerpoint classifies animated GIF files as a type of video or movie because the clips have movement or action

true

T/F - powerpoint does not allow you to wrap text around a picture or other graphic

true

T/F - the dictionary used in power point is shared with the other Microsoft Office applications such as word and excel

true

T/F - when a digital camera does not measure the tone correctly a color cast occurs and as a result one color dominates the picture

true

T/F - when you drag the scroll box the slide indicator shows the number and title of the slide you are about to display

true

T/F - you can embed and edit videos from within power point instead of needing to use a separate program to customize your media files

true

T/F - you can have the video fill the entire slide which is referred to as full screen

true

T/F - you can reapply a change you reserved with the Undo button by clicking the redo button

true

When you buy software, you can only use it as specified in the EULA

true

a touch pad is a pointing device usually found in laptops

true

big data describes the vast amounts of both structured and unstructured data that is generated daily

true

course management software creates a virtual learning experience for students and houses course materials, tests, and discussion boards

true

data and information are not interchangeable terms

true

different versions of linux are known as distros

true

geolocation requires a GPS chip in a mobile device

true

google docs is an example of software as a service.as

true

the "S" in HTTPS stands for secure and indicate that the secure sockets layer protocol has been applied to the website

true

the power on self test (POST) ensures all peripheral devices are attached and operational

true

which of following statements is false

unethical behavior is always illegal

artists interface with technology often but cannot yet

use software to suggest plot endings

being computer literate includes being able to

use web effectively, diagnose and fix hardware and software problems, avoid spam, adware and spyware

Swap.com

usees power of peer to peer connections to find best set of matches for people to trade things.

Witness Project

uses cameras and video to "See it. Film It. Change It."

touch-screen devices usually feature ______ keyboards

virtual

a feature in windows 10 that is used to organize open windows into task specific groups is called

virtual desktops

SixthSense

wearable device hanging around your neck that has a camera a projector and a mirror that communicates with the internet over bluetooth through the cell phone in your pocket. It AUGMENTS REALITY by giving you info as you need it.

collaborative consumption is

when people get together to increase the use of a single product by sharing access to it

true

when you enter text using the Outline tab, pressing the Tab and Enter keys doesn't work the same way as when you work in the Slide pane.

Psychology and Technology

working to develop computers that can respond to human emotional expression and to have computers have emotional and social skills affective computing

Autonomy

working without continual direction and control

To reduce wrist strain, use a(n) __________.

wrist rest

Digital Pens

write with the pen on any paper, the pen stores your writing then wirelessly transmits and stores it in a flash drive

true

you can apply a table style to format the table elements at once

false

you can move between cells in a table by pressing the Ctrl key