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Much of a program for a Web app runs on a distant computer, often called the ____.
Cloud.
The _____ is mass storage on remote computers.
Cloud.
Once information is input into a computer, it becomes ____.
Data
____ is the amount of data that a storage device can move from the storage medium to the computer per second.
Data Transfer rate.
To communicate with an expansion card, one part of the ____ bus runs between RAM and the processor; the other part runs between RAM and various peripheral devices.
Data.
In the URL http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm, ____ is the file extension.
.htm
A(n) ____ displays on-screen icons, menus, and buttons.
GUI-Displays on-screen icons, menus, buttons, and other graphical controls.
Examples of ____ computers are portable media players and smartphones.
Handheld.
Which of the following is NOT true about computer platforms and operating systems?
Linux is usually used instead of the machintosh OS.
A(n) ____printer has a print head that sprays ink onto paper to form characters and graphics.
Ink-jet.
____ determines how many pages a printer is able to print to the specified period of time.
Duty cycle.
When you use a program that is stored in the cloud, you must download the entire program for it to work on your computer.
False.
The digital convergence is an ongoing process of social, political, and economic change brought about by digital technology.
False. Revolution.
The advantage of ____ monitors include display clarity, low radiation emission, portability, and compactness.
LCD.
____ monitors are also called flat-panel displays.
LCD.
A(n) ____ is a named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
File.
A display device's specifications include dot pitch.
True.
A drive bay is a storage device parking space.
True.
A fitness tracker can be classified as a wearable computer.
True.
A hard drive is both the storage device and the storage medium.
True.
A microphone can convert spoken words or sound information into a digital format.
True.
A mouse is an example of a(n) pointing device.
True.
A standard desktop computer uses a mouse as its primary pointing device.
True.
A(n) hard drive is the preferred type of main storage for most computer systems.
True.
Access time is the average time it takes a computer to locate data on the storage medium and read it.
True.
After you save a document as a computer file, it is in storage.
True.
An operating system is an example of system software.
True.
Cars and appliances include digital electronics.
True.
Digitization is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by a computer.
True.
For a graphics card, the amount of available memory is the key to overall performance.
True.
It is easy to get inside a tower case and swap parts.
True.
Screen size, dot pitch, and color depth are all determined by the graphics card.
True.
The graphics card can be built or plugged into a computer's motherboard.
True.
The system unit is the box that houses the most important parts of the computer system.
True.
Usually when people talk about computers, they are talking about a PC.
True.
When you tell a computer what to do, you are providing input.
True.
____ is currently the most popular technology for connecting peripherals.
USB.
A(n) ____ has a touch-sensitive screen, which can be used as a writing or drawing pad.
Tablet.
In the URL http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm, ____ is the Web protocol standard
http
Nintendo's Wii and Microsoft's Xbox are types of ____.
Video game consoles.
A high-end graphics card is sometimes called a ____ card.
Video.
In the URL http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm, ____ is the Web server name.
nps.gov
Digital cameras and media players are examples of ____ devices.
peripheral
Trackpad is another word for trackball.
False.
A mouse can either be connected to the computer using wires or cables, or can be ____.
Wireless.
A ____ is an electronic circuit.
A chip.
A machine that accepts input, processes and stores data, and produces output is called a(n) ____.
A computer.
All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a ____.
A printer.
A(n) ____ allows you to capture video images using your computer.
A webcam.
____ is the average time it takes a computer to locate data on the storage medium and read it.
Access time.
With a feature called ____, once you plug a peripheral device into its port, the device is ready to use.
Auto-detect.
The ____ is the number of colors a monitor and graphics card can display.
Bit depth.
The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics.
Blog.
The main processor in a computer is called the ____.
CPU.
If you want to discuss a research topic with others in public, you can participates in a(n) ____.
Chat group.
Several people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is called a(n) ____.
Chat group.
A digital camera uses a(n) ____ card, because each photo its owner takes requires megabytes of storage, and the device has a high storage capacity and access speed.
Compact Flash.
Additional recipients can be added to an email via the Cc feature; Cc stands for ____ copy.
Courtesy
Which type of computer do dedicated gamers and video editors prefer?
Desktop.
All of the following are examples of portable computers EXCEPT ____.
Desktops
what is the trend to blend several technologies with distinct functions into a single product
Digital Convergence
On any computer, the instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks are referred to as apps.
False.
____ measures image clarity.
Dot pitch.
The term software refers not only to the internal parts of the computer, but also to the peripheral devices.
False.
To turn off the computer, simply press the power switch.
False.
The system unit case for a desktop computer contains several storage device "parking spaces" called ____ bays.
Expansion.
The file ____ is composed of the period and characters to the right of the period.
Extension.
A(n) application system is the master controller for all the activities that take place within a computer system.
False Operating
Currently, DVDs have the highest storage capacity for optical storage media.
False- BD's.
Each peripheral device or expansion card requires software called a slot driver.
False- Device.
As the screen size increases, the computer displays a larger work area with text and other objects appearing smaller.
False- Resolution.
The computer controls a peripheral device by sending data over circuits called a data port.
False- bus.
A(n) output device and computer work together to change information into a series of electronic signals a computer can understand. _________________________.
False- input.
Blue-ray discs and CDs are example of storage devices.
False- media.
Dot pitch ratio is the proportional relation between the width and height of an image or video frame.
False-Aspect.
Most computers are equipped with a(n) mouse as the primary input device.
False-Keyboard.
Storage is an area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.
False-Memory.
Memory is the area of a computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.
False-Storage.
A(n) blog is a collaborative Web site that allows people to add to and modify material posted by others.
False-Wiki.
A digital camera is not an input device.
False.
A printer's duty cycle is usually measured in pages per day.
False.
A touchpad is also called a(n) trackball.
False.
All cell phones are examples of a personal computer
False.
Most notebook computers use OLED monitors.
False.
Touch events, such as taps, drags, and pinches are sometimes called _____.
Gestures.
Two key components of a computer display system are a display device or screen and a (n) ____ card.
Graphics.
refers to the electronic and mechanical parts of the computer.
Hardware
A computer system includes which of the following?
Hardware, software, peripheral device. All of the above.
You can use a(n) ____ on a search site to describe the information you are trying to find.
Keyword.
A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____.
LAN (Local area network)
A(n) _____ is a stand-alone display device that connects to a computer.
Monitor.
The part of a keyboard which includes keys such as Home, End, and arrow keys is used for ____.
Navigating.
A rewritable ____ is a replacement for a hard drive.
None of the above.
A(n) ____ computer has a clam shell design, and opens and closes on a hinge.
Notebook.
The ____ is used for tasks such as starting programs and locating data files.
Operating System.
Linux is an example of a(n) ____.
Operating system.
____ storage stores data as microscopic light and dark spots on the disc surface.
Optical Storage.
A(n) ____ drive works with CDs, DVDs, and BDs.
Optical drive.
A(n) ____ mouse uses an LED and computer chip to track a light beam as it bounces off a surface.
Optical.
A computer processes information and sends it to a(n) ____ device.
Output
PC stands for ____ computer.
Personal.
Solid-state storage cards require a device called a card ____ to transfer data to or from a computer.
Reader.
In a CD-R, the R stands for ____ technology.
Recordable.
Printer ____ is measured by dpi.
Resolution.
The ____ is the maximum number of horizontal and vertical pixels that can be displayed on a screen.
Resolution.
____ rate is how fast a screen updates the information being displayed.
Response.
The ____ is the measurement in inches from one corner diagonally to the opposite corner.
Screen size.
An expansion ____ is a long-narrow socket on the motherboard into which you can plug an expansion card.
Slot.
Pinterest is an example of _____.
Social Networking.
Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____.
Software.
____ storage stores data in a durable, erasable, low-power chip.
Solid-State storage.
A digital camera's ____ can store hundreds of images.
Solid-state memory card.
Printer ____ is measured by ppm.
Speed.
messages are typed messages you send using your smartphone or mobile device.
Text
The case for a vertical system unit is often referred to as a ____.
Tower.
All of the following are true EXCEPT ____.
clicking Reply All sends your message to everyone who received the original message including the Bcc recipients.
A(n) ____ mouse is an example of a wireless mouse.
laser mouse.
All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT ____.
memory card.
Devices such as smartwatches can be classified as _____ computers.
wearable.