Chapter 8: Computer Concepts
Domain usually use by colleges and universities
.edu
Common extension for photographic file
.jpg
Advantages to laser printers
Speed, Quality of printing, Efficiency
Printer that uses replaceable cartridges, the cost of which must be considered when planning the long term cost of the machine
Ink jet
A mouse is an
Input device
Functions of microcomputers
Input, Storage, processing
Features that differentiate microprocessors
Instruction set, bandwidth, clock speed
Used to ensure that all office computer programs and data are secure in case of a mishap, fire, or natural disaster
Backup functions
Example of something that is NOT a peripheral device
Keyboard
When a floppy disk is formatted, it
Becomes usable in a computer and organizes the disk into tracks and sectors
Smallest piece of information on a computer
Bit
Software applications that allow the computer to surf the Internet are called
Browsers
Which part of the computer contains logic circuitry, which interprets instructions from a program?
CPU
Special type of high speed storage, may be part of the computers main memory or a separate storage device is called a
Cache
The ___ allows a user to return to previously viewed Web sites
Cache
An application program is software that is designed to
Perform a variety of tasks, such as word processing, database functions, an patient billing
Health information cannot be used or shared without the patients ____
Permission
____ business should not be conducted at work
Personal
What is an example of an output device?
Printer
Internal memory that cannot be overwritten and is not erased when the computer is turned off
ROM
RSI stands for ___
Repetitive strain injury
A device used to connect any numbers of LANs that communicate with other routers and determine the bet route between any two hosts is called a ______
Router
The type of file made up of rich text format is called a ____ file
Rtf
Example of a peripheral device
Scanner
If you want to transfer paper files to a computerized system without inputting all the date using the keyboard, you could use a
Scanner
A ____ allows a computer user to look for information on the Internet using specific key words
Search engine
Electronic ____ are used to sign documents generated on the computer
Signatures
Most common use for disks today is for
Storing information
A suite of communications protocols used to connect users or hosts to the Internet is called ___
TCP/IP
Common file extensions include .jpeg and .gif
True
DSL operates over a telephone line
True
DVD stands for digital video disk
True
If a disk is not preformatted, most computers detect that and format the disk automatically
True
Networks allow several computers to use the same printer
True
Search engines are programs in which a topic, word, or group of words can be entered and the engine searches the Internet for matches
True
The initial part of a URL listing is the domain name
True
A _____ specifies the global address of documents or information on the Internet
URL
Which is largest; WAN, LAN, CAN, HAN?
WAN
A dialog box in windows is a
Window that appears requesting more information from the user
Example of computer software
Word 2007
____ are usually found on college campuses and sometimes on military bases
Campus area networks
Encrypted data are called ____ text
Cipher
Encrypted data are called
Cipher text
Best printer selection if you plan to prepare multicolored newsletters with computer generated graphics and illustrations
Color laser
The term for individuals who break into computers with dishonorable intent is ___
Crackers
The pointer or flat bar that appears on the monitor to show where the next character will appear is called the ____
Cursor
DVD stands for ____
Digital video disk
Devices that load a program or data stored on a disk into the computer are called ___
Disk drives
Which kind f printer would be most beneficial for printing multiparty insurance claim forms?
Dot matrix
Types of printers
Dot matrix, laser, ink jet
The word used for selling and buying of good over the Internet is ____
E-commerce
A communications tool that is used to send and retrieve messages and computer generated documents is called
Electronic mail E-mail
____ was enacted partly to ensure that medical records would be kept private and confidential
HIPAA
Language used to create documents for use on the Internet is
HTML
All of the following are storage devices
Hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, Zip drive
Individuals can access information at ____ in airports and some businesses
Hot spots
Locations in places such as airports, libraries, and hotels that offer an access point for public wireless broadband network services are known as
Hot spots
A ____ is a device that connects several computers or networks
Hub
A picture, often a computers desktop, that represents a program or an object is called an ______, and clicking on it takes the user into the program
Icon
Advantages of computerized office database
Info is stored together and is easily accessible, can be used by more than one person at a time, links related piece of information to process insurance claims
An intranet is a local network that uses Internet technology within a company but does not access the Internet directly
True
The aspect of computer science that deals with computers taking on the attributes of humans is called
Artificial intelligence
A HAN would be used in an educational facility
False
A Zip drive is also called a thumb drive or flash drive
False
A computer user cannot copy an entire disk
False
A gigabyte is approximately 5 million bytes of data
False
A kilobyte is approximately 2419 bits
False
Cyberspace is the physical space of the online world of computer networks in which communication takes place
False
Dot matrix printers produce a better quality output than do laser printers
False
Information transmitted by the computer to a monitor or printer is a query
False
Magnetically creating tracks on a disk where information will be stored is called making a backup
False
System software and application software have the same meaning
False
The acronym for the language used to create documents for use on the Internet is called HTTP
False
The hard drive is used to burn a new CD from information on a computer
False
The help function in software programs is a feature that must be paid for before it can be used
False
The magnetic creation of tracks on a disk where information will be stored is called flash
False
Wave keyboards are not designed with ergonomics in mind
False
What are used to help prevent access to private networks?
Firewalls
The magnetic creation of tracks on a disk where information will be stored, usually done by the disks manufacturer, is called ___
Formatting
Clock speed is expressed as
Megahertz
A device that allows information to be transmitted over telephone lines at speeds measured in bits per second is called a ____
Modem
Parts of the hardware of a computer system
Monitor, Disk drive, Printer
Main circuit board for the computer to which other devices are attached is called the
Motherboard
The _____ is the main circuit board for the computer, to which other devices can be attached
Motherboard
Most commonly used input device, allows computer operator to select commands by interfacing with the monitor screen
Mouse
Many printers in use today are ____ and can perform different tasks
Multifunctional
Presentation of graphics, animation, video, and sound on a computer in an integrated way or all at once is called
Multimedia
A series of computers that are linked, allowing them to share information is a
Network
An embedded computer is one that is inside another device
True
A PDA is a type of handheld computer
True
A server manages shared network resources
True
A terabyte is approximately 1 trillion bytes
True