CGS Midterm
1920 x 1080
"Full HD" resolution is expressed as:
slower
Contact your ISP if your actual Internet speed is _____ than advertised.
Top level Domain
Highest level of domain hierarchy is
active pixel scanner
Smartphone cameras work by focusing incoming light onto what type of array that captures images?
browsers
Software applications that allow users to access and surf the World Wide Web are called ___ .
plug-ins
Software that can be added to a browser to increase its functionality are called ___ .
Virus
Software that infects a computer and is created using a computer code is called a computer
filters
Software that limits the material that a browser fetches or that a search engine displays are called ___ .
3D
Sometimes used to create prototype models for casting ____ printing is also known as additive manufacturing
peer to peer
The BitTorrent protocol is often called ___ file sharing.
DSL
The Internet service that tends to provide the most consistent speeds is _____.
Tim-Berners Lee
The World Wide Web was created through a collaboration led by ___ .
router
The device that connects 2 networks is a _____.
File Transfer
The protocol used for transmitting large files from one server to another over the Internet is known as the ___ Protocol (FTP).
WPA2
The standard for wireless network privacy and protection is known as ___ .
HDMI
The standard port for video and audio input into televisions today is the _____ port
MEMS
The technology (chips) that allow cell phone microphones and hearing aids to be so small is the _____ chip.
character
The technology that allows any text, even handwritten scrawls, to be digitized is known as optical ___ recognition.
video conferencing
The technology that uses cameras, microphones, displays, speakers and software to allow users to both see and hear each other is called ______.
OMR
The technology that uses the reflection of a laser of the graphite left by a #2 pencil to determine if a bubble has been filled in is called.
Control
The two main components of a processor are the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the _____ unit
buswidth
The two major factors that impact processor speed are clock speed ______
bandwidth
The volume of data that can be carried on an Internet transmission media in an amount of time is called _____.
WPA
The wireless network privacy standard that was introduced in 2003 but was quickly replaced (due to numerous vulnerabilities) was known as ___ .
modulator-demodulator
The word modem stands for ____.
input devices
These facilitate getting data and information into your computer.
MIDI
This technology allows musicians to create written sheet music simply by playing an instrument.
OLED
Through currently expensive, curved and paper-thin displays are possible using ____ display technology
speakers
To improve the sound quality of their smartphones, many users purchase larger external ____to listen to music
gigabytes
Typical SSD capacities for tablet computers or smartphones are measured in___
Uniform
URL stands for ____ Resource Locator
Microsoft
Windows OS is owned and maintained by _____ .
voice
With ____ recognition technologies, frequency, pitch, speech rhythms and other characteristics are charted and compared to existing records.
is enhanced
With optical zoom, resolution ____ when focusing on distant objects.
router
Your ___ can provide hardware firewall protection for your home network where it connects to the ISP's network, just as ISP networks have firewalls where they connect to the Internet.
contrast ratio
a description of the difference in the luminance of a display's white pixels compared to the black pixels
worm
a destructive program that replicates itself throughout a single computer or across a network is called
botnet
a group of compromised computers controlled by a hacker
USB drive
a type of storage device
clock rate
clockspeed, also referred to as ____ is the speed at which the processor performs the operations required to run a digital device and instructions executed by the digital device
All in one
combining the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look ______ computers are popular with the businesses. Their lack of expendability make them less popular with serious gamers though.
zombie
computer controlled by a hacker
bit
represented as either 0 or 1, a ____ is the smallest unit of data a computer can process
firewall
security separating 2 networks or even computers on the same network is called
pixel
smallest element of an image
adware
software that conflicts the user's web browsing history and uses the data collected to create unsolicited targeted pop-up advertisements
electronic circuits
solid state drive store data using
refresh rate
term that describes how fast each pixel in a display is updated
L1
the ____ cache is located directly on the processor itself
MHz
the abbreviation for a megahertz is
Sampling
the accuracy of a digital recording is determined by the device's ____ rate
Native
the actual number of pixels is a monitor called ____ resolution
color depth
the amount of data that defines each color in a pixel
hacktivisim
the art of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for a politically or socially motivated purpose is called
cloud
the fact that data on servers is nearly always backed up onto other services give ____ storage a major advantage over other data storage methods
cyberattack
the malicious use of computer code to modify the normal operations of a computer or network
word size
the maximun number of bits per instruction that a CPU can process during 1 machine cycle is called____
resolution
the number of pixels in a display is called the display's
RAM
the place in a digital device where the data and programs that device is currently using are accessible by the processor is called
Graphics
the visual image output that a computer creates
USB
this type of connector is the most common for connecting peripherals (printers, monitors, storage devices) to a windows computer
DNA
though it could theoretically hold terabytes of data for thousands of years in a microscopic space, ____, storage, using genetic material, is a distant storage option.
helium
to allow hard disk drive platters to spin more smoothly and cooler, some manufacturers seal the platters in____instead of air
toner
to create an image with a laser printer____ is drawn to the drum
MP4
two most common audio file formats are WAV and
Spam
unsolicited email message
Distributed Denial of Service
A DDos attack is when computers that have been affected by a virus act as "zombies" and work together to send out illegitimate messages creating huge volumes of network traffic. The acronym stands for
File
A URL identifies a particular __ address on the World Wide Web.
domain
A ___ name identifies a server site on the Internet.
webcam
A camera that takes photos or steams video into a computer or over the Internet is called a ___ .
smartboard
A combination input and output device that allows users to interact with large computer displays that is sometimes found in classrooms is called an interactive whiteboard or a ___.
NFC
A commonly-used short range wireless technology used for data transfer and electronic payments is called ___ .
tablet
A computer that is highly mobile, has a smaller OS, and uses a touchscreen as the primary input method is called a _____ .
cybercrime
A crime in which a computer is the object of the crime or is used to commit a crime or offense is called
computer
A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____ .
keystroke
A form of spyware that records all actions typed on a keyboard is a ______ logger
billion
A gigabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes.
thousand
A kilobyte is equal to approximately one _____ bytes.
million
A megabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes?
laptop
A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer.
Cyberterrorist
A person who uses computers and the internet to launch attacks against computer systems for political or ideological reasons is called
Port
A point (a hole or slot) in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector
HDMI
A port that allows the transfer of high quality video and audio signals is called ___ port
File Transfer Protocol
A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the ___ .
ping
A request for an electronic "echo" or response from another computer or server is called a ____.
Graphic Processor (GPU)
A separate processor (computer) in your computer that enhances your video is called
SSID
A signal transmitted every few seconds by a wireless router so that users' computers can find the Wi-Fi hotspot is called a(n) ___ .
control panel
A site on the Windows operating system where you can uninstall programs, adjust settings, and manage tasks is the _____.
MAC
A switch distinguishes between various devices within a network by their __ addresses.
Infrared (IR)
A television remote usually uses ____ wave
trillion
A terabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes?
Pharming
A type of phishing that seeks to obtain personal information through malicious software that is inserted on a victims computer is called
300 hours
According to youtube about how much video is uploaded to its site every minute
MIDI ports
All of the following are common ports that are included with laptop computers except
internet
Although it sounds ironic, searching the _____ in your area is an efficient way to search for an ISP.
Finder
An application that navigates all of the files and folders on your Mac is the _____ .
DDos
An attack on a network that is designed to interrupt or stop network traffic by flooding it with too many request is called ____ attack
memristor
An electronic element that stores data by changing its resistance based on current that has passed through it (similar to RRAM) is called
Bluetooth
Because its radio waves pass through walls or desktops______- capable devices are becoming very popular
RAID
Because of their capacity of storing data in multiple hard drives, data warehouses use ___- technology to ensure redundant data storage
laptop
Because of their compact size, touchpads are most often used with _____ computers.
Thumbdrives (USB or Flashdrives)
Because they are inexpensive and reliable ____ have become extremely popular storage devices
SSDs
Because they have no mechanically moving parts, ___ provide extremely fast, efficient storage
Safari
Because they're both Apple products, the browser that works smoothest with Macintosh OS X is ___ .
25 GB
Blu-Rays provide approximately ___ of storage space
Mbps
Broadband is measured in _____ .
700 MB
CDs provide approximately ___ of data storage space
Higer
Cost of a SSD is ____ than the cost of a traditional hard drive
a reflective coating that has pits and lands
DVDs store data using
More
Fiber optic cable is _____ expensive than coaxial cable to install.
content
Firewall software used to block a user's access to specific internet content is called ____ filter
apple
Firewire connectors were developed for____ computers
individual users
For _____ it may be less expensive to add an existing cell phone data plan and to use the phone as a hotspot than to add wired Internet service.
internet service provider
ISP stands for:
WPA2
In addition to activating ___ protection, it's a good idea to disable your router's SSID transmission once all your devices are connected.
Cache
In addition to the RAM, modem processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a ____
TRUE
In general, the more data being transmitted, the shorter the cord should be
optical
In photography, there are 2 ways to focus on distant objects, digital zoom and ____ zoom.
graphical
Letting computer users drag images and documents across their computers' monitors made the ___ User Interface very popular.
fetch, decode, execute, and store
Machine cycle consist of which 4 steps
checks
Magnetic Ink Recognition (MICR) is a technology that is most commonly seen on ____ .
wifi hotspot
Many cellular ISPs offer modem/router combination devices that can create a _____ wherever there's adequate cell service.
Unicode
Many computers today use_____ which is a coding scheme using at least 16 bits to represent a character
optical drives
Many manufacturers have made _____ optional equipment when purchasing a new laptop computer.
Million
Megahertz is equal to one _____ cycles per second
electronic (solid state)
Memory is ___ and has no moving parts
Virtual
Most Smart phones and tablets produced today have a ____ keyboard
256GB-1TB
Most new laptop computers come with how much storage?
SSD
Most tablets and phones use ____ as their main storage device
SSD
Most tablets and phones use _____ as their main storage device.
capacitance
Most touchpads use _____ to sense when a finger has moved across the pad.
packet
Paul Baran developed a technology called _____ switching that made the Internet possible and reliable.
User preferences
Persistent cookies store information about ____
2 to 4 gigahertz
Personal computer CPU clock speeds range between_____
Radio Frequency Identification
RFID stands for which of the following.
Go Pro
Relatively rugged, water-resistant video cameras that allow users to film high-definition video under harsh conditions, such as on ski mountains, in the ocean, or at high altitudes are called extreme-action video cameras or simply a ___ .
dual band
Routers that can send Internet signals over 2 distinct frequencies are called _____ routers.
overclocking
Running the processor faster than recommended by manufactures is called____. This can increase the performance and speed, but will also void manufacturer warranty.
Defense
Sage was developed by US department of___
Cold war
Sage was developed during ____
Diagonal
Screen size is measured by the _____ across the monitor
mheducation.com
Select the domain name.
touchscreen or keyboard
Select the smartphone input device.
Ergonomics
The art of science of creating output that provides information in the most useful manner is called
Smaller
The average tablet computer has _______ hard drive than the average desktop computer
bandwidth
The capacity of a particular transmission medium is called its _____.
Cube
The first commercially available computer with a graphical user interface was NeXT's ___ computer.
ROM
The instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the BIOS, are typically stored in
Intel
The largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is
Apple
The mouse was developed by which company?
clock
The number of instructions the CPU can process per second is directed by ____ speed processor
resolution
The number of pixels in an image is called the image's ____ .
WEP
The original wireless network privacy and protection standard for Wi-Fi was known as ___ .
Bluetooth
This technology provides short-distance wireless communication between electronic devices using extremely low power radio signals.
touchscreens
Used in a variety of devices including ATMs and point-of-sale terminals, ____ allow for the input of data with the use of a stylus or finger.
dynamic
Using a stylus and touchpad to map the signature and also measure pressure, pen angle, pen up/down, speed, etc, is known as what type of signature recognition?
world wide web
WWW stands for
router, modem, internet signal
What 3 items are needed to install a home WiFi network?
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
What group determines the standards for the World Wide Web?
Operating system
What manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs programs?
Could a network be built that would continue to work even if multiple parts collapsed?
What was the major question that ARPAnet wanted to solve?
how much data you currently use
When determining how much cell phone data you need it is important to consider
active pixel sensor
When discussing digital cameras or smartphone cameras with APS CMOS, APS stands for ___ .
4-8GB
When you buy a new laptop, how much RAM should it come with?
most widely used OS for smartphones and tablets
Which of the following is a strength of the Android platform?
free to download and use
Which of the following is a strength of the Linux platform?
Microsoft Works 6-9 Converter
Which of the following might be risky to uninstall from a Windows PC laptop?
terabyte
Which of the following represent the highest amount of storage?
kilobyte
Which of the following represents the least amount of storage?
Wifi
Which transmission media has the largest bandwidth?
projective capacitive
Which type of touchscreen uses a single metallic-coated panel and uses electricity to calculate touch points?
megabyte
a million bytes of data equals about one
Bluetooth
a short-range wireless transmission protocol is known as
optical drive
a storage device that uses lasers to read CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs is referred to as
peripheral
an input, output or storage device connected to a computer is known as
projector
an output device that uses light to display video or image output on a surface.
shorter
because a metal platter is physically spinning, hard drives have ___ access times than solid state hard drives
cloud
emailing a file to yourself is an example of ____ storage
cable internet
good choice of internet service in your area
cyberbullying
harming or harassing a person via technology
shorter
in general, the ___ the access time, the faster the hard drive
broadband
internet signal that has enough bandwidth to allow multiple computers to be connected to the same router is called ____ signal
data is only available when you are offline
one disadvantage of cloud storage is that
mapping parents genomes
one of the largest data requirements of the future will likely be
PPM
printer speed described using what acronym
WIFI
protocol for wireless networks is called
holographic
using refracted laser light to store data on a photoreceptive substrate is essentially how ___storage works. theoretically this could store gigabytes of data within a cubic millimeter.
redundant array of independent disk
when referring to digital storage, RAID stands for
internet explorer
which browser developed by microsoft
Which of following might contain a traditional magnetic hard drive
Dell Desktop computer
Storage
Devices that are allowed for the retention of data when your computer has been shut down are called ___ devices
plotter
a type of printer that is used to print large graphic images such as architectural drawings by mechanically moving a pen over a large sheet of paper is known as a
GPU
computer within your computer that creates images
MIDI
connecting digital musical devices to computers is accomplished by using ____ ports
data malipulaiton
cyber crime
Buses
data flows between different parts of the computer via
desktop
devices with a separate system unit and a relatively large footprint are called ____ computers
desktop
devices with a separate system unit and a relatively large footprint are called____ computers
firewall
hardware or software used to keep a computer secure from outside threats such as hackers and viruses by allowing or blocking internet traffic is called
video
if you buy a new computer game that emphasizes graphics, or new photo/video editing software for your desktop computer, you may want to purchase a new ____ card
shorter
increased data transfer will be less likely to have errors if you use a _____ USB cord
below
inkjet printers are often sold ____ their production cost
ROM (Read Only Memory)
is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off
toner
laser printers are popular in offices because they use relatively inexpensive
Larger
lower range tones generally require ____ speakers
macro virus
name of a virus written in macro language and placed within a document or spreadsheet
white hat hackers
non-malicious computer security experts that test the security measures of an organizations information system to ensure they are protected against malicious intrusions are called
frame rate
number of times per second a frame in a video is advanced is definition of
byte
one character of information, for ex, a letter or a number consist of one ___ byte of storage
hacker
person who gains unauthorized access to networks and in order to steal and corrupt info and data is called a
plasma
using cells of ionized gas to create images, ____ displays are actually becoming less popular
hertz
what is equal to one cycle per second
CD
which optical drive media stores approx. 700 Mbs of data
cookie
a small text file of information created by websites you visit that your web browsers stores on your hard disk is called