CISC110 Chapters 2, 5 & 9
Which database object pulls out records that meet specific criteria?
Query
NOS
network operating system
The device needed to connect a LAN to a fiber network is called a(n) ________.
optical network terminal
Which Windows utility should you use to reorganize the files on your disk to improve efficiency?
optimize drives
example of PIM
outlook
PIM
personal information manager
________ enables you to easily add new hardware to a computer system.
plug and play
A __________ is a multiuser computer system that runs a network operating system (NOS).
server
The ________ is also known as the wireless network name.
service set identifier
retail software
software for which the user pays a fee
In which topology is every node on the network attached to a central device such as a switch or wireless access point?
star
Which Windows utility should you use to view processes running on your system?
task manager
example of WAN
the Internet
example of LAN
the network at Upper Bucks campus
example of VPN
the secure MyBucks Portal access
T/F A Gantt chart shows the schedule and progress of a project.
true
T/F A cell is the intersection of a row and a column in a spreadsheet.
true
T/F Documents created with a word processor can also contain images.
true
T/F: A mobile operating system that runs on Apple mobile devices is iOS.
true
T/F: Computers can have more than one network adapter.
true
T/F: Disk-checking utilities monitor the health of the file system on a disk.
true
T/F: In a peer-to-peer network, all computers are considered equal.
true
T/F: TCP/IP is the protocol responsible for ensuring that data packets are transmitted reliably on a network.
true
T/F: The OS communicates with software applications via an application programming interface (API).
true
T/F: The file system used on hard disks in Windows is the NTFS file system.
true
T/F: The user interacts with the operating system through the use of a GUI.
true
T/F: Using an open wireless network to access the Internet without permission is called piggybacking.
true
T/F: When devices connect through a wireless access point, they form an infrastructure wireless network.
true
Which operating system is a multiuser OS developed in the 1970s, primarily used on servers and some specialized workstations?
unix
example of MAN
wireless Philadelphia
Computers in a peer-to-peer network belong to a __________.
workgroup
T/F: Location services use only GPS to determine your device location.
false
T/F: Malware is a computer program that's designed to prevent viruses.
false
T/F: Most LANs are configured in a physical bus topology.
false
T/F: You can use a computer without an operating system installed.
false
T/F: You must install special software to create a peer-to-peer network.
false
T/F: You should use a guest account for everyday computing.
false
T/F A project management system enables a company to save, share, search, and audit electronic documents throughout their life cycle.
false
T/F Apache OpenOffice cannot open and work with documents created in Microsoft Office.
false
T/F If your computer doesn't meet the minimum system requirements for a piece of software, it will probalby still run on your system.
false
T/F In a business environment, Microsoft Access is the most popular spreadsheet application.
false
T/F It is generally safe to download mobile apps from unknown sources.
false
T/F Trialware is a form of freeware where the developers accept donations, either for themselves or for a nonprofit organization.
false
T/F Web apps are also known as PaaS.
false
T/F: A firewall is a device that connects two or more networks.
false
T/F: A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a small network that consists of devices connected by Bluetooth.
false
examples of shareware
30 or 60 day free trail of microsoft or adobe
donationware
A form of freeware where the developers accept donations, either for themselves or for a nonprofit organization.
T/F: An NOS centralizes resources and security and provides services such as file and print services to servers.
false
difference between a switch and a router?
A switch connects multiple devices on a LAN and a router connects 2 or more networks
The system requirements for software do not include the _____. -Operating system version -Computer manufacturer -Amount of free drive space -Amount of RAM
Computer manufacturer
EULA
End User License Agreement
_____ is an online alternative to application suites.
Google drive
GUI
Graphical User Interface
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
IAAS
Infrastructure as a Service
LMS
Learning Management System
what OS is open source?
Linux
LAN
Local Area Network
MAN
Metropolitan Area Network
Software that has the source code published and made available to the public—enabling anyone to copy, modify, and redistribute it without paying a fee—is called ____ software
Open source
Which protocol is responsible for receiving email?
POP (post office protocol)
Which cloud computing service is an online programming environment used to develop, deploy, and manage custom web applications?
PaaS
PAN
Personal Area Network
_____ software helps you manage email, calendars, and tasks.
Personal information management
PAAS
Platform as a Service
PnP
Plug and Play
A _____ is a large, planned software update that addresses multiple problems or adds multiple features.
Service pack
_____ can be used for a limited period that allows the user to try it out before purchasing a license.
Shareware
SAAS
Software as a Service
shareware
Software may be offered in trial form or for a limited period that allows you to try it out before purchasing a license; also known as trialware
freemium
Software offered for free that requires in-app purchases for additional content.
freeware
Software that can be used at no cost for an unlimited period of time.
SAN
Storage Area Network
WAN
Wide Area Network
WLAN
Wireless Local Area Network
Which type of network consists of a group of clients and servers under the control of one central security database?
domain
Which application would be the best choice for creating a résumé?
Word processor
Which Windows feature allows you to change, configure, monitor, or troubleshoot most system settings, hardware, and software?
control panel
T/F: It's not possible to share files between computers running Windows and macOS.
false
example of donationware
VLC Media Player and FileZilla
Which type of network creates a private network through the public network (Internet)?
VPN
VPN
Virtual Private Network
Programs that can run in a browser are known as _____.
Web apps
What software enables an OS to communicate with hardware?
device driver
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
what is used by the OS to communicate with hardware?
device driver
name one utility of Windows 10
disk checks, windows defender
A(n) ________ is created when two wireless devices connect directly.
ad hoc network
example of retail software
adobe photoshop, turbo tax
Which operating system is a mobile Linux operating system?
android
Which is a popular NOS found on web servers?
apache
example of PAN
bluetooth devices connected
example of SAN
cloud storage
DMS
document management system
______ keeps track of files that are saved and where they're stored on the disk.
file system
A(n) ________ blocks unauthorized access to a network.
firewall
what is the name of the hardware/software combo that is used to protect the network or computer?
firewall
example of freeware
iTunes
Which is a function of an operating system?
manage hardware