Computers Concepts Training B
The type of AI application that performs cycles of tasks and learns from each cycle is called ___ intelligence
computational
Software used to create animated graphics in SWF format
Adobe Flash
Web sites such a NexTag and PriceGrabber are called __ sites because they organize data from other Web sites and transmit it to consumers
Aggregate
Most e-commerce actually occurs between businesses and is called the __ model
B2B
Using a physical feature such as a fingerprint to verify someone's identity is also called __
Biometrics
Type of graphic image where colors are assigned to individual screen pixels
Bitmap
Craigslist is a popular __ Web site
C2C
Software used by architects, scientists, designers, and engineers to create technical drawings
CAD
Formal references to published works are called __
Citations
The type of AI application that takes advantage of a computer's ability to use logic is called ____________.
Conventional AI
A(n) __ is a tiny special-purpose computer included as a component in a larger product
Embedded computer
The moral principles that govern people's behavior are called __
Ethics
Hosted ad on a Web site
How a third-party cookie can end up on your computer
__ browsing lets you surf the internet without leaving cookies, history files, or personal data on the computer.
InPrivate
An airport or hotel might provide a (n) __ you can use to check in or find travel information
Kiosk
__ is an example of a professional networking site where you keep in touch with business contacts
Type of compression used in JPEG files where some of the original file data is discarded
Lossy
Create synthesized music files
MIDI
A company's computers monitor assembly lines and equipment with __ communications
Machine-to-machine
A processing technique an operating system can use if the computer has many processors
Multiprocessing
A processing technique an operating system uses to process many parts of a single program
Multithreading
Technology often used in head-mounted displays to display the game and respond to motion
OLED
A(n) __ is usually a 3-to-4 digit number used to access your ATM account
PIN
A(n) __ should contain at least six characters and use letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols such as # or $
Password
Using the work or ideas of someone else and passing them off as your own is called __
Plagiarism
Work that is not subject to copyright is in the __
Public domain
A(n) __ is a data format used to provide frequently updated Web content delivered to your browser or e-mail software
RSS feed
Determine how a Web site uses your browsing history
Read the Terms of Use and Privacy statements
A virtual world with a currency system that has an official market-driven exchange rate
Second Life
Steps you can take to protect personal information
Shred documents and monitor accounts
Kits that contain tools for creating drawings, game-playing interfaces, and multiplayer control
Software Development Kit (SDK)
Using two distinct items such as a debit card along with a PIN to authenticate someone's identity is called __
Two-step verification
Authors of _____ mainly post video clips.
Vlogs
In a(n) __, participants can use a chat window to send typed messages to each other
Web conference
A(n) __ is a type of online conference where a presenter provides some type of instructional activity
Webinar
Listen to music files on your computer
Windows Media Player
Why should you read statements from your health insurance plan?
You should make sure the claims paid match the care you received
To bring an object to life or to give the appearance of motion or activity
animate
The type of software you use most directly to perform tasks such as writing a screenplay
application software
Because a blogger doesn't need to be online at the same time that readers are, a blog is considered _____ communication.
asynchronous
Eliminate unwanted background noise from your sound file
audio editing
The __ is the worldwide collection of blogs
blogosphere
What an OS uses to hold data from one device in memory before transferring the data to another device
buffer
Companies streamline production and perform tasks too dangerous or monotonous for humans using _____ manufacturing.
computer-aided
Businesses participate in social networks to encourage _____ to post messages with questions, comments, and ratings.
consumers
Online shopping sites track items that you select using __
cookies
Uses Web technologies to humiliate, torment, or badger an individual
cyberbullying
A small program that tells the OS how to interact with a hardware resource
device driver
The gap between people who can access digital information and those who cannot is called the _____.
digital divide
A series of image frames displayed quickly enough for us to perceive them as continuous motion
digital video
When you make purchases over the Internet, you are engaging in __
e-commerce
The computer network a business uses to let employees communicate with customers, vendors, and other employees is referred as __
enterprise computing
The type of software that lets you copy, move, rename, and delete files and folders
file management software
Entertainment media where animation is done ahead of time and then incorporated into the finished product
films
Crime usually committed by identity thieves
financial fraud
Technology used in game controllers that lets users feel resistance in response to their actions
force feedback
A self-driving car uses a rooftop sensor and a (n) __ system to navigate
global positioning
Controlling systems such as heating, cooling, and security to increase comfort and quality of life is called __
home automation
Technique where you create a sequence of bitmap images with one or more objects changed slightly between each image
in-betweening
Legal rights protecting those who create works such as photos and music are called __ property rights
intellectual
The core of an OS
kernel
A key task that operating systems perform to use RAM efficiently
memory management
Members of a(n) _____ such as Twitter can post messages of up to 140 characters or links to Web pages.
microblog
Type of game console used by doctors to practice their fine motor skills
motion sensitive
The type of AI that computers can use to generate and understand human speech is called ___ processing
natural language
A social network is a Web site that links people to form a(n) __ with shared interests and experiences
online community
A processing technique an operating system uses to divide one task among many processors
parallel processing
Flicker, Shutterfly, and Photobucket are ________ social networks.
photo sharing
A(n) __ is an audio file stored online that can be distributed via download
podcast
A test the computer performs during the boot process to check crucial system components
power-on self test (POST)
Popular presentation software that includes a video player
powerpoint
On a social network, you create an online form to create a virtual identity, or __, which includes information you choose to describe yourself
profile
A component the OS requires to perform work
resource
The area of AI that focuses on practical uses for machines that can move automatically is called ___________.
robotics
Device that converts a printed document into a bitmap file and assigns colors to each cell
scanner
A collection of major operating system updates
service pack
On a mass transit system, you can use a(n) ____________ instead of a ticket or token.
smart card
Talk into a microphone to "write" a report
speech-to-text
Technology that transfers only a segment of a video file at a time from the Web to your computer
streaming video
The software that runs a computer
system software
An arrangement that employees who need flexible work schedules use to work from home is called __
telecommunicating
Create a voice-over narrative from a written script.
text to speech
Method used in editing video, using separate tracks for video and sound
timeline
The type of software that performs a specific, limited task, usually related to managing or maintaining a computer system
utility software
Type of graphic image based on simple objects that can be grouped and layered
vector
A(n) __ allows people at two or more locations to meet electronically using a network to transmit video and audio data
video conference
Part of the hard drive that the operating system uses as additional RAM
virtual memory
A computer-simulated, 3-D environment that you can explore and manipulate is called __
virtual reality
A digital video camera that captures video and sends it directly to a computer
web cam
Everyone in your group can access and edit a collaborative Web site known as a(n) _____.
wiki
A 3-D object composed of individual lines, used in animation
wireframe