CISC110 Chapters 2, 5 & 9

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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


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