ISDS 1100 FINAL
The concept of home automation can be traced back to _____ when Nikola Tesla invented the first remote control.
1898
Academic researchers developed the first video games in the ______ as part of their studies of artificial intelligence and simulations, and their work was applied and expanded commercially to early home consoles and arcade games.
1950s
A laptop that is less than one inch thick and weighs about ___ pounds or less sometimes is referred to as an ______ laptop.
3 lbs ultrathin
A ________ can print solid objects, such as clothing, prosthetics, eyewear, implants, toys, parts, prototypes, and more; uses a plastic substance that prints in layers to create this model.
3-D printer
the Wi-Fi computers or devices should be within ____ feet of each other. In closed areas, the wireless range is about ____ feet.
300; 100
Bluetooth devices have to be within about ___ feet of each other, but the range can be extended with additional equipment.
33
most laptops weigh up to ___ pounds
7
More than 15 years ago, lawmakers enacted the ____________. The ACPA's goal is to protect trademark owners from having to pay a cybersquatter for a domain name that includes their trademark.
Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA)
________-(Bitmap) uses desktop backgrounds and scanned images
BMP
An environment of virtual servers that house and provide access to resources users access through the Internet.
Cloud Computing
____ involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies.
Digital literacy
_______ is the process of transferring content from a server on the Internet to a computer or mobile device.
Downloading
______ is a Microsoft web browser included in the Windows 10 operating system. It is the default browser for Windows 10 on most devices, and is not compatible with prior versions of Windows. Features include integration with Cortana and OneDrive, along with annotation and reading tools.
Edge
Developed by the Mozilla Corporation for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, ______ is known for its extensive array of plug-ins. This free browser was first released in 2004 and must be downloaded and installed. It has enhanced privacy and security features, a spelling checker, tabbed browsing, and a password manager.
Firefox
________ was first released in 2008. This free browser is available for Windows and Mac OS and must be downloaded and installed. It has independent tabbed browsing; if one tab develops a problem, the other tabs continue to function.
Google's Chrome
Computers contain many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as ________.
Hardware
The http, which stands for __________, is a set of rules that defines how webpages transfer on the Internet.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Electronic components in computers process data using ____, which are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task.
Instructions
_________ is a free browser available primarily for Microsoft Windows and comes preinstalled. First released in 1995, it features protection against phishing and malware, and settings to delete information about searches performed and webpages visited.
Internet Explorer
Term that describes an environment where processors are embedded in every product imaginable (things), and those 'things' communicate with each other via the Internet.
Internet of things
_____ is a compressed graphics format that attempts to reach a balance between image quality and file size; the more compressed the file, the smaller the image and the lower the quality.
JPEG
The original use of email lists, such as ______, allowed any subscriber to send a message, which created a discussion-type forum among all subscribers via email. Many mailing lists today, however, are one-way communications and do not allow subscribers to send messages.
LISTSERV
What is an example of a portal?
MSN
Millions of pixels
Megapixels
A ____ computer is a personal computer you can carry from place to place.
Mobile
Law enforcement officers have online access to the FBI's ____________ through in-vehicle laptops, fingerprint readers, and mobile devices (Figure 1-34). It contains more than 15 million missing persons and criminal records, including names, fingerprints, parole/probation records, mug shots, and other information.
National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
This second-oldest browser is free, fast, and small. Used on both computers and mobile devices, _______ must be downloaded and installed. It began as a research project in Norway in 1994 and introduced several features found on most of today's browsers.
Opera
The actual photographed resolution of a photo taken with a digital camera.
Optical Resolution
_______ is a patent-free compressed graphics format that restores all image details when the file is viewed. That is, the format does not lose image quality during compression. It is a portable network graphics that use comic style drawings and line art web graphics.
PNG
Most retail stores use a ____ terminal to record purchases, process credit or debit cards, and update inventory.
POS
The Internet has its roots in a networking project started by the __________________.
Pentagon's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA),
Types of ____ include laptops, tablets, and desktops.
Personal Computers
The point at which a peripheral device attaches to or communicates with a computer or mobile device so that the peripheral device can send data to or receive information from the computer.
Port
______ content sometimes is referred to as a hard copy or printout.
Printed
An _____ camera, by contrast, is a high-end digital camera that has interchangeable lenses and uses a mirror to display on its screen an exact replica of the image to be photographed. SLR cameras are heavy and large. They also can be quite expensive, with a variety of available lens sizes and other attachments.
SLR(single-lens reflex camera)
Preinstalled on Apple computers and devices, _______ has been the default browser for Mac OS since 2003 and is relatively new to Windows. The browser has built-in sharing with online social networks, fast performance, parental controls, and ease of use.
Safari
Technique that uses software to divide a physical server logically into many virtual server.
Server virtualization
______-(Tagged image file format) uses photos in printing industry
TIFF
A _______ is a portable flash memory storage device that you plug in a USB port, which is a special, easily accessible opening on a computer or mobile device; convenient for mobile users because they are small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or in a pocket.
USB flash drive
A voice mail feature that allows you to view message details such as the length of calls and, in some cases, read message contents instead of listening to them.
Visual Voice Mail
_____________ and management sites provide tools that support the steps in web publishing, which is the creation and maintenance of websites.
Web creation
Power users may work with a high-end desktop, sometimes called a _________, that is designed to handle intense calculations and sophisticated graphics
Workstation
The ____________, however, oversees research and sets standards and guidelines for many areas of the Internet. The mission of the W3C is to ensure the continued growth of the web. Nearly 400 organizations from around the world are members of the W3C, advising, defining standards, and addressing other issues.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Another type of desktop called an __________ does not contain a tower and instead uses the same case to house the display and the processing circuitry
all-in-one
For successful communication of NFC devices, the devices either touch or are within ______ of each other.
an inch or 2
Human speech is an ______because it uses continuous (wave form) signals that vary in strength and quality
analog
Organizations that require a large quantity of servers usually opt for _______ servers.
blade
A ________ is a prolonged (more than a minute) undervoltage.
brownout
A _____ is the basic storage unit on a computer or mobile device and represents a single character.
byte
A copy of every website you visit is stored in the browser's _______ folder
cache
A _______________ is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa. Examples are modems, wireless access points, and routers.
communications device
On many ___________, the screen is housed in a display device (or simply display) that is separate from a tower, which is a case that contains the processing circuitry
desktops
Most computers and electronic devices are _____, which use only two discrete states: on and off.
digital
This trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap, called _______________, means that consumers may need fewer devices for the functionality that they require.
digital device convergence
Place one device in _______ mode, which means it is waiting for another Bluetooth device to locate its signal.
discoverable
A _______is a text-based name that corresponds to the IP address of a server that hosts a website. A _____ is part of the web address that you type in a browser's address bar to access a website.
domain name
The wireless modem shown is known as a _____, which is a small device that connects to a computer and enables additional functions when attached.
dongle
Manufacturing processes for computers and mobile devices along with ________, or discarded computers and mobile devices, are depleting natural resources and polluting the environment.
e-waste
An _______ list, or electronic mailing list, is a group of email addresses used for mass distribution of a message. When a message is sent to an ___ list, each person on the list receives a copy of the message in his or her mailbox.
Because _____ computers are components in larger products, they usually are small and have limited hardware. These computers perform various functions, depending on the requirements of the product in which they reside.
embedded
The _____ resolution usually is higher because it uses a special formula to add pixels between those generated by the optical resolution.
enhanced
An _________ is a separate, portable, freestanding hard disk or SSD that usually connect to the computer with a cable.
external hard drive
The original ARPANET consisted of ___ main computers, each were served as a host on the network. By ______, ARPANET had more than 1,000 individual computers linked as hosts. Today, millions of hosts connect to this network, which now is known as the Internet.
four 1984
A ______ is a storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information. The entire device is enclosed in an airtight, sealed case to protect it from contamination. Laptops and desktops often contain at least one _____ that is mounted inside the computer's case
hard disk
Types of input and output devices are:
input: mouse, keyboard, scanner, output: printers, desktop displays
When you instruct a computer or mobile device to run a program, the computer or mobile device _____ it, which means the program's instructions are copied from storage to memory. Once in memory, the computer or mobile device can carry out, or execute, the instructions in the program so that you can use it.
loads
A _______ is a large, expensive, powerful server that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.
mainframe
A ________ is a system that attempts to imitate the behavior of the human brain. Scientists create this network by connecting thousands of processors together much like the neurons in the brain are connected. The capability of a personal computer to recognize spoken words is a direct result of scientific experimentation with this network
neural network
With a __________, also called mirroring, you add, change, or delete files in a destination location, called the target, without altering the same files in the original location, called the source.
one-way sync
Investors often use ________ to buy and sell stocks and bonds — without using a broker.
online investing
An ___________ is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware. It provides a means for users to communicate with the computer or mobile device and other software. Many of today's computers and mobile devices use a version of Microsoft's Windows, Apple's Mac OS, Apple's iOS, or Google's Android
operating system
An _______ is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser. CDs (compact discs) and DVDs (digital versatile discs) are two types
optical disc
An ______ or ________, occurs when the incoming electrical supply or voltage increases, often defined as more than five percent, above the normal volts.
overvoltage, or power surge
A ______ device is a device you connect to a computer or mobile device to expand its capabilities. Examples include a keyboard, mouse, microphone, monitor, printer, scanner, external hard drive, webcam, and speakers.
peripheral
A ______________ is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time.
personal computer (PC)
Some are called a ________ because they combine the features of a smartphone with a tablet.
phablet
A _____ is the smallest element in an electronic image
pixel (short for picture element)
A ________ is recorded media that users can download or stream to a computer or portable media player. Examples include lectures, political messages, radio shows, and commentaries.
podcast
A ____ camera is an affordable and lightweight digital camera with lenses built into it and a screen that displays an approximation of the image to be photographed. ____ cameras, which range in size and features, provide acceptable quality photographic images for the home or small office user.
point-and-shoot
A ________ is an external device that provides connections to peripheral devices through ports built into the device. The mobile user accesses peripheral devices by connecting the ___________ to a USB port or a special port on the mobile computer. ___________ sometimes disable ports on the mobile computer to prevent conflicts among the devices on the computer and ____________.
port replicator
Prevent people using your computer or mobile device from seeing the websites you viewed or searches you conducted by using _________. The browser discards passwords, temporary Internet files, data entered into forms, and other information when you exit the browser.
private browsing
A _______, also called a CPU, is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
processor(CPU-central processing unit)
To protect your online identity, use a _________, which is another computer that screens all your incoming and outgoing messages.
proxy server
With a _____ notification, by contrast, receiver requests information from the sending location.
pull
A ____ notification, is a message that initiates from the sending location (such as a server) without a request from the receiver. V
push
A _________ is an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints. Technology-related RSIs include tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Factors that cause these disorders include prolonged typing, prolonged mouse usage, or continual shifting between the mouse and the keyboard.
repetitive strain injury (RSI)
Networks allow computers to share ______, such as hardware, software, data, and information. It saves time and money.
resources
Because users view websites on a variety of computers and devices, many website developers use an approach called ______________ that adapts the layout of the website to fit the screen on which it is being displayed.
responsive web design (RWD)
A _______ is a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process. Stores the scanned document electronically.
scanner
A popular style of tablet is the ______, which does not contain a physical keyboard
slate
A ____________ includes employees of companies with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed who work from home. It includes local law practices, accounting offices, travel agencies, and florists.
small/home office user
A ________ is a storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information. Flash memory contains no moving parts, making it more durable and shock resistant than other types of media.
solid-state drive (SSD)
A ________ directory classifies webpages in an organized set of categories, such as sports or shopping, and related subcategories. ______ directory provides categorized lists of links arranged by subject.
subject
Applications requiring complex, sophisticated mathematical calculations use ________. For example, large-scale simulations and applications in medicine, aerospace, automotive design, online banking, weather forecasting, nuclear energy research, and petroleum exploration use a _______.
supercomputers
Some people use the phrase _________ to refer to the activity of using links to explore the web.
surfing the web
A _____ is a terminal that looks like a desktop but has limited capabilities and components. Because ____ typically do not contain a hard drive, they run programs and access data on a network or the Internet. Public locations, such as libraries and schools, and enterprises sometimes use _____ because they cost less, are easier to maintain, last longer, use less power, and are less susceptible to malware attacks than desktops.
thin client
A server can support from ______ to _______ connected computers and devices at the same time.
two to several thousand
In a ________, any change made in one location also is made in any other sync location.
two-way sync
An _______________ is a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power
uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
A ___________ service provides storage space on a web server for a reasonable monthly fee.
web hosting
