Test 2- Introduction, Hardware, & Software
What is a Network?
A connection between computers that allows users to communicate and share information.
What is a Sub-folder?
A folder inside of another folder.
What is a Icon?
A graphical representation of a file folder or drive.
Define Trackball.
A pointing device that works like an upside-down mouse.
What is a file extension?
A short, unique sequence of characters located after a files name that indicates the file type.
A Virtual Machine is a...
A special environment that allows you to to run an operating system on top of another operating system.
What is a Optical discs?
An electronic data storage medium that can be written to and read using a low-powered laser beam. This disc typically stores 25 or 50 GB of data.
What are three examples of voice command products on mobile devices?
Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana, and Google's Voice Search.
How the processing speed of a CPU is measured?
By its clock rate.
What are 4 examples of computer programming languages?
C++, Java, Visual Basic, Python
What is a Sound Card?
Converts sound from analog to digital form.
Use the ------ command to remove a file or folder from your drive.
DELETE
What is used to record television shows for future playback?
DVR
A Firewall is a...
Dedicated to examining and blocking Internet traffic.
What is a Video Card?
Intermediary device between the CPU and the monitor.
What does the Copy command do?
It copies the selected object, and thus you can paste it else where.
What is a NFC?
It is a credit card reader and a mobile app that turns a smartphone into a payment device.
What is a Webcam?
It is a small video camera, typically attached to a monitor that is commonly used for online video chats or conversations.
What is a Backup?
It is a way to make a copy of one or more files that is made in case the originals become lost or damaged.
Define 3D Modeling
It is needed to create 3-D graphics and characters for ads, video, etc.
What is a mouse?
It is the most common pointing device for desktop computers.
What does the Cut command do?
It removes the selected object(s) and puts them in the clipboard.
What is Virtual Reality?
Its an experience where humans can interact with realistic environments.
Access is a office software that is used for what? Also what is its extension?
Its extension is .accdb. Its used for databases, which is the oracle Database.
Word is a office software that is used for what? Also what is its extension?
Its extension is .docx. Its a text-based software that is mainly used for documents.
PowerPoint is a office software that is used for what? Also what is its extension?
Its extension is .pptw. Its used to make electronic slideshows.
Excel is a office software that is used for what? Also what is its extension?
Its extension is .xlsx. Its a spreed sheet software that is used for calculating numbers.
Define the word Keyboard.
Its the primary input device for entering text and numbers.
What do Digital Cameras need to capture more detail?
Mega-pixels
What measures a printers speed?
Pages Per Minute
What is a Biometric's?
Refers to measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body.
A device that uses optical technology to convert objects that it analyzes into digital format is called a,
Scanner
A device that combines the functions of a mobile phone & a hand held Computer is a...
Smart Phone
A pen like input tool that is used with a variety of touch screen devices is called a,
Stylus
What is a mobile device that typically ranges from a 7 to 10 inches in size?
Tablet
What is the computer definition of Flashing?
The BIOs from a file in a CD or Floppy Disk.
Define CPU
The CPU or Central Processing Unit is the main processor of a computer. Its responsible for organizing and carrying out instructions to produce a desired output.
What is a Hard Drive?
The primary device of a personal computer.
What do you know about a monitors screen?
The screen is made up of millions of tiny dots called pixels.
What are USB flash drives?
They are a small storage stick that plugs into a USB port.
What are Parental Controls?
Utilities that allow parents to set limits on children's internet usage.
What is a Software License?
a contract from the software creator that specifies the rules for using the software.
A disk cleanup utility is used to...
clear out temporary files that take up space on your hard drive.
A File Path is a...
complete address that describes the exact location of a file.
Once software is acquired, it must be...
installed before it can be used.
By definition a Network Server is a,
powerful, central computer with special software & equipment that enables it to function as the primary computer in the network.
What is Root Directory?
the location on a drive that is outside of an folders or directories.
