CGS2060 Midterm

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personal computer CPU clock speeds range between

1 to 2 gigahertz

"full HD" resolution is expressed as

1920 x 1080

most new laptop computers come with how much storage?

256 GB - 1 TB

sometimes used to create prototype models for casting, ___ printing is also known as additive manufacturing

3D

when you buy a new laptop, how much RAM should it come with?

4-8 GB

CDs provide approximately ___ of data storage space

700 MB

which optical drive media stores approximately 700 MBs of data?

CD

an attack on a network that is designed to interrupt or stop network traffic by flooding it with too many requests is called a _____ attack

DDoS

though it could theoretically hold terabytes of data for thousands of years in a microscopic space, ___ storage, using genetic material, is a distant storage option

DNA

the ___ is a computer within your computer that creates images

GPU

a port that allows the transfer of high quality video and audio signals is called a(n) ___ port

HDMI

the standard port for video and audio input into televisions today is the ___ port

HDMI

a switch distinguishes between various devices within a network by their __ addresses

IP

the ___ cache is located directly on the processor itself

L1

the technology (chips) that allow cell phone microphones and hearing aids to be so small is the _____ chip

MEMS

the abbreviation for megahertz is

MHz

connecting digital musical devices to computers is accomplished by using ___ ports

MIDI

this technology allows musicians to create written sheet music simply by playing an instrument

MIDI

all of the following are common ports that are included with laptop computers except

MIDI ports

a commonly-used short range wireless technology used for data transfer and electronic payments is called

NFC (near field communication)

though currently expensive, curved and paper-thin displays are possible using ___ display technology

OLED

the technology that uses the reflection of a laser of the graphite left by a #2 pencil to determine if a bubble has been filled in is called

OMR

printer speed is described using which acronym?

PPM

the place in a digital device where the data and programs that device is currently using are accessible by the processor is called the

RAM

the instructions needed to boot-up a computer, such as the BIOS, are typically stored in

ROM

is actually storage since it retains data and information when the power has been turned off

ROM (read only memory)

the World Wide Web was created through a collaboration led by

Tim Berners-Lee

this type of connector is the most common for connecting peripherals (printers, monitors, storage devices, etc.) to a Windows computer

USB

one type of storage device is a

USB drive

what type of port do most digital devices use to attach peripherals?

USB port

the original wireless network privacy and protection standard for Wi-Fi was known as

WEP

the wireless network privacy standard that was introduced in 2003 but was quickly replaced (due to numerous vulnerabilities) was known as

WPA

in addition to activating ___ protection, it's a good idea to disable your router's SSID transmission once all your devices are connected

WPA2

the standard for wireless network privacy and protection is known as

WPA2

CDs store data using

a reflective coating that has pits and lands

DVDs store data using

a reflective coating that has pits and lands

smartphone cameras work by focusing incoming light onto what type of array that captures images?

active pixel scanner

when discussing digital cameras or smartphone cameras with APS CMOS, APS stands for

active pixel sensor

software that collects the user's web browsing history and uses the data collected to create unsolicited targeted pop-up advertisements is called

adware

combining the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look ____ computers are popular with businesses. Their lack of expand-ability make them less popular with serious gamers though

all-in-one

what 3 items are needed to install a home WiFi network?

an internet signal, a modem, and a router

firewire connectors were developed for ___ computers

apple

the mouse was developed by which company?

apple

clock speed, also referred to as _________, is the speed at which the processor performs the operations required to run a digital device and instructions executed by the digital device

bandwidth

the capacity of a particular transmission medium is called its

bandwidth

the volume of data that can be carried on an Internet transmission media in an amount of time is called

bandwidth

inkjet printers are often sold ____ their production cost

below

a gigabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes

billion

one character of information, for example, a letter or a number consists of one ___ of storage

bit

represented as either a 0 or 1, a ____ is the smallest unit of data a computer can process

bit

a short-range wireless transmission protocol is known as

bluetooth

because its radio waves pass through walls or desktops, ___ - capable devices are becoming very popular

bluetooth

this technology provides short-distance wireless communication between electronic devices using extremely low power radio signals

bluetooth

an Internet signal that has enough bandwidth to allow multiple computers to be connected to the same router is called a ___ signal

broadband

software applications that allow users to access and surf the World Wide Web are called

browsers

data flows between different parts of the computer via

buses

the Internet service that tends to provide the most consistent speeds is

cable internet

which might be a choice for Internet service in your area?

cable internet

most touchpads use _____ to sense when a finger has moved across the pad

capacitance

the technology that allows any text, even handwritten scrawls, to be digitized is known as optical ___ recognition

character

Magnetic Ink Recognition (MICR) is a technology that is most commonly seen on

checks

the number of instructions the CPU can process per second is dictated by the ___ speed of the processor

clock

because it allows their files to be accessed from any device on the Internet, many users like to back-up their files using ___ storage

cloud

the fact that data on servers is nearly always backed up onto other servers gives ___ storage a major advantage over other data storage methods

cloud

sage was developed during the _____ war

cold

the number of bits of data describing each pixel in a display is referred to as

color depth

a digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a

computer

firewall software used to block a user's access to specific Internet content is called a(n) _____ filter.

content

a description of the difference in the luminance of a display's white pixels compared to the black pixels is called

contrast ratio

the two main components of a processor are the arithmetic logic unit (ALU) and the _____ unit

control

a site on the Windows operating system where you can uninstall programs, adjust settings, and manage tasks is the

control panel

which is true regarding the length of a USB cord?

cord length has nothing to do with data transmission amounts

what was the major question that ARPAnet wanted to solve?

could a network be built that would continue to work even if multiple parts collapsed?

the first commercially available computer with a graphical user interface was NeXT's ___ computer

cube

harming or harassing a person or group of people via information technology and networks in a repeated and deliberate manner is called

cyber bullying

a crime in which a computer is the object of the crime or is used to commit a crime or offense is called

cyber crime

non-malicious computer security experts that test the security measures of an organization's information systems to ensure they are protected against malicious intrusions are called

cyber security specialists

one disadvantage of cloud storage is that

data is only available when you're online

which of the following would be considered a cyber crime?

data manipulation

SAGE was developed by the US Department of

defense

which of the following might contain a traditional (magnetic) hard drive?

dell desktop computer

devices with a separate system unit and a relatively large footprint are called _____ computers

desktop

screen size is measured by the ___ across the monitor

diagonal

screen size is measured by the

diagonal distance between the upper right and lower left corners of the screen

a DDoS attack is when computers that have been infected by a virus act as "zombies" and work together to send out illegitimate messages creating huge volumes of network traffic. The acronym DDoS stands for

distributed denial of service

a ___ name identifies a server site on the Internet

domain

routers that can send Internet signals over 2 distinct frequencies are called _____ routers

dual band

using a stylus and touchpad to map the signature and also measure pressure, pen angle, pen up/down, speed, etc, is known as what type of signature recognition?

dynamic

memory is ___ and has no moving parts

electronic (solid state)

solid state drives store data using

electronic circuits

the art and science of creating output that provides information in the most useful manner is called

ergonomics

the machine cycle consists of which four steps?

fetch, decode, execute, and store

which transmission media has the largest bandwidth?

fiber optic

a URL identifies a particular __ address on the World Wide Web

file

the protocol used for transmitting large files from one server to another over the Internet is known as the ___ Protocol (FTP)

file transfer

a protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the

file transfer protocol

software that limits the material that a browser fetches or that a search engine displays are called

filters

an application that navigates all of the files and folders on your Mac is the

finder

hardware or software used to keep a computer secure from outside threats such as hackers and viruses by allowing or blocking Internet traffic is called a

firewall

number of times per second a frame in a video is advanced is the definition of

frame rate

which of the following is a strength of the Linux platform?

free to download and use

typical SSD capacities for tablet computers or smartphones are measured in

gigabytes

relatively rugged, water-resistant video cameras that allow users to film high-definition video under harsh conditions, such as on ski mountains, in the ocean, or at high altitudes are called extreme-action video cameras or simply a

gopro

a separate processor (computer) in your computer that enhances your video is called the

graphic processor (GPU)

letting computer users drag images and documents across their computers' monitors made the ___ User Interface very popular

graphical

a person who gains unauthorized access to networks and in order to steal and corrupt information and data is called a

hacker

the act of hacking, or breaking into a computer system, for politically or socially motivated purposes is called

hacktivism

the two major factors that impact processor speed are clock speed and

hard drive capacity

what is equal to one cycle per second?

hertz

the cost of an SSD is ____ than the cost of a traditional hard drive

higher

using refracted laser light to store data on a photo receptive substrate is essentially how ___ storage works. Theoretically this could store gigabytes of data within a cubic millimeter

holographic

when determining how much cell phone data you need it is important to consider

how much data you currently use

for _____ it may be less expensive to add an existing cell phone data plan and to use the phone as a hotspot than to add wired Internet service

individual users

a television remote usually uses ___ waves

infrared (IR)

these facilitate getting data and information into your computer

input devices

the largest chip designing and manufacturing company in the world is

intel

although it sounds ironic, searching the _____ in your area is an efficient way to search for an ISP

internet

which of these browsers was developed by Microsoft?

internet explorer

ISP stands for

internet service provider

with optical zoom, resolution ____ when focusing on distant objects

is enhanced

a form of spyware that records all actions typed on a keyboard is called a _____ logger

keystroke

a mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer

laptop

lower range tones generally require ___ speakers

larger

what is the name of a virus written in a macro language and placed within a document or spreadsheet

macro virus

broadband is measured in

mbps

a million bytes of data equals approximately one

megabyte

windows OS is owned and maintained by

microsoft

which of the following might be risky to uninstall from a Windows PC laptop?

microsoft works 6-9 converter

a megabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes?

million

megahertz is equal to one _____ cycles (or instructions) per second

million

your ___ can provide hardware firewall protection for your home network where it connects to the ISP's network, just as ISP networks have firewalls where they connect to the Internet

modem

the word modem stands for

modulator-demodulator

fiber optic cable is _____ expensive than coaxial cable to install

more

which of the following is a strength of the Android platform?

most widely used OS for laptops and desktops

to allow hard disk drive platters to spin more smoothly and cooler, some manufacturers seal the platters in ___ instead of air

nitrogen

what manages hardware and software, supports the computer's basic functions, and runs programs?

operating system

a refracted laser beam striking a photo receptor from many different angles allows ___ storage to retain many bits of data in the same location

optical

in photography, there are 2 ways to focus on distant objects, digital zoom and ____ zoom

optical

using reflective material to store data that can be read using a laser is called ___ media storage

optical

a storage device that uses lasers to read CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs is referred to as a(n)

optical drive

many manufacturers have made _____ optional equipment when purchasing a new laptop computer

optical drives

running the processor faster than recommended by the manufacturer is called _____ . this can increase performance and speed, but will also void the manufacturer warranty

over clocking

Paul Baran developed a technology called _____ switching that made the Internet possible and reliable

packet

the BitTorrent protocol is often called ___ file sharing

peer-to-peer

an input, output or storage device connected to a computer is known as a(an)

peripheral

cookies stored on a computer's hard drive and used to collect and store information about user preferences, password and username information, IP address, and/or data on web surfing behavior are called ___ cookies

persistent

a type of phishing that seeks to obtain personal information through malicious software that is inserted on a victim's computer is called

pharming

a request for an electronic "echo" or response from another computer or server is called a

ping

a signal transmitted every few seconds by a wireless router so that users' computers can find the Wi-Fi hotspot is called a(n)

ping

the smallest controllable element of an image is called a(n)

pixel

the smallest element of an image is called a(n)

pixel

using cells of ionized gas to create images, ___ displays are actually becoming less popular

plasma

a type of printer that is used to print large graphic images such as architectural drawings by mechanically moving a pen over a large sheet of paper is known as a

plotter

software that can be added to a browser to increase its functionality are called

plug-ins

a point (a hole or slot) in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector, is called a

port

which type of touchscreen uses a single metallic-coated panel and uses electricity to calculate touch points?

projective capacitive

an output device that uses light to display video or image output on a surface is called a

projector

RFID stands for which of the following

radio frequency identification

when referring to digital storage, RAID stands for

redundant array of independent discs

cord length has nothing to do with data transmission amounts

refresh rate

the amount of data that defines each color in a pixel is called

resolution

the number of pixels in a display is called the display's

resolution

the number of pixels in an image is called the image's

resolution

the visual image output that a computer creates is known as

resolution

the device that connects 2 networks is a

router

because they're both Apple products, the browser that works smoothest with Macintosh OS X is

safari

the accuracy of a digital recording is determined by the device's ___ rate

sampling

in general, the ___ the access time, the faster the hard drive

shorter

increased data transfer will be less likely to have errors if you use a ___ USB cord

shorter

a processor comprised of one control unit and one ALU is called a

single-core processor

contact your ISP if your actual Internet speed is _____ than advertised

slower

the average tablet computer has a ____ hard drive than the average desktop computer

smaller

a combination input and output device that allows users to interact with large computer displays that is sometimes found in classrooms is called an interactive whiteboard or a

smartboard

specialized hardware or software that capture packets transmitted over a network are called packet

sniffers

an unsolicited email message is called

spam

to improve the sound quality of their smartphones, many users purchase larger external ___ to listen to music

speakers

select the sites that offer Internet speed test services

speedtest.net & testmy.net

devices that allow for the retention of data when your computer has been shut down are called ___ devices

storage

a security system separating 2 networks or even computers on the same network is called a

switch

because of their compact size, touchpads are most often used with _____ computers

tablet

a thousand gigabytes equals one

terabyte

what group determines the standards for the World Wide Web?

the world wide web consortium (W3C)

a kilobyte is equal to approximately one _____ bytes

thousand

because they're inexpensive and reliable ___ have become extremely popular storage devices

thumb drives (USB or flash drives)

laser printers are popular in offices because they use relatively inexpensive

toner

to create an image with a laser printer ___ is(are) drawn to the drum

toner

the highest level in the domain name hierarchy is known as the

top level domain

select the smartphone input device

touchscreen or keyboard

used in a variety of devices including ATMs and point-of-sale terminals, ____ allow for the input of data with the use of a stylus or finger

touchscreens

a terabyte equals approximately one _____ bytes?

trillion

many computers today use _____ which is a coding scheme using at least 16 bits to represent a character

unicode

URL stands for ___ Resource Locator

uniform

persistent cookies store information about

user preferences

if you buy a new computer game that emphasizes graphics, or new photo/video editing software for your desktop computer, you may want to purchase a new ___ card

video

the technology that uses cameras, microphones, displays, speakers and software to allow users to both see and hear each other is called

video conferencing

most smartphones and tablets produced today use a _____ keyboard

virtual

software that infects a computer and is created using computer code is called a computer

virus

with ____ recognition technologies, frequency, pitch, speech rhythms and other characteristics are charted and compared to existing records

voice

a camera that takes photos or streams video into a computer or over the Internet is called a

webcam

many cellular ISPs offer modem/router combination devices that can create a _____ wherever there's adequate cell service

wi-fi hotspot

the protocol for wireless networks is called

wifi

the maximum number of bits per instruction that a CPU can process during 1 machine cycle is called

word size

WWW stands for

world wide web

a computer controlled by a hacker is called a

zombie

according to YouTube, approximately how much video is uploaded to its site every minute?

300 hours

because they have no mechanically moving parts, ___ provide extremely fast, efficient storage

SSDs (solid state drives)

blu-ray stores data using

pits and lands that are read by a blue spectrum laser beam

the component of a computer that allows data to be retained after power is turned off is referred to as

storage

most tablets and phones use _____ as their main storage device

SSD

the malicious use of computer code to modify the normal operations of a computer or network is called a

cyberattack

a person who uses computers and the Internet to launch attacks against computer systems for political or ideological reasons is called a

cyberterrorist

a computer that is highly mobile, has a smaller OS, and uses a touchscreen as the primary input method is called a

tablet

in addition to the RAM, modern processors temporarily keep frequently accessed data in a

cache

a small text file of information created by websites you visit that your web browser stores on your hard disk is called a(n)

cookie

the actual number of pixels in a monitor is called ___ resolution

native

a destructive program that replicates itself throughout a single computer or across a network is called a

worm

the smallest unit of data storage is a

bit

a group of compromised computers controlled by a hacker is called a

botnet

an electronic element that stores data by changing its resistance based on the current that has passed through it (similar to RRAM) is called a(n)

capacitor


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