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Bookmarks are the list of sites you have visited in previous Web sessions.
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HTML tags specify the colors of the text and background of a Web page.
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Safari is a popular Windows browser software program.
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A keyword is a word or phrase used to describe information you want to find in a search engine.
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In the above figure, the item numbered 4 indicates the folder name.
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In the above figure, the item numbered 2 indicates the Web server name.
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On a Web page, if the pointer changes shape when placed over an object or text, it indicates that the object is a link.
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The top speed for dial-up connections is usually 56 Kbps.
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Digital Satellite Service involves installing a sattelite dish in order to provide two-way Internet access.
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Both dial-up and cable modem services provide always-on connections.
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An internal modem slides into a computer's PC card slot.
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ISP stands for Internet Standard Protocol.
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A blog is an electronic bulletin board that allows users to respond to a variety of topics.
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P2P file sharing allows access to files stored on another user's hard drive.
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Downloading refers to sending a file from a local computer to a remote computer.
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E-commerce is another term for Internet telephony.
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An IP address is a device's location on the Internet.
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Windows and Macintosh computers are compatible.
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Linux is a popular operating system for handheld computers.
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Operating systems are a type of application software.
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A filename extension can tell you what program a file was created by or for.
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Data files do not instruct the computer to perform a task.
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The ASCII system uses 10s and 20s to represent data.
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Data is information presented in a format people can understand and use.
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In the above figure the item numbered 1 is an ouput device.
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PDA stands for Personal Digital Assistant.
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A personal computer is also called a handheld computer.
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CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, and is sometimes called the "brain" of a computer.
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Storage is an area that holds data temporarily until it can be processed or output.
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A printer is a type of input device.
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A digital camera is a type of peripheral device.
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Software is a computer program that tells the computer how to perform tasks.
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LAN stands for Large Area Network, and is another term for the Internet.
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Match the IT job with its responsibilitiesa. Computer engineer e. Quality assurance specialistb. Database administrator f. Systems analystc. Manufacturing technician g. Technical support specialistd. Network specialist h. Technical writer14/ Creates online or printed user manuals.15/ Designs and tests computer chips, circuit boards, and peripheral devices.16/ Plans and implements new or improved computer services.17/ Participates in the fabrication of circuit boards and peripheral devices.18/ Creates data entry forms and reports.19/ Participates in alpha and beta software testing.20/ Works at the help desk.21/ Maintains LANs and network security.
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Match the IT industry category with its description.a. Equipment manufacturers d. Service companiesb. Chipmakers e. Retailersc. Software publishers9/ Create operating systems, programming languages, and applications.10/ Design and produce processors, sound cards, and motherboards.11/ Examples include CompUSA and PC Connection.12/ Design and produce PCs, mainframes, PDAs, and more.13/ Provide business consulting, Web hosting, and network security.
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Match the person or company with their contribution to computer history.a. Thomas deColmar e. Jack Kilbyb. William Oughtred f. AT&T's Bell Laboratoriesc. The Tabluating Machine Company g. Ted Hoffd. Ecker-Mauchley Computer Corporation h. Steve Jobs1/ Now known as IBM.2/ One of the first to construct an integrated circuit.3/ Developed the first general-purpose microprocessor.4/ First to use transistors instead of vacuum tubes.5/ Invented the first mass-produced mechanical calculator.6/ Constructed the first UNIVAC.7/ One of the founders of Apple Computer Corporation.8/ Constructed the first slide rule.
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Match the Web programming term with its definition.a. XML d. ActiveXb. XSL e. JVMc. DTD10/ Creates customized tags that control data display.11/ A compiled program that is installed on your machine and run from within your browser.12/ Converts bytecode into machine language.13/ Files can be referenced from a known server by any Web programmer.14/ Method for putting database records into a text file.
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Match the programming term with its definition or example.a. Debugger c. Remarksb. Logic d. Trace6/ Error type with possible origins in the flowchart or pseudocode.7/ Feature that tracks through each instantiation of a Prolog program.8/ Steps through a program and locates errors.9/ An explanatory comment embedded in a program.
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Match the programming paradigm with its description or language.a. Procedural d. Functionalb. Object-oriented e. Event-drivenc. Declarative1/ Emphasizes linear, step-by-step algorithms.2/ Visual Basic, C#.3/ Focuses on the use of facts and rules to describe a problem.4/ C++ and Java.5/ Emphasizes the evaluation of expressions.
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Match the database term with its description.a. Data warehouse d. Sorted tablesb. Data mining e. Primary keyc. OLAP System17/ A system of hardware, database software, and analytical tools.18/ A collection of information organized for analysis.19/ Examples include: SocialSecurityNumber or CustomerNumber.20/ Produce faster queries and updates.21/ Using statistical tools to extract hidden relationships.
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Match the data type with its description or sample data.a. Real e. Textb. Integer f. Memoc. Date g. BLOBd. Logical h. Hyperlink9/ 510/ Zip codes and names11/ Numbers that include decimal places12/ URLs13/ Variable-length comment field14/ Yes or No; True or False15/ Month, day, and year16/ An MP3 file
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Match the database term with its definition.a. Relational database e. Flat fileb. Network database f. Variable-length fieldc. Hierarchical database g. DBMSd. ERD h. Distributed database1/ Graphic depiction of relationships between record types.2/ Difficult to maintain, create, and manipulate.3/ Like an accordion, expands to fit the data you enter.4/ The simplest database model.5/ A database stored on different computers or networks, or in different locations.6/ Software designed to manage database data.7/ Most popular database model today.8/ A structured file that contains only one record type.
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Match the information system term with its definition.a. Operational planning d. Office automation systemb. Semistructured problem e. Payroll systemc. Five Forces model f. CASE tool19/ Used to track employee data to create reports and data for tax forms.20/ Illustrates the interaction between threats and opportunities.21/ Data needed for day-to-day system activities.22/ Software used for documenting system requirements.23/ Requires some subjective judgment.24/ Includes database, e-mail and scheduling software.
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Match each conversion strategy with its description.a. Direct c. Phasedb. Parallel d. Pilot15/ The old system is completely deactivated and the new is immediately activated.16/ When an IS is activated first at one branch of an organization, then if successful, activated at others.17/ Until the project team verifies that the new system is performing correctly, all or parts of both systems are active.18/ When a new system is activated one module at a time.
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Match the parts of James Wetherbee's PIECES framework with their definitions.a. Performance d. Controlb. Information e. Efficiencyc. Economics f. Service9/ Taking too long to complete processing tasks.10/ Too many resources are used to collect, process, store, and distribute information.11/ The system costs too much to operate or use.12/ Users receive data that is incorrect, in the wrong format, or at the wrong time.13/ The system is too difficult or inconvenient to use.14/ Information is available to unauthorized users.
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Match the business practice type with its definition.a. BPR (Business Process Reengineering) e. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)b. CRM (Customer Relationship Management) f. JIT (Just In Time)c. EAI (Enterprise Application Integration) g. MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning)d. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) h. TQM (Total Quality Management)1/ All facets or resources of a business are integrated; software is used to track resource usage.2/ Ongoing process that helps businesses evaluate and redesign practices to improve overall performance by improving speed, quality, and costs.3/ The ability to transfer data between companies using networks so that they can buy, sell, and trade information.4/ When the parts are produced or ordered only when they are needed.5/ When top management focuses on all departments and employees to ensure quality in products and services.6/ The use of master production schedules, sales forecasts, inventory status, and other data to reduce cash flow and increase profitability by determining a plan for manufacturing.7/ The use of compatible, networked software modules and databases to ensure unrestricted processes.8/ Identifying, acquiring, and maintaining clients by automating sales, marketing, and customer service.
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Match the waveform audio file format with its description.a. MP3 c. Waveb. RealAudio d. Advanced Audio Compression13, Supported by browsers without a plug-in; large, uncompressed files.14, Compressed files produce good sound quality; requires a stand-alone player or browser plug-in.15, High degree of compression; low sound quality.16, Files are copy protected and use is limited to approved devices.
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Match the desktop video file format with its description.a. AVI c. MPEGb. QuickTime Movie d. Real Media9, The most common format for desktop videos; called "Video for Windows."10, Used for both desktop videos and DVD movies.11, A popular format for streaming Web videos.12, Originally developed for the Mac platform.
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Match the graphics term with its definitiona. Resolution e. True Colorb. Density f. Ditheringc. Cropping g. Metafiled. Color depth h. Rendering1, Using patterns of two or more colors to add shading and additional colors.2, The number of horizontal and vertical pixels.3, Covering a wireframe with surface color and texture.4, Expressed as ppi on a monitor.5, Contains both bitmap and vector data.6, Removing part of an image.7, A graphic that uses the full range of colors.8, The number of colors available for use in an image
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Match the e-commerce category with its description.a. B2C c. B2Gb. B2B d. C2C8, Companies selling directly to an individual.9, Companies selling to the government.10, An example includes online auctions.11, Companies buying from one another.
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Match the Web page term with its descriptiona. XSL e. XHTMLb. XML f. GIFc. Java g. AVId. ActiveX control1, A high-level Web programming language.2, Can create customized tags that control how the data displays in an XML document.3, A Web page graphic format.4, A video format used on the Web.5, A method for putting structured data, such as database records, onto a Web page.6, The version of HTML that follows HTML 4.7, A compiled computer program that can be referenced from within an HTML document.
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Match the storage device with its description.a. Removable hard disk d. Web siteb. Zip disk e. CD-Rc. USB Flash drive f. Tape7, Security and privacy of data are a concern.8, Convenient and durable, but expensive.9, Fast, limited capacity, but disks can be secured remotely.10, Holds more than a floppy disk, but full backup still requires multiple disks.11, Most convenient, but expensive for capacity equal to today's hard drives.12, Limited capacity, long shelf life, cannot be reused.
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Match the computer virus term with its definition.a. Hacker d. Backdoorb. Payload e. Keyloggerc. Trigger event f. Malicious code1, Anyone who uses computers to gain unauthorized access or crash a computer system.2, Allows remote access to a computer.3, Any program that enters a computer without the user's knowledge.4, A date programmed into a virus that indicates when it will unleash.5, Delivered by a virus; could be as simple as displaying an annoying message.6, A program that can record as you type in order to steal passwords.
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Match the network technology with its description.a. WAN e. modemb. Star topology f. P2Pc. Bus topology g. transceiverd. repeater h. Traceroute6, Connects workstations and devices through a central point.7, A device with an antenna that sends and transmits data over a wireless network.8, Device that amplifies and regenerates signals so they are strong enough to reach their destination.9, An example is the Internet.10, Connects network devices through a common backbone.11, Software that records a packet's path.12, Treats every computer as an equal.13, Converts digital signals from a computer so they can travel over the Internet.
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Match the Internet protocol with its function.a. TCP/IP d. FTPb. HTTP e. SMTPc. POP1, Transfers e-mail messages from client computers to an e-mail server.2, Breaks messages into packets and addresses them to be sent over the Internet.3, Exchanges information over the Web.4, Transfers files between local and remote host computers.5, Transfers mail from an e-mail server to a client Inbox.
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Match the integrated circuit type with the corresponding number in the above figure.a. 1 c. 3b. 2 d. 4
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Match the software copyright protection with the software classification.a. shareware c. open sourceb. freeware d. public domain23> Makes the program instructions available to modify24> Includes a free trial period, after which you must purchase the software25> Available without restriction, can be copied, distributed, or resold26> Copyrighted software available without a fee
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Match the software type with its description.a. paint d. ear trainingb. 3-D graphics e. educationalc. presentation f. reference17> Helps users to learn new skills18> Combines text, graphics, and animations in a series of electronic slides19> Can be used to produce blueprints20> Examples include encyclopedias, medical reference, and cookbooks21> Provides a set of electronic brushes and pens for creating images22> Used by musicians to develop musical skills, such as note recognition
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Match the operating system type with its description.a. desktop e. Linuxb. Mac OS f. Symbian OSc. DOS g. Microsoft Windowsd. UNIX h. network9> Mainly used for mainframes, was developed in 196910> Allows computers to share data, programs, and devices11> Operates under a General Public License12> Introduced on the original IBM PC in 198213> Not compatible with Windows, distributed by Apple14> Small enough to be stored in ROM15> Runs on the majority of the world's PCs16> Mostly used for single-user, home computers
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Match the software type with the most appropriate category.a. Application c. Supportb. System1> Mac OS2> Linux3> Document production4> Spreadsheet5> Windows6> Spell checker7> DOS8> Database
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Match the display device term with its definition.a. graphics card e. refresh rateb. plasma f. resolutionc. CRT g. Dot pitchd. LCD h. color depth15> For many years, this was the only display device available for desktop computers16> Also called "bit depth."17> Contains circuitry for displaying images on the screen18> The speed at which the screen is repainted19> Illuminates miniature colored fluorescent lights to create an on-screen image20> The maximum number of horizontal and vertical pixels displayed on the screen21> Measure of image clarity22. Advantages of these monitors include clarity, low radiation, portability, and compactness
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Match the solid state storage device to its description.a. card reader d. MultiMedia cardb. USB flash drive e. SecureDigital cardc. CompactFlash card f. SmartMedia card9> Nicknamed "pen drive" or "key-chain drive"10> Includes cryptographic security protection for copyrighted data and music11> Includes a built-in controller, used for high-end digital cameras, size of a matchbook12> Includes a built-in controller, used for mobile phones, size of a postage stamp13> Resemble floppy disks, not very durable14> Used to transfer data to or from a computer
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Match the storage technology with its description.a. CD e. External hard driveb. CD-RW f. Miniature hard diskc. Blu-ray DVD g. Zip diskd. Memory card h. USB flash drive1> Limited capacity, can be reused2> Use to transfer digital camera images3> Used for portable music and video players4> Limited capacity, cannot be reused, long shelf life5> Portable, durable, 32 MB - 8 GB capacity.6> 160 GB average capacity, can be removed and locked in a secure location7> Requires its own proprietary drive, slower access time than a hard disk8> Used to record, rewrite, and play back HD video
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Match the term with its definition.a. POP e. HTML tagb. IMAP f. browserc. Netiquette g. URLd. store-and-forward h. keyword20> Guidelines for e-mail manners.21> Address for a Web page.22> E-mail system with the option of downloading mail or leaving it on the server.23> A code that indicates how information is to be displayed.24> E-mail system that transfers all messages to your hard disk.25> Method that saves data until it can be transmitted.26> A phrase used to search for data.27> Software to view Web pages.
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Using the above figure, match the component to the numbered item.a. 1 d. 4b. 2 e. 5c. 315> System Unit16> Printer17> Monitor18> Keyboard19> Speaker
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Match the computer type with its description or example.a. PC e. PDAb. Notebook f. Workstationc. Tablet g. Supercomputerd. Handheld h. Server7> Also called a laptop computer8> Used for code-breaking and weather modeling9> Examples include: Palm, iPAQ, or Blackberry10> Computer with a touch-sensitive screen for writing or drawing11> Also called a microcomputer12> Typical uses include storing appointments or addresses13> Powerful desktop computer used for a special task, such as medical imaging.14> Supplies computers on a network with data
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Match the following terms and definitions:a. Hardware d. Softwareb. Input device e. Output devicec. Internet f. Peripheral device1> Program that tells the computer how to perform tasks2> Transfers data into electronic signals3> Displays, prints, or transmits results4> The largest network in the world5> Equipment that enhances functionality6> Devices that process data
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A lava flow radiometrically dated at 300 million years lies just below sedimentary layer A and just above sedimentary layer B. What can be said of the ages of beds A and B?
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Wood from an ancient stump has a ratio of carbon-14 to carbon-12 that is one-eighth that of new wood. About how old is the stump? (Carbon-14's half-life is 5730 years.)
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Sedimentary layer A lies above sedimentary layer B. Fault C cuts through B but does not affect A. Arrange A, B, and C in order of oldest first to youngest last.
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A dike that intrudes a bed of sedimentary rock is ______________ than the sedimentary rock.
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Layers of sediment, lava, and ash are originally laid down in a(n) ______________ position.
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Sea lilies are more scientifically called _________________.
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The Cenozoic era consists of the Tertiary and ______________ periods.
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The Eocene is a geologic_______________.
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The K-T event occurred about ______________ million years ago.
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The finding of an abnormally high concentration of the element named ______________ was the first clue to the probable cause of the K-T event.
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We live in the ______________ epoch.
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The Pleistocene epoch is also referred to as the ______________.
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The periods of the Cenozoic era are divided into time units called ______________.