Acronyms
Computer Systems
Mac vs. PC
Applications
Digital Media
100
DPI
What is the abbreviation for dots per inch?
100
Processor or CPU
What does that actual work of a computer or runs programs?
100
Desktop
What is common to Macs and PCs?
100
.doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt
What types of files can be used with Word?
100
Adobe Illustrator
What is a program that creates vector graphic images?
200
PDF
What is the abbreviation for portable document file?
200
Hard drive
What type of memory stores data when the computer is turned off?
200
viruses
What don't Macs usually get?
200
san serif
What type of font does not have "decorations" on the letters?
200
Raster
What is the type of file format that is bit mapped and loses quality as it is zoomed in or increased in size?
300
OCR
What is the abbreviation for optical character recognition?
300
RAM
What is random access memory or what type of memory does the computer use while running programs?
300
Dock
What contains frequently used applications so they can be accessed quickly on a Mac?
300
Word and Excel
What are the two of the most commonly used Microsoft Office Suite programs?
300
Vector graphics
What is the type of graphic file that does not pixelate as you increase its size or zoom in?
400
JPEG
What is the abbreviation for joint photographic experts group?
400
Anti-virus software
What protects Macs and PCs against viruses?
400
Wizards
What do PC applications have to help with many complex tasks?
400
Template
What type of file allows you to maintain a common look and feel between documents?
400
Fair Use Exemption
What exclusion allows you to use copyrighted works in teaching or when creating your own work?
500
DOC
What is the old Word document file extension?
500
Smart phone
What is a mobile device that allows you to take data and applications from your computer with you anywhere?
500
Recycle bin
What is the PC equivalent to the Mac trash can?
500
xls, xlsx, csv
What file types are used by Excel?
500
Optical Character Recognition software
What allows you to scan a document and convert it to editable text?
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