Chapter 5 Operating Systems
Chapter 6 Computer Hardware
Chapter 7 Networking
Chapter 8 Digital Lifestyles
Chapter 9 Data Security
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The location of a file is specified by its what.
What is file path.
100
This is often referred to as the "brains " of the computer.
What is the CPU or central processing unit.
100
Any device connected to a network is referred to as this.
What is a node
100
What is the name of the operating system for cell/smartphones that was developed by google?
What is Android.
100
Any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer is refereed to as this.
What is Cybercrime.
200
When you install a new program, this program walks you through the installation process.
What is installation wizard.
200
Which is the fastest type of optical drive on the market? CD , DVD, or Blue Ray
What is Blue Ray
200
Which transmission medium is able to transmit data the fastest on a network?
What is Fiber Optic Cable
200
Ensuring that two devices, for example, a PC and a cell phone or smartphone, have the same files is the process of what?
What is synchronizing
200
A program that attaches itself to another program and spreads itself to other computers is called this.
What is a Computer Virus.
300
Microsoft Windows and Mac OS use a this type of what you see is what you get interface also referred to a what?
What is Graphical interface or GUI
300
These are an ideal solution when you need more storage than a flash drive can provide for backing up files.
What is an External Hard Drive.
300
A network that has 10 or more nodes is usually configured what kind of network.
What is Client/Sever Network
300
A technology that facilitates making telephone calls across the Internet instead of using conventional telephone lines is referred to as what.
What is Voice over IP or VOIP
300
This person is defined as anyone who unlawfully breaks into a computer system, whether an individual computer or a network.
What is Hacker.
400
During the virtual memory process, the operating system moves data to a temporary storage area on the hard drive called the ________ file.
What is swap file
400
Mathematical calculations and comparison decisions are performed by this part of the CPU
What is the arithmetic logic unit or (ALU)
400
Data transfer rate, or bandwidth, is the ________ speed at which data can be transmitted between two nodes on a network.
What is Maximum
400
The higher the number of these on a digital camera usually equals better image quality or a larger image.
What is megapixels.
400
These are software programs or hardware devices designed to keep computers safe from hackers.By using one, you can close off open logical ports to invaders and potentially make your computer invisible to other computers on the Internet.
What is a Firewall.
500
what was the name of the first widely used operating system installed in personal computers?
What is MS-DOS or Microsoft Disk Operating System
500
When referring to hard drives, seek time and latency are the two factors that make up this.
What is Access Time
500
Sometimes refereed to as traffic cops these devices receive data packets and send them to their intended nodes on the same network (not between different networks).
What is a Network Switch
500
This communication type can send text, sound, images, and video clips to other phones or e-mail addresses.
What is MMS or Multimedia Message Service
500
This activity lures Internet users to reveal personal information such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, or other sensitive information that could lead to identity theft. The scammers send e-mail messages that look like they are from a legitimate business or sometimes online banks.
What is Phishing.