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CSIT 101
Technology and Information System
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 1
07/01/2015

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Turnitin
Definition
Software such as _____ is used by both students and teachers to find plagiarism problems.
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RSS
Definition
Online newspapers can be delivered through _____ to news readers.
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Blue-ray moview
Definition
Which of the following is an example of digital media?
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VoIP
Definition
Thanks to _____, voice and data traveling together through our telecommunications lines will be seamless.
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cut-and-paste
Definition
The digital _____ method of writing has made plagiarism easy and ever more common.
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RIAA
Definition
Which of the following organizations has been instrumental in fighting piracy through the use of lawsuits and legislation?
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Google
Definition
Companies such as _____ have connected with libraries to digitize millions of books
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software
Definition
A general-purpose computer relies on the _____ being used to perform an activity.
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United States
Definition
The DMCA was drafted and passed by the _____.
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On-demand
Definition
_____ media is programming or music that can be accessed any time of the day, regardless of television and radio schedules.
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patient
Definition
A _____ gives the holder exclusive rights to use an invention for 20 years.
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the length of the songs supported
Definition
Services using DRM technology usually include all of the following restrictions EXCEPT _____.
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It outlaws the distribution of software meant to crack DRM code
Definition
Which of the following is true of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
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hardware, software
Definition
A computer relies on the combination of _____ and _____ to turn input into output.
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digitization
Definition
Due to the _____ of intellectual property, distribution of content is much faster and easier than it was in the past.
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copyright
Definition
Which of the following will protect intellectual property for the life of the holder plus 70 years?
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computer fluency
Definition
The term _____ best describes the level of technology skills needed in today’s business world.
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billion
Definition
The prefix Giga represents approximately one _____ units of information.
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byte
Definition
A _____ can represent a digit, a letter, or a color.
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pixels
Definition
A computer uses _____ to display an image after it has been digitized.
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keyboard characters
Definition
ASCII is the encoding standard used to represent _____ in digital form.
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international
Definition
The Unicode encoding scheme is used to add support for _____ character sets.
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hexadecimal
Definition
The _____ system is used to represent RGB color in digital graphics.
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0 and 1
Definition
What two values represent the binary number system?
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binary number
Definition
The _____ system, which uses only two digits, 1 and 0, is commonly used for representing values in computers.
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an Internet connection
Definition
Cloud computing is not possible without _____.
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registry
Definition
Windows cleaners maintain the _____ for more effective system operation.
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open-source
Definition
Linux is _____ software, which means users can manipulate the source code to customize their operating system to their needs.
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virtual machine (VM)
Definition
An advantage of _____ software is its ability to run more than one operating system on a computer.
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web server
Definition
A _____ provides content that is accessible on the World Wide Web.
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defragmentation
Definition
Performing a system _____ utility rearranges your files on disk in an orderly fashion, resulting in faster access.
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virtual servers
Definition
Through the use of _____, one physical server can run several server operating systems.
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tablet PC
Definition
A popular term used to identify devices such as the iPad is _____.
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platform
Definition
When you combine a system's hardware configuration and operating system, it is sometimes called the computer's _____.
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sleep
Definition
When a smart phone goes into _____ mode, pressing a button immediately turns it back on.
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synchronizing
Definition
Users of iPods and iPhones are well acquainted with the process of _____ files.
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special-purpose
Definition
A Kindle eBook reader is an example of a(n) _____ computer.
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mainframe
Definition
The largest servers are called _____ servers.
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system unit
Definition
The large tower case that houses a desktop PC’s circuit boards is known as the _____.
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supercomputer
Definition
The most powerful type of computer is a _____.
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BIOS
Definition
The purpose of the ____ is to store the boot process instructions for the computer to start up
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Windows 8
Definition
Which of the following uses the New Technology File System (NTFS) for organizing and managing files?
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UNIX
Definition
The ____ operating system provides the technological foundation of the Mac OS X.
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proprietary
Definition
A cell phone’s ____ operating system is not released to users and developers.
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real-time
Definition
A(n) ____ operating system is required to perform a command within a certain time frame.
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command-based
Definition
Typing the word DEL on a prompt line to remove unwanted files on your computer is an example of using a ____ user interface.
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Linux
Definition
A unique feature of ____ is that users can easily add enhancements to the operating system.
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cloud computing
Definition
Using the web as a primary user interface to access such applications as Google Docs is an example of ____.
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receivers
Definition
Global positioning system (GPS) ____ are primarily used to assist travelers in getting from one place to another.
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cookie
Definition
Thanks to ____ files, a website can recognize you and cater to your individual tastes each time you visit.
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protocols
Definition
The Internet uses hardware, software, and ____ that allow(s) different types of networks to communicate.
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wireless fidelity
Definition
We rely on ____ as the dominant technology to provide wireless Internet access in our everyday lives.
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streaming media
Definition
Thanks to ____, you can watch a movie as it is being downloaded from the Internet.
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DSL
Definition
A type of connection that provides Internet service through a phone line that services both the Internet and your phone is ____.
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hosting
Definition
To acquire an online presence, you can subscribe to a web ____ service that will store your files for users to access.
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data
Definition
Cookie files contain ____.
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Tim Berners-Lee
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____ is credited with the development of the web.
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system administrator
Definition
The ____ oversees the setup, maintenance, and implementation of a network in a business environment.
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WIMAX
Definition
Many cities have adopted ____ technology to provide faster Internet speed to their users.
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extranet
Definition
Intranet content can be extended to specific individuals outside the network, such as customers, partners, or suppliers, in an arrangement called a(n) ____.
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communication speed
Definition
One focus of the Internet2 is to improve ____.
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Bluetooth
Definition
____ technology enables you to connect to your cell phone through a display on your car’s dashboard.
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Flash
Definition
Through the use of the ____ plug-in, a webpage can provide a user with an interactive experience.
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personal
Definition
Bluetooth is an example of a technology used with a ____ area network.
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Internet2
Definition
Using ____ technologies, scientists are able to share virtual environments for research within a variety of locations.
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unified
Definition
Combining voice, video, and data communications into one interface is known as ____ communications.
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iTunes
Definition
____ is a popular software program that can be used to manage podcasts.
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SOPA
Definition
The ____ bill demonstrated the conflict between Internet snooping and Internet user privacy.
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ISP
Definition
A(n) ____ is a company that provides a subscriber with access to the Internet.
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HTTP
Definition
____ is commonly used to enable web browsers to communicate with web servers.
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Long Term Evolution
Definition
A new fourth-generation technology called ____ is competing to become the wireless network of choice for high-speed connectivity.
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home
Definition
A typical setup for a ____ network would include computer users sharing a single Internet connection.
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peer-to-peer
Definition
A ____ network is used when a user wants to make his or her computer and others’ computers available for access.
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domain names
Definition
It is much easier for people to remember ____ than IP addresses of websites.
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fiber-optic
Definition
The Internet backbone uses mostly ____ cabling for transmitting data between users.
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TCP/IP
Definition
____ defines how information travels across the Internet.
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server
Definition
The job of the ____ computer is to support a large amount of user requests simultaneously.
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packets
Definition
Data ____ travel over the Internet from router to router until reaching their destinations.
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nodes
Definition
All devices attached to a network are identified as ____.
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metropolitan
Definition
Networks designed to serve an entire city are called ____ area networks.
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wide area network (WAN)
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A(n) ____ connects LANs and MANs between cities, across countries, and around the world.
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multiplayer
Definition
Playing online Scrabble with others on the web at any given time is an example of a ____ gaming experience.
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social media
Definition
The popularity of ____ has encouraged everyday users to share events of the day.
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database
Definition
The most popular search engines use ____ to store information about webpages.
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Infrastructure
Definition
When using ____ as a Service, a business does not have to oversee the storage, backup, or security of its data.
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satellites
Definition
Google relies on ____ to relay information related to its mapped software.
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crowdsourcing
Definition
Wikis encourage ____ to build content that can be constantly added, removed, and edited.
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quality control
Definition
The reason online content cannot always be trusted is the lack of ____ on the web.
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source
Definition
When evaluating information provided on the web, always consider the ____.
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smart phone
Definition
Airlines take advantage of ____ technology to inform users of flight delays and itinerary changes.
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Amazon.com
Definition
The online retailer ____ is one of the largest suppliers of cloud services.
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Cloud computing
Definition
____________________ delivers a variety of computing resources from the Internet as a service to relieve users from the burden of installing, maintaining, and securing those resources themselves.
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all of the above
Definition
Cloud models can include
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networks
Definition
Ecommerce technologies include software and systems that support safe and secure transactions over _____ and the Internet, and make ecommerce possible
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web empowerment
Definition
FBI reliance on citizen photographs to catch the Boston Marathon bombers is an example of ____.
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RFID
Definition
Google Wallet software utilizes Android phones with near field communication technology, such as _____, to allow shoppers to swipe their phone at checkout to pay for items
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FCC
Definition
In the United States, the ____ oversees the handling of Internet traffic.
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emoney
Definition
Which of the following is another name for ecash?
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the digital information genetated about a person by organizations
Definition
Each person’s digital shadow is ____.
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servers
Definition
Ecommerce hosting companies offer _____ that provide all the necessary software tools to deliver ecommerce applications.
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freely tag friends in your photos
Definition
Some netiquette rules to consider when using social media include all of the following EXCEPT ____.
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content-filtering software
Definition
Net Nanny is an example of ____.
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may increase the likelihood of violence in the real world, but to date the studies are not conclusive
Definition
Violence in a virtual world ____.
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libel
Definition
An act of ____ would be posting a story to a blog saying that a neighbor is selling drugs, when you know that it’s not true.
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at Macy's in New York City
Definition
The first known flash mob happened ____.
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with the advent of chat rooms and electronic mail
Definition
The idea of digital etiquette came into being ____.
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carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
Which of the following is an example of a repetitive stress injury?
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censorship
Definition
The challenge of ____ is keeping certain content from a subset of the population without encroaching upon the freedom of adults.
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LexisNexis
Definition
Of the following, ____ contains the most information about citizens of the United States.
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pirate
Definition
An individual who illegally downloads copyright-protected software is referred to as a ____.
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social engineering
Definition
In a practice called ____, someone may manipulate people into performing actions or divulging confidential information on the Internet.
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something you have
Definition
An item such as a smart card is an example of the ____ form of authentication.
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SSL
Definition
A(n) ____ certificate confirms your credentials when conducting business or other transactions on the web.
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Network neutrality
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____ favor(s) an Internet that is open, with packets unexamined and unfiltered
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encryption
Definition
You can protect yourself from identity theft by using ____ when transmitting information over network connections.
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microblogging
Definition
Twitter is a ____ site.
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Internet server
Definition
In a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, the services of a(n) ____ can be halted.
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network behavioral targeting
Definition
Of the following, ____ is considered the most invasive.
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updates
Definition
All of the following are examples of malware EXCEPT ____.
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analyze large amounts of data
Definition
A challenge for companies such as Google and Facebook is building software that can ____ over the next few years.
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spyware
Definition
Criminals collect items such as credit card numbers without the user’s knowledge through the use of ____.
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password
Definition
A common form of authentication is a ____.
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Data mining
Definition
____ can tell more about a person than all other kinds of electronic surveillance.
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satellite imagery
Definition
Through the use of ____, governments can keep an eye on criminals and monitor regions in their own countries.
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phishing
Definition
An email with a subject heading “Urgent Security Update” that requests a username and password followed by a link to “re-login and resolve the issue” is a good example of a ____ scam.
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Privacy Act of 1974
Definition
In the United States, the fundamental law that specifies what kinds of information the government can keep about its citizens and the rights of citizens to know what’s kept about them is the ____.
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Throttling
Definition
____ is a form of traffic shaping.
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VeriSign
Definition
A company called ____ provides digital certifications for web transactions.
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User
Definition
____ permissions provide registered users with access to the files they need, while restricting access to private resources.
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never
Definition
When using a public Wi-Fi network, when is it safe to send private information over the network?
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phishing
Definition
Receiving a fraudulent email that closely resembles a legitimate website, such as one from your bank, is known as a(n) ____ attack.
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developing software to analyze the massive amount of data
Definition
The biggest challenge posed by Big Data is ____.
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US-CERT
Definition
The ____ was established to secure and monitor security risks to U.S. networks and the Internet.
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ports
Definition
An important function of a firewall is to protect all the ____ of a network or computer from undesirable data.
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network usage policy
Definition
When starting a new job, you may need to sign a(n) ____ that defines acceptable and unacceptable uses of computer and network resources.
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updates
Definition
Software companies rely on ____ to “fix” problems in their programs related to bugs and flaws.
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Select strong passwords and change them regulary
Definition
Which of the following is one realistic way to promote Internet security?
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firewall
Definition
A ____ may be used to filter data that may be undesirable.
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security hole
Definition
A ____ allows hackers to gain access to important code or information in a software program.
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SSL connection
Definition
The https:// protocol in a URL indicates the use of a(n) ____ by the website.
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within the home
Definition
Citizens of free and democratic nations expect, at the least, privacy ____.
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the U.S. federal government
Definition
The Total Information Awareness tracking information system was created by ____.
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is still implemented by some states
Definition
MATRIX technology ____.
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Lack of funding and personnel
Definition
____ is currently dampening the ability of government surveillance to grow.
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developing nations
Definition
IT Access for Everyone is an initiative for increasing access to digital technology for ____.
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geographic positioning systems
Definition
The introduction of _____ on cell phones was the first step toward realizing augmented reality.
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entertainment
Definition
Interactive media are most prominent in the _____ industry
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recognize
Definition
One challenge with speech recognition software is its ability to ____ words that sound the same but have different meanings
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ENERGY STAR
Definition
Programs such as ____ support energy conservation for electronic devices.
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all of the above
Definition
Personal computer ethics involves ____.
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intelligent agent
Definition
One use for a(n) ____ is to search a database for information pertaining to a specific query.
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typing
Definition
Speech recognition technology has advanced to the point that some users are considering it as an alternative to ____.
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avatars
Definition
Users can interact in a virtual reality environment through the use of _____.
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directional
Definition
Geographical technology advances to the iPhone such as user location and _____ software have improved augmented reality.
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hacktivists
Definition
Over the past few years, a group of ____ have emerged to identify and expose the mishandling of information on the Internet.
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They reduce the energy used in displays
Definition
Why are LEDs used in green computing?
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solve problems
Definition
AI applications are ways in which AI methodologies are applied to ____ and provide services.
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an intelligent agent
Definition
Searching the Web for the best deal on an airline flight is a good example of ____ at work.
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video games
Definition
_____ make up a large portion of the interactive media market.
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the choices and behaviors made by individuals
Definition
Personal ethics deals with ____. (Choose the best answer.)
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accessibility
Definition
The ability of people with disabilities to interact with and make use of computer resources is known as ____.
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disasters
Definition
Robots are used to perform jobs that involve the three Ds. Which of the following is NOT one of the three Ds?
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morality
Definition
Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with issues of
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U.S. Department of Education
Definition
The _____________________ has developed requirements for Accessiblee Software Design to ensure that all software used in schools is accessible to all students, faculty, and staff.
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Nintendo Wii
Definition
The _________________ broke new ground for game consoles by introducing a wireless, motion-sensitive game controller.
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Mobile phones
Definition
_______________ have brought the gaming world to increasing numbers of adults.
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(back of card)
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