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Intro to Computers
CGS 1000
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Computer Science
Not Applicable
05/09/2005

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An interface that connects devices by transferring more than one bit at a time is called a ____.
Definition
parallel port
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The advantage of using a DBMS include easier reporting and _____.
Definition
improved data integrity
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A complete operating system that works on a desktop computer, mobile computing device, or notebook computer is called ____.
Definition
stand-alone operating system
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A legal agreement that permits users to install a software package on multiple computers is called a ____.
Definition
site licence
Term
A collection of data organized so you can access, retrieve, and use that data is called a _____.
Definition
database
Term
The 6 steps of the program developent life cycle are analyze requirements, design the solution,______, implement the design, test the solution, and document the solution.
Definition
validate the design
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Data that is organized, meaningful, and usfull is called ____.
Definition
information
Term
____ is a nationwide industry partnership whose goal is to place technology in schools and community centers.
Definition
PowerUp
Term
Short-range decisions that apply specific programs and plans necssary to meet stated objectives are called ____ decisions.
Definition
tactical
Term
A computer that stores and provides access to a database is called a(n) ____.
Definition
database server
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The process of transferring data, instuctions, and information into memory from a storage medium is called ____.
Definition
reading
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Systems analyst use ___ to determine if the system is inefficeient at any point.
Definition
performance monitoring
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The ____ in a program explain the program's purpose and identify the program name, its author, and the date written.
Definition
global comments
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Components inside the system unit include the memory, ports, adapter cards, drive bays, power supply, and ____.
Definition
processor
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Having the knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses is know as being ____.
Definition
Computer literate
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Programmers use a program called a(n) ____ to convert an assembly language source program into machine language.
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assembler
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Web page developers design pages menat specifically for microbrowsers using ___.
Definition
WML
Term
An item that can contain both the data and the actions that read or manipulate that data is called a(n) ___.
Definition
object
Term
The core of an operating system taht assigns the computer's resources is called a ____.
Definition
kernel
Term
A device that uses a light source to read characters, marks, and codes and then convert them into digital data is called a(n) ___.
Definition
optical reader
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A huge database system taht stores and manages the data required to analyze historical and current transactions is called a ____.
Definition
data warehouse
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___, a digital line alternative for the home or small business user, transmits at fast speeds on existing copper telephone wiring.
Definition
DSL
Term
When choosing a computer certification, you should look at job listings to see what certifications are sought, consider the expenses at the time involved to obtain the certification, and ____.
Definition
talk to people in the industry
Term
In the URL http://www.scite.com/dc2005/ch2, ____ is the domaine name.
Definition
www.scite.com/
Term
To practice green computing, use computers and devices that comply with the guidelines of the
Definition
ENERGY STAR program
Term
The ___ certification tests knowledge of Web development,administration, and security.
Definition
CIW
Term
8 bits grouped together as a unit are called a
Definition
byte
Term
A computer with limited functionality whose main purpose is to connect to the Internet from home is called a(n)
Definition
Internet appliance
Term
___ allow you to choose which folders and files to include in a backup.
Definition
Selective backups
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A utility that reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so they are stored in contiguous sectors is called
Definition
disk defragmenter
Term
A computer that can access the data, info, and servers on a variety of servers is called a(n)
Definition
client
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