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Ch 7-9
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Computer Networking
Undergraduate 1
05/23/2012

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Term
Before you begin the installation, make sure the ____________________ provided with the device are written for the OS you are using.
Definition
driver
Term
By purchasing a(n) ____________________, a company can obtain the right to use multiple copies of software, which is a popular way for companies to provide software to employees.
Definition
site license
Term
A serial port is provided by the motherboard or might be provided by an adapter card called a(n) ____ card.
Definition
I/O controller
Term
In order to read each sector on the spiral of a DC at a constant ____, the disc spins faster when the read-write head is near the center of the disc.
Definition
linear velocity
Term
Sights and sounds have an infinite number of variations and are analog in nature.
Definition
true
Term
____, caused by lifting heavy objects, is one of the most common injuries that happen at work.
Definition
back injury
Term
A(n) ____________________ is a video camera that is used to capture digital video that can be used to feed live video on the Internet.
Definition
webcam
Term
To judge how far to insert the optical drive in the bay, align it with the back of the case.
Definition
false
Term
USB is much easier to configure and faster than regular serial or parallel ports and uses higher-quality cabling.
Definition
true
Term
The ____ was designed in part to protect software copyrights by requiring that only legally obtained copies of software be used.
Definition
Federal Copyright Act of 1976
Term
The goal of ____ technology is to use sights, sounds, and animation to make computer output look as much like real life as possible.
Definition
multimedia
Term
The best support technicians are good at preventing a problem from happening in the first place.
Definition
true
Term
____________________ ports are fast becoming the most popular ports for slower I/O devices such as printers, mice, keyboards, scanners, and a variety of other devices.
Definition
USB
Term
A(n) ____ monitor (also called a progressive monitor) draws the entire screen in one pass.
Definition
noninterlaced
Term
A double-sided, dual-layer DVD can hold ____ GB.
Definition
17
Term
The right to copy the work, called a ____, belongs to the creator of the work or others to whom the creator transfers this right.
Definition
copyright
Term
ECP uses a(n) ____________________ channel.
Definition
DMA
Term
If you are trained to open a monitor case to replace a fuse, unplug the monitor and wait at least ____ minutes before opening the case so that capacitors have completely discharged.
Definition
60
Term
A CD can hold about ____ of data.
Definition
700 MB
Term
For laptops, you can adjust the brightness of the display using ____ keys.
Definition
function
Term
Whenever possible, put heavy objects, such as a large laser printer, on a(n) ____________________ to move them.
Definition
cart
Term
A ____ card can turn your computer into a television.
Definition
TV tuner
Term
Good ____ help(s) you think more clearly.
Definition
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