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Chapter 9
Chapter 9 Terms and questions
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
06/20/2010

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Term
General Protection Fault (GPF)
Definition
A ___________ happens in Windows when a program accesses memory that another program is using or when a program accesses a memory address that doesn't exist.
Term
Illegal Operation Error
Definition
a ___________error usually means that a program was forced to quite because it did something Windows didn't like.
Term
Dr. Watson
Definition
What utility was included in Windows 2000 and Win XP that intercepts all error conditions and, instead of presenting the user with a cryptic Windows error, displays a slew of information that can be used to troubleshoot the problem.
Term
Working Directory
Definition
Some programs require an area on the hard disk to store their temporary files while they work.This area is called...
Term
Power
On
Self
Test
Definition
POST Stands for ?
Term
Heat sinks and Case Fans
Definition
What are 2 common ways to reduce heat-related problems in computers?
Term
Print Queue
Definition
The Line of all print jobs is called?
Term
Print Spooler
Definition
The ___________ is a service that formats print jobs in the language that the printer needs.
Term
Power,Video, Input, and wireless networking
Definition
There are 4 typical areas where laptops could have different problems that desktops.
Term
Toggling the Display
Definition
The process by which you hit a key or combination of keys to direct the video output to an external monitor.
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POST
Definition
Every Computer has a diagnostic program built into its BIOS called the _________.
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