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CIS 106 Chapter 1A
CIS 106 Chapter 1A
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
08/25/2012

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.html, .pdf, .rtf, and .java are examples of
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File extensions
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All internet connections require a ...
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Modem
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An operating system is classified as...
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System software
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Are storage devices an input or output device?
Definition
Trick question, they are both an input and output device because of its capabilities to read programs aswell as write them.
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BCC
Definition
Blind courtesy copy
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Blog
Definition
Online personal journal
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Can Windows and Mac users share data?
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Originally this could not happen because they were incompatible, but now as long as both users have the software installed that is required to read the file they can.
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Cloud computing
Definition
Grid of many computers and storage devices that offer internet services.
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Computer System
Definition
A computer and all of its input, output, storage, and peripheral devices.
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Computer System includes what?
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Hardware, Software, and Peripheral Devices (Duh).
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Computer network
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Multiple computers that are connected and have the ability to share data.
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Computer platform
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The underlying hardware and software of the computer system.
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Digital Convergence
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Trend to blend several technologies together into one.
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Digitization
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Process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and videos into data that can be used digitally.
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Distributed Grid
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Different computers that contribute processing resources to solve a problem.
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Email
Definition
Electronic mail
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Email: BCC
Definition

Sends a blind carbon or courtesy copy to others

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Email: Block
Definition
Blocks contact with a specific user
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Email: CC
Definition
Sends a carbon or courtesy copy to recipients
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Email: Distribution list
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Email group
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Email: Flag or label
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Identifies messages by category or topic
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Email: Forward
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Send to other people
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Email: Priority

 

Definition
Set a high, medium, or low priority to convey importance
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Email: Reply
Definition
Sends response to original sender
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Email: Reply All
Definition
Send reply to recipients and creator of email
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Email: Sort
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Sorts messages by different categories
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Email: Vacation or away message
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Sends an automatic email usually saying that you will not be able to reply for a few days
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Emoticons
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:omg: :[) <(-.-)>
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File
Definition
data collection that exists on a storage medium
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Four parts that define a computer

 

Definition

- Accepts input

- Processes data

- Stores data

- Produces output

 

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Grid computing systems
Definition
Computers connected to the Internet as resources or for private networks.
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Hardware
Definition
Includes all electronic and mechanical parts of a computer, as well as peripheral devices.
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LAN
Definition
Local Area Network
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Laws that prevent eavesdropping of emails, but are over passed by security concerns or a users consent.
Definition
United States Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 and the Electronic communications Privacy Act of 1986
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Main processor of a computer
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CPU
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Mainframe computer
Definition
Large expensive computer that can process data for thousands of users.
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Media players, USB drives, and Scanners are what?
Definition
Peripheral Devices
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Memory
Definition

Only temporarily holds data that is waiting to be processed, stored, or displayed.

 

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Monitors, printers, and speakers are examples of this...?
Definition
Output Devices
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Most computing takes place where? (Two names)
Definition
Processor or otherwise known as the micoprocessor.
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Netiquette
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Important when writing an email
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Optical drives
Definition
Include CD, DVD, and BD drivers.
Term
PDA
Definition
Personal Digital Assistant
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Parts of an email message
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- Recipients email address

- Anyone who receives copy

- Subject

- File attachments

- Email body

 

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Peripheral Device
Definition
Hardware that can be added to your computer to expand its capabilities.
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Primary input device
Definition
Keyboard
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Primary output device of a computer

 

Definition
Monitor
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Software
Definition
Computer program that tells the computer how to carry out tasks.
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Storage
Definition
Area of a computer that holds data permanently, only calling when needed by a program.
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Supercomputer
Definition
One of the fastest computers at the time it is built.
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System Unit
Definition
Box that houses a majority of the important components of the computer's hardware.
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The PC platform is sometimes called the _______ platform.
Definition
Windows
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The keyboard and mouse are this type on device.

 

Definition
Input Device
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URL
Definition
Uniformed Resource Locator
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WLAN
Definition
Wireless Local Area Network
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What is a browser used for?
Definition
Viewing a web page
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What is a netbook computer?
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A computer that is smaller than a laptop

 

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Where does the term blog come from?
Definition
Web log
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Which act stated that emails were unable to be used as evidence unless a search warrant was issued?
Definition
Electronic Communications privacy act of 2000, but can be overruled by the Patriot Act.
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Which generally cost more, Laptops or Desktop Computers?
Definition
Laptops, because of their ability to travel from place to place more efficiently.
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Why do orginizations take action over offensive or malicous emails?
Definition
They can be held responsible, aswell as the author of the email.
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Windows software
Definition
Software that will only run on computer systems with Windows as its running OS.
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Workstation computer
Definition
Powerfull desktop computers that are used for tasks that require a lot of processing speed.
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https://www.nps/yose/index.htm
Definition

https:// - web protocol standard

nps - web server name

yose - folder name

index.htm - file name and extension

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