Term
Discuss Digital Divide using:
libraries, employment, technology, disadvantage |
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Definition
| its a social/politcal issue that refers to the gap between the have and have nots in the techonological world. Libraries can bridge this gap by offering free internet and computer access for the disadvantaged. Employment can also bridge the gap by offering training. |
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Describe the indexing problem
use information,location,indexes,folders |
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Definition
| too much information in one location can cause problems because it makes it harder to find a specific piece of information. if more folders and indexes were used it wouldnt be as bad. |
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Term
What does GIGO mean?
use input, output,understanding,instructions,in correct |
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Definition
| Garbage in Garbage out. What you input into the computer is ultimately what it will "output" to you in return. If give the computer incorrect instructions it will not understand and therefore you will not understand the response. |
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Explain the difference between absolute and relative reference in a cell address
use copy, row, column,adjust,dollar sign |
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Definition
| absolute re. use dollar signs in from of the column letter and row number. the dollar signs tell the computer not to asjust the formula in that box even if you copy it to another cell. |
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Term
Describe the boot process
boot device,post,cmost,rom, and bios |
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Definition
BIOS- basic input output system activated
POST- power on self test checks attached devices
Loads- operating system loads into memory
C&C- customization and configuration settings checked |
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Describe difference between RAM and and secondary storage
use faster, volatile, cheaper, permanent |
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Definition
| Ram is temporary storage that volatile. It's faster that secondary storage but secondary storage is permanent. which is more expensive? |
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Difference between LCD and CRT displays
use power, viewing angle, price, heavier |
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Definition
| LCD uses less power, is more expensive, takes up less space so its not as heavy, but you cant see it very well at an angle like a CRT |
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Term
Describe SPAM
use email, banwidth, unsubscribe,filters |
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Definition
| unwanted junk email. you should use filters to reduce spam since it can quickly occupy 90 of your inbox and unsubscribing can actually lead to more spam! bandwidth? |
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Describe Visalc its authors and its role in the development of personal computers
use: bricklin, frankston, spreadsheet, business people |
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Definition
| written by bricklin and frankston in 78-79. first spreadsheet program. business people use it for accounting and "what if" analysis. |
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