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| a computer system only recognizes |
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____________ is what allows a computer to function as a word processor, then a browser, then a
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| Errors in a software program are referred to as: |
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| A set of step-by-step procedures for accomplishing a task is known as a(n) |
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| When a programmer checks to see if a program functions correctly and then corrects errors, it is known as: |
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| For a program to be read by the CPU, it must be loaded into: |
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| When reading a program, the CPU ____________ instructions from the program |
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| Typical computer programming languages used today include all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| Java is referred to as a(n): |
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| the most common type of translator program. |
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| Programs now resemble ____________ much more than in the past |
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___________, common in today’s software, supplement(s) the help files that are available at the user’s
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| The process of eliminating problems and errors and improving the software is known as: |
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| Minor revisions in software are reflected in the use of |
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| a license to use the software |
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| When a user purchases software, ____________ is actually purchased |
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A campus or a mid-size company may purchase ____________ so all users have legal access to the
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| Software that is free to everyone is known as: |
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| Which software is free to use for a trial period, but requires some minimal payment after the trial period? |
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| An applications designed for a particular business is called a: |
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| Operating systems and utility programs are in a class of software known as: |
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| Every general-purpose computer must have a(n) |
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| If the computer is on and the computer is running properly, the ____________ must be active and running |
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| ____________ is having more memory addresses than are physically available. |
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| On multi-user systems the ____________ is responsible for authentication |
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| When a computer is off, what is in RAM? |
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| When a computer is turned on, where does it get the first instructions that it loads into RAM? |
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| What handles communication between the CPU and the disk drive(s)? |
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| Utility programs make it easier to complete all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| The program that allows I/O devices to communicate with the computer is known as a(n): |
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| ____________ is when the operating system is loaded into RAM |
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| The ___________is the front-end of a program and how a user works with the software |
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| graphical user interface. |
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| The ____________ operating system has a character-based interface |
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| Who owns the Windows operating system? |
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| What is the most recent version of Windows? |
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| What is the platform-neutral programming language that can run on Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX? |
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| Electronic marks put on a disk as tracks and sectors are known as |
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| A group of sectors is known as a: |
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| What is the name of the music-sharing service that was shut down in 2001? |
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| When you discover a problem or mistake within a software program, you have found a(n) ____________ |
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| Languages such as C# and C++ are known as ____________. |
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____________ refers to the usability of software based on the operating system and the computer
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| A program that lets a user copy, move, and rename files is called a(n) ____________ utility |
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In order to save a previously saved file to a different location or with a different name, use the
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| vertical-market or custom applications |
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Specialized software such as medical billing, library cataloging, or auto parts purchasing are applications
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| System software is a type of software that includes the operating system and ____________ programs. |
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| ____________ is the process of determining that users are who they say they are |
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| Virtual memory is broken into same-sized blocks called ____________. |
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| Microsoft Disk Operating System |
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| MS-DOS stands for ____________. |
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Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop are examples of ____________ software, which can be used on
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| The operating system used by Palm devices is called ____________. |
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| ____________ law protects symbols, pictures and sounds |
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| provides one-click access to open applications |
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| organization into compact submenus |
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| Entering and editing text can be done most efficiently using a: |
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| what you see is what you get |
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| The common term pronounced “wizzy-wig” stands for |
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| To have a page number and chapter title appear at the bottom of every page, create a |
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| What is the term for how words will appear on a page? |
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| The alignment of text on a line is referred to as |
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| When both margins are straight and smooth, the document contains: |
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| Documents converted to ___________ can be published to the Web |
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| Characters displayed on a monitor or printed on paper are simply |
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| A new font technology that combines both True type and Post Script is called |
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| The two primary companies developing OpenType font formats are Microsoft and |
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| Where are downloadable fonts stored |
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| Printer fonts are stored in the: |
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| What may happen if a font resides in a printer and you take your document to another computer system? |
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| detailed architectural drawings |
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| Advanced word processing features include all EXCEPT creation of: |
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| If you type “recieve” instead of “receive,” ____________ will automatically change it |
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| To find a word to replace “happiness,” use the: |
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| Digital References include all EXCEPT: |
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| grammar and style checker |
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| The errors in the sentence “Their is a read house on this block” would be caught by the |
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When someone receives a letter that appears to be personally addressed with customized paragraphs, yet
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| Software designed to be used by several people simultaneously is known as: |
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| What is essential for a computer to recognize handwriting? |
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| people with physical limitations. |
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| Speech-recognition software is most popular for: |
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| desktop publishing software |
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| Potential source documents for desktop publishing include all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| Popular page-layout software includes all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| A ____________ is a professionally designed “empty” document that can be adapted to the user’s needs. |
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| Most professional typesetters use a minimum of ____________ dpi for printing top-quality work. |
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| All types of documents can be stored, viewed, and modified on a Mac or PC using: |
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| Web pages are saved in ____________ format |
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| Common problems with Web publishing include all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| A form of digital paper that looks and feels somewhat like real paper is known as |
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| A budget for a business could best be created in a: |
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| What is the intersection of a column and a row on a worksheet called? |
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| A1, C23, and BB20 are examples of: |
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| A reusable set of commands or steps saved by a user is called a: |
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| Types of charts that can be created in a spreadsheet program include all EXCEPT a ____________ chart. |
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| In general, computer modeling is the use of computers to create: |
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| Learning how to fly a jet through the use of a computer system is known as: |
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Computer simulations allow ____________, so a student can see and understand potential relationships that
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A realistic term that captures the idea that the information that comes out of a computer system is only as
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A computer agent is designed to ____________, as well as to respond to commands and notice user
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| What is probably being used when a user is guided through installing new software? |
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A potentially new development of a computer that is able to sense the emotional state of the user and
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| ____________ created the World Wide Web, the URL scheme, HTML and HTTP |
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| dots on a computer screen arranged in rows. |
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When a program assigns 8 bits to a pixel, that pixel can display one of up to ____________ different
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| The density of pixels on a screen is known as: |
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| A(n) ____________ graphic is composed of a grid of dots |
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| A bitmap graphic is also called a(n) ____________ graphic. |
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| Software that stores lines and shapes rather than individual pixels is known as: |
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| ____________ is a standard page-description language built into many high-end output devices |
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An artist can use ____________ software to draw, rotate, stretch and combine model objects inside a
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| Guidelines for creating a first-rate PowerPoint presentation include all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| PowerPoint is an example of: |
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The free add-on program for PowerPoint called ____________ lets users publish video presentations to the
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| The creation of motion from still pictures is called: |
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| Hardware used to convert analog signals into digital data is called a(n) |
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| When you use a digital camera, your photo is stored as a ____________ image. |
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| When something is displayed at the same time as it is created, accessed, or imported, it is known as: |
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| A video project usually starts with an outline and a ____________ that describes the action. |
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Adobe Premiere, Apple iMovie, and Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2 are examples of ____________
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What is the process that condenses files so they can be stored in less space and transmitted over the Internet
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| Computer sounds can be synthesized or: |
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| The process of copying files to a CD is known as: |
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| All EXCEPT ____________ can squeeze music files into a fraction of their original size. |
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| Music played on a computer but never downloaded is known as: |
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| The following are all used to compress music files EXCEPT: |
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| ____________ commands can be interpreted by a variety of music synthesizers. |
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| Musical Instrument Digital Interface. |
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| A standard interface used to send commands between computers and musical instruments is: |
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| Hypertext was developed to allow textual information to be linked in a ____________ manner |
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The term ____________ refers to a combination of text, graphics, animation, video, music, voice, and
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| The ____________ world creates the illusion of immersion |
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