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ITGS semester 1 exam flashcards - Mathis SPHS
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Computer Networking
11th Grade
01/19/2011

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spreadsheet software
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enables the user to control numbers, manipulating them in various ways. the software can manage budgeting, investment management, business projections, grade books, scientific simulations, check books, financial planning and speculations, and other tasks involving numbers
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cell
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the intersection of a row and column on the grid of a spreadsheet
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cell format
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a function of a spreadsheet software that enables users to change the appearance of the contents of a cell
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row
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along with columns, comprise the grid of a spreadsheet-numbers
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column
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along with rows, comprise the grid of a spreadsheet
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address
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in a spreadsheet, the location of a cell, determined by row number and column number
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range
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a rectangular block of cells
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label
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in a spreadsheet, a text entry that provides information on what a column or row represents
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value
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the numbers that are the raw material used by spreadsheet software to perform calculations
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function
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a predefined set of calculation, such as SUM and AVERAGE in spread sheet software
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formula
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step-by-step procedure for calculating a number on a spreadsheet
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macro
Definition
custom-designed embedded procedure program that automates tasks in application programs
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replication
Definition
automatic replication of values, labels, and formulas, a feature of spreadsheet software
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automatic recalculation
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a spreadsheet capability that allows for easy correction of errors and makes it easy to try out different values while searching for solutions
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worksheet
Definition
a spreadsheet document that appears on the screen as a grid of numbered rows and columns
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validators
Definition
the equivalent of spelling and grammar checkers for calculations that help users check complex worksheets for consistency of entries and formula logic
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"what if" questions
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a feature of spreadsheet software that allows speculation by providing instant answers to hypothetical questions
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automatic link
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a link between worksheets in a spreadsheet that ensures that a change in one worksheet is reflected in the other
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absolute reference
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a reference in a spreadsheet to a specific cell address
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relative reference
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a reference to a spreadsheet cell in relation to the current cell
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pie chart
Definition
a round pie-shaped chart with slices that show the relative proportions of the parts to a whole
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line chart
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a chart that shows trends or relationships over time, or a relative distribution of one variable through another
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bar chart
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a chart that shows relative values with bars, appropriate when data falls into a few categories
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stack chart
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stacked bars to show how proportions of a whole change over time
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scatter chart
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discovers a relationship between two variables
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modeling
Definition
use of computers to make models in a simulation
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simulation
Definition
a computer model of a real life situation used to see how a model responds under certain conditions
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feedback loop
Definition
in a computer simulation, the user and computer responding to data from each other
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software
Definition
the instructions that tell the hardware what to do to transform input and output
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shareware
Definition
software that is free for the trying, with a send payment-if-you-keep-it honor system
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public domain software
Definition
free software that is not copyrighted, offered through world wide web sites, electronic bulletin boards, user groups, and other sources
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commercial software
Definition
software that must be purchased through commercial channels and is copyrighted
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open-source software
Definition
software that can be distributed and modified freely by users; linux is the best known example
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integrated software
Definition
software packages that include several applications designed to work well together
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software license
Definition
an agreement allowing the use of a software program on a single machine
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site license
Definition
license for multiple copies or removing restrictions on software copying and use at a network site
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bug
Definition
an error in programming
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wizard
Definition
a software help agent that walks the user through a complex process
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template
Definition
in desktop publishing, professionally designed empty documents that can be adapted to specific user needs. in spreadsheet software, worksheets that contain labels and formulas but no data values. the template produces instant answers when you fill in the blanks
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user interface
Definition
the look and feel of the computing experience from a human point of view
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command-line interface
Definition
user interface that requires the user to type text commands on a command-line to communicate with the operating system
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menu-driven interface
Definition
user interface that enables users to choose commands from onscreen list called menus
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GUI (graphical user interface)
Definition
a user interface based on graphical displays. with a mouse, the user points to icons that represents files, folders, and disks. documents are displayed in windows. the user selects commands from menus
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speech recognition software
Definition
the identification of spoken words and sentences by a computer, making it possible for voice input to be converted into text files
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operating system
Definition
a system of programs that performs a variety of technical operations, providing an additional layer of insulation between the user and the bits-and-bytes world of computer hardware
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utility program
Definition
software that serves as tools for doing system maintenance and some repairs that are not automatically handled by the operating system
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defragmenting
Definition
eliminating fragmented files by changing the assignment of blusters to files
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file compression
Definition
the process of reducing the size of a file so that you can fit more files into the same amount of disk space
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backup
Definition
the process of saving data-especially for data recovery. many systems automatically back up data and software onto disks or tapes
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malware
Definition
malicious software, especially destructive programs such as viruses, worms, and Trojan horses devised and spread by computer saboteurs
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software piracy
Definition
the illegal duplication of copyrighted software
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desktop computer
Definition
a personal computer designed to be set up on a desk or table and used in that place for an extended period of time
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laptop computer
Definition
a flat-screen, battery-powered portable computer that you can rest on your lap
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PDA(personal digital assistant)
Definition
a pocket-sized computer used to organize appointments, tasks, notes, contacts, and other personal information. sometimes called hand held computer or palmtop computer. many PDAs include additional software and hardware for wireless communication
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input devices
Definition
device for accepting input, such as a keyboard, mouse, microphone, or scanner
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output device
Definition
device for sending information from the computer, such as a monitor, printer, speakers, or projectors
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processor
Definition
part of the computer that processes information, performs arithmetic calculations, and makes basic decisions based on information values
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motherboard
Definition
the circuit board that contains a computer's CPU. also called a system board
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peripheral
Definition
an external device, such as a keyboard or monitor, connected via cables to the system central processing unit
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memory
Definition
stores programs and the data they need to be instantly accessible to the CPU
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RAM (random access memory)
Definition
memory that stores program instructions and data temporarily
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ROM (read only memory)
Definition
memory that includes permanent information only. the computer can only read information from it; it can never write any new information on it
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gigahertz
Definition
billions of clock cycles per second, a measurement of computer's clock speed
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bit
Definition
binary digit, the smallest unit of information. a bit can have two values: 0 or 1
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bytes
Definition
grouping of 8 bits
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kilobyte
Definition
about 100 bytes of information
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megabyte
Definition
approx 100k or 1 million bytes
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gigabyte
Definition
approx 1000MB
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terabyte
Definition
approx 1 million Megabytes
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ASCII(American standard code for information interchange)
Definition
a code that represents characters as 8-bit codes. allows the binary computer to work with letters, digits, and special characters
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unicode
Definition
a 65,000 character set for making letters, digits, and special characters fit into the computer's binary circuitry
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OCR (optical character recognition)
Definition
locating and identifying printed characters embedded in an image, allowing the text to be stored as an editable document. OCR can be performed by wand readers, pen scanners, and OCR software
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OMR (optical mark reader)
Definition
a reading device that uses reflected light to determine the location of pencil marks on standardized test answer sheets and similar forms
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bar code reader
Definition
a reading tool that uses light to read universal product codes, inventory codes, and other codes created out of patterns of variable-width bars
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RFID (radio frequency identification) reader
Definition
a reading tool that uses radio waves to communicate with RFID tags
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RFID tag
Definition
a device that, when energized by a nearby RFID reader, broadcasts information to the reader for input into a computer
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ergonomics
Definition
the science of designing work environments that enable people and things to interact efficiently and safely
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DTP (desktop publishing)
Definition
software used mainly to produce print publications. also, the process of using desktop-publishing software to produce publications
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page-layout software
Definition
in desktop publishing, software used to combine various source documents into a coherent, visually appealing publication
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source documents
Definition
in desktop publishing, the articles, chapters, drawings, maps, charts, and photographs that are to appear in the publication. usually produced with standard word processors and graphics programs
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kerning
Definition
the space between letter pairs in a document
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leading
Definition
the space between lines of text
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spot color
Definition
the relatively easy use of a single color (or sometimes two to add interest to a desktop publishing product
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full color
Definition
a desktop-published document that uses a wide range of color. contrast with spot color
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camera ready
Definition
typeset-quality pages, ready to be photographed and printed
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master pages
Definition
in desktop publishing, the pages that control the general layout of the document
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PDF (portable document format)
Definition
alllows documents of all types to be stored, viewed, or modified on any windows or Macintosh computer, making it possible for many organizations to reduce paper flow
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RTF (rich text format)
Definition
a standard formalized by Microsoft for specifying the format of documents
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E book (electronic book)
Definition
a hand held device that displays digital representations of the contents of the books
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