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1. An LCD display that uses a DB-15 connector - which means that it accepts analog signals that it converts to digital.






2. In Windows Vista and Windows 7 - an Advanced Options menu choice that starts Windows normally - except that the video mode is changed to the lowest resolution - using the currently installed video driver. This option does not switch to the basic Wind






3. Aka dual inline memory module (DIMM).






4. A type of printer that uses a film coated with colored wax that melts onto paper. These printers are similar to dye-sublimation printers but differ in two major ways: the film contains wax rather than dye - and these printers do not require special p






5. A value assigned to a process that controls the order in which the program code is executed in relation to other code.






6. A version of the FAT file system for very small drives






7. Aka thumb drive.






8. A socket for a PGA CPU that has a retention lever as well as contacts to match the number of pins on the CPU. The lever is used to attach the CPU to the socket in a manner that does not require force to insert or to remove the CPU.






9. Aka Post Office Protocol.






10. A measurement of the pressure of electrons - the electromotive force. It is calculated by the formula volts = watts / amps.






11. Aka single inline memory module.






12. Memory that can only be read and that contains program code. ROM is also called firmware.






13. A computer that is not connected to a network of any kind.






14. A service on a laptop that configures a card after socket services has recognized it.






15. One or more chips designed to work closely with the CPU. Two parts of this chipset are the Northbridge and the Southbridge.






16. The fine copper lines that are the electronic circuits through which power - data - and control signals travel on a circuit board.






17. The cartridge for a laser printer that contains both the medium (toner) and other printing components.






18. A network connection device that passes traffic between two networks - using the physical address (MAC address) of the destination device.






19. A key on a laptop that is combined with the FN key to bring up a small volume control panel on the display. Using the up (?) or right (?) arrow key - the volume will increase. To decrease the volume - press the FN key and the SPEAKER VOLUME key along






20. The primary input device for a PDA - shaped like a pen and used to press small keys on a keypad - tap the screen to select items - or write data on the screen.






21. In reference to IDE PATA drives - the slave drive on the second channel.






22. Aka Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).






23. Aka double-data rate (DDR) SDRAM.






24. Aka Digital Light Processing.






25. The protocol used by DHCP servers and clients. A DHCP server allocates IP addresses within the scope of addresses configured on the server by an administrator. DHCP clients request IP addresses and other IP configuration settings from DHCP Servers.






26. Aka super video graphics array.






27. A logical memory address defined in a processor's address bus that allows the system to access physical RAM or ROM memory locations.






28. A service of the operating system on a laptop that detects when a card has been inserted.






29. A special disk used for recovering an OS failure in Windows 2000. It requires that you create the ERD while the system is healthy - and then use it - along with the Windows Setup CD - to repair Windows.






30. A set of behaviors including active listening and active speaking that shows you are fully engaged in the conversation and encourages the other person to also communicate in a positive manner.






31. A server containing source files for installing software onto client computers. The shared folder containing these files is a software distribution point.






32. Aka Spam over Instant Messaging.






33. Aka PCIe.






34. Aka logical block address.






35. An area of the Windows taskbar used by programs and some hardware devices to display status icons. Also called thenotification area or system tray.






36. The EXPLORER.EXE program. This program supports the entire Windows GUI. If EXPLORER.EXE is called up from inside the GUI - it opens a window for browsing your local disks and files.






37. A specialized device for testing a power supply unit that comes with connectors compatible with the output connectors on a standard power supply.






38. Aka digital versatile disc (DVD).






39. The graphical Internet consisting of a vast array of documents located on millions of specialized servers worldwide. The documents are created using HTML and other specialized languages - and transferred from servers to client computers using HTTP an






40. The smallest laptop type - weighing less than 3 pounds. Aka also netbook and mini-notebook.






41. A command-line command - installed with the TCP/IP protocol suite - which provides statistical information about the TCP/IP protocols and network connections involving your computer - depending on the switches you use when you enter the command.






42. In Microsoft terminology - software that contains one or more software fixes or changes to the operating system.






43. A Windows GUI utility that allows an administrator to view the status of devices and install - remove - and update device drivers.






44. The file system component in the FAT file system in which the OS creates a table that serves as a map of where files reside on disk. Also called the FAT table.






45. Storage media that is removable - meaning the drive stays in place - while the media (disk - disc - or tape) is removed and replaced with another disk - disc - or tape.






46. A user interface that takes advantage of the video system's graphics capabilities for manipulated graphic elements that represent objects and tasks.






47. Encrypted data placed in a file to guard against tampering.






48. Aka second-level domain.






49. Aka double-data rate (DDR) SDRAM.






50. The signal in a television transmission that contains the color of the image.