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1. A segment in memory in which items are placed while waiting to be transferred from an input device or to an output device
buffer
SMTP
optical mouse
adapter cards
2. Defines guidelines that specify the eay computers access the medium to which they are attached - types - speed of medium - and types of physical cable or witreless technology used
network standard
TLS
connector
spyware
3. Can connect multiple types of devices that require faster data transmission speeds.
MRAM
Application software...
USB hub
FireWire port
4. 8 bits grouped together. basic storage unit in memory. Each byte has an address
utility program
byte
Personal Computers
heat sink
5. A series of related instructions that tells a computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. They respond to commands
program
ghosting
NAS
proprietary software...
6. The design of computers - devices - and media in the network
ASCII
solid state drive
network architecture
Notebook Computer
7. Occurs when the incoming electrical power increases. Can cause immediate and permanent damage to hardware
Dial- up access
disk cleanup
network
overvoltage
8. Copyrighted software provided at no cost by company that retains all rights to software
disk fragmenter
freeware...
mpeg
expansion slot
9. Software that helps groups of people work together on projects and share info over a network
virtual provate network
groupware...
overvoltage
RTLS
10. A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet (0-255)
Linux
TLS
802.11
IP address
11. Consists of electronic components that store instrcuctions waiting to be executed by the processor - data needed by those instructions - and the results of processing data. Consist of one or more chips on the motherboard or some other circuit board o
Memory
LAN
solid state media
solid state drive
12. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data instructions and information. Faster - use less power - last more than 5 years - higher failure rate - cost much more
solid state drive
software suite
broadband internet service
network
13. Mathematical formula that generates a code from the contents of the message
cyberextortionist
bit
hash
air mouse
14. Method that the internet uses to store domain names and their corressponding IP addresses
dot matrix printer
Domain name system
chip
liquid flow technology
15. Hypertext transfer protocol
device independent
http
hash
PNG
16. A digital code attached to an electronic message or document - which is unique and which can be used to authenticate the sender or owner. Most often used in electronic commerce.
digital signature
e- learning
heat pipe
bus
17. Initiates an instruction to transmit data - instructions - or information.
cloud storage
scanner
buffer
sending device
18. Allows a user to plan schedule and track costs of a project
shareware...
project management software...
virus
recieving device
19. Uses the cell phone network to connect to the internet wirelessly from a notebook computer - smart phone - or mobile device
VoIP
port
device independent
wireless modem
20. Where ram resides - a small circuit board (RIMM - SIMM - DIMM)
Linux
cyberterrorist
memory module
IM
21. A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. (connected to motherboard)
System Unit
spoofing
DSL modem
Mobile Device
22. Is an online area in which isers have wrtten discussions about a particular subject.
digital modem
address
recieving device
newsgroup
23. Controls access to the hardware - software and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for data - programs - and info
kernal
Netbook
DLP projector
Servers
24. Sends documents to be printed to a buffer instead of sending them immediately to the printer.
spooling
video card
newsgroup
Application software...
25. Accepts the transmission of data - instructions - or info
E- retail
Personal Computers
recieving device
digital signature
26. Retains existing application software and data files even if you can change computer models or vendors
device independent
SRAM
synthesizer
Operating system
27. Provide Wi Fi to mobile computers or devices
Operating system
Plug and Play
Hot spots
mpeg
28. Facilitates communications - shares hardware - sharing data and info - sharing software - trasnferring funds -
network
platter
port
Servers
29. Provides a means of sharing distributing and searching through documents by converting them unti a format that can be viewed by any user.
document management software...
chasis...
optical mouse
MMS
30. A socket in the motherboard that can hold an adapter card
expansion slot
botnets
bugs
capacity
31. Uses a continous flow of fluids in a process that transfers the heated fluid away from the processor
thread
liquid flow technology
L1 cache
wireless Internet service provider
32. A web application that combines services from two or more sources creating a new application.
mashup
gender changer
optical disc
scanner
33. Slightly slower than L1 cache but has higher capacity. (advanced transfer cache)
EDI
L2 cache
node
E- retail
34. Allows users to keep typing without using enter at the end of each line
embedded computer
terminal
wordwrap
plaintext
35. The original article and all subsequent related replies
IM
optical mouse
thread
Firewall
36. Provides the user with a physcial response from the device
ethernet
tactile output
bit
OCR
37. Consists of special purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data - instructions - and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other parts of the computer.
Bluetooth
disk controller
BIOS
Processor
38. Is a security measure that defines who can access it and what actions they can take while acessing the computer
hot spot
access control
RAM
communications
39. An expansion card - a circuit board that enhances functions of a component of the system unit or provides connections to peripherals.
Bluetooth
stored program concept
adware
adapter card
40. Amount of time it takes for the processor to read data - instructions - and information from memory. Directly affects processing data time.
network
Storage Media
DIMM
access time
41. Computer aided manufacturing refers ti the use of computers to assist with manufacturing process.
embedded operating system
RAM
Notebook Computer
CAM
42. A document that you return to the company that creates and sends it.
VAN
crimeware
turnaround document
DVI
43. A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.
bit
system unit
network license
RAID
44. Used to gain competitive advantage
pointing stick
macros
hot spot
corporate spies
45. A notcie that guarantees a user or web site is legit. E- commerce use it often
digital certificate
memory module
Terminal
peripheral
46. Local area network- network tat connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home
Mobile Computer
LAN
disk fragmenter
Netbook
47. Online service provider- has many members features along with internet access such as IM or Web browsers.
system on a chip
OSP
shareware...
expansion slot
48. Links in text based documents
honeypot
optical reader
adapter card
hypertext
49. Electronic data interchange which defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means. Minimal peperwork for businesses
EDI
parallel processing
Personal Computers
MMS
50. Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet
sound card
Web Application
Desktop Computer
RTLS
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