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The basics of networks and the Internet.
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A combination of hardware & software that allows computers to exchange data and share software.
utility program
memory-resident
network
device driver
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Memory used to store frequently used data so t it can be quickly retrieved by an application.
ALU
RAM
cache
ROM
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Processes data and controls the flow of data between the computer's other units.
hardware
monitor
bus
CPU
4
A network that is used by a single organization.
Intranet
Wide Area Network
Internet
Local Area Network
5
Refers to a computer's hardware and software configuration.
Windows
LINUX
Environment
RAM
6
Contains the most basic operating instructions for the computer and is a permanent.
RAM
ROM
CPU
BUS
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Free software that can be used, modified and redistributed.
Freeware
Open Source
Shareware
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Uses the Internet to gather personal information from an unsuspecting user.
Open Source
Spyware
Freeware
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Software that run automatically when the computer is turned on.
Linux
Windows
operating system
Mac
10
A device that is attached to a port on the computer.
software
ROM
peripheral
hardware
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A network security system that prevents unauthorized network access.
spam
anitivirus
Google
firewall
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Copyrighted software that the author allows people to use, but not sell.
Shareware
Freeware
Open Source
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A text file created by the server computer when a user enters information into a website.
spyare
cookies
spybot
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A group of computers connected to a server.
WAN
network
clients
LAN
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Another name for junk email.
spyware
spam
virus
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Software written by programmers to perform a specific task, such as a word processor.
Microsoft Software
Applications Software
MAC Software
Windows Software
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The physical components of the computer.
keyboard
CPU
hardware
monitor
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A device that can connect different network technologies together.
server
LAN
router
WAN
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Software typically free of charge on an honor system of paying if using regularly.
Open Source
Freeware
Shareware
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The transmitting and receiving of data.
texting
telecommunications
email
social media
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Data and instructions that are temporarily stored on the computer.
RAM
BUS
ROM
CPU
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The science that studies safe work environments.
OSHA
ergonomics
computer science
safety
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The illegal distribution of software.
trojan horse
hackers
copyright
piracy
24
Devices used to enter data and instructions into the computer.
input
monitor
keyboard
25
The process of translating data into a code that is not readable without the key to the code.
encryption
password
antivirus
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The act of sending an email to a user falsely claiming to be a legitimate business.
spam
piracy
phishing
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A network used to connect devices within a small area such as a building or a campus.
HAN
MAN
WAN
LAN
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The largest and most widely accessed network.
Internet
Wide Area Network
Intranet
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Websites that contain pages that provide users with real-time information.
dynamic pages
web pages
static pages
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Evaluates true or false logic when using a search engine.
Yahoo
Boolean
Lycos
Google
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A network used to connect devices over large geographical distances.
MAN
LAN
WAN
HAN
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Which one is NOT an example of an ISP?
Google
Charter
Brighthouse
AT&T
