Business & Urban Innovations, Unit 1 Learn Computer Concepts

Question 1

Malicious attack where someone obtains personal information; Social Security, bank acct, etc.

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identity theft

Question 2

The system of sites, documents, and content hosted on Internet servers and viewed graphically.

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World Wide Web

Question 3

Allows the user to display more material moving vertically or horizontally.

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scroll bar

Question 4

Reduces the window to a button on the taskbar.

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minimize button

Question 5

Using someone else's work without credit or portraying it as your own.

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plagiarism

Question 6

Hardware that directs information in a network.

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routers

Question 7

The laws that govern the use of other people's original work.

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copyright

Question 8

Using proper posture and furniture to avoid repetitive stress injuries; carpal tunnel or pain.

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ergonomics

Question 9

Unique website address

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URL (uniform resource locator)

Question 10

Conducting business online

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e-commerce

Question 11

Typically appears at the top of your application window, just under the title bar.

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menu bar

Question 12

Typically composed of a group of 8 bits.

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byte

Question 13

This software helps you maintain your computer and perform routine tasks/file maintenance.

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system utilities

Question 14

Techniques used in a search engine to quickly find information.

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keyword search

Question 15

Microsoft Windows 8, Macintosh OS X, GNU/Linux are all examples of ______.

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operating systems

Question 16

The raw data you enter into the computer.

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Input

Question 17

Software application allows a user to view online documents and graphical content on websites.

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browser

Question 18

The law that allows some material to be used without permission for the purpose of research.

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fair use

Question 19

Hardware that houses vast databases of information in a network.

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servers

Question 20

Long-term memory that resides in the computer and is used for programs that run at start up.

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ROM

Question 21

____ is used fro temporary storage while the computer is processing data.

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RAM

Question 22

Simple rules of common courtesy for communicating online.

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netiquette

Question 23

When two or more computers are connected either by a cable or wireless connection.

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network

Question 24

Unwanted, unsolicited e-mail messages such as promotions for businesses or chain letters.

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spam

Question 25

Software code for users to develop their own applications and distribute according to license.

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open-source software

Question 26

Computer programs such as applications and operating systems.

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software

Question 27

The most well-known and certainly most used network is the global network of computers.

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Internet

Question 28

Commercial or privately developed software you can download and use for free.

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freeware

Question 29

Enlarges a window to take up almost the entire screen.

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maximize button

Question 30

The most basic unit of data stored or processed by a computer, and it must be either a 1 or a 0

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bit

Question 31

After the computer processes that data, it displays the completed work as _____.

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output

Question 32

A piece of hardware that works with the CPU. Ex: mouse, USB cable, thumb drive, CD's, etc.

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peripheral

Question 33

Computer equipment. The physical components of the device.

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Hardware

Question 34

A Web service that allows users to communicate in real time.

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instant messaging (chat)

Question 35

Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings are included in this.

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charm bar

Question 36

Part of application interface that lets you choose commands quickly by tapping icons or buttons

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toolbars

Question 37

Last portion (after the period) of the website address or URL, such as .com, .org, or .edu.

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domain

Question 38

Commercial software that protects a computer system from viruses and malware.

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antivirus software

Question 39

____ enables the computer to share info with computers and other users, usually across network.

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Distribution

Question 40

The network of computers at your school or the wireless network at home or local coffee shop.

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local area network (LAN)

Question 41

Company that provides a connection to the Internet on a user's computer.

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Internet service provider (ISP)

Question 42

A network of computers across a city.

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wide area network (WAN)

Question 43

Using online communications to harass or upset someone by sending hateful, threatening messages

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cyberbullying

Question 44

Published content used without permission, generally more than 75 years old.

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public domain

Question 45

Graphic codes

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Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

Question 46

Type of Web page dedicated to frequent updates on a particular topic.

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blog

Question 47

Financial offer that solicits personal info to give money, or sell something illegal.

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scam

Question 48

Once converted into bytes, it is _____, which means the computer is manipulating data.

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processed

Question 49

Maintaining the privacy of business information pertaining to a project, service, or product.

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confidentiality

Question 50

Copyrighted commercial software that you can use on a trial basis before deciding to purchase.

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shareware

Question 51

Closes a window.

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close button

Question 52

Sets of icons displayed in a ___ , includes icons for commands relating to particular features.

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tab

Question 53

After you maximize a window, this button restores the window to a smaller size.

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restore down buttion

Question 54

Damaging computer code or program sent to computers via a downloaded file the receiver opens.

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computer virus

Question 55

Software and files are stored on remote computers, and you access them through the Internet.

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cloud computing

Question 56

Using the Internet to connect with friends, family, and colleagues.

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social network

Question 57

Provides a convenient way to organize toolbar icons according to type of task you're doing

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ribbon

Business & Urban Innovations, Unit 1 Learn Computer Concepts

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Business & Urban Innovations, Unit 1 Learn Computer Concepts

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