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- 5. An OS that is an open-standards UNIX derivative originally developed and released by a Finnish computer science student named Linus Torvalds.
- 6. A unit of computer storage equal to approximately one character.
- 7. (central processing unit) A computer chip where most of the computing calculations take place. Also referred to as the microprocessor or processor.
- 9. Specialized software that is stored on a hardware device's read-only memory (ROM) whether or not the device is powered.
- 10. A ventilation component that cools the internal components of a computer.
- 12. _____ drive is a solid state storage device that typically connects to a USB port on your computer.
- 16. ______ mode is a mobile device setting that you can use to quickly disconnect the mobile device from Wi-Fi and cellular connections, as well as disable the ability to send and receive calls, email, and text messages.
- 17. ______ applications are software programs that are sold together as a set or suite, or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer.
- 20. (cathode ray tube) A type of display device that uses electron beams within a vacuum tube to create images on a fluorescent screen.
- 21. Specialized software that controls a device attached
- 22. A set of networking technologies and media access methods specified for LANs.
- 24. ___________ computer is a computer that has the monitor and the computing components all built into one physical device.
- 25. An object that stores information on a computer.
- 26. The personal computer component that acts as the backbone for the entire computer system. Also referred to as a system board.
- 31. A text file that is created by a website and placed on a computer's hard drive to store information that is used to identify users as well as to prepare customized web pages for them.
- 33. The process of converting data into a form that is not easily recognized or understood by anyone who is not authorized to access the data.
- 34. _____ storage is any storage media that is directly attached to the computer that uses it.
- 36. The smallest unit of information in a computer system.
- 37. Any message containing incorrect or misleading information that is disseminated to multiple users through unofficial channels.
- 38. ______ player is a handheld device that enables you to play digitally recorded audio, video, and combination audio/video files.
- 39. A container object that can store your files in an organized manner. Also referred to as a directory
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- 1. _______ computing is a computing infrastructure in which resources, such as storage and applications, are hosted in a distributed fashion by a third party over the Internet.
- 2. ______ pane is a File Explorer component that displays a list of files and subfolders within a folder.
- 3. Malicious code that enters the computer system
- 4. A digital display standard that aims to replace the DVI and VGA standards.
- 8. ____ force attack is a password attack in which the attacker uses password cracking software to attempt every possible alphanumeric password combination.
- 11. _____Bar is a File Explorer component that is located below the ribbon and displays the address of an object.
- 13. A user who excels at programming or managing and configuring computer systems, and has the skills to gain access to computer systems through unauthorized or unapproved means.
- 14. A container object that can store your files in an organized manner. Often referred to as a folder.
- 15. CPUs mounted in a single chip, working in parallel.
- 18. A complete computer system that is small, compact, lightweight, and portable.
- 19. A laptop computer that comes pre-installed with the Chrome OS.
- 23. ______ processor is a central processing unit (CPU) that has two or more
- 26. ____ app is a compact software program that is developed to perform a predefined function on a smartphone or a handheld mobile device such as a mobile phone, tablet, or feature phone.
- 27. _____ reader A device used to read electronic books, or eBooks.
- 28. A wireless technology that facilitates short- range wireless communication between devices.
- 29. The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.
- 30. _____backup is a type of information protection scheme that enables you to store copies of critical files and folders on another medium for safekeeping.
- 32. a computer.
- 35. _________ technology are tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use software applications.