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- 7. Printing: A 3D printer is a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) device that creates three-dimensional objects.
- 8. data communications, bits per second (abbreviated bps or bit/sec) is a common
- 10. of data speed for computer modems and transmission carriers.
- 12. most widely used local area network (LAN) technology.
- 13. unit of information equal to one billion (109) or, strictly, 230 bits.
- 16. hacking refers to the practice of modifying or alteringcomputer software and hardware to accomplish a goal that is considered to be outside of the creator's original objective.
- 19. scanner is an input device that scans documents and images, which can be imported into a computer
- 20. was designed to have the look and feel of the C++ language, but it is simpler to use than C++ and enforces an object-oriented programming model.
- 22. firewall is a network security system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network.
- 24. data is usually text, a numeric value, or a formula. The entire spreadsheet is composed of rows and columns of cells.
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- 1. computing, virtualization refers to the act of creating a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, including virtual computer hardware platforms, storage devices, and computer network resources.
- 2. term "format" has several meanings, related to 1) disk formatting, 2) page formatting, and 3) file formats. 1) Disk formatting.
- 3. translation of data into a secret code.
- 4. system of signals used to represent letters or numbers in transmitting messages. The instructions in a computer program.
- 5. The Internet's system for converting alphabetic names into numeric IP addresses
- 6. unit of memory or data equal to 1,024 (210) bytes.
- 9. router [a] is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks.
- 11. Stands for "Joint Photographic Experts Group." JPEG is a popular image file format.
- 14. computer network or data network is a telecommunications network which allows nodes to share resources.
- 15. computer user interfaces, a cursor is an indicator used to show the current position for user interaction on a computer monitor or other display device that will respond to input from a text input or pointing device.
- 16. document that serves as a starting point on a Web site.
- 17. software is used by architects, engineers, drafters, artists, and others to create precision drawings or technical illustrations.
- 18. local-area network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area.
- 21. A client software program that runs against a Web server or other Internet server and enables a user to navigate the World Wide Web
- 23. is the abbreviation of Uniform Resource Locator. It is the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web.