Exam 6: Essential Computer Concepts

The rules that establish an orderly transfer of data between sender and receiver are called ____.

The Internet is the largest network in the world.

For most USB devices,power is supplied via ____.

The most popular printers for business use are ____ printers.

Harvey has started a new consulting business,and wants to outfit his new Windows 10 computer with a wide array of software to help him perform the tasks he needs. Harvey needs a program that will allow him to write and format documents.Of the following,____ would be the most likely choice.

Software refers to the physical components of a computer._________________________

Harvey has started a new consulting business,and wants to outfit his new Windows 10 computer with a wide array of software to help him perform the tasks he needs.Harvey is in the market for ____ software.

Wi-Fi,an IEEE-defined standard,permits computer users to connect over many miles,using towers that communicate with each other or with a company that provides connections to the Internet._________________________

A data file contains instructions for a computer on how to perform a specific task.

Linda and her mom want to start a company selling homemade brownies to large supermarket chains.To get started,they have created an office in the apartment above their garage.Their first goal is to network their two computers together as well as establish an Internet connection.Finally,they need to purchase a new printer for creating invoices and marketing materials.Linda and her mom would like to purchase the best quality printer available to consumers.They decide on a(n)____ printer.

Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular ____ program.

Software can be divided into two major categories: ____ and ____.

A scanner operates most similarly to a(n)____.

A(n)____ file contains the instructions that tell a computer how to perform a specific task.

____ means that data,applications,and even resources are stored on servers accessed over the Internet rather than on users' computers.

A motherboard is a(n)____________________,a rigid piece of insulating material with electrical paths on it that control specific functions.

Microsoft Paint and Adobe Illustrator are examples of ____ software.

An ergonomic keyboard is one that has been designed to fit the natural placement of your hands.

An external peripheral device must have a cable that connects it to the computer.

Worms and Trojan horses are specific types of firewalls._________________________