Discovering Computers Final Exam

Computer Concepts – Final Exam Study Guide Smart Card | Stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card | | Protocol | http:// | | | Virus | a potentially damaging computer program affects a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works | | | Database | a collection of data organized in a manner which allows access, retrieval, and use of data | | | Wiki | a collaborative Web site which allows users to add to modify, or delete the Web site content via their Web browser | | | software suite | a collection of individual programs available together as a unit , eg. MS Office 2010 | | | Plug and Play | automatically configures new devices as you install them | | | Memory Cache | speeds the processes of the computer because it stores frequently used instructions and data | | | Domain Name | the text version of an IP address | | | Non-Impact (Printer) | forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper | | | Internet | a worldwide collection of networks linking millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals | | | Voice Input | the process of entering input by speaking into a microphone | | | Memory Module | where RAM chips usually reside | | | Router | connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network | | | Computer Security Plan | should Identify all information assets of an organization, Identify all security risks may cause an information asset loss, For each risk, identify the safeguards exist to detect, prevent, and recover from a loss | | | Terabyte | (TB), # bytes: 1T, 500, 000, 000 | | | Nanoseconds | 1 Billionth of a second | | | Format a Document | Change appearance; font , font size | | | Graphical User Interface (GUI) | you interact with menus and visual images | | | Java | is an