2nd Semester Vocabulary Quiz 1

1. Context Menu

Protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network

An integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system.

2. Overflow

Data transfer that continues beyond the boundary of a buffer

3. Paging File

A horizontal strip at the top of a window that shows the menus available in a program.

A disk file that provides non-volatile storage of virtual pages swapped out from main memory, in a virtual-memory system.

4. Point

GUI to specify or indicate by placing the cursor over: - and click.

Automatic playing of a multimedia content when a CD or other removable storage device is inserted into a computer.

A temporary storage area in memory.

An image represented as a regular rectangular array of pixel.

Incorporating two largely independent microprocessors in a single chip package.

5. Pop-Up Menu

An error in the design or coding of a program

An area of memory, disk space, etc., separated from a larger block by repeated allocation and deallocation.

A software construct that selectively allows processing or passage of only certain information items presented to it.

This appears when a user input triggers its appearance

6. Power-On Self-Test

An input device in the form of a stick that can be tilted, rotated, or twisted by the hand.

An internal system check that is carried out by a PC immediately after the power is turned on.

An internal department within an organization that provides technical assistance to the user community.

A usually automated chronological record of events in electronic or paper form.

7. Rail

An efficient method for storing graphic files for transmission across phone lines.

A wire or other conductor within a computer that supplies substantial operating power to certain computer components.

Symbols or illustrations on the desktop or computer screen that indicate program files, documents, or other functions.

8. Scale

A small piece of software that adds features to already existing, usually large, programs.

This is text without extraneous codes that designate font size, font style, et cetera.

Any of a number of giant databases on the Internet, which store data on Web sites and their corresponding URLs.

To change the size of a picture or other graphic without changing any other characteristics.

9. Screen Saver

Readable memory that cannot be corrupted by accidental erasure.

A list of options that "pulls down" when you select a menu at the top of a window.

10. Swap File

With regard to memory, virtual refers to temporarily storing information on the hard drive.

A disk file used to hold programs or processes temporarily removed from main memory by a swap operation.

Files that are compressed and must be "unzipped" to be read.

Monitor output that closely resembles the printed output.

11. Ribbon

This serves to identify what computers are available on the Internet and how long wait-times are.

A cable having a flat, thin cross-section

A computer's main circuit board

12. Vendor

A company that sells hardware or software products

The name given to any computer directly connected to the Internet.

The page on the Internet, which most often gives users access to the rest of the Web site.

A device for storing information in a fixed location within your computer.

13. Stack

Key strokes that enact the same commands available in the menus of a program.

A software construct that stores information temporarily with automatic allocation of space, usually in last-in first-out order.

A computer or software package that provides a specific service to client software running on other computers.

The software used to produce documents, such as letters, posters, reports, and syllabi.

14. Static

A horizontal strip at the top of a window that shows the menus available in a program.

The name given to any computer directly connected to the Internet.

Not changing or requiring regular refreshing.

15. Wardriver

An integrated collection of security measures designed to prevent unauthorized electronic access to a networked computer system

Protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network

A computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building.

16. Pin

A simple electronic connector consisting of a thin, stiff, bare wire intended to fit into a corresponding socket.

Not losing information when power is interrupted.

Windows function; two rapid CLICKS in succession, treated as a single event by the operating system.