Intro IT Vocabulary Practice Test Lesson 4

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1. touchpad

Can be used instead of a mouse. They sense the position of your finger and move the pointer accordingly.

Allows you to distort the image while only dragging one corner at a time.

Online documents that list and answer the most common questions on a particular subject.

Is a way of reducing the size of one or more files, so that they don't take up a lot... Is a way of reducing the size of one or more files, so that they don't take up a lot of space on a server or hard drive and can travel faster over a network.

A touchpad is a device that can be used as an alternative to a mouse. It senses the position of your finger and moves the pointer on the screen accordingly. This allows users to navigate and interact with the computer without the need for a physical mouse.

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This 'Intro IT Vocabulary Practice Test Lesson 4' enhances understanding of key IT concepts like cable management, corona wires, cookies, and more. It prepares learners for effective computer maintenance and management practices.

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2. ergonomic keyboard

Allows for a more natural positioning of your arms and hands.

Refers to hardware or software that bridges the gap between two otherwise incompatible applications or networks so that data can... Refers to hardware or software that bridges the gap between two otherwise incompatible applications or networks so that data can be transferred among different computers.

An application that was developed at the University of Minnesota to help organize files on the Internet. Named after the... An application that was developed at the University of Minnesota to help organize files on the Internet. Named after the school's football mascot, this is a subject-based, menu-driven guide to finding and retrieving directories of information on the Internet.

A list of links, compiled and maintained by your web browser, to interesting, useful or important URLs that you can... A list of links, compiled and maintained by your web browser, to interesting, useful or important URLs that you can click on to go directly to a website. Also called bookmarks or favorites in some browsers, are a standard feature of most web browsers.

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3. Recycle Bin

Refers to the practice of blindly posting commercial messages or advertisements to a large number of unrelated and uninterested newsgroups,... Refers to the practice of blindly posting commercial messages or advertisements to a large number of unrelated and uninterested newsgroups, and bulk e-mailing unsolicited commercial messages.

A file sent to a web browser by a web server that is used to record one's activities on a... A file sent to a web browser by a web server that is used to record one's activities on a website. For instance, when you buy items from a site and place them in a so-called virtual shopping cart, that information is stored in the cookie.

A system that your computer uses to organize files on the basis of specific information.

Is a holding area for files and folders before their final deletion from a storage device.

The term "Recycle Bin" refers to a holding area for files and folders before their final deletion from a storage device. When a file or folder is deleted, it is moved to the Recycle Bin instead of being permanently erased. This allows the user to recover the deleted items if needed. The Recycle Bin acts as a safety net, preventing accidental deletion and providing a way to restore deleted files. Once the user empties the Recycle Bin or permanently deletes the files, they are no longer recoverable.

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4. wireless keyboard

When you place files on a UNIX (multitasking, timesharing operating system) system, you can assign the files various levels of... When you place files on a UNIX (multitasking, timesharing operating system) system, you can assign the files various levels of permission, specifying who can access them, and what type of access they can have.

Reduces clutter and improves mobility, has no wires and can be moved around easily.

A program that displays information about someone on the Internet. When you are logged in, type finger followed by the... A program that displays information about someone on the Internet. When you are logged in, type finger followed by the e-mail address of the person you want to know more about and you will learn whether or not a person is logged on, what their actual name is, and when they last logged on.

Helps you draw a path

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5. maintenance

Allows you to create text on a page or within an image.

A computer requires ______ to be performed on a regular schedule.

A type of program that consists of a set of instructions for another application or utility to use.

Refers to a sequence of characters, words, or other elements that are connected to each other in some way to... Refers to a sequence of characters, words, or other elements that are connected to each other in some way to search and locate or retrieve a specific piece of information contained in a database or a set of documents.

The missing word that completes the sentence is "maintenance". The sentence is stating that a computer requires maintenance to be performed on a regular schedule. Maintenance refers to the process of keeping a computer or system in good working condition by performing regular tasks such as updates, cleaning, and repairs. It is necessary to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of the computer.

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6. cable management

A software program that lets you subscribe to newsgroups, as well as read and post messages to them.

Ties or clips that keep your wires neat and orderly

Copies part of an image and then recreates that image in another part of the document.

Cable management refers to the practice of organizing and arranging cables to keep them neat and orderly. Ties or clips are commonly used in cable management to secure and hold cables in place, preventing them from tangling or becoming disorganized. These ties or clips help to maintain a clean and organized appearance, as well as make it easier to identify and access specific cables when needed.

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7. Seek Time

An executable file refers to a program file. Executables in DOS and Windows usually have an .exe or a .com... An executable file refers to a program file. Executables in DOS and Windows usually have an .exe or a .com extension. In UNIX and Macintosh environments, executable files can have any name.

How long it takes the computer to scan for a file; One of the more time-consuming elements in a computer’s... How long it takes the computer to scan for a file; One of the more time-consuming elements in a computer’s performance and can significantly slow the speed of the processing cycle.

An additional piece of software that "helps" your browser interpret and display specific file types that it doesn't have the... An additional piece of software that "helps" your browser interpret and display specific file types that it doesn't have the built-in ability to do itself.

A network that allows a company to share information with other businesses and customers. They transmit information over the Internet... A network that allows a company to share information with other businesses and customers. They transmit information over the Internet and require a user to have a password to access data on internal company servers.

Seek time refers to the amount of time it takes for a computer to scan and locate a specific file or data on a storage device, such as a hard drive. It is one of the factors that can affect a computer's performance and processing speed. A longer seek time can significantly slow down the overall speed of the computer's operations.

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8. Sectors

Are stored in blocks of nonadjacent clusters, thus creating fragmented files

When working with a computer display system that supports 8-bit color (or less), the video card can display only 256... When working with a computer display system that supports 8-bit color (or less), the video card can display only 256 different colors at one time. Dithering is a technique to simulate the display of colors that are not in the current color palette of a particular image.

Resides on the bottom of your document and show all the properties contained in your document.

Allows you to slant an object along a specified axis.

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9. defragmentation

Is a color model commonly used to display color in video systems, film recorders, and computer monitors. Is the most... Is a color model commonly used to display color in video systems, film recorders, and computer monitors. Is the most common color mode for viewing and working with digital images on a screen.

Allows you to adjust bitmap color and tone, and add effects to the image.

Physically organixzing the conetents of the disk to store the piees of each file contiguously.

A piece of hardware or software that connects two or more networks. Functions as a sorter and interpreter as it... A piece of hardware or software that connects two or more networks. Functions as a sorter and interpreter as it looks at addresses and passes bits of information to their proper destinations..

The given correct answer explains that defragmentation is the process of physically organizing the contents of the disk to store the pieces of each file contiguously. This means that when a file is fragmented, its data is scattered across different locations on the disk, which can slow down the system. Defragmentation rearranges the fragmented files so that they are stored in a contiguous manner, improving the disk's performance and reducing access time for the files.

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10. corona wires

Refers to the process by which programming data input is broken into smaller, more distinct chunks of information that can... Refers to the process by which programming data input is broken into smaller, more distinct chunks of information that can be more easily be interpreted and acted upon.

Lets you gently blend colors.

Wires located in a laser printer

Indicates the location of a particular file or directory by outlining the route or "path" from the host name (if... Indicates the location of a particular file or directory by outlining the route or "path" from the host name (if the file resides on a remote server) through the directory structure to the desired file name or directory name.

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11. cookie

A small text file that a Web site uses to identify a specific computer.

Occurs when a user (or programmer) has put words in an order that a program does not understand.

Is the process by which a web client requests specific information from a web server, based on a character string... Is the process by which a web client requests specific information from a web server, based on a character string that is passed along. Typcially takes the form of a database search for a particular keyword or phrase.

The correct answer is "A small text file that a Web site uses to identify a specific computer." A cookie is a small text file that is stored on a user's computer by a website. It is used to identify and track the user's browsing activity on that website. Cookies can store information such as login credentials, preferences, and shopping cart contents. This allows websites to provide personalized experiences and remember user preferences. Cookies are commonly used for targeted advertising and tracking user behavior across multiple websites.

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12. fragmentation

Allows you to modify shapes.

A graphic divided into regions or "hotspots.", that when clicked, accesses a web page that is linked to a particular... A graphic divided into regions or "hotspots.", that when clicked, accesses a web page that is linked to a particular region.

Occurs when a piece of data is broken up into many pieces that are not stored close together.

A standard system for identifying the type of data contained in a file based on its extension.

Fragmentation occurs when a piece of data is broken up into many pieces that are not stored close together. This can happen when files are saved or deleted on a computer's hard drive. As files are created, modified, and deleted, the space they occupy on the hard drive becomes fragmented, meaning that parts of the file are scattered in different locations. This can lead to slower access times for the data, as the computer has to search for and retrieve the different fragments. Defragmentation is the process of rearranging the fragments of data on a hard drive to optimize performance.

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