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WorksheetsSetting a pc system vocab
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 22mins
What is cable management?
4 bits
An information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer. Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.
The installation of equipment to secure cables, help improve appearance, organization and performance, and assist in troubleshooting.
1024 bytes
What is plug and play (pnp)?
A capability developed my Microsoft for Windows 95 and later operating systems that enables a user to plug a device into a computer and have the computer detect and install the device without the assistance of the user.
1024 gigabytes
Binary
Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.
What is a local printer?
Information that is converted to electrical pulses of varying amplitudes, denoted by waves, that deteriorates with transmission.
A larger compilation of system updates that can include functionality enhancements, new features, and typically all patches, updates, and hotfixes issued up to the point of the service pack release.
Pc
A printer that is directly connected to a computer by a cable. The printer is only accessible through the computer to which it is attached.
What is a network printer?
Desktop
A printer that is part of a workgroup or network of computers that can be accessed by all users of the network at the same time. The printer can be connected through cables or wirelessly.
Base 16 number systems uses letter and numbers 0123456789ABCDEF
The smallest unit of computer memory, usually consisting of individual ones and zeros.
What is Hardware compatibility list (HCL)?
The fundamental unit of measure for computer data, which consists of eight bits. One character (a letter, number, space, or punctuation mark.
Consists of four bits, and is sometimes known as a half byte.
A list of hardware, typically including many types of peripherals, proven to be compatible with a particular operating system.
Laptop
What is a user account?
An information profile that uniquely identifies a user on a computer. Every user account on a computer needs to have a unique user name and password.
Digital
Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.
Pc
What is a user name?
0s and 1s
1099511627776 bytes or 1024 gb
A unique name identifying a user on a computer.
Information that is converted to binary digits, either a 1 or 0, that does not deteriorate with transmission.
What is a password?
A case-sensitive string of alphanumeric characters that must be typed before a user can access a computer. A strong password is a combination of both upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
A network computer that manages access to centralized or shared resources that responds to requests from computers, devices, and other servers on the network.
Username
Terminal
What is permissions and rights?
A set of rules that determines what things a user is allowed to do on a computer and what resources the user can access; by limiting a user's permissions and rights, you can keep the person from opening files, installing unwanted software, or changing certain computer settings.
Cookies
Base 10 number system. Uses ten digits 0123456789.
Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.
What is a device manager?
A control panel option in Windows that allows you to view and control hardware attached to your computer.
Permissions and rights
Supercomputer
Server
What is a software update?
Software programs or code intended to address security flaws and performance issues in an existing version of software.
The smallest unit of computer memory,usually consisting of individual ones and zeros.
A computer that has the monitor and the computing components all in one physical device.
Megabyte
Provides information about the iteration of the software you are using. Software versions are changed every time the software is upgraded or newer features have been added to it.
Versioning
Server
Hexadecimal
Smartphone
Small units of supplemental code meant to address either a security problem or a functionality flaw in a software package or operating system.
Password
Bit
Patches
Server
A patch that is often issued on an emergency basis to address a specific security flaw.
Permissions and rights
Hotfix
Software updates
AI
A larger compilation of system updates that can include functionality enhancements, new features, and typically all patches, updates, and hotfixes issued up to the point of the service pack release.
Device manager
Supercomputer
Analog
Service pack
A collection of previously issued patches and hotfixes, usually meant to be applied to one component of a system, such as the web browser or a particular service.
Plug and play (PNP)
Rollup
Terabyte
Server
A feature of an operating system or a software application that enables updates to be downloaded and installed automatically on a system at a scheduled time. After a manufacturer releases an update, it gets downloaded to your system the next time you connect to the Internet.
Software updates
Hotfix
Automatic updates
Patches
Software programs that are sold together as a set or suite or that are sold with an operating system or with a new computer. Examples of software suites include Microsoft Office and Google Apps.
Bundled applications
Digital
Smartphone
Desktop
A listing of the applications that are available on a computer. You can perform a manual inventory by identifying the various applications that are installed, or you can use an inventory utility to create the inventory list.
Software applications
Device manager
Software Inventory
Digital
A slang term that describes software that has lots of features and requires considerable disk space and RAM to install and run.
Local printer
All in one
Terminal
Bloatware
The use of assistive technology to make computers available and easier to use.
Adaptive technology
Accessibility
Tablet pc
Versioning
Includes tools that are designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to use the software.
Adaptive technology
Ai
Hardware compatibility list
Supercomputer
