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Computer Fundamentals IC3 GS3 Certification Examination
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The filing system on a computer is a hierarchical system. The Path
Name for a certain file indicates to the computer, or the user, the drive
and list of directories (folders) that must be followed to find that file.
This is the path needed to access, retrieve or save the file. The path
D:\GAMES\WIPEOUT\WIPEOUT.EXE indicates that the file
WIPEOUT.EXE, needed to start this game, is in a directory or folder
called WIPEOUT, which is in a folder called GAMES, which is on the D:
drive.
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, Pathway
An ____________ is the primary form of software running on a computer
that organizes files and folders as well as telling the hardware how to
interact with the user and other software.
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OS (operating system)
In networking and communications, a ______ is any computer or device
attached to the network.
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Node
A type of network connection in which data is passed through phone
lines.
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, Dial-Up
An antistatic wrist strap that attaches to the computer case or an
antistatic mat while you're working on a computer. This safely
discharges static buildup and helps prevent damage to the computer
through electrostatic discharge (ESD).
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Grounding Strap
An input device that translates movements on a horizontal surface (the
mousepad) into movements of a pointer or cursor on the monitor
screen.
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Mouse
_____________ is the protocol used to encrypt data being transferred
across the Internet.
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, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
A ____________ is 1,073,741,824 bytes (typically rounded off to a billion
bytes). Often used to describe the capacity of storage devices such as
hard drives. 1024 Mb = 1 GB.
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Gigabyte
The first stage of the computing process, in which a user initiates an
action by giving the computer information or a request.
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Input
Abbreviated MHz, a system's clock speed is measured in _________ or
millions of cycles per second. The speed of computer devices or chips
associated or synchronized with the system clock will be measured in
MHz. e.g.: CPUs and system Bus
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