Other
INSY 2303 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
- Course
- Institution
INSY 2303 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
[Show more]
Content preview
INSY 2303 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDEAAC - Answers- Advanced Audio Coding
A file format that provides highly compressed audio files with very little loss of sound
quality and is promoted by Apple on its iTunes Web site.
ALU - Answers- (Arithmetic Logic Unit) The part of the CPU that performs arithmetic
and logical operations on the numbers stored in its registers.
ARPANET - Answers- (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) One of the first
packet switching computer networks using TCP/IP, and the prototype for the Internet.
ASCII - Answers- (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) A code that
represents characters as a series of 1s and 0s. Most computers use ASCII code to
represent text, making it possible to transfer data between computers
Bandwidth - Answers- The data transmission capacity of a communications channel.
Digital signals are measured in bits per second; analog signals in hertz.
Binary - Answers- The representation of data using two states, such as off-on or 1-0.
BMP - Answers- Bitmap
The native bitmap graphics file format of Microsoft Windows.
BN - Answers- Backbone Network
high-speed network that connects many networks.
Broadband - Answers- A term used to refer to communications channels that have
bandwidth that equals or exceeds 25 Mbps
CISC - Answers- (complex instruction set computer) A general-purpose microprocessor
chip designed to handle a wider array of instructions than a RISC chip.
Compression Types - Answers- losless: refers to compression in which the image is
reduced without any quality loss
lossy: able to reduce a file down to a much smaller file size than lossless, due to the
nature of how it works.
Core - Answers- A core is part of a CPU that receives instructions and performs
calculations, or actions, based on those instructions. A set of instructions can allow a
, software program perform a specific function. Processors can have a single core or
multiple cores.
CPU - Answers- Central Processing Unit
The main processing circuitry, or "chip," within a computer that contains the ALU, control
unit, and registers.
A format that uses lossy compression to store bitmap images. JPEG (pronounced "JAY-
peg") files have a .jpg extension.
LAN - Answers- Local Area Network: An interconnected group of computers and
peripherals located within a relatively limited area, such as a building or campus
Laser Printer - Answers- A printer that uses laser-based technology, similar to that used
by photocopiers, to produce text and graphics.
LCD - Answers- Liquid Crystal Display
Technology used for flat panel computer screens typically found on laptop computers.
LED - Answers- Either a display technology that uses LEDs to produce an image on the
screen, or one that uses LEDs as backlighting.
MAC address - Answers- A unique identifier similar to a serial number assigned to
networking equipment at the time of manufacture.
Machine Language - Answers- A low-level language written in binary code that the
computer can execute directly.
Magnetic Storage - Answers- A technology for recording data onto disks or tape by
magnetizing particles of an oxide-based surface coating.
MAN - Answers- (Metropolitan Area Network) is a computer network that interconnects
users with computer resources in a geographic area or region larger than that covered
by even a large local area network (LAN) but smaller than the area covered by a wide
area network (WAN).
Microprocessor Clock - Answers- A timing signal that sets the pace for executing
instructions in a microprocessor.
MIDI - Answers- Musical Instrument Digital Interface
A standardized way in which sound and music are encoded and transmitted between
digital devices that play music.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller GEEKA. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77254 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now