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A Kindle eBook reader is an example of a(n) _____ computer? - ANSWER-special-purpose A ____ computer is remotely controlled by a hacker to damage or corrupt a computer resource? - ANSWER-zombie A _____ is an example of a computer assigned to a special task. - ANSWER-Kiosk A _____ provides content that is accessible on the World Wide Web. - ANSWER-Web server A challenge for companies such as Google and Facebook is building software that can ____ over the next few years. - ANSWER-analy...

NIC - ANSWER-Computers need this hardware to connect to a network Router - ANSWER-This device connects 2 or more networks (or computers) and directs the flow of information along the network Peer to Peer - ANSWER-Network technology best suited to networks of ten or fewer computers ISP - ANSWER-Company that offers Internet access to individuals and businesses PAN - ANSWER-Bluetooth is a technology often used in this type of network Network Standards - ANSWER-Bluetooth, 3G, and WiMA...

NIC - ANSWER-Computers need this hardware to connect to a network Router - ANSWER-This device connects 2 or more networks (or computers) and directs the flow of information along the network Peer to Peer - ANSWER-Network technology best suited to networks of ten or fewer computers ISP - ANSWER-Company that offers Internet access to individuals and businesses PAN - ANSWER-Bluetooth is a technology often used in this type of network Network Standards - ANSWER-Bluetooth, 3G, and WiMA...

True - ANSWER-A digital wallet is secure means of making payments from your mobile device (e.g. smartphone) True - ANSWER-Electronic trash is sometimes shipped overseas True - ANSWER-It is a good idea to wipe the hard disk of a computer before donating or selling it. True - ANSWER-The energy star symbol designates a computer that is energy efficient. False - ANSWER-You cannot track a smartphone once it is lost. False - ANSWER-A hacker or a thief needs to have your computer in thei...

A Kindle eBook reader is an example of a(n) _____ computer? - ANSWER-special-purpose A ____ computer is remotely controlled by a hacker to damage or corrupt a computer resource? - ANSWER-zombie A _____ is an example of a computer assigned to a special task. - ANSWER-Kiosk A _____ provides content that is accessible on the World Wide Web. - ANSWER-Web server A challenge for companies such as Google and Facebook is building software that can ____ over the next few years. - ANSWER-analy...

The idea of creating a computer program to solve a complex task by breaking it down into a list of simple instructions is known as _________. - ANSWER-top-down design A sequence of instructions that tell the computer what to do is known as a _________? - ANSWER-computer program A sketch in a storyboard is a representation of a(n) ___________ in the animation. - ANSWER-state Actions to be performed in programs are known as _____________. - ANSWER-instructions Creating a computer progr...

A challenge for companies such as Google and Facebook is building software that can ____ over the next few years. - ANSWER-analyze large amounts of data A common form of authentication is a ____. - ANSWER-password A new fourth-generation technology called ____ is competing to become the wireless network of choice for high-speed connectivity. - ANSWER-Long Term Evolution A popular encryption method used to protect data that travels over a wireless network is ____. - ANSWER-WPA A popul...

Information Technology (IT) - ANSWER-Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization Cybercrime - ANSWER-Any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer Phishing - ANSWER-An attack that sends an email or displays a Web announcement that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into surrendering private information Hacking - ANS...

Information Technology (IT) - ANSWER-the computers and other electronic devices used to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data Cybercrime - ANSWER-Any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer Phishing - ANSWER-a technique to gain personal information for the purpose of identity theft, usually by means of fraudulent e-mail Hacking - ANSWER-Intentionally accesses a computer without authorization or exceeds authorized access. Social networking - ANSWER-...

Information Technology (IT) - ANSWER-Any computer-based tool that people use to work with information and support the information and information-processing needs of an organization Cybercrime - ANSWER-Any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer Phishing - ANSWER-An attack that sends an email or displays a Web announcement that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into surrendering private information Hacking - ANS...