MPCS 70343

subject Type Homework Help
subject Pages 7
subject Words 544
subject Authors Gary B. Shelly, Kathleen McMahon, Misty E. Vermaat, Tristen Kendall

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One type of system software is a(n) ____________________ system, which is a set of
programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
A disadvantage of preemptive multitasking is the operating system loses control if one
program stops operating properly.
____________________ software assists support personnel in providing the best
solutions for customers.
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Analog signals consist of individual electrical pulses that represent bits grouped
together into bytes.
A(n) ____________________ is a network that connects computers and devices in a
limited geographical area, such as a home, school computer laboratory, or office
building.
Like Linux, ____________________ is a multipurpose operating system because it is
both a stand-alone and network operating system.
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Laser printers for mainframe computers ordinarily use continuous-form paper.
Using CAD, a factory can link individual processes so that production is balanced,
efficient, and driven by customer demand. _________________________
____________________ is the latest suite of program development tools from
Microsoft that assists programmers in developing programs for Windows, Windows
Mobile, or any operating system that supports Microsoft's .NET architecture.
Inside a CRT, an electron beam moves back and forth across the back of the screen
causing the dots on the front of the screen to glow, which produces an image on the
screen.
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Many Web sites use newsgroups instead of message boards because they are easier to
use.
A group of two or more integrated disks that acts like a single large hard disk is called
a(n) ____________________.
A(n) ____________________ chip is a blank ROM chip onto which a programmer can
write permanently.
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In many cases, a magstripe reader is part of a POS terminal.
A(n) ____________________ is equal to exactly 1,024 bytes, but computer users often
round it down to 1,000 bytes to simplify memory and storage definitions.
In Windows Vista, the Windows Sidebar allows viewing of messages on a powered-off
notebook computer equipped with a secondary display.
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Management information systems evolved from ____________________.
A printout in ____________________ orientation presents its information printed
across the shorter width of the paper.
Systems administrators not only must have strong technical skills in their specialized
area, but also they must have the people skills necessary to communicate their
suggestions effectively to their clients. _________________________

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