E 115 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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802.11 Wireless Standards - ANSWER specifies an over-the-air interface between a
wireless client and a base station, or between two wireless clients
Absolute Pathname - ANSWER the pathname of a file or directory that starts at the root
directory of the file system
Absolute URL - ANSWER a direct web address, beginning with either "http://" or
"https://"
Active Cell - ANSWER any cell that is selected and highlighted in the spreadsheet
add - ANSWER a command that will add a program shortcut to your terminal so that
you can run it as a command of its own
Additive Color System - ANSWER Any color that the screen can display, which is
specified as a mixture of just red, green, and blue light
Address Bus - ANSWER tells devices where the data should go or is coming from
Adware - ANSWER any software application in which advertising banners are displayed
while the program is running
AFS (Andrew File System) - ANSWER a distributed file system developed by Carnegie
Mellon University that distributes, stores, and joins files on networked computers,
making it possible for users to access information located on any computer in a network
AGP (Advanced Graphics Port) - ANSWER a 32-bit parallel bus created to give a 3-D
graphics card fast, direct access to the CPU
alt (alternate text) - ANSWER a required attribute to the image tag that provides a
readable description of the image should the image fail to load on the webpage
Anchor Tag - ANSWER a tag that denotes the beginning and end of the clickable
content for a link
Antivirus program/software - ANSWER a program designed to protect your computer
from possible virus infections
API (Application Programming Interface) - ANSWER a set of protocols and tools used to
build software applications
,Attribute - ANSWER specific additional information within a tag. Syntax:
attribute="value;"
Autofill - ANSWER a functionality that allows the user to fill cells quickly with similar data
and formulas
Backup - ANSWER a separate storage location (like an external hard drive, or a cloud-
based drive) to save copies of important files in case something were to happen to the
files in their original location
Binary - ANSWER the language used by computers to interpret information, read as
zeros and ones, and is considered base-2 (two)
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - ANSWER Used for hardware initialization and
provides runtime services for the OS and supplemental programs
Bits (b) - ANSWER one unit of memory
Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) - ANSWER To send others a copy of the mail without the
recipients in the To: or Cc: fields knowing about it, enter their email addresses here.
Cell Referencing - ANSWER identifying a cell by its row/column cross-section, and
calling it within a formula or function
Chaining - ANSWER a method of executing multiple commands via one line in the
terminal by separating the commands with a semicolon ;
Child Node - ANSWER a file or directory housed within another directory
Class Selector - ANSWER a selector within a stylesheet that selects items based on
their assigned class, which is used for a collection of elements within an XHTML
document
Classic Relationship - ANSWER the client machine relies on information provided by
the server
clear - ANSWER a command that seemingly clears the terminal window by pushing
everything previously printed up and out of the window pane
CLI (Command Line Interface) - ANSWER an interface that works through a command
line via a keyboard, and it generally does not display graphics or utilize the mouse
Client - ANSWER the requesting agent that interacts with a server. It can be a PC,
workstation, or another server
,Coaxial Cable - ANSWER a cable with a single copper conductor wire at its center, and
a plastic layer that provides insulation between the center conductor and a braided
metal shield that blocks outside interference
Command - ANSWER short character combinations that a computer is programmed to
understand and execute
Concentrator - ANSWER manages and controls all functions of the network, and acts as
a repeater for the network
Conditional Function - ANSWER a function that uses logic to perform calculations on a
cell or range
Continuous Range - ANSWER a group of active cells that are all adjacent to each other
Control Bus - ANSWER coordinates activity between various devices to prevent data
collision
cp (copy) - ANSWER a command that makes a copy of a file and saves it to another
location
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - ANSWER also called the "processor", is the brain of
the computer - it controls all the logic for the computer or device
CSMA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access) - ANSWER a collision detection and prevention
method used to ensure proper data communication in a bus network
CTRL + C - ANSWER press these two keys to abort an application or process running
in terminal and return to the command prompt
Data - ANSWER information stored in a cell
Data Bus - ANSWER allows data to flow between devices
Data Cell Tag - ANSWER a tag that creates a cell within a table row, which is intended
to display as data
Decimal - ANSWER the form in which numbers are usually written, read as zeros, ones,
twos, threes, fours, fives, sixes, sevens, eights, and nines, and is considered base-10
(ten)
Deleted Text Tag - ANSWER a formatting tag used to denote that certain words or
phrases within a paragraph (or any chunk of text) have been replaced or are otherwise
defunct. By default, the browser displays deleted text with a line through it
, Device Drivers - ANSWER individual pieces of software that control each piece of
hardware, or device
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - ANSWER automatically assigns
dynamic (changing) IP addresses from a list of available addresses
Display Port - ANSWER a port that carries video, audio, and USB data
Div Tag - ANSWER a structural tag used as a container for grouping sections of the
webpage
DNS (Domain Name System) - ANSWER a system that allows you to use words
(domain names) to access a website instead of the actual IP address. Also known as
Domain Name Server
DOCTYPE (Document Type Declaration) - ANSWER a special instruction that warns
the web browser that all the following text should be interpreted as HTML
DOS (Disk Operating System) - ANSWER a 16-bit OS that does not support multiple
users or multitasking
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - ANSWER a broadband internet service that provides the
user with an Ethernet connection
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Port - ANSWER a port used for video on newer monitors
E-mail (electronic mail) - ANSWER a form of communicating via the Internet. NC State
uses Gmail for its email system
E-mail Address - ANSWER the address used so the email servers know where things
are going to and coming from - like a mailing address for the Internet. Your NC State
email address is your
e-mail link - ANSWER a link that allows the user to send an email to the assigned email
recipient
Emphasized Text Tag - ANSWER a formatting tag used to emphasize certain words or
phrases within a paragraph or any chunk of text. By default, the browser displays
emphasized text as italic
Ems - ANSWER a unit of distance that approximates the width of the letter 'M' (the
widest character in the English alphabet) in the font size of the containing element (or
the browser's default font size, if no font size is defined for the containing element)
Ethernet - ANSWER (ether + network) a system for linking computers and other devices
to a local area network
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802.11 Wireless Standards - ANSWER specifies an over-the-air interface between a
wireless client and a base station, or between two wireless clients
Absolute Pathname - ANSWER the pathname of a file or directory that starts at the root
directory of the file system
Absolute URL - ANSWER a direct web address, beginning with either "http://" or
"https://"
Active Cell - ANSWER any cell that is selected and highlighted in the spreadsheet
add - ANSWER a command that will add a program shortcut to your terminal so that
you can run it as a command of its own
Additive Color System - ANSWER Any color that the screen can display, which is
specified as a mixture of just red, green, and blue light
Address Bus - ANSWER tells devices where the data should go or is coming from
Adware - ANSWER any software application in which advertising banners are displayed
while the program is running
AFS (Andrew File System) - ANSWER a distributed file system developed by Carnegie
Mellon University that distributes, stores, and joins files on networked computers,
making it possible for users to access information located on any computer in a network
AGP (Advanced Graphics Port) - ANSWER a 32-bit parallel bus created to give a 3-D
graphics card fast, direct access to the CPU
alt (alternate text) - ANSWER a required attribute to the image tag that provides a
readable description of the image should the image fail to load on the webpage
Anchor Tag - ANSWER a tag that denotes the beginning and end of the clickable
content for a link
Antivirus program/software - ANSWER a program designed to protect your computer
from possible virus infections
API (Application Programming Interface) - ANSWER a set of protocols and tools used to
build software applications
,Attribute - ANSWER specific additional information within a tag. Syntax:
attribute="value;"
Autofill - ANSWER a functionality that allows the user to fill cells quickly with similar data
and formulas
Backup - ANSWER a separate storage location (like an external hard drive, or a cloud-
based drive) to save copies of important files in case something were to happen to the
files in their original location
Binary - ANSWER the language used by computers to interpret information, read as
zeros and ones, and is considered base-2 (two)
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - ANSWER Used for hardware initialization and
provides runtime services for the OS and supplemental programs
Bits (b) - ANSWER one unit of memory
Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) - ANSWER To send others a copy of the mail without the
recipients in the To: or Cc: fields knowing about it, enter their email addresses here.
Cell Referencing - ANSWER identifying a cell by its row/column cross-section, and
calling it within a formula or function
Chaining - ANSWER a method of executing multiple commands via one line in the
terminal by separating the commands with a semicolon ;
Child Node - ANSWER a file or directory housed within another directory
Class Selector - ANSWER a selector within a stylesheet that selects items based on
their assigned class, which is used for a collection of elements within an XHTML
document
Classic Relationship - ANSWER the client machine relies on information provided by
the server
clear - ANSWER a command that seemingly clears the terminal window by pushing
everything previously printed up and out of the window pane
CLI (Command Line Interface) - ANSWER an interface that works through a command
line via a keyboard, and it generally does not display graphics or utilize the mouse
Client - ANSWER the requesting agent that interacts with a server. It can be a PC,
workstation, or another server
,Coaxial Cable - ANSWER a cable with a single copper conductor wire at its center, and
a plastic layer that provides insulation between the center conductor and a braided
metal shield that blocks outside interference
Command - ANSWER short character combinations that a computer is programmed to
understand and execute
Concentrator - ANSWER manages and controls all functions of the network, and acts as
a repeater for the network
Conditional Function - ANSWER a function that uses logic to perform calculations on a
cell or range
Continuous Range - ANSWER a group of active cells that are all adjacent to each other
Control Bus - ANSWER coordinates activity between various devices to prevent data
collision
cp (copy) - ANSWER a command that makes a copy of a file and saves it to another
location
CPU (Central Processing Unit) - ANSWER also called the "processor", is the brain of
the computer - it controls all the logic for the computer or device
CSMA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access) - ANSWER a collision detection and prevention
method used to ensure proper data communication in a bus network
CTRL + C - ANSWER press these two keys to abort an application or process running
in terminal and return to the command prompt
Data - ANSWER information stored in a cell
Data Bus - ANSWER allows data to flow between devices
Data Cell Tag - ANSWER a tag that creates a cell within a table row, which is intended
to display as data
Decimal - ANSWER the form in which numbers are usually written, read as zeros, ones,
twos, threes, fours, fives, sixes, sevens, eights, and nines, and is considered base-10
(ten)
Deleted Text Tag - ANSWER a formatting tag used to denote that certain words or
phrases within a paragraph (or any chunk of text) have been replaced or are otherwise
defunct. By default, the browser displays deleted text with a line through it
, Device Drivers - ANSWER individual pieces of software that control each piece of
hardware, or device
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - ANSWER automatically assigns
dynamic (changing) IP addresses from a list of available addresses
Display Port - ANSWER a port that carries video, audio, and USB data
Div Tag - ANSWER a structural tag used as a container for grouping sections of the
webpage
DNS (Domain Name System) - ANSWER a system that allows you to use words
(domain names) to access a website instead of the actual IP address. Also known as
Domain Name Server
DOCTYPE (Document Type Declaration) - ANSWER a special instruction that warns
the web browser that all the following text should be interpreted as HTML
DOS (Disk Operating System) - ANSWER a 16-bit OS that does not support multiple
users or multitasking
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - ANSWER a broadband internet service that provides the
user with an Ethernet connection
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Port - ANSWER a port used for video on newer monitors
E-mail (electronic mail) - ANSWER a form of communicating via the Internet. NC State
uses Gmail for its email system
E-mail Address - ANSWER the address used so the email servers know where things
are going to and coming from - like a mailing address for the Internet. Your NC State
email address is your
e-mail link - ANSWER a link that allows the user to send an email to the assigned email
recipient
Emphasized Text Tag - ANSWER a formatting tag used to emphasize certain words or
phrases within a paragraph or any chunk of text. By default, the browser displays
emphasized text as italic
Ems - ANSWER a unit of distance that approximates the width of the letter 'M' (the
widest character in the English alphabet) in the font size of the containing element (or
the browser's default font size, if no font size is defined for the containing element)
Ethernet - ANSWER (ether + network) a system for linking computers and other devices
to a local area network
