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A value or setting that a device or program automatically selects if you do not specify a substitute. - ANSWERSWhat does default mean? - To manage access to hardware resources (protection, fairness, efficiency) - To provide high levels of hardware abstraction - ANSWERSWhat are the two main functions of an operating system? Input Output Processing Storage - ANSWERSWhat are the four primary functions of a computer system? A type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. - ANSWERSWhat is a GUI? (Graphical User Interface) FIND THIS LATER!!!!!!!!! - ANSWERSWhat does a byte look like? (in terms of 0's and 1's) "Bits Per Second." Is a standard way to measure data transfer rates, such as network connection and Internet download speeds. - ANSWERSWhat does bps stand for? A set of rules or procedures for transmitting data between electronic devices, such as computers. - ANSWERSWhat is a protocol? RAM: The term memory refers to the amount of RAM installed in the computer. Storage: refers to the capacity of the computer's hard disk. - ANSWERSWhat is the difference between storage and RAM? 1. A scheme 2. A host 3. A path 4. A query string - ANSWERSWhat are the parts of a URL? PAN: (personal area network) is network of connected devices used by one person. It allows devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, and smartwatches to communicate with each other. LAN: (local-area network) spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings. HAN: (A home area network) is a network contained within a user's home that connects a pe