Chat with AIExam 3: Computers in the Law Office
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(33) VerifiedExplain the importance of computer security and the steps that a law firm may take to protect the information contained in a computer network.
(27) VerifiedWith a single computer,the security issues are related to installing corrupted software or accessing something from the Internet that has a virus.By contrast,on a network,every computer work station represents a possible source of security issues and if a single station introduces a virus,the entire network will be impacted.One solution is to limit access,such as the ability to make changes to the operating system,add or delete software,and retrieve files.Network security protocols limit access to the file server and peripherals,such as printers or other work stations.Network rights and privileges determine who on the network may access the information and who has authority to access the server,the data stored on the server,and the flow of information.A network administrator is the person with the highest level of access to,or authority over,the network.Passwords can be used to grant access to files and computers.Firewalls are programs designed to limit access to computer or a computer network but may also prevent working at an off-site location.Antivirus Software scans the computer to identify the presence of viruses,and in some better programs,eliminates the virus.Despite the existence of antivirus software,viruses do get through,and there are certain precautions that should be followed: (1)do not open files or attachments from unknown email senders; (2)scan every disk with antivirus software before using it; (3)downloaded files should be scanned,and; (4)be sure antivirus software is continually updated.Finally,data should be backed up by creating a copy of data as a precaution against the loss or damage of the original data.It is a good policy to back up on a daily basis and store the backup media off-site.
The old mainframe systems provide the model for the networked systems found in offices today,where a number of PCs are connected to a main server on which most of the data is stored.
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Computer _____________ is the tangible or physical parts of a computer system.
(31) What are the advantages of using a network file server in a law office,as opposed to a group of separate computer systems,each with its own data storage?
(38) Programs that perform functions in the background related to the operation of the computer are:
(30) The following refers to a computer network covering a local area like an office,a home,or a building:
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Describe some of the ways that the practice of law has changed as a result of mobile computers and smartphones.
(30) A ________ is a laptop that allows input from a pen device instead of a mouse or keyboard.
(32) The definition of _______ includes the technical specifications of the system,the speed of the CPU and the available space on the hard drive.
(35) The motherboard is a printed circuit board that holds some of the most critical components of the computers.
(31) ________ software provides the basic instructions for starting up the computer and processing the basic input and output activity.
(33) The RAM is the computer "chip" that interprets computer instructions and processes data
(33) A firewall is a program designed to limit access to a computer or a computer network system.
(33) Every device that is connected to a network is referred to as a:
(41) One way to prevent viruses is to instruct office staff not to open files or attachments in emails from unknown sources.
(32) What is the significance of a EULA when purchasing software? How can it affect the cost of the software being purchased for a large law office with multiple users?
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