Computing Essentials Questions and Answers Graded A+
Hardware - ANSWER-The equipment that processes data in order to create information is called the ________.
program - ANSWER-In most cases, the word "software" is interchangeable with the word ________.
System Software and Application Software. - ANSWER-What are the two major software types?
system software - ANSWER-Understand what is a collection of programs rather than a single program.
Application Software - ANSWER-"Background" software that helps the computer manage its own internal resources is called ________.
operating system - ANSWER-Identify the program that coordinates computer resources, provides an
interface between users and the computer, and runs applications.
Utilities - ANSWER-Antivirus programs protect your computer system from viruses or malicious programs. This is an example of which type of software?
Works with end users, application software, to computer hardware-Includes Operating system, utilities, device drivers, language translators - ANSWER-What does system software include?
True - ANSWER-Midrange computers are also referred to as a server and is used to support end users for things such as retrieving data from a database or providing access to application software?
personal computers - ANSWER-Desktop, laptop, and tablet computers, and mobile devices are classified as ________.
Windows - ANSWER-The most widely used personal computers are ________.
tablet - ANSWER-A microcomputer that is smaller, lighter, and less powerful than a notebook, and which has a touch sensitive screen, is called a ________.
RAM - ANSWER-This computer component holds the program and data that is currently being processed.
RAM - ANSWER-This will not retain data after the computer is turned off?
system unit
input/output secondary storage
communication. - ANSWER-Identify the four basic categories of hardware in a personal computer system
system unit - ANSWER-This hardware houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system. The system unit, also known as a "tower" or "chassis," is the main part of a desktop computer. It includes the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other components. The system unit also includes the case that houses the internal components of the computer. - ANSWER-What are the important components of the system unit?
There are three main types of secondary storage in a computer system:
solid state storage devices, such as USB memory sticks.
optical storage devices, such as CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs.
magnetic storage devices, such as hard disk drives. - ANSWER-Know several forms of secondary storage.
people - ANSWER-________ are the most important part of any information system
optical disk - ANSWER-The type of media that uses laser technology to store data and programs is ________.
Word processing software can easily create, edit, store, and print text documents such as letters, memoranda, forms, employee performance evaluations (such as Appendix A), proposals, reports, security surveys (such as Appendix B), general security checklists, security manuals, books, articles,
press releases, etc. - ANSWER-Know examples of document files created by a word processor
Worksheet - ANSWER-A financial budget would typically be created in what type of data file?
data base - ANSWER-Employee records, including names, social security numbers, and related information, would typically be stored in what type of data file?
network - ANSWER-The Internet is the largest ________ in the world.
Cloud Computing - ANSWER-Which technology allows users to shift their desktop computing activities to computers on the Internet?
personal computers - ANSWER-________ are all about making people (end users) more productive.
procedures - ANSWER-In an information system, the rules or guidelines for people to follow are called ________.
Hardware - ANSWER-________ is the component of the information system that is described as the
equipment that processes data to create information.
Data - ANSWER-The component of the information system that is described as raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds, is called ________.
System - ANSWER-________ software is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware.
Internet of Things (IoT) - ANSWER-The ________ is the continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.
program - ANSWER-Software is another name for ________.
mobile - ANSWER-Application software can be categorized as either general-purpose, specialized, or ________ apps. Mainframe - ANSWER-________ computers are not nearly as powerful as supercomputers, but are capable of great processing speeds and data storage and occupy specially wired, air-conditioned rooms.
handheld - ANSWER-Smartphones are the most widely used ________ computers and are designed to fit into the palm of one hand.
- desktops- laptops- tablets- smartphones- wearables - ANSWER-The five types of personal computers.
smartphones - ANSWER-__ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet
secondary - ANSWER-_____ storage devices do not lose data or programs after the electrical power
is turned off
hard disk - ANSWER-______ use(s) rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files
optical disk - ANSWER-_______ are secondary storage devices that use laser technology.
presentation - ANSWER-A(n) ________ file might contain audience handouts and speaker notes in addition to electronic slides.
network - ANSWER-A(n) ________ is a communications system connecting two or more computers
web - ANSWER-The ________ provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available
on the Internet.
cloud - ANSWER-________ computing uses the Internet and the web to shift many computer activities from a user's computer to computers on the Internet
peopledataequipment (hardware and software)procedures (how things are done) - ANSWER-Know the parts of an information system.
a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks - ANSWER-What is the purpose of software?
software - ANSWER-What is another name for programs?
information technology - ANSWER-To be an effective and efficient computer user, you need to recognize the role of ___________ in your personal and professional life.
a type of computer program that performs a specific personal, educational, and business function - ANSWER-What is application software?
a type of computer program that is designed to run a computer's hardware and application programs. - ANSWER-What is system software?
helps protect your computer against malware and cybercriminals. Antivirus software looks at data — web pages, files, software, applications — traveling over the network to your devices. It searches for known threats and monitors the behavior of all programs, flagging suspicious behavior. It seeks to block or remove malware as quickly as possible - ANSWER-What is antivirus software? server - ANSWER-Another name for a midrange computer is?
A motherboard
A Central Processing Unit (CPU)
A Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), also known as a video card
Random Access Memory (RAM), also known as volatile memory
Storage: Solid State Drive (SSD) or Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - ANSWER-What are important components of the system unit?
lose data - ANSWER-What happens to data in a RAM when the computer is turned off?
Keyboard and Mouse - ANSWER-What are the most common input devices?
retain data - ANSWER-What will happen to data in the secondary storage when the computer is turned off?
a new generation of storage device used in computers. - ANSWER-What is solid state storage?
document, worksheet, database and presentation files. - ANSWER-What are common types of files?
ARPANET - ANSWER-What was the internet initially called?
1989 - ANSWER-The Web was introduced in what year?
physical network - ANSWER-The internet is a(n) _______ made up of wires, cables, satellites, and rules for exchanging information between computers connected to the network.
rich web applications, web-oriented architecture, and social web. - ANSWER-Know about Web 2.0
WiFi - ANSWER-The most common way to access the internet.
google chrome and safari - ANSWER-Know the most well known browsers
Hypertext Markup Language. It allows the user to create and structure sections, paragraphs, headings, links, and blockquotes for web pages and applications. - ANSWER-What is HTML?
Uniform Resource Locator - ANSWER-What is a URL? What does it stand for?
A URL consists of five parts -- the scheme, subdomain, top-level domain, second-level domain, and subdirectory. - ANSWER-Be able to identify the pieces of a URL.
an object orient programming language designed to make web development easier and more attractive. - ANSWER-Know what JavaScript is used for.
to define styles for your web pages, including the design, layout and variations in display for different
devices and screen sizes. - ANSWER-Know what CSS is used for
web development - ANSWER-Know what PHP is used for.
an email service that can be accessed using a standard web browser. It contrasts with email service accessible through a specialised email client software - ANSWER-What is a web-based email system?
