009-012 Flashcards
What are Microcomputers?
A computer with a microprocessor as its CPU. It is the type of personal computers we use at home and in the MTF.
What are the five basic uses for a microcomputer?
Word processing is used to prepare documents such as letters and forms, spreadsheets are helpful when working with numbers and mathematical formulas, databases assist with tracking large amounts of data for reports, email messaging enhances communication, and presentations allow slide show briefings.
What is a notebook?
Also referred to as a laptop, it is a personal computer designed for mobile use and small enough to sit on one’s lap while in use.
What takes video, still photographs, or both, digitally by recording images using an electronic
image sensor?
A digital camera (or digicam).
What is a mother board?
This is the main circuit board to which all of the other internal components connect.
What is the hard disk?
It is a large-capacity permanent storage that is used to hold information such as programs and documents.
What are two types of ports?
USB and display ports.
What are some examples of hardware?
Computer routers, switches, hubs, and network cables.
What are the two types of network cables you will typically find?
Twisted pair and fiber optics.
What is typically connected back to a switch and is required to link network devices?
Wireless access point.
What type of memory is temporary electrical storage space that holds program instructions and program data?
RAM.
What are some examples of Auxiliary Storage?
CD/DVD-R/RW drives, and USB devices.
What is software that allows the user to interface with the computer?
The OS.
What information should you back up?
Most commonly office documents such as Word, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Access database and government forms. Also back-up local e-mail (outlook), .pst, and internet favorites if utilized.
What devices can you use to back up data?
Government issued USB drive, CD, and network drives.
Where does Microsoft office suite store data from all its programs unless a different location is specified?
In My Documents