Chapter 01 Extra Questions Flashcards
smart appliances
Traditional appliances with some type of built-in computer or communications technology. (p7)
netiquette
Guidelines for online behavior. (p38)
shouting
Typing your entire e-mail message or discussion group post using only capital letters. (p38)
first-generation computer
Enormous, powered by vacuum tubes, used large amounts of electricity, gave off lots of heat. (p12)
second-generation computer
Transistors replaced vacuum tubes; smaller with less electricity draw and heat than first-generation. (p13)
third-generation computer
Integrated circuits replaced transistors; smaller with less electricity draw and heat than second-generation. (p13)
fourth-generation computer
Microprocessor-based; keyboard and mouse input; monitor and printer output. (p14)