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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a collection of related Web pages usually belonging to an organization or individual?

A

Website

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2
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what is an Internet address, usually beginning with http:// or https://, that uniquely identifies a Web page.

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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

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3
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what is a programmable, electronic device that accepts data input, performs processing operations on that data, and outputs and stores the results?

A

computer

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4
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what is a portable computer about the size of a notebook that is designed to be used with a digital pen or touch input?

A

tablet computer

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5
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what is performing operations on data that has been input into a computer to convert that input to output?

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processing

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6
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What is the operation of saving data, programs, or output for future use?

A

storage

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7
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what is the fastest, most expensive, and most powerful type of computer?

A

supercomputer

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8
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What is the instructions, also called computer programs, that are used to tell a computer what it should do?

A

software

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9
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what is the largest and most well-known computer network, linking billions of devices all over the world.

A

internet

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10
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what is the physical parts of a computer system, such as the keyboard, monitor, printer, and so forth?

A

hardware

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11
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True or False: A mouse is an input device

A

True

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12
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True or False: Software includes all the physical parts of the computer

A

False-hardware

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13
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Frue or False: A computer can run without an operating system if it has good operating systems

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False

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14
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True or False: One of the most common types of home computers is the notebook computer.

A

True

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15
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True or False: Apple Watch is an example of a netbook.

A

False-example would be a chromebook

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16
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What is the operation in which data is entered into the computer?

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Input

17
Q

What is a computer that is a portable computer designed to function as both a notebook and a tablet PC?

A

hybrid notebook-tablet, convertible tablet, 2-in-1 computer

18
Q

What is frequently used with servers today to create several separate environments on a single server that function as separate servers?

A

Virtualization

19
Q

What is text or an image on a Web page that is clicked to access additional Web resources is called?

A

Hyperlink

20
Q

What allows access to resources located on the Internet?

A

Web Browser

21
Q

What supervises the running of all other programs on the computer?

A

Operating System

22
Q

What enables users to perform specific tasks on a computer.

A

Application Software

23
Q

What allows the creation of application programs.

A

Programming language

24
Q

What device is the CPU

A

Processing device

25
Q

What device is the monitor?

A

Output device

26
Q

What device is a mouse?

A

Input

27
Q

What device is the hard drive?

A

Storage

28
Q

What device is a modem?

A

Communication Device

29
Q

What device is a speaker?

A

Output

30
Q

What device is a DVD?

A

Input

31
Q

What device is a GPU?

A

Processing Device

32
Q

The Internet is an example of a(n) _________, a collection of computers and other devices connected together to share resources and communicate with each other.

A

Network

33
Q

The starting page for a Web site is called the site’s _______?

A

Homepage

34
Q

For the e-mail address jsmith@cengage.com, jsmith is the _________and cengage.com is the _______ name.

A

Username, Domain name

35
Q

The e-mail address pronounced bill gee at microsoft dot com is written as what?

A

billgee@microsoft.com

36
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What are three differences between a desktop computer and a portable computer?

A

Portablility: Desktops are stationary, whereas laptops can be transported
Power Source: Desktops are connected to main sources whereas laptops run on batteries
Components: Usually desktops components have to be bought separately whereas portable computers have everything attached to it

37
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List two reasons why a business may choose to network its employees’ computers.

A

Collaboration and Storage

38
Q

If a computer manufacturer called Apex created a home page for the Web, what would its URL likely be? Also, supply an appropriate e-mail address for yourself, assuming that you are employed by that company.

A

www.apex.com
angelapaull@apex.com

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Info to Information Systems (5 decks)

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