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Chapter 1 | Touring Our Digital World Flashcards

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The use of computer, electronics, and telecommunications equipment and technologies to gather, process, store, and transfer data is called

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information technology (IT)

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The term _____ is used to describe an electronic signal that’s processed, sent, and stored in bits.

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digital

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You can program your coffee maker to begin brewing coffee at a certain time because it contains a chip comprising a(n)

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embedded computer.

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The microprocessor chips in a(n) _____ provide numerous powerful capabilities and work with programs that enable the system to perform a range of complex processes and calculations.

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general-purpose computer

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Which of the following is part of the definition of a computer?

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It accepts data supplied by a user. It operates under the control of a program. It manipulates data, produces results, and then stores the results for future use.

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Which of the following is not part of the definition of a computer?

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It manipulates data but doesn’t store the results for future use.

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The set of instructions that controls a computer is called a

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program.

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When the _____ was introduced in the 1980s, it was also called the personal computer (or PC), because it was designed for easy operation by an individual user.

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microcomputer

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The phrase garbage in, garbage out means that if a program has logical or other errors and/or the data entered for processing has errors, then the resulting _____ can only be _____.

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output; inaccurate

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The _____ is a worldwide network made up of large and small networks linked by communications hardware, software, telephone, cable, fiber-optic, wireless, and satellite systems for the purposes of communicating and sharing information.

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Internet

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_____ consists of raw, unorganized facts and figures and may be meaningless on its own.

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Data

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Data that’s been processed in a way that converts it into a useful form is called

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information.

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Four types of data can be entered into a computer and combined to create information. Which type is not labeled in this illustration?

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Text

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_____ data consists of still images, such as photographs, charts, and drawings.

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Graphic

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Which of the following is not an example of creating or using audio data?

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recording a video clip to send to your friends

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Which of the following is an example of creating or using audio data?

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recording your voice for a slide presentation. creating a playlist of your favorite music. downloading music from an online service to your smartphone.

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17
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Webcam data from a videoconference is an example of _____ data.

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video

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18
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Information processing means using a computer to convert _____ into useful information.

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data

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The information processing cycle shown in this figure has four steps or functions. Which step is represented by the vertical double arrow?

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storage

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The first step in the information processing cycle is _____, which involves entering data into the computer.

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input

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Which of the following statements describes processing, which is the second step in the information processing cycle?

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It occurs in the computer’s electrical circuits and creates output.

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After processing, the computer sends the _____ to one or more devices, such as a monitor or printer.

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output

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23
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Which of the following is not a form of storage?

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a scanner

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24
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A computer system includes the system unit along with…

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input devices, output devices, and external storage devices.

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25
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The PC systems found in many _____ are single-user computer systems.

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homes

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Multiuser computer systems enable several individuals to _____ access, use, and update information stored in a central storage location.

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simultaneously

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_____ include(s) all the physical components that make up the system unit, plus the other devices connected to the system unit.

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Hardware

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In many cases, a _____ device is outside of the computer.

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peripheral

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29
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_____ is also known as primary storage and random access memory (RAM).

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Main memory

30
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How is hard copy different from soft copy?

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Hard copy offers a tangible form of output, whereas soft copy offers an intangible form.

31
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A youtube video that you watch on your computer monitor is an example of which type of output?

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soft copy

32
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True or False: After you have stored data and information on a storage device, you can retrieve, modify, display, import, export, copy, share, or print it.

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True.

33
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A modem is an example of a(n) _____ device, which makes it possible for multiple computers to exchange instructions, data, and information.

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communications

34
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In the early days of the Internet, many_____ enabled communications through standard telephone landlines.

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modems

35
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_____ consists of the instructions that direct the operation of the computer system and enable users to perform specific tasks, such as word processing.

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Software

36
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Which of the following is not a type of smart device?

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a pair of headphones connected to an MP3 player

37
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Which of the following is a type of smart device?

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a car with GPS navigation. a clothes dryer that can sense when clothes are dry. a cellular phone that can connect to the Internet.

38
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In a _____ home, numerous networked devices provide specific and usually automated functions and share data and media.

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connected

39
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Wrist-based smartbands that gather data about your physical activities are examples of _____ devices.

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wearable

40
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Today, handheld computers come in two general forms: _____ and _____.

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smartphones; tablets

41
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Data

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A collection of raw, unorganized content in the form of words, numbers, sounds, or images.

42
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Internet

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A worldwide network of computers that are linked using communications and media for the purpose of sharing information.

43
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Information

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Data that has been organized to be meaningful and potentially useful.

44
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Peripheral device

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A piece of hardware connected to a computer, such as a keyboard or monitor.

45
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Smart device

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An everyday device or item that has new capabilites provided by an embedded computer.

46
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Personal computer

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A computer designed for use by a single indivisual and capable of performing it’s own input, processing, output, and storage.

47
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Software

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Programs containing instructions that direct the operation of the computer system.

48
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Hardware

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A computer’s physical components and devices.

49
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Computer

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An electronic device that accepts input (data), processes the data into information using programs, delivers output (information) to users, and stores data and information for later use.

50
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Digital

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An electronic signal that is processed, sent, and stored in discrete parts called bits.

51
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A small electronic chip that a manufacturer develops for use in another product (such as a digital camera or microwave oven) is called a(n) _____

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Embedded chip.

52
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Computers are incredibily useful because of their speed, accuracy, versatility, reliability, storage, and ______

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Communications capabilities.

53
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A setup that consists of two or more or devices and software connected by one or more communications media (wireless) is called a(n) __________

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Network.

54
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A self-contained capable of performing it’s own input, output, processing, and storage is called a ______

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Personal computer.

55
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A computer component that’s contained on a single chip (a thin piece of sillicon containing electrical circuitry) and often serves as the computer’s central processing unit (CPU) is called a(n) __________

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Microprocesser.

56
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Titan at Oak RIdge National Lab is an example of a ________

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Supercomputer.

57
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Data that has been processed into a useful form is called_____

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Information.

58
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A powerful computer capable of accomodating numerous client computers at the same time is called a(n) _____

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Server.

59
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The main circuit board inside the cabinet of a PC that allows other electronic components to be installed and connected is the _______

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Motherboard.

60
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The software that contains instructions for starting the computer and coordinates the activites of all hardware devices and other software is the ______

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Operating system.

61
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The term _____ refers to infomration represented by numbers 1(on) and 0 (off).

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Bits.

62
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In a personal computer, the term computer identfies only the _____, which is part of a desktop computer system that processes data into information.

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CPU.

63
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A(n) ________, which is also called a host computer, is the computer to which other computers are connected and on which programs, data, and information are stored on a network.

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Server.

64
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Main memory, which is also called _______, consists of banks of electronic chips that provide temporary storage for instructions and data during processing.

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RAM.

65
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Software that tells the computer how to function is called _____.

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Operating system.

66
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A monitor produces output in _____ form; this type of output can be viewed but not physically handled.

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Soft copy.

67
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Software that performs administrative tasks, such as checking the computer’s components to make sure they’re working properly, is called _____.

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Utility software.

68
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A(n) ______ operating system such as iOS or Droid runs many smartphones or handheld devices.

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Application software.

69
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The processor and memory chips are the main component found on a computer’s _______.

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Motherboard.

70
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USB flashdrives and hard disk drives are examples of _____ devices.

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Storage devices.

71
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Information Processing Cycle:

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  1. Input
  2. Processing
  3. Storage
  4. Output

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