Computer Essentials - Chapter 01

Question 1

What category of application software is narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations?

Answer 1

specialized

Question 2

The keyboard, mouse, display, and system unit are

Answer 2

hardware.

Question 3

A spreadsheet is an example of a

Answer 3

general-purpose application.

Question 3

Which type of file is created by word processors to save documents such as memos, term papers, and letters?

Answer 3

document

Question 4

Although not as powerful as a supercomputer, this type of computer is capable of great processing speeds and data storage.

Answer 4

mainframe computer

Question 5

This type of computer is also known as a midrange computer.

Answer 5

server

Question 6

RAM is a type of

Answer 6

memory.

Question 7

________blank computing uses the Internet and the web to shift many computer activities from a user’s computer to computers on the Internet.

Answer 7

Cloud

Question 8

The part of almost all of today’s computer systems that uses the Internet and allows users to greatly expand the capability and usefulness of their information systems.

Answer 8

connectivity

Question 9

The largest network in the world is

Answer 9

the Internet.

Question 10

The most important kinds of secondary storage media are hard disks, solid-state storage, and

Answer 10

optical discs.

Question 11

The continuing development of the Internet that allows everyday objects embedded with electronic devices to send and receive data over the Internet.

Answer 11

Internet of Things

Question 12

________devices translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process.

Answer 12

Input

Question 13

The revolution that is predicted to dramatically affect the way we communicate and use computer technology.

Answer 13

wireless

Question 14

The least powerful, yet most widely used and fastest-growing type of computer is the

Answer 14

personal computer.

Question 15

Programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface, and run applications are known as

Answer 15

operating systems.

Question 16

Smaller and lighter than a notebook, this type of computer typically does not have a standard keyboard, and instead uses a virtual keyboard that appears on a touch-sensitive screen.

Answer 16

tablet

Question 17

The most widely used personal computer is the

Answer 17

smartphone.

Question 18

Three types of optical discs are CDs, DVDs, and

Answer 18

Blu-ray.

Question 19

The rules, or guidelines, for people to follow when using software are called

Answer 19

procedures.

Question 20

This type of memory is sometimes referred to as temporary storage because its contents will typically be lost if the electrical power to the computer is disrupted.

Answer 20

RAM

Question 21

data

Answer 21

Raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds.

Question 21

________ devices translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process.

Answer 21

Input

Question 22

utilities

Answer 22

Perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources.

Question 23

specialized

Answer 23

Type of application programs that are more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations.

Question 24

midrange computers

Answer 24

Types of computers that are also known as servers

Question 25

smartphones

Answer 25

The most widely used handheld computers

Question 26

RAM

Answer 26

Type of memory that is sometimes referred to as temporary storage because its contents are typically lost if the electrical power is disrupted.

Question 27

optical discs

Answer 27

The most important kinds of secondary media are hard disks, solid-state storage, and ________.

Question 28

secondary storage

Answer 28

Unlike memory, ________ holds data and programs even after electric power to the computer system has been turned off.

Question 29

worksheet

Answer 29

Type of file created by electronic spreadsheets to analyze things like budgets and to predict sales.

Question 30

web

Answer 30

Provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the Internet.