computer terms and def p2

Question 1

What is a computer?

Answer 1

A system consisting of hardware and software.

Question 2

What are the four parts of Computer

Answer 2

• Hardware
• Software
  Users
  Data

Question 3

What is a program in the context of computers?

Answer 3

A set of instructions meant to be followed mechanically by a computer.

Question 4

What type of language is used to write instructions for a computer?

Answer 4

Machine language.

Question 5

What is hardware?

Answer 5

The tangible parts of the computer that you can touch.

Question 6

What is software?

Answer 6

A set of instructions that makes the computer perform tasks.

Question 7

Who are considered computer users?

Answer 7

People who operate the computer.

Question 8

What does data consist of?

Answer 8

Individual facts or bits of information.

Question 9

What are the capabilities of a computer? List three.

Answer 9

• Perform arithmetic operations
• Store and retrieve information
• Process information at high speed

Question 10

True or False: Computers can think for you.

Answer 10

False.

Question 11

What is a limitation of a computer?

Answer 11

Computers cannot correct inaccurate data.

Question 12

List three uses of computers.

Answer 12

• Personal Computing
• Science and Research
• Education

Question 13

What is data?

Answer 13

Raw, unorganized facts.

Question 14

What is information?

Answer 14

Data that has been processed into a meaningful form.

Question 15

What is information processing?

Answer 15

Converting data into information.

Question 16

Who are computer professionals? Name two types.

Answer 16

• Programmers
• Security specialists

Question 17

What is an embedded computer?

Answer 17

A computer designed to perform specific tasks or functions for a product.

Question 18

What are mobile devices?

Answer 18

Small devices with built-in computing or Internet capability.

Question 19

What is a personal computer?

Answer 19

A small computer designed to be used by one person at a time.

Question 20

What is a midrange server?

Answer 20

A medium-sized computer used to host programs and data for a small network.

Question 21

What is a mainframe computer?

Answer 21

A powerful computer used by large organizations to manage centralized data.

Question 22

What is a supercomputer?

Answer 22

The fastest, most expensive, most powerful type of computer.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: A computer has a storage area called _______.

Answer 23

memory.

Question 24

True or False: Supercomputers are commonly used for scientific research.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

What is the Fifth Generation (Under the Development 1991-Present)?

Answer 25

Computer system under fifth generation are going to ne based on principles of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Recognition

Question 26

The Six Basic Categories of Computers

Answer 26

Embedded Computers
Mobile Devices
Personal Computers
Mid-range Servers
Mainframe Computers
Supercomputers