Introduction to computer Flashcards
What does CAT stand for
Computer Applications Technology
Name 4 types of computer you you every day
Laptop
Smartphone
Tablet
Desktop computer
What do all computer have in common
They are electronic
What do laptops,tablets and smartphones have in common
Portable
Run on battery that needs recharging
What do desktop computers require
Constant power source
What are different computing devices made up of
Hardware and software
What is a multi-purpose tool
The ability of your computer to execute different types of programs
What are the four main stages of the Information Processing cycle?
Input, Processing, Output, Storage.
What is the primary purpose of the storage stage in the Information Processing cycle?
To save data and information for future use.
What is data
Unprocessed facts or items
What is information
The result of the processing of data
What is the operating system
The most important program on a computer is the one that controls all the activities in the computer
What is the booting system
The operating system automatically loads when the computer is switched on
What does the operating system do before it loads
It waits for you to log on
Ways to verify your identity
Enter PIN, username, password, swipe a screen lock patter and biometric
What is a multi-factor authentication
What you enter more than your username and password to access an app
Authentication
A way to check whether you are the person who is allowed to use a computing device
What is the desktop
The first basic basic screen of the operating system
Pc
Allows you to quickly access all the files located on your computer
Delete files
Temporary stored in recycling bin
Restore items
Shortcuts
Icons with curved arrow in bottom left corner
Taskbar
Runs across the bottom of the scree for quicker access
GUI
Graphical User Interface
What does GUI do
