M2 Formatives Flashcards

1
Q

When were transistors made?

A

December 23, 1947

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2
Q

these are glass tubes with electrical circuits inside

A

vacuum tubes

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3
Q

UNIVAC stands for what

A

Universal Automatic Computer

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4
Q

are a type of computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself

A

personal computers

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5
Q

It controls access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network

A

server

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6
Q

allows you to enter data and instruction to the computer

A

input device

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7
Q

a computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as what

A

hardware

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8
Q

the foruth generation of computers used what?

A

microprocessors

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9
Q

it envolvs reducing the electricity consumes and environmental waste generated when using a computer

A

green computing

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10
Q

the fifth generation of computers is the birth of what

A

artificial intelligence

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11
Q

this can be programmed to simplify the process of manufacturing textiles with complex patterns

A

Jaquard’s Loom

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12
Q

you interact with a program through its ___, which controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen

A

user interface

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13
Q

A(n) ___ computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

A

embedded

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14
Q

each employee or custoer who uses a computer ina large business is a(n) ____ user

A

enterprise

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15
Q

In a large buisiness, the employees in the ___ department keep the computers and the network running.

A

IT

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16
Q

the term, ___, refers to any personal computer based on the original IBM personal computer design

A

PC-compatible

17
Q

A(n)___ computer is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap

A

notebook

18
Q

Many small office/home office users have entered the _____ arena and contact business of the Web

A

e-commerce

19
Q

two categories of software are__

A

system software and application software

20
Q

A ___ provides personal organizer functions such as a calendar, appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad

A

Personal digital assistant PDA

21
Q

At home, every family member, or home ___, spends time on the computer for different reasons

A

user