M2S1 Forma Flashcards

1
Q

when was transistors made?

A

December 23, 1947

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2
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A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as peripherals

A

false

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3
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integrated circuits are glass tubes with electrical circuits inside

A

false

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4
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what does UNIVAC stand for?

A

Universal Automatic Computer

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5
Q

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

A

false

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6
Q

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

A

servers

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7
Q

The system unit allows you to enter data and instruction to the computer

A

false

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8
Q

the fourth generation of computers used what

A

microprocessors

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9
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It involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated using a computer

A

green computing

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10
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the fifth generation of computers is the birth of artificial intelligence

A

true

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11
Q

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

A

false

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12
Q

these are glass tubes with electrical circuits inside

A

vacuum tubes

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13
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you interact with a program through its WHAT, which controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen

A

user interface

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14
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a WHAT computer is a special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

A

embedded

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15
Q

each employee of customer who uses a computer in a large business is a WHAT

A

enterprise user

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16
Q

In a large business, the employees in the WHAT department keep the computers and networks running

A

IT

17
Q

this refers to any personal computer based on the original IBM personal computer design

A

PC-compatible

18
Q

A WHAT computer is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap

A

notebook

19
Q

many small office.home office users have entered WHAT arena and conduct business on the web

A

e-commerce

20
Q

two categories of software are

A

system software and application software

21
Q

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

A

PDA Personal Digital Assistant

22
Q

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

A

user