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Unit 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a hardware?

A

The machinery, wires and overall components of an elecronic

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2
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What are 4 basic parts of a desktop computer?

A

Computer case, monitor, keyboard and a mouse

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3
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What type of mouse does a laptop use?

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Touchpad

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4
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What are 3 types of ports that could be found on your computer

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Connecting other devices, USB ports, and audio ports

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5
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What are peripherals? + examples

A

Device used to transfer data in and out of a computer.

Examples - Keyboard, mouse, monitor

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6
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what type of cable would you most likely use to connect your computer to a tv?

A

HDMI

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7
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What are some input perpherials?

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Input perpherials - Keyboard, Joystick, (interact with - send data to the computer)

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8
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What are some output perpherials?

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Output perpherials - Speakers, Headphones, (provides output from user to the computer)

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9
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What is a CPU and what does it stand for?

A

to carry out commands,
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

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10
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What is a RAM and what does it stand for?

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Systems short term memory,
RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY

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11
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What is a HARD DRIVE?

A

Systems long term memory

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12
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What happenes to the RAM when you turn your computer off?

A

The short term memory disappears

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13
Q

What do you need to do to make sure your work is not deleted when you turn your computer off?

A

Save all your work

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14
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What happenes to your computer if you’re using too much RAM at a time, what could be done to fix this?

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Computer may be sluggish, lagging, having slow performance.

To fix this problem, add in extra RAM

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15
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Do most computers these days have a single or multi core processor and why?

A

Computers these days mainly have a multicore processor since they are better and holds more work.

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16
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What is 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of multi core processors

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Advantage of a multi core processor - Consumes less power.

Disadvantage of a multi core processor - Might require a special software.

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17
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What is latency?

A

Latency is the delay in a computer.

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18
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Is high or low latency better?

How could you follow the best latency?

A

Low latency is better.

To decrease latency, avoid using too many applications, or temporarily disable your wifi.

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19
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Whats the difference between storage and memory?

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Memory is what stores data on a computer temporarily.

Storage is where the data is kept permanently on a computer.

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20
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Why might someone want to buy a laptop instead of a desktop?

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A laptop is more convenient and lets you work on the go (portable)

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21
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Why might someone want to buy a desktop instead of a laptop?

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The prices are cheaper, handles more intensive tasks

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22
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What is a mobile device?

A

A handheld computer

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23
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List 3 examples of a type of mobile device

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Tablets, e-readers, and smartphones

24
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QQQ AADDD How are laptops and tablets similar?

A

-portable
-easy to carry around

25
Q

What are some things you can do with a smartphone?

A

Checking your email,
shop online,
browse the web

26
Q

What is software?

A

A set of electronic instructions that tell a computer what to do

27
Q

what are 7 different types of softwares?

A

Word processing - Microsoft word
Spreadsheet - Google sheets
Database - Oracle
Presentation - Google slides
Graphics - Canva
Music production - Spotify
Web browser - Safari

28
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What are the 5 most commonly used operating systems?

A

Microsoft windows, Linux, Android, Apple iOS, and Apple macOS

29
Q

What is the most popular operating system in the world

A

Microsoft windows

30
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What is a stand alone computer?

A

A computer that is used on its own and does not require a LAN or WAN

31
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Can a stand alone computer share files with other computers?

A

Yes

32
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What is a network?

A

When two or more computers are connected and can communicate/share resources

33
Q

List 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of networking computers

A

Advantage - Can share peripherals

Disadvantage - More security needed

34
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What is LAN + example?

A

LAN - Local area network (A home with 3 computers)

35
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What is WAN + example?

A

WAN - Wide area network (All the schools in a city)

36
Q

What are 5 ways you could connect to the internet?

A

Cable,
Dial up,
DSL,
WIFI hotspots,
Satilite

37
Q

What is an advantage and disadvantage of CABLE INTERNET

A

Cable (Advantage: Many areas have existing cable internet. Disadvantage: Requires a cable connection.)

38
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What is a advantage and disadvantage of DIAL UP??

A

Dial-up (Advantage: Widespread availability. Disadvantage: Slow.)

39
Q

What is a advantage and disadvantage of DSL?

(Digital Subscriber Line)

A

DSL (Advantage: Fast. Disadvantage: The greater the distance between you and the connection, the slower it gets.)

40
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What is a disadvantage and advnatage of WIFI hotspots?

A

WiFi hotspots (Advantage: Reillable.
Disadvantage: Takes up a lot of data.)

41
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what is an advantage and disadvantage of satellite?

A

Satellite (Advantage: Provides a connection to remote areas. Disadvantage: Expensive.)

42
Q

What are the two most common types of Internet connection available for home use today?

A

Cable, and mobile internet

43
Q

How would you connect to the Internet if you were in the middle of the desert with no cable or telephone lines?

A

Satellite internet

44
Q

What type of hardware do you need to connect to the Internet?

A

ISP, web browser, and modem

45
Q

What type of hardware do you need in order to create a WIFI connection in your home?

A

Wireless router

46
Q

How fast is data sent with fibre optic cables?

A

10Gbps

(Gigabits per second)

47
Q

Be able to identify what a router and modem look like.

A

.

48
Q

What are fibre optic cables made of?

A

Core, cladding, strength members, and a jacket

49
Q

List 5 examples of computer storage

A

RAM,
SD card,
hard disk,
memory card,
and USB flash drive

50
Q

List a few ideas on how you can free up storage space on any computer.

A

Uninstall unnecessary apps and programs, discard some files, or save everything to your cloud

51
Q

Why is it important to have important files stored in multiple locations?

A

to prevent you from losing those important files. Having it stored in multiple locations or devices insures you will not lose those files

52
Q

What is a cookie? Give a specific example of what a cookie does

A

A piece of data that is stored in your browser and informs the site about a certain thing you might be doing depending on the type of cookie.

example, cookie saving your username and password to a certain site so it gets automatically filled when you log back in again

53
Q

When might you want to delete your cookies?

A

Regularly so it doesn’t cause slow web browsing, or cause issues with your computer

54
Q

ctrl + t

A

Open a new tab

55
Q

ctrl + w

A

Close the current tab

56
Q

ctrl + r

A

Refresh

57
Q

ctrl + shift + tab

A

Switch to the previous tab

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