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2014*CIS*110*CH1
Chapter 1: Digital Literacy
Question | Answer |
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a personal computer that users can carry around with them is often referred to as a ________________ | mobile computer |
_____________ is defined as having knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the internet, and other related technologies | digital literacy |
A _______ operates similar to a copy machine | scanner |
___________ involves transferring a file from the Web to your machine | downloading |
____________ is a processed fact, such as total price paid or grade point average | information |
A _________ computer is designed to fit entirely on or under a desk or table | desktop |
Networked systems allow one to share devices, such as printers, files, etc, and these are collectively referred to as ________________ | resources |
______ is unprocessed facts; used to create information | data |
A(n) _________ is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its memory, can accept data and produce results that can also be stored for later use | computer |
A collection of computers and devices connected together, to share resources is referred to as a ______________ | network |
A worldwide collection of networks, connecting millions of businesses, government, educational and individuals together is known as the _____________ | internet |
Productivity tools, like spreadsheets, presentations, and memos are know as ___________ category of software. | application software |
A collection of related web pages is called a ____________ | website |
* Electronic component that process data using instructions | computer |
________ is the term used to zoom in to see more detail on a tablet or other touch-screen device | pinch |
Popular ones of a(n) ________ include Mac OS, Windows and android-based. | Operating systems; systems software |
This category of workers, known as _________, use a computer while away from a main office or home | mobile |
____________ is the term used to describe the gap between those with access to technology with those who do not have access. | digital divide |
_________ type of memory is durable and shock resistant, and is often used in laptops for its durability. | SSD |
The term __________ is often used to describe the stress that some may feel when deprived of computers and other mobile devices | technology overload |
This is a special keyboard, called ________, that is actually projected from a device to a flat service. | virtual keyboard |
Major areas of concerning the risks of using computers and other digital devices include _________, ___________, __________. | health risks, privacy risks, environment risks |
These devices allow the computer to display information to the user. | output |
Most computers and other mobile devices allow one to typically connect to the a _________ network. | wi-fi |
A special pointing device that allows the user to control the pointer by sliding their fingertip across the screen is often found on a ___________ | touchpad |
The _____________ is actually a special service on the internet. | World Wide Web |
Software is a series of ___________ that tells the computer what tasks to perform, how to perform them and when to perform them. | instructions |
Using a journal format is what makes posts on many social media sites be considered a _______ rather than a discussion forum. | blog |
A _________ device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa? | communications |
______________ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions? | memory |
_________ is raw fact; ______ has been processed and has meaning to the user. | data, information |
_________ is used to talk with others using the internet. | VOIP |
A tap is used to activate a _________ on a tablet or other mobile device. | link |
A double-tap from a tablet will open a new __________ app. | browser |
_________is used to zoom in to see more detail on an area of the web page. | stretch |
_________ includes the idea of using energy efficient hardware, regulating the manufacturing processes and recycling. | green computing |
The following exercises are recommended for easing ____________: clean the screen regularly, blink your eyes every five seconds, and take an eye break every 30 minutes. | eye strain |
A(n) __________'s electronic components process data using instructions | computer |
A slate style of ___________ does not contain a physical keyboard. | slate |
_________ disc is a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser | optical |
Word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software are examples of ________ software. | application |
_________ storage is used to store files using an Internet service. | cloud |
You interact with a program through which of a ___________ interface. | user |
The merging of technologies into one device is referred to as _______________ | convergence |