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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING

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TRUE OR FALSE: A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory. TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Information is a processed data that is informative to an individual. TRUE
It is a type of computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself. PERSONAL COMPUTER
It is a is a mobile computing device designed for single player or multiplayer video games. GAME CONSOLE
It is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory. COMPUTER
These are used to control the amount of current or voltage or used for amplification/modulation or switching of an electronic signal. TRANSISTORS
The acronym UNIVAC stands for___________________. UNIVERSAL AUTOMATIC COMPUTER
TRUE OR FALSE: The Napier’s Bones is invented base on John Napier’s rules for logarithms. FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: November 23, 1947 was when transistors were made. FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The fifth generation of computers is the birth of artificial intelligence. TRUE
___________ consist(s) of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. SOFTWARE
Many large companies use the term, ________ computing, to refer to the huge network of computers that meets their diverse computing needs. ENTERPRISE
All of the following are categories of users EXCEPT _________________________. COMMUNICATIONS USERS
At home, every family member, or home ________, spends time on the computer for different reasons. USER
Together, hardware, software, data, people, and procedures comprise a(n) ________ system. INFORMATION
Two categories of software are ________. SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE
In a large business, the employees in the ________ department keep the computers and the network running. IT
With _________________________, users access account balances, pay bills, and copy monthly transactions from a bank’s computer right into their personal computers. ONLINE BANKING
Which of the following is NOT true of mobile devices? MOBILE DEVICES USUALLY HAVE DISK DRIVES
Most major corporations use ________________________ for business activities. MAINFRAMES
TRUE OR FALSE: Formatting is the process of setting up software to work with the computer. FALSE
With ______ software, a home user can play games, compose music, research genealogy, or create greeting cards. ENTERTAINMENT
You interact with a program through its __________, which controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen. USER INTERFACE
___________ is the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other, hardware components. INSTALLING
Together, hardware, software, data, people. and procedures comprise a(n) ________ system. INFORMATION
Examples of mobile technology include all of the following except _________. SERVERS
TRUE OR FALSE: Mainframes controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network. FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Game consoles are a type of computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself. FALSE
The trend of computers and devices with technologies --- overlap is known as _______. CONVERGENCE
Standard _____ use a handheld controller(s) as an input device; a television screen as an output device; and hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and/or memory cards for storage. GAME CONSOLES
_________________ involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer. GREEN COMPUTING
A personal computer you can carry from place to place. MOBILE COMPUTER
A type of a mobile computer that is small enough to fit in one hand. UMPC (ULTRA MOBILE PC)
These are large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously. MAINFRAMES
It is the fastest, most powerful, and the most expensive computer. SUPERCOMPUTER
It is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. EMBEDDED COMPUTER
TRUE OR FALSE: Embedded computers have small and limited software. TRUE
A tool that used beads on rods to count and calculate. ABACUS
A device fitted to a power loom that simplifies the process of manufacturing textiles JACQUARD LOOM
Who is considered the Father of Computers? CHARLES BABBAGE
Any company with fewer than 50 employees; includes local law practices, accounting firms, travel agencies, florists. SMALL OFFICE/HOME OFFICE (SOHO)
Many small office/home office users have entered the ___________ arena and conduct business on the Web. E-COMMERCE
These are employees and students who work on a computer while away. MOBILE USER
These users use a workstation or other powerful computer to work with industry-specific software. POWER USER
Each employee or customer who uses computer in a large business is an ____________ user. ENTERPRISE
Small business Websites sometimes use a ______ to show the world a live view of some aspect of their business. WEB-CAM
________________ is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a company's standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer. TELECOMMUTING
________ refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly. CAM (computer-aided manufacturing)
Allows you to enter data or instructions into a computer. INPUT DEVICE
These are the electric, electronic, and mechanical components of a computer. HARDWARE
Hopper found a _______ stuck in a relay responsible for a malfunction - the first computer “bug”. MOTH
During the fourth generation of computers, ________ was invented; made it possible for computers to fit easily on a desk. MICROPROCESSOR
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