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This machine can be “programmed” to simplify the process of manufacturing textiles with complex patterns.
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This machine can be “programmed” to simplify the process of manufacturing textiles with complex patterns. JACQUARD LOOM
These are used to control the amount of current or voltage or used for amplification/modulation or switching of an electronic signal. TRANSISTORS
A(n) ________________________ is a computer small enough to fit in one hand. UMPC (Ultra Mobile PC)
Examples of mobile technology include all of the following EXCEPT ________. SERVERS
A(n) ________ computer is a personal computer that users can carry from place to place. MOBILE
When was transistors made? DECEMBER 23, 1947
At home, every family member, or home ________, spends time on the computer for different reasons. USER
The acronym UNIVAC stands for___________________________________. UNVIERSAL AUTOMATIC COMPUTER
________ is the process of setting up the software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware components. INSTALLING
A(n) ________ computer is a type of personal computer designed so the system unit, input devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table. DESKTOP
With ________ software, a home user can play games, compose music, research genealogy, or create greeting cards. ENTERTAINMENT
In a large business, the employees in the ________ department keep the computers and the network running. IT
Resembling a letter-sized slate, the ________ PC is a special type of notebook computer that allows users to write or draw on the screen. TABLET
The term, ________, refers to any personal computer based on the original IBM personal computer design. PC-COMPATIBLE
With ________, users access account balances, pay bills, and copy monthly transactions from a bank’s computer right into their personal computers. ONLINE BANKING
A(n) _________ computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. EMBEDDED
Together, hardware, software, data, people, and procedures comprise a(n) ________ system. INFORMATION
A(n) _________________________ console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games. GAME
With a(n) ___________________, users write on the screen or issue instructions to a Tablet PC, for example, by tapping on the screen. DIGITAL PEN
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
Offering the convenience of one-handed operation, a(n) _________________ phone is an Internet-enabled telephone that usually also provides PDA capabilities. SMART
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
Which of the following is NOT true of mobile devices? MOBILE DEVICES USUALLY HAVE DISK DRIVES
________ refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly. CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)
________ are large, expensive, powerful computers that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously and store tremendous amounts of data, instructions, and information. MAINFRAMES
At a photo sharing ________, users can create an online photo album and store their digital photographs. COMMUNITY
A _________________________ provides personal organizer functions such as a calendar, appointment book, address book, calculator, and notepad. PDA
The trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap is known as ________. CONVERGENCE
A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as _________________________. HARDWARE
________ are the fastest, most powerful computers — and the most expensive. SUPERCOMPUTERS
Small business Web sites sometimes use a(n) ________ to show the world a live view of some aspect of their business. WEBCAM
Each employee or customer who uses a computer in a large business is a(n) ________ user. ENTERPRISE
A(n) ________ user is a category of user that requires the capabilities of a workstation or other powerful computer. POWER
It is a term used to describe text that is informative to the individual reading it or the computer processing it. INFORMATION
TRUE OR FALSE: The system unit allows you to enter data and instruction to the computer. FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Waste management involves reducing electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer. FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Transistors are used to control the amount of current or voltage or used for amplification/modulation or switching of an electronic signal. TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Main frames are large, expensive, and powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously. TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The fifth generation of computers is the birth of artificial intelligence. TRUE
It is a is a mobile computing device designed for single player or multiplayer video games. GAME CONSOLE
These are glass tubes with electrical circuits inside. VACUUM TUBES
Most major corporations use ________________________ for business activities. MAINFRAME
A(n) _________________________ includes any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed who work from home. SOHO
___________ consist(s) of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it. SOFTWARE
A(n) ________ message is a real-time Internet communication, where you exchange messages with other connected users. INSTANT
_______________ include local law practices, accounting firms, travel agencies, and florists. SMALL OFFICES
_________________________ are capable of processing more than 1 quadrillion instructions in a single second. SUPERCOMPUTERS
A ________ computer targets a specific audience and offers high-quality audio, video, and graphics with optimal performance for sophisticated single-user and networked or Internet multiplayer games. GAMING DESKTOP
With a(n) ________, users interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons. GUI
A(n) _________ computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. EMBEDDED
________ 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
Some mobile devices are ________, meaning they can connect to the Internet wirelessly. INTERNET-ENABLED
Two categories of software are ________. SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE
He is considered as the father of computers. CHARLES BABBAGE
A(n) ________ is a system that attempts to imitate the behavior of the human brain. NEURAL NETWORK
All of the following are categories of users EXCEPT ________. COMMUNICATIONS USERS
Many large companies use the term, ________ computing, to refer to the huge network of computers that meets their diverse computing needs. ENTERPRISE
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