Comp. Lit. Ch. 1&2
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| Computer | A programmable, electronic device that accepts data input, performs processing operations on that data, and outputs and stores the results
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| Data | Raw, unorganized facts
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| Application Software | Programs that enable users to perform specific tasks on a computer, such as writing letters or playing games
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| Personal Computer | A type of computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
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| Midrange Server | A medium-sized computer used to host programs and data for a small network
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| Supercomputer | The fastest, most expensive, and most powerful type of computer
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| Mainframe Computer | A computer used in large organizations(such as hospitals, large businesses, and colleges) that need to manage large amounts of centralized data and run multiple programs simultaneously
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| Internet Service Provider | A business or other organization that provides Internet access to others, typically for a fee
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| World Wide Web | The collection of Web pages available through the Internet
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| Internet Address | An address that identifies a computer, person, or Web page on the Internet, such as an IP address, domain name, or e-mail address
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| Bit | The smallest unit of data a digital computer can recognize; represented by a 0 or a 1
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| Binary Numbering System | The numbering system that represents all numbers using just two symbols (0 and 1)
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| Input Device | A piece of hardware that supplies input to a computer
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| System Unit | The main box of a computer that houses the CPU, motherboard, memory, and other devices
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| Motherboard | The main circuit board of a computer, located insode the main system unit, to which all computer system components connect
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| Microprocessor | A central processing unit (CPU) for a personal computer
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| Random Access Memory | Chips connected to the motherboard that provide a temporary location for the computer to hold data and program instructions while they are needed
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| Pixel | The smallest colorable area in an electronic image, such as scanned image, a digital photograph, or an image displayed on a display screen
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| Hard Drive | The primary storage system for most computers; used to store most programs and data used with a computer
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| Modem | A device that enables a computer to communicate over telephone lines
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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