computer app mod 1 part 1

the purpose of ______ is to hold programs and data permanently, even when the computer is turned off.

storage

NASA uses a ______ to conduct modeling and simulations for upcoming missions, forecast weather, and perform nuclear research.

supercomputer

Alex works at a large online company that ships products around the world. Select all the ways he might use a computer at work

track, design, manage, and send

Software makes a computer run and perform activities such as word and data processing. Click on four types of computer software,

C++, microsoft word, macOS, windows

In 1984, Apple came out with the Mac, a PC that featured a revolutionary ______ that changed the way people interacted with computers

GUI

What other software can she use to create vector images?

adobe illustrator

Architects and engineers use ______ to create digital models of objects

autoCAD

the most fundamental unit of computing is the ______, which is represented as an on (1) or off (0) value.

bit

Select the medical procedure that does not involve computers.

blood donation

Select the OS that requires an internet connection to run its software applications.

chrome

David needs to purchase an affordable laptop for his child to use at school. The computer has to be affordable, lightweight, and able to access Google apps online. Which computer should he buy?

chromebook

The motherboard is the largest ______ in the personal computer.

circuit board

When you copy, cut, or move files, they are temporarily placed on the ______

clipboard

_____ allows you to store your files and use various applications in an online account

cloud computing

Lourdes is going to create a company logo. She will create it in a vector format so that she can resize it without distortion. Which software works best for her needs

coreldraw

Select the correct file hierarchy,

drive, folder, file

Select three places where you can safely back up your data

dvd drive, cloud, usb

lick on the type of computer that is the best system for reading an e-book

ebook reader

Lisa can't afford to buy the latest Microsoft Office software suite. What should she do?

find out if school provides free software subscribe monthly download trial

Most desktop operating systems come with a ______ utility that examines and blocks Internet traffic.

firewall

When creating a software program, it helps to create a ______ that shows how the program will work.

flowchart

If you are setting up new hard drive or fixing a corrupted USB flash drive, you may need to ______ it in order for it to work properly

format

Alexa likes to play free video games online. The software company makes money when she buys objects that help her win. What type of software is this video game?

freeware

______ are complete entertainment systems, offering Internet connectivity, movie rentals, photo storage and many other services, in addition to video games

gaming consoles

______ lets people use a mobile device to control their household activities

home automation

Select the correct order of a computer's Information Processing Cycle

input, process, output, storage

What is another name for the the largest network in the world?

internet

Select three software applications that you would use to manage all aspects of a company's finances such as keeping records of business transactions and generating invoices and forms

intuit quickbooks, sage 50 accounting, xero

Select three computer programming languages that developers typically use to code software programs,

java, python, C++

Select the file extension of an image file

jpg. png. gif

Lisa is shopping for a PC that she can take with her to school. She would like a portable PC with a USB port so that she can plug in external devices. Which computer fits Lisa's computer needs?

laptop

Select three of the most popular server operating systems

linux, unix, microsoft windows

Select four of the most popular desktop operating systems,

macOS, windows, linux, chrome

The development of ______ allowed data to be represented by magnets, which can hold their position or pattern to represent 0's and 1's without electricity.

magnetic storage

Considered "the brain" of the computer, the ______ organizes and carries out instructions to produce a desired output

microprocessor and CPU

Select three popular office suites

microsoft office, libre, iwork

The ______ created some of the earliest computers used for radar and rocket technology.

military

Made solely for tablets and smartphones, ______ operating systems support mobile apps, which are generally fast, touch friendly, and require little storage space

mobile

Select the factors that determine a CPU's performance.

multiple cores, clock rate, and model

______ is the ability to run multiple programs at the same time.

multitasking

A large company such as a retail store or airline reservation system uses a ______ computer that acts as the central computer in a network.

multiuser

A ______ allows users to communicate and share information between computers

network

David wants to set up a primary computer where he can store his company's website and share files and software with his coworkers. What type of multi-user computer does he need?

network server

The ______ must be loaded before any other software during the computer's start-up or boot process. The ______ is the software that allows other applications to run.

operating system

Optical storage devices use lasers to read or write data to the reflective surface of a(n) ___.

optical disc

Select two software applications that you would use to create a database for a medium to large business

oracle database, microsoft sql server

______ are connected to the motherboard and allow users to plug in external devices

ports

Select three items located in a system unit

power supply, drive bay, and cooling fan

Hardware is any part of the computer you can touch. Click on all the images of computer hardware,

processors, keyboard, mouse, monitor

The amount of ______ you have installed in your computer determines how many applications you can have open and work on at the same time. You can make your computer faster by adding more ______ or memory modules.

random access memory (RAM)

if you want to keep your computer and financial information safe from computer viruses and malware, then you need to install ______ software

security

Since ______ storage uses memory chips for storage, it has no moving parts like hard drives or optical drives

solid state

A video game designer might use a(n) ______ software to create an immersive experience with realistic features.

virtual reality

Click on three software applications that you can use to create a resume

word, writer, pages