Java Programming - Chapter 1 Quiz

Describe the 4 primary functions

Input, processing, output & storage

What is an IP Address?

Internet protocol address

What is application software and name examples of such

consists of programs allowing people to do certain things with a computer Example - languages such as http, java, etc.

What are output devices?

Accepts processed data and presents it to the user. on paper, through a speaker, etc.

Processing devices example

CPU (Central processing unit)

What are mid range servers?

Computers that host data and programs available to a small group of users.

Name some examples of personal computer?

Conventional desktop, notebook, tablet, and handheld computers.

Describe the WWW (World wide web)

Created in mid-90's. refers to one resource- a collection of documents called web pages.

Describe Mobile devices

Mobile phones and other communications devices with computing or Internet capabilities.

What are Mainframe computers?

Powerful computers used to host a large amount of data and programs available to a wide group of users

internet service providers (ISP)

Provides internet, example Verizon/At&t

What is CPU responsible for?

Responsible for main processing

Difference between a client and a server?

Server is the main program while the client sends a request to the client

What are the four primary functions of a computer reffered to as?

The information processing cycle

What is the main system of software called?

The operating system

Storage Devices

USB Devices, CD&DVDS Communication Devices

What are URLs?

Uniform resource locators, commonly termed a web address, specific location on a computer network and retrieves it

What is a hypertext transfer protocol? (HTTP)

a set of rules that tell the computer how to perform

Describe super computers..

extremely powerful computers used for complex computations and processing.

The operating system contains?

hyperlinks/toolbars

Describe a computer virus?

is a type of malicious software program ("malware") that, when executed, replicates by reproducing itself (copying its own source code) or infecting other computer programs by modifying them

Name examples of input devices

keyboard, microphone, mouse, touch screens

What is a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) ?

standard network protocol used to transfer computer files between a client and server on a computer network.

Describe the process of Phishing

the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.[

What is an alaogy for a server?

the brains behind the system

What is hardware?

the physical parts of a computer (ex. keyboard/monitar)

What are embedded computers?

tiny computers embedded into products to perform specific functions or tasks of that product.