BCIS Mid-term 1, Chapter 2
Information
Data organized in a meaningful way
True or False: The area that holds all of the instructions needed to start the computer is called RAM
False
True or False: The fastest super computer in the world has 9 million computing cores
False
True or False: The term "Data" and "information" can be used interchangeably
False
True or False: Today's CPU run at speeds measured in kilohertz
False
The two main categories of home and office printers are _____ and laser
Inkjet
A keyboard and touchscreen are the most common of _____ devices
Input
A _____ enables your computer to connect to other computers or the internet
Network Interface Card (NIC)
Apple's macOS and Microsoft Windows are examples of ____ software
Operating system
Each of these is a basic Tempe of touch screen EXCEPT _____
Reflective
Data
Represents a fact, figure, or idea
The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ______
Screen resolution
Qwerty
Standard keyboard layout
RAM
Stores programs and data the computer is currently using
A(n) _____ is an input device that looks like a pen
Stylus
True or False: A smartphone is a type of computer
True
True or False: Information is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
True
True or False: Laser printers are usually faster at printing in black and white than inkjet printers
True
True or False: On the keyboard NUM lock and CAPS lock are both toggle keys
True
True or False: The operating system controls how your computer functions
True
Input Device
Used to enter data
RAM is a ____ storage
Volatile
System Unit
Case that houses the Electronic components, power source, and storage devices of a desktop computer
Which of the following is not a goal of green IT?
Cleaning waterways with repurposed computers
Dropbox is an example of
Cloud storage
Software
Computer programs
What is the difference between Data and Infirmation?
Data represents a fact. Information is data that needs to be organized
A _____ is the biggest power consumer on a computer
Display
Output Device
Displays processed data
______ computers are specially designed computer chips that reside inside of other devices such as cars
Embedded
______ is concerned with the design and arrangement of machines and furniture to avoid uncomfortable or dangerous situations
Ergonomics
Peripheral Device
External Device that exchanges data with the computer through ports
True or False: All printers can print from smartphones and tablets
False
True or False: Game controllers are output devices
False
True or False: Starting a computer when it's powered off is called a warm boot
False
True or False: The Arithmetic Logic Unit controls all of the functions performed by the computer's other components
False
ROM
Holds start-up instructions needed when the computer is powered on
______ printers use static electricity, to er, and ink to set the image very quickly
Laser
The most commune type of monitor for laptops and desktop computers is a(n) _____
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Motherboard
Main circuit board co raining the central Electronic components of a computer
Which of the following is the smallest unit of measure?
Megabyte
OLEN
More energy efficient than LCD monitors
The _____ contains the central Electronic components of a computer
Motherboard
Hardware
Physical components of a computer
To connect a peripheral device to a computer to exchange data, find the appropriate ____ for the device
Port
CPU
Processing commands issued by software instructions
The computer stores currently used data in ____
RAM
The computer stores currently used programs and data in the _____
RAM
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonvolatile storage?
RAM
The area that holds all the start-up instructions the computer needs to start is _____
ROM
Which of the following computers is large, expensive and designed to execute a few programs as fast as possible?
Super computer
Processing
Turning Data into information
Flash Drives Plug into a(n) _____
USB Port
Which part is the most commonly used to connect devices to the computer?
USB port
