isds1100 practice 1

_____ refers to the use of computers to aid in the manufacturing process.

CAM

Both _______ and headphones usually include noise-cancelling technology

earbuds

Portable media players usually include a set of ____, which are small speakers that rest inside each ear canal.

earbuds

A(n) ____ is an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices.

ebook

________ consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions.

memory

A ____ computer is a personal computer you can carry from place to place.

mobile

A laptop computer is also called a ____.

notebook

________ uses radio signals to provide high-speed Internet and network connections.

wifi

The difference between a ____ and a blog is that users cannot modify original posts made by a blogger.

wiki

_______ consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

Application software

_________ involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies.

Digital literacy

________ involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

Green computing

By subscribing to a(n) ____, you can connect to the Internet through your computers and mobile devices.

ISP

________ is software that acts without a user's knowledge and deliberately alters the computer's and mobile device's operations.

Malware

________ are ideal for those not needing the power of a laptop or for searching for information, communicating with others, and taking notes in forums where a laptop is not practical.

Tablets

_______ enables users to speak to other users over the Internet.

VoIP

________ consists of the types of programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

b. System software

A(n) ________ is an informal website consisting of time-stamped articles (posts) in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

blog

_________ uses short-wave radio signals to communicate between devices, such as a phone to a headset.

bluetooth

A(n) ________ is software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device.

browser

The major differences between a server and ________ computers are that a server typically has more power, more storage space, and expanded communications capabilities.

client

_______ is an Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users.

cloud storage

The trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap, called ____, means that consumers may need fewer devices for the functionality that they require.

convergence

A ________ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

gesture

Computers process data into ____.

information

A(n) ____ is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.

input device

Electronic components in computers process data using ________, which are the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task.

instructions

The web is a service of the ________.

internet

Web pages often have built-in connections, or ____, to other documents, graphics, other webpages, or websites.

links

A ________ is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly.

network

When a computer or device connects to a network, it is ____.

online

Popular ____ include Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

online social network

A display is a(n) _______ device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

output

A(n) _______ device is any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people.

output device

A(n) ________ is a private combination of characters associated with a user name

password

Types of ______ include laptops, tablets, and desktops.

personal computer

A(n) ____ user is a user who requires the capabilities of a powerful computer.

power

When you ________ the mouse it displays the shortcut menu.

right click

A(n) ____ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.

search engine

Firewalls are examples of _________ applications

security

A web ________ is a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device.

server

Services provided by ________ include storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network.

servers

A(n) _______ is a storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information.

solid-state drive

Examples of local ________ are hard disks, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, and optical discs.

storage media

Some websites support ________, where you access the media content while it downloads

streaming

Two behavioral health risks are computer addiction and _______.

technology overload

A(n) _______ is a short note, typically fewer than 300 characters, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile devi

text message

A ____ is a small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

touchpad

The _________ controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen

user interface

Each electronic document on the web is called a ____, which can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.

webpage