Introduction to Information Technology

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file extensions would be used for a sound file

Data Types

inform the data base on what kinds of actions can be preformed on each field, inform the database on how much memory to allocate for each field, are a classification of what kinds of values a field will hold

3 TB

largest storing size

status light

provides information about the computer's operating system

2MB

select the file size that is the smallest

Task Manager

If an application is unresponsive, you can use the ____ to check its performance and force quit the application

the control panel

If users wanted to edit some of their basic system settings, they would use

Google Docs

If you wanted to create a text document with a word processor, you could use____

student ID

In a table of students data, the ___ field would be used as the primary key because it is a unique identifier that will not change

motherboard

The CPU, RAM, hard disk, graphics card, and sound card all connect to the _______, which provides the majority of the electrical connections in a computer

foreign key, primary key

The ____ is the field in a table that links to the _____ of another table

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The _____ is considered to be the brain of the computer.

Microprocessor, integrated circuit

The ________ was a major technological breakthrough that was able to preform all of a computer's functions, which was a significant improvement over using a single _______ for each function

The hard disk

Windows Explorer display information from ____ as a hierarchy of drives, folders, and files.

Hexadecimal

______ is the numbering system that is based in sixteen digits and is used for tasks like defining color

The operating system, the application software

______ makes the hardware usable, while _____ commands it to preform specific tasks.

software, hardware

______ represent(s) the set of instructions to be executed by_______

Hardware

______ represent(s) the tangible components of a computer

RAM

______, also known as working memory, is the short-term memory used for tasks like processing applications that are currently running.

smartphone and tablet

A "smart house" can connect home appliances to _______ to allow remote activation.

table

A ____ is a way to organize related data in a database using rows and columns.

Domain

A ____ is the setting in which a software application is meant to function

monitor

A _____ is an output device usually connected to a computer via VGA cable that displays images, videos, or text files.

file format

A _____ is typically a three or four character suffix on a file name that gives the operating system the information it needs to identify the file

computing system

A ______ is a combination of parts that function collectively to achieve a desired outcome

touchpad

A ______ is a device operated by finger that performs the same function as a mouse

scanner

A ______ is a device usually connected to a computer via USB that is used to input documents as an image or text file

unit prefix

A ______ is a group of letters preceding a unit of measurement

Gigabyte (GB)

A ______ is equal to 1 billion bytes

hard disk, primary storage device

A(n) _____ is a(n) ____ that stores up to approximately 2 terabytes of data long-term, even while the computer is off.

Desktop

A computer that is generally maintained at a specific location

Tablet

A computer that uses a touch screen as its primary input

hard disk

A device that makes use of cloud computing can function without a(n)

is opened with software that was not used to create the file

A file is considered to have a foreign file type when it ____

Laptop

A portable computer with a clamshell design

A process

A series of steps undertaken to reach a goal is known as

touch screen

A tablet computer's primary input is the

It is volatile

A true statement about RAM

A laptop

Abel is a sales man who travels daily throughout the US, what is the best computer option

magnetically

All data is stored ___ with polarities of 0 and 1, which are read as binary digits

related

All data within a database should be ___

Microsoft Excel

An example of productivity software

McAfee Antivirus

An example of utility software

Make a presentation

Apple's software application Keynote would likely be used to _____

1 megabyte

Approximately how much storage is needed to save a single digital picture in a 4- megapixel resolution

A laptop

Ashlee recently traveled with friends during spring break. She used her cellular Android device to change the settings on her home security system. When she finishes, she began to play a game, using an e-reader equipped with a touch screen. Which device did Ashlee NOT use.

It enabled corporations and universities to store enormous amounts of data, sometimes on devices which occupied an entire room.

Best describes the mainframe computer

Megabytes

Cara uploads a picture from her phone to a social media site. What unit of measurement does she use.

True

Computer hardware cannot be used without software.

Both storing information and preforming calculations

Computers were first invented to improve the efficiency of which of the following task?

1 B, 1GB, 1MB, 1KB, 1B

Correctly orders the storage capacities from largest to smallest

A fast processor

Corrine analyzes a large amount of data in her job as a biology researcher what is the beat computer option?

read/write

Data can be accessed on any storage device only after the ____ locations have been determined

entering, retrieving, updating, and reporting information

Database is a type of productivity software that is used for ______

a marketing manager uses keynote to share graphics and sales trends with her team

Example of software application used appropriately within a domain

A basic desktop

Garth works as a customer service representation from his home office

Systems, Users, Hardware

Input and output devices are ways for the computer to interact with which of the following?

A large screen

Jeff is a graphic designer for an advertising agency What is the best computer option?

Flash drive

Jim wants to be able to transport a small amout of data from one computer to another using something he can carry in his pocket. the best storage device is a

Operating system software

March is using Microsoft Windows to organize the files and folders on his desktop. what type of software is he using

A desktop computer with a fast processor

Mel is a research scientist at a health sciences center. His job requires him to analyze large amounts of data in a short period of time. What is the best computer for Mel?

CD/DVD-ROM drive

Melanie wants to copy a home movie to a storage device that will enable her to play it on her television, the best storage device for Melanie is a(n)____

Productivity software

Nirav is using skype to talk with his extended family, what type of software is he using?

Operating system software

Not a type of application software

7MB, 8,000KB, 2 TB, 4,000 GB

Order from smallest to largest

CPU

Preforms the computation and logical operations

Motherboard

Provides much of the electrical connection between different computer components

Portability

Q: For a person who travels often, the main consideration in purchasing a computer would be

High Processing power and a large screen

Q: If you were interested in designing and building a video game, which of the following would you prioritize when looking for a computer?

Processing speed

Q: If your job requires you to work with a lot of large data files and compute new balances quickly, which of the following would you prioritize when selecting a computer

kilobytes

Ramon sends a few sentences as a text message, what unit of measurement does he use?

E

Simultaneously pressing the windows key and the ___ key is a shortcut that opens Windows Explorer

hard disk

Stores long-term data when the computer is turned off and is where data is retrieved from when the computer is turned on

CPU

Suzi is a writer who is using her keyboard to type a story. When she saves her work, her computer issues a command and returns the results, which she checks to ensure that her work has been saved properly. The ____ in suzi's computer is responsible for the operation sent to it by the software

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The "brains" of the computer, which preforms commands and returns results, is known as the ________.

0-9, 0-7

The decimal numbering system contains digits ____, while the octal numbering system contains digits

False

The hardware controls the software

True

The operating system of the computer makes the hardware useful

Utility software

To improve the operating speed of his of his computer, Richard can use a disk defragmentation program, which is a form of _____

Gigabyte

Tony has a collection of over 500 movies on an external hard drive What unit of measurement does he use?

It is an input device that enables users to point and click to make selections, and to start applications or open files

True about a mouse

It provides much of the electrical connection between different computer parts

True about the motherboard

touchpad, hard disk

Using an input device on which she slides her finger along the area below the keyboard of her laptop, Monica selects the "save" icon to make sure her computer saves the most recent edits to her documents. The describes the interaction between the ____ and the _____

Output, Input

Vince's job requires him to edit and transform a lot images so he primarily uses a mouse to make edits /Beth job requires her to analyze financial data for her organization, she prefers to view the information on her monitor but she occasionally uses her printer to look at the data. what channels are they using?

To communicate and share information between computers

What is the purpose of a computer network?

GPU, monitor

When Fabio cans a document into his computer, internal hardware inside the computer converts the data and displays it on a device for him to see. This process describes the interaction between the ____ and ____.

Integrated development environment software

When Linda navigated to a website, her antivirus program warned her that the site has known virus, what software was she using?

a boot sequence

When a computer is off, pressing the power button will initiate

Network interface card (NIC)

Which of the following components is used for data processing?

A web browser

Which of the following is NOT an example of hardware?

K

Which of the following is NOT contained in the hexadecimal numbering system

An antivirus program

Which of the following is an example of a computer software?

A touchscreen monitor

Which of the following is an example of a device that could be both an input and output device

Software provides a set of commands for hardware to execute.

Which of the following statements about hardware and software is true?

Computer hardware controls the computer's software by telling it what to do.

Which of the following statements about the relationship between hardware and software is false

To manage data more efficiently

Which of the following was a major motivation for the creation of early computers?

Microsoft excel

Would be used for creating a spreadsheet

Spreadsheet, presentation

____ and ____ software are types of productivity software

Software, operating system

_____ is a set of instructions that gives commands to the hardware to carry out activities, An example of this would be a(n)

system configuration and user interface

are the two main categories of elements within the windows operating system