Chapter 1
Web Server
A computer that hosts Web pages is called a(n)
Midrange Server
A medium sized computer used to host programs and data for a small network.
IP Address
A numeric internet address used to uniquely identify a computer on the internet or a local network.
Tablet Computer
A portable computer that is designed to be used with an electronic pen or by touch screen input.
Computer
A programmable, electronic device that accepts data input, performs processing operations on that data, and outputs and/or stores the results.
Mobile Device
A smart phone is an example of a(n)
Portable PC
A tablet PC is an example of a(n)
Operating System
A type of system software that enables a computer to operate and manage its resources and activities.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
An internet address that uniquely identifies a web page. Usually starts with - http://
80%
Approximately what percentage of all Americans has a computer at home?
Mainframe
Computer used in large organizations that need to manage large amounts of centralized data and run multiple programs simultaneously.
Information
Data processed into meaningful form.
Web Page Filename
Index.html is an example of a(n)
Processing
Performing operations on data that has been input into a computer to convert that input into output.
Input
Process of entering data into a computer; can also refer to the data itself.
Data
Raw, unorganized facts.
Distance Learning
Taking a class from a remote location (your home or office, for example) via a computer and the Internet is called
Supercomputer
The fastest, most expensive, and most powerful computer available at a given time. Usually related to government use.
Software
The instructions, also called computer programs, that are used to tell a computer what to do.
Computer Literacy
The knowledge and understanding of basic computer principles.
Internet
The largest and most well known computer network, linking millions of computers all over the world.
Storage
The operation of saving data, programs, or output for future use.
Hardware
The physical parts of a computer system, such as the keyboard, mouse, printer, monitor, etc.
Output
The process of presenting the results of processing; can also refer to the results themselves.
Embedded Computer
Tiny computers embedded into products to perform specific functions or tasks for that product.
Boot
To start up a computer.
True
True or False: In the e-mail address [email protected], abc.com is the domain name.
True
True or False: The term ubiquitous computing refers to the trend where computers are embedded in almost any device you can think of.
False
True or False: The terms mainframe computer and supercomputer are interchangeable; both refer to the largest, most powerful computers.