Chapter 1

Describe the purpose of a pointing device. Give an example.

An Input device that allows a user to control a small symbol on a screen, called the pointer. EX: mouse to navigate the web.

Define the term, cloud storage. Describe the types of services offered by cloud storage providers.

An Internet Service that provides remote storage to computer users. Remote storage of data, instructions, and information.

Describe crowdsourcing with respect to technology.

Communicate with the web between people. Ask for support.

Define the term, software. Software also is called a(n)

Consists of a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. Program

Differentiate between data and information. Give an example of each.

Data (Input) - Collection of unprocessed items. Ex; Text, Images, Audio, Video. Information (Output) - Conveys meaning to users. Ex; The result of information (Receipt)

A laptop also is known as a

Notebook

Differentiate between desktop, web, and mobile devices.

The screen of the computer, connecting to the internet, portable computer.

Differentiate between the web and the internet.

The web is your global library for information available to anyone connected to the Internet. The web is a service of the internet.

Describe the features of a tablet

Thin, lighter-weight mobile computer that has a touch screen. Runs on batteries, last longer than laptops.

List the hardware you can use to input and view output for voice and video.

Voice - Headphones, microphone, speaker. Video - Webcam, display.

The __ consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. What is each electronic document called?

Web Q - Each electronic document on the web is called a webpage, which can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.

What is the difference between a PC and mobile computer?

While a PC stays in one place, you can take your mobile computer anywhere you want.

Describe the trend of digital device convergence and how it applies to mobile devices.

People need less electronics, don't need everything.

Describe how you might use blogs, podcasts, and wikis to publish content.

Post Online. Use them to post to a location and publish.

List ways that schools use technology to enhance education.

Schools use technology to enhance education by providing laptops or desktops. Internet, classes are posted online.

List characteristics of a smartphone.

Sending photos, texting people, record videos, listen to music, use internet, watch youtube, usage of apps, touch screen.

Define the term, malware. List ways you can protect yourself from malware.

Software that typically acts without a user's knowledge and deliberately alters the computer's or mobile device's operations.

A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on __ Media. Give some examples.

Storage. Hard Disks, (SSD) Solid State Drives, USB (Universal Serial bus) flash drives, memory cards, and optical discs.

Describe strategies that support green computing.

Strategies that support green computing include recycling, energy-efficient hardware and energy-saving features, regulating manufacturing process, extending the life of computers, and immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers.

Explain what occurs when you synchronize computers and mobile devices.

You match the files in two or more locations with each other.

What is a browser? Describe the purpose of a search engine.

A browser is software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device. The purpose of a search engine is to find websites, webpages, images, etc.

Describe components of a backup plan. How do backup plans for mobile devices and personal computers differ?

A duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case of the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed. It could be hardware or upload it to the cloud. (Q) Use a program, regular copies, subscribe to a cloud storage provider, schedule your files to be backed up regularly. Mobile apps are less specific using apps or backing up to a computer.

Define the term server. What services does a server provide?

A server is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network. Storing content and controlling access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network.

Explain the difference between a desktop and an all-in-one. What additional meaning does the term, desktop, sometimes have?

An all in one does not have a tower, the tower is part of the desktop. Used to refer to an on-screen work area on laptops, tablets, and desktops.

User

Anyone who interacts with a computer or mobile device, or utilizes the information it generates.

Explain physical and behavioral health risks associated with using computers.

1 Injuries or disorders of the hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, neck, and back. 2 Someone becomes obsessed with using technology. Suffering from technology overload feel distressed when deprived of computers and mobile devices.

What privacy risks are involved with using technology? List guidelines for creating a strong password.

1. Having your information stolen. Either used against you. 2. Personal Information: Avoid using any part of your first or last name, your family members' or pets' names, phone number, street address, license plate number, SSN, or birth date.

What is the role of a software developer?

Develops new functionality in sandbox, including both declarative point-and-click development and code.

Describe the purpose of these mobile devices; digital cameras, portable and digital media players, e-book readers, wearable devices, and game devices.

Digital Cameras - Device takes and stores photos. PMP - Can store, organize, and play or video digital media. DMP - Includes music, photos, and videos. E/Book Reader - Digital books w/o internet: electronic unit. WD - Smart Watch that you can wear on your wrist, get notifications, play music, read vitals, etc. GD - Play games on device console: buy game seperately.

Hardware

Electric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a computer.

Computer

Electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result.

List services of the Internet that facilitate communications.

Email allows you to send messages to and receive messages and files from other users via a computer network. Messaging Services, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

Differentiate between the services and uses of Facebook, Twitter and, LinkedIn.

Facebook - Post pictures/videos with friends and family. LinkedIn - Share professional interests, education, employment history, etc. Twitter - Short posts/Get updated on latest tweets.

Identify how the following industries use technology: government, financial, retail, entertainment, health care, science, travel, publishing, and manufacturing.

Government: Update database Financial: Online Banking/Account Information Retail: Purchasing/retail Entertainment: Watch Videos, Listening to Music, Read Online Book/Magazine, etc. Health Care: Machine that Checks your heart rate, vitals, patient records, running tests. Science: Communicate/Research/Run Tests Travel: GPS, Reservations, Cars, Hotels Publishing: Online Media instead of printing. Manufacturing: Robots to do tasks, Record material, update information.

Define the terms, input and output. List several types of input devices and output devices.

Input Device - Is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or device. Type: Pointing Devices, Mouse, Microphone. Output Device - Is any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people.

Digital Literacy

Involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies.

Define the term, operating system. List popular operating systems for computers and mobile devices.

Is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware. Android, Microsoft Windows, Apple IOS.

Define the term, hot spot.

Is a wireless network that provides Internet connection to mobile computers and devices.

Define the term, communications device. List examples of wireless communications technologies.

Is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa. WiFi, Bluetooth

Explain whether or not a mobile device is a computer.

It's a computer that is small enough to hold in your hand.

Explain the purpose of an online social network.

It's a website that encourages members in its online community to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users.

Describe uses of technology in home automation.

Make homes entertaining, efficient, and safe.

Differentiate between memory and storage.

Memory - Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to to be executed and the data needed by those instructions. Gets deleted when turns off. Storage - Holds data, instructions, and information for future use. Keeps data on hard drive.

Describe how homes and business use networks.

Most allow users to connect their computers wirelessly to the network.

Describe the Internet. Define the Internet of Things. Identify reasons people use the internet.

The Internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks. Is used to collectively refer to this communications capability. To use the web and search up things.

Differentiate among voicemail, text, picture, and video messages.

Voicemail - When call not answered, send a recording to voicemail. Text Message - communicating with people via typed messages. Picture Message - communicating with pictures. Video Message - Short video clips 30sec, send to others.