Interactive Summary Module 2

Most tablets and smartphones contain processors based on __________________ technology.

ARM

This family of operating systems also includes Chrome OS, and _____________ , which is popular for tablets and smartphones.

Android

Computers run three main types of software: _______________ software, system software, and development tools.

Application

Computers come in three popular form factors: component, ----------- , and slate.

Clamshell

During processing, an instruction is loaded into the processor's ______ unit

Control

______________ computers are large, expensive devices capable of simultaneously processing data for thousands of users.

Mainframe

Computers used by Google and Web service providers are classified as ________________ .

Servers

A(n) ___________________ is the category for the world's fastest computers.

Supercomputer

The _______________ operating system from Microsoft runs on laptop and desktop PCs, whereas a derivative version is designed for tablets and phones.

Windows

The ___________ processing unit of most modern computers is a(n) ___________

central and microprocessor

A(n) _________________ computer fits on a desk, runs on power from an electrical wall outlet, and can be housed in a horizontal case or vertical case.

desktop

MacOS is the operating system that runs on Apple laptops and _________________ computers.

desktop

The operating system for iPhones and iPads is ___________

iOS

A microprocessor's circuitry is designed to perform a limited number of tasks contained in its ____________ set.

instruction

A computer is a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored

instructions

The microprocessor is a(n) ___________ circuit, which is designed to process data based on a set of instructions

integrated

The system unit houses the system board, which contains several __________________ circuits made from semiconducting materialas

integrated

Three categories of portable computers include tablets, smartphones, and clam-shell style _____________ computers.

laptop

Many of today's digital devices operate on battery power supplied by _____________________ ion batteries.

lithium

An example of system software is a computer ____________________ system, which is essentially the master controller for all the activities that a digital device performs.

operating

The instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a task are referred to as computer ____________ , which are distributed as software

programs

Most desktop and laptop devices contain a microprocessor based on the _______________ standard.

x86