Intro to Computers McCann
Binary language consists of just what ?
0 and 1
What is the Highest storage capacity of Flash Drives today?
256 GB
What does a kilobyte indicate?
A Kilobyte (KB) is a unit of measure. it equals about 1,000 bytes.
How many bytes are there in a megabyte?
A megabyte about a million bytes.
What does the Acronym OLED stand for ?
Organic Light Emitting Diode
What factors determine the processing power of a CPU (Central Processing Unit)?
Processing power is determined by the speed of the processor, the number of cores, as well as other factors such as cache memory and FSB.
what is RAM?
Random Access Memory - a volatile storage
Tools that enable gathering groups of people to connect and exchange ideas is known as ?
Social Networking
An input device that looks like a pen, which you use to tap commands or draw on a screen is a ?
Stylus
A ______________ is a specially designed computer that can perform complex calculations extremely rapidly.
Supercomputer
What does an internal hard drive do?
The Hard drive is the computers permanent memory. Data stored on the hard drive is not erased when you shut off the computer.
What is the Fastest data transfer port available today?
Thunderbolt is the newest input/output on the market. Uses Fiber optic technology and can achieve transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
What is a QR code ?
a QR code is a Quick Response code that lets any piece of print host a link to online information and video content.
A ____________________ is a device that functions as both an input device and an output device.
a touch screen monitor.
what combines our normal sense of the world around us with an additional layer of digital information ?
augmented reality
what implies that we are joining as a group to use a specific product more efficiently?
collaborative consumption
What is a NIC used for ?
connecting your computer with other computers.
QWERTY keyboard is the common standard, how does it get its name?
from the first 6 letters on the top row qwerty
What are the four major functions of a computer?
input; Process, output, storage
A keyboard should be positioned so your forearms are ?
parallel to the floor while you are typing
Collecting information from e-mails, test messages, blog posts, and twitter tweets and then mapping them, instantly making the information publicly available is known as ?
Crisis-Mapping Tools
What is data in computer terms?
Data is a representation of a fact, a figure, or an idea
A type of computer that is intended for a single location is known as a?
Desktop
The great gap in the level of internet access and the availability of technical tools in different regions of the world is known as?
Digital Divide
the science of fitting the workspace to the worker is ?
Ergonomics
What is any part of the computer that you can physically touch?
Hardware
IT is the abbreviation for ?
Information Technology
what is Information in computer terms ?
Information is data that has been organized or represented in a meaningful fashion.
What is the Main Circuit Board of the called ?
MOTHERBOARD
A large, expensive computer that supports many users simultaneously is known as a ?
Mainframe Computer
What Exactly is a byte?
A byte is a term used to represent eight bits of data. One byte can hold about one letter, one number, or one special character.
What is a gigabyte?
A gigabyte is about one billion bytes.
What is a WARM boot?
A warm boot is restarting your computer while it is powered on.
What is the Highest Optical storage available today ?
Blu-Ray Discs
what part of the computer is used for Arithmetic Operations?
CPU (central processing Unit)
A service that keeps your files on the Internet rather than storing your files on a local device is known as?
Cloud Storage
A term created to mean the combination of leisure time and the tools to be creative.
Cognitive surplus
A law enforcement specialty called ___________________ analyzes computer systems with specific techniques to gather potential legal evidence.
Computer Forensics
