Hardware and Software

apple

Lightning connectors were developed by ___.

Uninstalling software can open additional space on a device's hard drive.

Removing unwanted software from a digital device, such as a tablet or laptop computer, is called ___ .

A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.

computer

Licensing

A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User_______ Agreement (EULA).

License

A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User_______ Agreement.

protocol

IP, FTP, HTTP, and HTTPS are all acronyms that describe different

ASCII

The _____ coding language uses 8 bits to represent a byte of information.

Footprint

The amount of space a device takes up on a desk or table is referred to as its _____.

Windows

The most common OS for personal computers is Microsoft

storage

A hardware component that keeps data and information when the device is not powered is called a ____ device.

tablet

A highly mobile, touch-screen enabled device that is larger than a smartphone and popular with those who use a computer while walking around is a

Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?

Full operating system Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad Mobile

esktop computers offer great power and flexibility but also have a relatively large, separate, system unit. Most users place this system unit (chassis) under their desks. Perhaps "desktops" should be called "underdesks."

A personal computer with a separate system unit (chassis or tower) and a relatively large footprint is called a ___ .

1.Can the program be copied, modified, or redistributed? 2.Can the program's source code be viewed? 3.Where, how, and how often can the program be installed?

A software license usually answers which 3 of the following questions?

all-in-one: All-in-one computers are increasingly popular as networked business computers.

A stationary (non-mobile) computer that combines the power of a desktop with a neat, clean, look is a(n):

capacity, space, or size

Hard drive _____ is the amount of storage you have available to save data and information.

Which of the following terms refers to the physical parts of a computer system?

Hardware

byte

In American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), eight bits = one ___.

Which three of the following devices are computers?

Laptop Gaming platform Smartphone

Which three of the following devices are computers?

Laptop Smartphone Desktop

hard drives

Magnetically charged particles on spinning disks are how traditional_________ drives store data.

electronic (solid state)

Memory, such as RAM or cache, is __ and has no moving parts.

petabyte terabyte gigabyte megabyte kilobyte

Rank the storage capacities from highest to lowest. Place the highest capacity (largest) at the top.

bit

The smallest unit of storage is called a____. It is the data held or processed by a single transistor.

Microsoft Windows

Which of the following is a popular OS software program?

Wide availability of software options.

Which of the following is a strength of the Windows OS?

Full operating system Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad Mobile

Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?

HDMI connectors, since they provide both high-definition audio and video, are extremely popular.

___ is the standard for video and audio input into televisions today.

-Strong graphics quality and graphical user interface (GUI). -Very stable and reliable, few viruses

Which two of the following are usually considered the strengths of the macOS platform?

graphics

The output of visual images created by a computer is known as ____.

caches

Memory and______ hold data used by processors.

Click 3 characteristics of Desktop computers.

-Desktops allow for relatively easy upgrade and expansion. -Desktops are often used in offices since they do not need to be mobile. -Desktops use a full OS.

smartphone

A cell phone that allows you to surf the web is called a(n) ___. This is actually a powerful computer capable of accepting input, processing data into information, providing data, and storing data.

unicode

A coding scheme capable of representing the languages of the world, uses 16 bits to represent information.

operating

A computer platform is commonly referred to as a(n) _____ system or OS.

operating

A driver is software that allows a peripheral device, such as a printer or a monitor, to work smoothly with your computer's ___ system.

installing

Adding a driver to a digital device, such as a printer, is called ___.

The CPU or central processing unit, is the "brains" of any digital device. It is sometimes referred to as simply the processor.

Another name for a computer's processor is the:

longer access times

Because a metal platter is physically spinning, hard drives have ___

buses

Data flows between different parts of the computer via

macOS

Determining which computer platform (operating system) would be best for a particular student often depends on what the student wants to study and in which industry she or he wants to enter after graduation. Students who plan to study graphic design or want to focus on photo production or publishing should strongly consider the __ platform since it is generally considered the industry standard in those fields.

Windows OS

Determining which computer platform (operating system) would be best for a particular student often depends on what the student wants to study and in which industry she or he wants to enter after graduation. Students who plan to study science or engineering or want to focus on business (accounting or finance), as well as those who plan to work for the government should strongly consider the __ platform since it is generally considered the industry standard in those fields.

app, application, apps, or applications

Most refer to a software application on a mobile device, such as an iPhone, as a(n)_____-

-Creating very basic Web pages -Very simple desktop publishing -Creating documents

Most word processing software can be used for which three of the following tasks?

system preferences

Similar to the Windows control panel, the system management tool in the macOS is called ___. Multiple choice question.

False

T or F : The only major difference between MacBooks and the Dell laptops is their prices.

word

The amount of bits a processor can work with at any given time is referred to as_____ size.

802.11

There are many protocols that are used to help streamline the communication of all digital devices. For example, Wi-Fi uses the _____ protocol. This protocol ensures that devices enabled with Wi-Fi can connect to any Wi-Fi network.

port

This would plug into a computer's USB

panel

Two methods of uninstalling a program from a Windows computer are to use the Settings button and go through the Apps button, or to click on Programs and Features in the Control_____

The physical parts of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit are called computer ___ .

hardware

This personal computer is called a notebook or a ____. It is popular with students because it is relatively affordable and powerful and the integrated keyboard makes it easy to input text.

laptop

License

A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User_____Agreement.

A two-in-one computer combines a tablet with a detachable keyboard.

A two-in-one computer combines a large tablet computer with a (usually) detachable ___

platform

Every computer must have operating system (OS) software. This operating system is often referred to as the ___ of the computer.

Multimedia

High-Definition _____ Interface is a standard interface for audio-video connectivity which allows for the transmission of high-definition audio and video signals.

all-in-one

If you want a non-mobile computer without the relatively large footprint of a desktop, consider purchasing a(n) ___ computer.

monitor, screen, or display

In an all-in-one computer, such as the one pictured in the image, the motherboard is housed behind the

A single page in a presentation program:Slide Stores information about the theme and slide layouts of a presentation: Slide Master A collection of pages arranged in sequence that contain text and images: Slide show Can be added to a presentation to assist with what you are going to say while you are presenting: Speaker notes

Match the definition to the correct presentation software term.

-Single page in a workbook: Worksheet -A collection of related worksheets: Workbook -Identifies the location of a cell in a worksheet: Reference -A mathematical operation used to perform calculations: Formula -Built-in formulas included in a spreadsheet program: Function

Match the definition to the correct spreadsheet term.

system

Programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices are called software.

embedded

Small computers can be found in many devices such as anti-lock brakes, programmable coffee pots and thermostats. They come with real time operating system (RTOS).

productivity

Software comes in various categories. One category is system software, which provides the instructions that hardware needs to operate (iOS, Android, Windows, etc.). Another category is game software (League of Legends, Hearthstone, Angry Birds, etc.). Another category of software includes applications such as Office 365, iWork, QuickBooks, Googledocs, etc. This software is referred to as ___ software.

graphics

The output of a computer that creates a visual image is called ___.

Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.

Usually has a mobile operating system Is highly mobile Has as a touchscreen

transistor and a hole in a punchard

Which two of the following would be used to store a single bit of data?

A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer. Multiple choice question.

laptop: Because of their portability, power, and built-in keyboards, laptops remain the most popular personal computers for college students.

Serial

A type of interface that enables communication between digital devices, allows data transfer, and for devices to be electrically charged is called Universal______ Bus

External hard drive Server bank solid-state drive (SSD)

Which of the following provide data storage?

Gigabytes and Terabytes

Which two of the following are used for measuring typical hard drive capacities for personal computers?

presentation, PowerPoint, or power point

Applications that enable a user to create visual aids that can be projected on a screen or displayed on a digital display are called _______ software.

productivity

Apps designed to make individuals or businesses more efficient are categorized as:

Storage: keeps data intact when the processor is shut down.

Devices allowing the retention of data, when your computer has been shut down, for future use are called __.

all-in-one

Devices that integrate the computer case (chassis) and system components into the monitor, but have an external keyboard and mouse are called ___ computers

Microsoft

Jose uses Windows 10 on his laptop to run the programs he needs to complete his college assignments. Windows OS is owned and maintained by

Petabyte (PB): 1,000 terabytes of data Terabyte (TB): One trillion bytes of data Gigabyte (GB): One billion bytes of data Megabyte (MB): One million bytes of data Kilobyte (KB): One thousand bytes of data

Match the term to the correct amount of data.

utility

Programs that perform specific maintenance tasks on computers are commonly referred to as ___ programs.

embedded

The computer that can be found inside a digital watch (not an iWatch) is referred to as a(n) ___ computer. It has a real-time operating system.

word size

The number of bits that can be processed at one time during one machine cycle is a processor's _____.

spreadsheet programs

Used to format and display numbers and text in cells, ______ programs are used to perform calculations and structure data and are widely used in by organizations.

not saved

When a computer is shut down, the information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is ___.

Any installed anti-virus software checks the system for errors

Which of the following is not part of the boot process?

-Utility programs are included with both Windows and macOS. -Common utility programs include disk formatting, disk cleanup, and disk defragmenting. -Utility programs often perform a specific maintenance type of task.

Which three of the statements are true statements regarding utility programs?

-System software refers to programs that offer the structure and hardware control necessary to run the computer and its peripheral devices. -One of the most important types of system software is the operating system.

Which two of the following are true about system software?

The CPU is located on the motherboard of the computer. The CPU is integrated into a chip called a microprocessor.

Which two of the following statements are correct regarding the CPU?

16 bit (minimum) encoding standard Capable of representing all of the world's languages

Which two of the following statements are true about Unicode?

byte

Eight bits are considered to make one______ of information. In American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII), it is the data required to store one character, such as a letter or a number.

USB drives, also called thumb drives or flash drives, are among the most common storage devices. The computer's storage (or hard drive) is the component that allows the device to retain data.

One type of storage device is a ___ .

1. The device is powered on and the CPU activates BIOS 2. The power on self test is executed 3. The OS is loaded into RAM 4.The OS checks the registry settings and loads saved configuration settings

Put the steps of the boot process in the correct order.

installing

Putting software on a digital device, or adding hardware components and drivers to a digital device is called

apps (applications)

Smartphones owe much of their popularity and computing flexibility to ___ .

ethernet

Sold in categories such as CAT5e (enhanced) or CAT6, or CAT7 cable is commonly used for connecting devices in a network. These are commonly called _______ cables

2-in-1

Sometimes called a convertible laptop, a type of laptop that has a removable, or concealed keyboard as well as a touchscreen so that it can be used as a tablet is called a(n) ___

macOS

The computer platform known for its graphics capability and stylish design is the ___ .

Microsoft Word Pages for Mac Google Docs

Which three of the following are common word processing programs?

-A computer application is a computer program. -Applications can be located on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even on servers accessible on the Internet. -Most applications can be downloaded for free or for a fee.

Which three of the following regarding a computer application are true?

-Can represent a total of 256 characters -Capable of representing 26 uppercase and lowercase letters used in the English language, numbers, and many different symbols.

Which two of the following statements are true about the American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) encoding standard?

uninstall

Wyatt has purchased a new laptop and found it came with many programs that he does not want. He should _____ the programs from his device so they do not take up storage space. Multiple choice question.

For which of the following two reasons, you might purchase a tablet computer rather than a laptop?

You need a computer that you can use while walking You need a highly mobile computer that works well for reading e-books or Netflix

1. Click the start button to open the start menu 2. Scroll to the microsoft Store icon and click on it 3. Click Search(magnifying glass) 4. Type Tumblr 5. Click the Tumblr icon 6. Click Get 7. Follow the instructions to install the program

One way to download and install a program onto a Windows computer is to go through the Microsoft Store. Place the following steps in order if you use the Microsoft Store to download and install Tumblr on a Windows computer. Place the first step at the top.