Information Technology Module One

What are three forms of online publishing? Give a brief description of each.

1. Blog - an informal website consisting of timp-stamped articles/posts in a diary or journal format. 2. Podcast - a recorded media that users can download or stream to a computer or portable media player. 3. Wiki - a collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete content via their browser.

What are four methods of internet communication?

1. Email (send and receive messages and files from other users) 2. Messaging services (real-time typed conversation with another connected user) 3. VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol (speak to other users over the internet) 4. FTP - File Transfer Protocol (transfer items to and from other computers)

What are two physical health risks with computer/mobile device use?

1. Prolonged use or improper posture can cause skeletal and muscular issues of the hands, wrists, elbows, eyes, neck, and back. 2. Hearing problems like hearing loss have occured because of the increased use in earbuds and headphones.

What are two behavioral problems associated with computer/mobile device use?

1. Technology addiction is when an individual becoming obsessed with their technology. 2. Technology overload is when an individual is distressed when deprived of their technology.

What are four methods of green computing?

1. Use energy-efficient software and energy saving features. 2. Regulate manufacturing processes. 3. Extend computer life. 4. Immediately donate or properly dispose of replaced computers.

What are three types of wireless communication technologies? Give a brief description of each.

1. Wi-Fi - uses radio signals to provide high speed internet and network connections. 2. Bluetooth - uses short range radio signals to enable Bluetooth-compatible devices to communicate with one another. 3. Cellular radio - enables high-speed Internet connections to devices with built-in compatible technology. 3G, 4G, and 5G denote cellular transmission speeds.

What is a 3-D printer?

3-D printers are printers that can print solid objects with materials including plastic, nylon, wood, bronze, and copper.

What is a Smart TV?

A Smart TV is an Internet-capable high-definition television (HDTV) on which one can use the Internet to watch video, listen to audio, play games, and communicate with others.

What is a USB flash drive?

A USB flash drive is a portable flash memory storage device that you insert into a (typically easily accessible) USB port.

What is a browser? What are some examples of widely used browsers?

A browser is a software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages. Some widely used browsers include Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.

What is a communications device? What are three examples?

A communications device is hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and visa versa. Modems, wireless access points, and routers are communication devices.

What is a computer?

A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce information and store the information for future use.

What is a digital camera? Where are digital cameras often integrated?

A digital camera is a device that allows you to take photographs/videos and store the photographed images/videos digitally. They are often integrated in many mobile computers and devices.

What is a game console?

A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer games.

What is a hotspot? Which two of wireless communications technologies are also hot spot technologies?

A hotspot is a wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both hot spot technologies.

What is another name for a course management system? What is a course management system? What sector utilizes this software?

A learning management system is a software that contains tools for class preparation, distribution, and management. The education sector utilizes this software.

What is a memory card?

A memory card is a removable flash memory, usually no bigger than 1.5 inches in height or width, that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer.

What is a mobile computer and what are two examples of mobile computers?

A mobile computer is a portable personal computer, designed to be carry from place to place. Includes laptops and tablets.

What is a mobile device and what is the average size of a mobile device screen?

A mobile device is a small computing device. The screens are often between three to five inches.

What is a neural network?

A neural network is a system that attempts to imitate the behavior of the human brain.

What is a portable media player?

A portable media player is a mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media.

What are search engines? What are some common search engines?

A search engine is a software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic. Common search engines include Google, Bing, and Yahoo. (note: Google far exceeds as being the most used search engine).

How do servers and networks interact?

A server is one computer providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network. A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together (often wirelessly).

What is a smartphone?

A smartphone is an Internet-capable phone.

What is a wearable device?

A wearable device is a small, mobile computing consumer device designed to be worn.

What are two popular wearable devices?

Activity trackers and smartwatches.

How do all-in-ones differ from typically desktops?

All-in-ones do not contain a tower and house the display and processing circuitry in the same case.

What is 'app' a shorter version of? What is an app?

An application consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

What is an input device? What are some examples of input devices?

An input device is a device used to enter data into a computer. Some examples include keyboards, pointing devices (like mouse and touchpad), microphones, webcams, and scanners.

What is an operating system? What are four common operating systems?

An operating system is a set of programs that coordinates all activities among computer or mobile device hardware. Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android are all common operating systems.

What is an optical disk? What are two types of optical discs?

An optical disk in a type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser. CDs (compact discs) and DVDs (digital versatile discs) are two types of optical discs.

What is an output device? What are some examples of output devices?

An output device is any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people. Some examples include printers, displays, and speakers/earbuds/headphones.

What is the average weight of a laptop?

Approximately 7 pounds. (note: a laptop that is less than one inch thick and weighs about three pounds or less may be referred to as an ultrathin laptop.)

What is the name of a duplicate of content? What is its purpose?

Backup. Backup is a medium that may be used in case the original medium is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

What are five common programming languages?

C++, Java, JavaScript, Visual C#, and Visual Basic

What are some applications that smartphones have?

Calendar, address book, calculator, notepad, games. A variety of 'apps' can be downloaded from the phone's app store.

What are some of the activities government created website allow citizens to do?

Citizens of the United States can access government websites to view census data, file taxes, apply for permits and licenses, pay parking tickets, buy stamps, report crimes, apply for financial aid. and renew vehicle registrations and driver's licenses.

What is cloud storage? How does it differ from hard disks, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, etc.?

Cloud storage is an Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users. Cloud storage is not a form of local storage media.

What is computer communications?

Computer communications describes a process in which two or more computers or devices transfer (send and receive) data, instructions, and information over transmission media via a communication devices.

What does CAM stand for? What is CAM?

Computer-Aided Manufacturing refers to the use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes, such as fabrication and assembly.

What is the difference between data and information?

Data is a collection of unprocessed items. Information is the meaning derived from data.

Where are three locations that can have apps?

Desktop, web, and mobile.

What is a desktop computer?

Desktops are PCs where all its components fit on or under a desk/table.

What is digital literacy?

Digital literacy is have current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technology.

What does digital media include? What is often paired with portable media players?

Digital media includes music, photos, and videos. Earbuds are often paired.

What are some of the fields in which people interact directly with technology?

Education, government, finance, retail, entertainment, health care, science, travel, publishing, and manufacturing.

What is the full name and other name for e-book? What is an e-book?

Electronic book is the full name. Digital book is the other name used. E-books are an electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices.

What does memory consist of?

Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions.

What are three reasons businesses network their computers?

Facilitate communications, share hardware, and share data, information, and software.

What is the more portable version of a game console?

Handheld device.

What is the content made by printers?

Hard copies or printouts

What are the similarities between hard disks and solid state drives?

Hard disks and solid state drives generally have the largest storage capacities compared to other local storage media. They both are also forms of local storage media.

What are the differences between hard disks and solid state drives?

Hard disks are made of inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information. Solid state drive (SSD) use flash memory to store data, instructions, and information. SSD are more durable and shock resistant than hard disks.

What are five types of local storage media?

Hard disks, solid-state drives, USB (universal serial bus) flash drives, memory cards, and optical disks.

What part of a computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components?

Hardware

What does storage do?

Holds data, instructions, and information for future use.

What are five types of technology users?

Home, small/home office, mobile, power, and enterprise users

What is the difference between input and output?

Input is the data accepted by the computer. Output is the information produced by the computer.

What are three examples of PC?

Laptops, tablets, and desktops.

What is the full name of link? What is a link?

Link is short for hyperlink and is a built-in connection to other documents, graphics, audio files, videos, webpages, or websites.

What does it mean when a computer/mobile device loads a program?

Loading means the program's instructions are copied from storage to memory.

What is the full title of malware? What is malware?

Malicious software is a software that typically acts without a user's knowledge and deliberately alters the computer's/mobile device's operations.

What have technology manufacturing facilities and e-waste done to the environment?

Manufacturing facilities and e-waste (electronic waste) deplete natural resources and pollute the environment.

What is a usual requirement for communication technologies?

Many communication technologies require that the individual be subscribed to an Internet service provider.

How is VR (virtual reality) used in the health care sector?

Medical staff may use VR to simulate education and training environments. Patients may us VR for recovery treatments, such as in rehabilitation and behavior therapy.

What do networks allow?

Networks allow computers to share resources, such as hardware, software, data, and information.

What is another name for a laptop?

Notebook computer

What does PC stand for?

Personal computer

What are other additions one can perform with a digital camera besides taking and storing photographs/videos?

Reviewing and modifying images while being on the camera itself. They also allow the photos to be transferred to other devices. Some cameras have GPS capabilities to record where the photo was taken.

What is another name for online social network? What is an online social network? What are examples of online social networks?

Social networking site is the other name for a website that encourages membering in its online community to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are all examples.

What are the two categories of software?

Software can be divided into system software and application software (a.k.a applications).

What are two other names of a software developer? What does a software developer do?

Software developers are also called developers or programmers. They develop programs and apps or write the instructions that direct the computer or mobile device to process data into information.

What is another name for software? What is software?

Software may also be called a program and 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.

Where does a computer keep data, instructions, and information on?

Storage media

What is streaming?

Streaming is when you can access media content while it is downloading on your device.

What is another name for a digital media player?

Streaming media player

What is surfing the web?

Surfing the web is a phrase referring to the activity of using links to explore the web.

What is system software? What is an example of system software?

System software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices. Operating systems are an example.

What are a few differences between tablets and laptops?

Tablets are generally smaller with a touch screen. Most tablets do not have a physical keyboard and their batteries last longer than those in laptops.

What does GPS stand for? What does GPS do?

The Global Position System uses satellite signals to determine geographic location.

What is the Internet?

The Internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks that connect millions of businesses, government agencies, education institutions, and individuals.

What is the major difference between the server and client computers?

The server typically has more power, more storage space, and expanded communication capabilities.

What does the user interface control?

The user interface controls how you enter data and instructions and how information should be displayed on the screen.

What is the typical weight of a game console?

Three to eleven pounds.

True or False - Amazon is a part of the online retail sector.

True

True or false: strong passwords are a legitimate method of protecting online privacy?

True

What is the difference between financial institutions' website versus a financial software on your computer?

Using an institutions' websites means your information is going to be stored on their computer instead of yours.

What are seven examples of malware?

Virus, worm, trojan horse, rootkits, spyware, adware, and zombies.

What are four popular types of messages that one may send with their smartphone?

Voice, text, picture, and video.

What is the full name of the web? What is the web?

Web is short for World Wide Web and is a global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet.