Readings 7A,7B Learning Assignment: Connect Master MIS: Computer HW + Computer SW & Buying a Compute Questions
With these specs: 2-in-1 design - 14" Storage Capacity - 1 TB SSD System Memory - 16 GB Processor Speed - 2.4 GHz How much RAM does this computer come with?
16 gigabytes
Approximately how long should you expect to use the average laptop?
4 years
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.
802.11
Which two of the following would be used to store a single bit of data?
A hole in a punchcard A transistor
Another name for a computer's processor is the:
CPU
Which computer component found on the motherboard (magnified in the image) is often called the brains of the computer?
CPU
A software license usually answers which 3 of the following questions?
Can the program's source code be viewed? Can the program be copied, modified, or redistributed? Where, how, and how often can the program be installed?
Of the following computers, which one is probably least expensive?
Chromebook
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.
Click the Start button to open the Start Menu Scroll to the Microsoft Store icon and click on it Click Search (magnifying glass) Type Tumblr Click the Tumblr icon Click Get Follow the instructions to install the program
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.
Which two of the following statements are correct regarding a byte?
Each number, special character, and letter of the alphabet is represented as a byte Equal to 8 bits
The only major difference between MacBooks and the Dell laptops is their prices.
False
Complete the following sentence using one word. Most new laptops will come with between 4 and 16 GB of
Field 1: RAM or memory
Most refer to a software application on a mobile device, such as an iPhone, as a(n) ______.
Field 1: app, application, apps, or applications
The smallest unit of storage is called a . It is the data held or processed by a single transistor.
Field 1: bit
Eight bits combined together equal one
Field 1: byte
Memory _____ and hold data used by processors.
Field 1: caches, disk cache, or cache
A digital device that accepts input, processes data into information, stores data, and provides output is a _____.
Field 1: computer or laptop
This personal computer is a good choice for gamers who want to be able to expand its capabilities and for families with children who might drop a laptop. It's called a computer.
Field 1: desktop, desktop computer, or desk top
The depiction of image data on a display or output device is called .
Field 1: graphics or graphic
The physical parts of a computer such as the system unit (like the tower unit shown) or a monitor are referred to as computer
Field 1: hardware
One method of finding and downloading programs for a Windows computer is to download the program from the
Field 1: internet, Internet, web, or world wide web
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.
Field 1: laptop or laptop computer
A computer platform is commonly referred to as a(n) system or OS.
Field 1: operating, Operating, or operating system
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 _____ computer.
Field 1: tablet or iPad
The amount of space a device takes up on a desk or table is referred to as its _____.
Footprint
Which of the following terms refers to the physical parts of a computer system?
Hardware
Select 3 characteristics of a tablet computer.
Has as a touchscreen Usually has a mobile operating system Is highly mobile
Putting software on a digital device, or adding hardware components and drivers to a digital device is called __
Installing
Which three of the following are commonly associated with laptop computers?
Integrated keyboard, monitor, and touchpad Mobile Full operating system
It is important to be able to identify different types of computers.The computer in the image is a ___
Laptop
A legal contract between the software manufacturer and the user of an application is called an End-User __ Agreement (EULA).
Licensing
Which two of the following are applications?
MS Excel Instagram
Which of the following is commonly-used OS software?
Microsoft Windows
Which three of the following are common software licenses?
Network Single-User Site
Which of the following are being shown in this image?
Ports
Please drag and drop the correct response into the empty box. Instructions A set of rules for communication between devices that determine how data are transmitted and received is called a __.
Protocol
It is important to be able to identify different types of computers. The computer in the image is a ___
Tablet
Which two of the following statements are correct regarding the CPU?
The CPU is integrated into a chip called a microprocessor. The CPU is located on the motherboard of the computer.
Look at the following specifications: Total storage capacity: 512 gigabytes System memory: 16 gigabytes Processor speed (base): 1.8 gigahertz Select the three true statements regarding this 2-in-1 computer
This computer has 16 GB of RAM. This computer has a 512 GB hard drive. This computer has a touchscreen.
Look at the following specifications: Storage capacity: 1128 gigabytes Processor speed (base): 3.2 gigahertz System memory: 16 gigabytes Select three true statements regarding this desktop computer.
This computer's CPU can process over 3 billion machine cycles per second. This computer has at least 1 terabyte of hard drive space. This computer has 16 GB of RAM.
The process of removing unwanted software from a computer is called _
Uninstalling
Which of the choices below is most important when purchasing a laptop for college?
What do you plan to do after graduation?
For which of the following two reasons, you might purchase a tablet computer rather than a laptop?
You need a highly mobile computer that works well for reading e-books or Netflix You need a computer that you can use while walking
When installing a new printer on your home computer network, you will usually have to go to the printer manufacturer's website to download software called ___ .
a driver
Represented by either a 0 or 1, a ____ is the smallest unit of data a computer can process.
bit
A hole in a punchcard, a transistor on a circuit board, or the reflective element on a digital versatile disc (DVD) each represents the smallest unit of data storage called a ___.
bit.
Data flows between different parts of the computer via _____ .
buses
A digital device that accepts input, processes and stores the input, and provides output is a ____.
computer
The system management tool in the Windows operating system is referred to as the ___ .
control panel or Windows Settings
A personal computer with a separate system unit (chassis or tower) and a relatively large footprint is called a ___ .
desktop
It is important to be able to identify the different types of computers. For example, what do you call a computer that has a separate chassis (or tower) that connects to separate peripherals such as the monitor, keyboard, and mouse?The computer in the image is a ___
desktop
Memory, such as RAM or cache, is __ and has no moving parts.
electronic (solid state)
A protocol commonly used to transfer large files from one server to another on the Internet is the ___.
file transfer protocol (FTP)
The output of a computer that creates a visual image is called ___.
graphics
The physical parts of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and system unit are called computer ___ .
hardware
Adding a driver to a digital device, such as a printer, is called ___.
installing
A mobile hinged computer with an integrated keyboard that uses a full operating system is called a notebook or a ____ computer.
laptop
When a computer is shut down, the information in the memory (the RAM, the caches, the registers) is ___.
not saved
A driver is software that allows a peripheral device, such as a printer or a monitor, to work smoothly with your computer's ___ system.
operating
Every computer must have operating system (OS) software. This operating system is often referred to as the ___ of the computer.
platform
A hole or slot in a computer, designed to accept a specific connector, is called a ___.
port
Apps designed to make individuals or businesses more efficient are categorized as:
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.
productivity
When referring to apps or applications, the term "installing" refers to the process of _____.
putting software on a digital device
Most new smartphones come with between 2 and 6 GB of __ .
random access memory (RAM)
Data from the hard drive reaches the CPU ___ than data from the RAM.
slower
A hardware component that keeps data and information when the device is not powered is called a ____ device.
storage
Devices allowing the retention of data, when your computer has been shut down, for future use are called __.
storage
Desktop computers usually come with at least 8-16 GB of __. One nice thing about a desktop is that most allow this to be easily expanded to up to 32 to 64 GB.
system memory (RAM)
Similar to the Windows control panel, the system management tool in the macOS is called ___.
system preferences
A computer that is highly mobile, often has a smaller operating system (OS), and uses a touchscreen as the primary input method is called a _____.
tablet
To ensure that the program you are downloading onto your Windows computer is compatible with Windows software, you can first find the desired program by searching ___ .
the Microsoft Store
Removing unwanted software from a digital device, such as a tablet or laptop computer, is called ___ .
uninstalling
