Chapter 1- Introduction

Question 1

All-in-One Computer

Answer 1

Computers that have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor.

Question 2

Augmented reality

Answer 2

An experience where the real world is supplemented with computer-generated information.

Question 3

Blade server

Answer 3

A thin unit that can slide into and out of a rack that holds many of its companion servers.

Question 4

Bluetooth

Answer 4

A short-range wireless technology used in devices such as hands-free systems.

Question 5

Chromebook

Answer 5

A line of lightweight laptops that run Google’s Chrome operating system.

Question 6

Cloud Collaboration

Answer 6

The ability to view, edit, and share documents online.

Question 7

Cloud computing

Answer 7

The ability to store your files and use various applications in an online account.

Question 8

Cloud storage

Answer 8

The ability to store your files online and access them from any internet-connected device.

Question 9

Computer

Answer 9

A device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.

Question 10

Computer program

Answer 10

set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks

Question 11

Convertible laptop

Answer 11

lightweight laptop computer that allow users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor

Question 12

crowdsourcing

Answer 12

the gathering of information in a large group

Question 13

data

Answer 13

individual facts or pieces of information

Question 14

desktop computer

Answer 14

a personal computer that has been traditionally round on the desks in many offices and homes, most are in the form of a tower

Question 15

Embedded system

Answer 15

Limited computers that are placed inside devices that require specific computing functions

Question 16

Hands-free computing

Answer 16

The ability to communicate with a device without using your hands.

Question 17

Phablet

Answer 17

A mix of the terms “phone” and “tablet”, it is the term given to very large smartphones.

Question 18

Multi-user computer

Answer 18

A computer that’s designed to work with many people at the same time.

Question 19

World Wide Web

Answer 19

A global system of linked, hypertext documents known as web pages.

Question 20

output

Answer 20

the processed results that a computer sends to you.

Question 21

Wireless network

Answer 21

a type of connection whereby communication takes place using radio waves.

Question 22

Hardware

Answer 22

the physical devices that make up a computer system.

Question 23

Processing

Answer 23

The ability of a computer to perform actions based on instructions from the user or a program

Question 24

Real-time information

Answer 24

Any information that is delivered to you immediately after it is created.

Question 25

information processing cycle

Answer 25

the series of steps the computer follows to receive input, process the data according to instructions from a program, display the resulting output to the user, and store the results.

Question 26

Input

Answer 26

user entries or activities that tell the computer what to do.

Question 27

Location-based service (LBS)

Answer 27

services that can give you certain information based on where you are physically located

Question 28

software

Answer 28

one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.

Question 29

supercomputer

Answer 29

the largest and most powerful type of computer in the world, they are ideal for handling large and highly complex problems that require extreme calculating power.

Question 30

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)

Answer 30

A service offered by wireless companies that allows cell phone users to attach and send a variety of media to other users.

Question 31

Real-time information

Answer 31

any information that is delivered to you immediately after it is created.

Question 32

remote wipe

Answer 32

ability to completely erase a mobile device if it is lost or stolen.

Question 33

Computers that have all of the hardware integrated with the monitor.

Answer 33

All-in-One Computer

Question 34

An experience where the real world is supplemented with computer-generated information.

Answer 34

Augmented reality

Question 35

A thin unit that can slide into and out of a rack that holds many of its companion servers.

Answer 35

Blade server

Question 36

A short-range wireless technology used in devices such as hands-free systems.

Answer 36

Bluetooth

Question 37

A line of lightweight laptops that run Google's Chrome operating system.

Answer 37

Chromebook

Question 38

The ability to view, edit, and share documents online.

Answer 38

Cloud Collaboration

Question 39

The ability to store your files and use various applications in an online account.

Answer 39

Cloud computing

Question 40

The ability to store your files online and access them from any internet-connected device.

Answer 40

Cloud storage

Question 41

A device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the result of its actions.

Answer 41

Computer

Question 42

set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks

Answer 42

Computer program

Question 43

lightweight laptop computer that allow users to swivel or detach the touchscreen monitor

Answer 43

Convertible laptop

Question 44

the gathering of information in a large group

Answer 44

crowdsourcing

Question 45

individual facts or pieces of information

Answer 45

data

Question 46

a personal computer that has been traditionally round on the desks in many offices and homes, most are in the form of a tower

Answer 46

desktop computer

Question 47

Limited computers that are placed inside devices that require specific computing functions

Answer 47

Embedded system

Question 48

The ability to communicate with a device without using your hands.

Answer 48

Hands-free computing

Question 49

A mix of the terms "phone" and "tablet", it is the term given to very large smartphones.

Answer 49

Phablet

Question 50

A computer that's designed to work with many people at the same time.

Answer 50

Multi-user computer

Question 51

A global system of linked, hypertext documents known as web pages.

Answer 51

World Wide Web

Question 52

the processed results that a computer sends to you.

Answer 52

output

Question 53

a type of connection whereby communication takes place using radio waves.

Answer 53

Wireless network

Question 54

the physical devices that make up a computer system.

Answer 54

Hardware

Question 55

The ability of a computer to perform actions based on instructions from the user or a program

Answer 55

Processing

Question 56

Any information that is delivered to you immediately after it is created.

Answer 56

Real-time information

Question 57

the series of steps the computer follows to receive input, process the data according to instructions from a program, display the resulting output to the user, and store the results.

Answer 57

information processing cycle

Question 58

user entries or activities that tell the computer what to do.

Answer 58

Input

Question 59

services that can give you certain information based on where you are physically located

Answer 59

Location-based service (LBS)

Question 60

one or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.

Answer 60

software

Question 61

the largest and most powerful type of computer in the world, they are ideal for handling large and highly complex problems that require extreme calculating power.

Answer 61

supercomputer

Question 62

A service offered by wireless companies that allows cell phone users to attach and send a variety of media to other users.

Answer 62

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)

Question 63

any information that is delivered to you immediately after it is created.

Answer 63

Real-time information

Question 64

ability to completely erase a mobile device if it is lost or stolen.

Answer 64

remote wipe