Prelim Introduction to Computing Lec 1

Question 1

“Computer” comes from the greek word ______ means to ______

Answer 1

Compute
Calculate

Question 2

COMPUTER
- Is a (1)_______ _____ electronic device that
can be (2)_____ to carry out a set of
(3)_____ or (4) _______ operations.
- _______ are capable of (5)_______and
(6)_______ programmed commands for
(7)______, (8)_______, (9)______, and (10)_______
operations.

Answer 2

1. General-purpose
2. Programmed
3. Arithmetic
4. Logical
5. Interpreting
6. Executing
7. Input
8. Output
9. Computation
10. Logic

Question 3

“Since a (1)______ of operations can be readily
changed, the (2)______ can (3)_____ more than (4)______ kind of problem.

Answer 3

1. Sequence
2. Computer
3. Solve
4. One

Question 4

Computer System

Answer 4

1. Speaker
2. Monitor
3. CD/DVD drive
4. System unit
5. Printer
6. Hard drive
7. Flash memory card reader
8. Flash drive
9. Floppy disk drive
10. Mouse
11. CD/DVD discs
12. Keyboard
13. Floppy disks
14. Microphone
15. Software
16. Power supply
17. DVD ROM drive
18. Mainboard
19. CPU
20. CPU fan
21. RAM
22. VGA card
23. Sound card
24. Harddisk
25. Reader all-in-one eternal

Question 5

Used to produce audio output

Answer 5

Speakers

Question 6

Output device that lets u see your work as you go

Answer 6

Monitor

Question 7

Reads CD/DVD disks

Answer 7

CD/DVD Drive

Question 8

The case that contains the CPU, memory, the power suppy, disk drives, and all other hardware,— such as a modem — that are in an internal format.

Answer 8

System unit

Question 9

Produces printed copies of computer output

Answer 9

Printer

Question 10

Located inside the system unit and used to store programs and most data

Answer 10

Hard drive

Question 11

Used to read flash memory cards

Answer 11

Flash memory card reader

Question 12

Reads from and writes to floppy disks

Answer 12

Floppy disk drive

Question 13

A pointing device used to make an on-scree selections

Answer 13

Mouse

Question 14

Commonly used to deliver programs and store large multimedia files

Answer 14

CD/DVD discs

Question 15

Principal input device; used fo type instructions into the computer

Answer 15

Keyboard

Question 16

Used for storing small amounts of data for backup or to transport data to another PC

Answer 16

Floppy disks

Question 17

Used to get spoken input

Answer 17

Microphone

Question 18

A set of instructions associated documentation that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task

Answer 18

Software

Question 19

Complete computer system

Answer 19

Hardware
Software
Peopleware

Peopleware
Hardware Software

Question 20

Hardware:
Software:
Peopleware:

Answer 20

Hardware: Installation
Software: implementation
Peopleware: integration

Question 21

(1)_______is raw material used as input.

(2)_______ is processed data obtained as
output of data processing

Answer 21

1. Data
2. Information

Question 22

the activity of processing data using a computer. (Data to Information)

Answer 22

Data Processing

Question 23

is an ORGANIZED SYSTEM for the collection, organization, storage and communication of information.
• - can be defined as a set of RELATED COMPONENTS
used to collect, process, store, analyze and
disseminate information for specific purpose

Answer 23

Information system (IS)

Question 24

Data Processing Cycle and Components of a Computer System

Answer 24

Input ➡️ Process ➡️ Output
⬇️⬆️
Storage

Question 25

Data Processing Cycle and Components of a Computer System (list)

Answer 25

Input Devices Output Devices Process Devices Storage Devices

Question 26

is the collection of PHYSICAL ELEMENTS that constitutes a computer system. Computer ____ refers to the PHYSICAL PARTS or components of a computer such as monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, hard disk drive (HDD), system unit (graphic cards, sound cards, memory, motherboard, cables and chips), etc. all of which are physical objects that CAN BE TOUCHED

Answer 26

Hardware

Question 27

Computer _____, or just _______, is any set of MACHINE-READBLE INTRUCTIONS that directs a computer's processor to PERFORM specific operations. • these are set of programs, procedures, functions, associated data and/or its documentation, if any. Program ______ performs the function of the program it implements, either by directly providing instructions to the digital electronics or by serving as an input to another piece of software. _______ is also sometimes used in a more NARROW sense, meaning APPLICATION SOFTWARE ONLY.

Answer 27

Software

Question 28

a term used to refer to one of the three core aspects of computer technology, the other two being hardware and software. ______ can refer to anything that has to do with the role of people in the DEVELOPMENT or USE of computer software and hardware systems, including such issues as developer productivity, teamwork, group dynamics, the psychology of programming, project management, organizational factors, human interface design, and human-machine-interaction.

Answer 28

Peopleware

Question 29

Functionalities of a computer **bold text** Any digital computer carries out five functions in gross terms:

Answer 29

1. Takes data as input. 2. Stores the data/instructions in its memory and use them when required. 3. Processes the data and converts it into useful information. 4. Generates the output 5. Controls all the above four steps.

Question 30

Functions of an Information System(IS)

Answer 30

•Input •Processing •Output •Feedback

Question 31

the raw data that the system will manipulate and the activity of gathering that data

Answer 31

Input

Question 32

the action that an information system completes when it converts or transforms data to generate useful information.

Answer 32

Processing

Question 33

the useful information-usually in the form of documents, reports, and transaction data- that an information system produces.

Answer 33

Output

Question 34

output that guides adjustments or changes to an information system’s input or processing activities.

Answer 34

Feedback

Question 35

Output Devices

Answer 35

1. Smell-O-Vision 2. Smell-O-Text 3. Digital lollipop

Question 36

was a system that released odor during the projection of a film so that the viewer could "smell" what was happening in the movie. The technique was created by Hans Laube and made its only appearance in the 1960 film Scent of Mystery, produced by Mike Todd, Jr., son of film producer Mike Todd. The process injected 30 odors into a movie theater's seats when triggered by the film's soundtrack.

Answer 36

Smell-O-Vision

Question 37

- technique was created by Hans Laube - made its only appearance in the 1960 film Scent of Mystery, produced by Mike Todd, Jr., son of film producer Mike Todd. - The process injected 30 odors into a movie theater's seats when triggered by the film's soundtrack.

Answer 37

"Smell-O-Vision"

Question 38

Scentee App Lets Users Get Delicious Smelling Message Alerts

Answer 38

Smell-O-Text

Question 39

Smell-O-Vision is real, and it’s called the _____

Answer 39

oPhone

Question 40

Digital Lollipop

Answer 40

Adrian David Cheok, Professor of UoL,

Question 41

is an electronic device that synthesizes virtual tastes by STIMULATING the human TONGUE with ELECTRIC CURRENTS. - capable of producing four of the primary tastes: SWEET, SOUR, SALTY and BITTER. - developed through research led by RANASINGHE at the National University of Singapore.

Answer 41

Digital Lollipop

Question 42

Who develop digital lollipops? From what university?

Answer 42

Nimesha Ranasinghe National University of Singapore

Question 43

Hardware examples

Answer 43

monitor,mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, hard disk drive (HDD), system unit (graphic cards, sound cards, memory, motherboard, cables and chips),

Question 44

Software examples

Answer 44

Ios, android, windows, microsoft software

Question 45

Peopleware

Answer 45

developer productivity, teamwork, group dynamics, the psychology of programming, project management, organizational factors, human interface design, and human-machine-interaction.