Test 2

Question 1

Digital literacy

Answer 1

involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies.

Question 2

Computer

Answer 2

an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.

Question 3

Imbedded Computer

Answer 3

a computer installed within a machine that either controls directly or works as a sub system. Ex. Computer in an automobile

Question 4

Laptop

Answer 4

also called a notebook computer, is a thin lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base.

Question 5

Tablet

Answer 5

a thin lighter weight mobile computer (bigger than a phone and smaller than a laptop) that has a touch screen.

Question 6

Desktop

Answer 6

a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where the computer fits on or under the desk or table.

Question 7

Server

Answer 7

is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers on a network.

Question 8

Thin Clients

Answer 8

most of the software is stored and operates on the compute server.

Question 9

Thick Clients

Answer 9

most of the software resides on the client.

Question 10

Mobile Computing Device

Answer 10

a computing device small enough to hold in your hand, commonly called an electronic baby sitter or phone.

Question 11

Smartphone

Answer 11

mobile computing device with internet capability combined with a phone that usually includes apps

Question 12

Keyboard

Answer 12

contains keys you press to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.

Question 13

Touchpad

Answer 13

a small flat rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

Question 14

Mouse

Answer 14

a pointing device that fits in the palm of your hand that controls movement of a pointer and sends instructions to a computer.

Question 15

Voice and voice input

Answer 15

The software/hardware that accepts voice commands and translates them into direction for the computer.

Question 16

Scanners

Answer 16

is a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process

Question 17

Files

Answer 17

Disk, thumb (USB Flash), SD, Optical drives

Question 18

Printer

Answer 18

is an output device that produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper.

Question 19

Speakers

Answer 19

Audio output devices.

Question 20

Display screen

Answer 20

Video output devices

Question 21

Solid state drives

Answer 21

a storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instruction and information.

Question 22

USB Flash Drives

Answer 22

A portable flash memory device that is light weight and plugs into a USB port.

Question 23

Memory cards

Answer 23

a very small removable flash memory used for digital photos.

Question 24

Optical disc

Answer 24

CDs and DVDs that use laser technology to burn “pits” into the surface of the media to store data.

Question 25

Internet

Answer 25

a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

Question 26

Internet service providers

Answer 26

provide the user, you, with access to the internet by: 1) providing you with an internet address (an Internet Protocol, IP address); 2) serving as a gateway to the internet and 3) by paying for your access.

Question 27

World wide web

Answer 27

is a global library of information available to anyone connected to the Internet

Question 28

Web

Answer 28

worldwide collection of electronic documents

Question 29

Website

Answer 29

a collection of related webpages

Question 30

Web server

Answer 30

a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer

Question 31

Web browser

Answer 31

software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device.

Question 32

Search engine

Answer 32

software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.

Question 33

Online social networking

Answer 33

encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users

Question 34

Malware

Answer 34

It is a term for software that acts without the user’s knowledge and deliberately alters the computer’s and mobile device’s operations. (viruses)

Question 35

Software (Program)

Answer 35

tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them. There are several types of software: System Software and Application software

Question 36

Communications Device

Answer 36

is hardware capable of transferring items from computers to transmission media and vice versa

Question 37

WiFi

Answer 37

Wireless Fidelity

Question 38

Network

Answer 38

is a collection of computers and devices connected-together via communications devices and transmission media

Question 39

ISP

Answer 39

Internet Service Protocol

Question 40

TCP

Answer 40

Transfer Control Protocol

Question 41

HTTP

Answer 41

Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

Question 42

SMTP

Answer 42

Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

Question 43

FTP

Answer 43

File Transfer Protocol

Question 44

Three ways to connect to the internet

Answer 44

1) Digital Subscriber Line (DSL); 2) Cable Modem and 3) Wireless (WiFi)

Question 45

Who developed the first voice interaction system

Answer 45

Homer Dudley developed a keyboard-operated voice

Question 46

IP address

Answer 46

Internet Protocol

Question 47

Kurtzweil

Answer 47

father of voice interpretation and generation.

Question 48

How do many viruses or malware enter your computer?

Answer 48

-Stolen Passwords -Internet Downloads -Email Attachments

Question 49

How can you protect yourself from Viruses and Malware?

Answer 49

-Use Virus protection software -Use a firewall -Be suspicious of all unsolicited mail attachments -Scan all removable media for malware -Scan downloaded software for malware

Question 50

Utility Programs

Answer 50

Virus Scanners, Disk Defragmenters, Encryption Utilities, Backup software

Question 51

Application Software

Answer 51

Word Processing, PowerPoint

Question 52

LANs

Answer 52

Local Area Networks (Computer in classroom)

Question 53

WANs

Answer 53

Wide Area Networks (Internet)

Question 54

Home Networks

Answer 54

-Connect to the Internet * Share a single high-speed Internet connection * Access photos, music, videos, and other content * Share devices * Play multiplayer games * Connect game consoles to the Internet

Question 55

Business Networks

Answer 55

-Facilitate communications * Share hardware * Share data, information, and software

Question 56

System software

Answer 56

operating system utility programs