Exam 1: Introduction to the World of Computers

With the advent of ____, integrated circuits incorporating many transistors and electronic circuits on a single tiny silicon chip, allowed computers to be even smaller and more reliable than earlier computers.

In piracy, identity thieves send fraudulent e-mails to people masquerading as legitimate businesses to obtain social security numbers or other information needed for identity theft. _________________________

____ are unique numeric or text-based addresses used to identify resources accessible through the Internet, such as computers, Web pages, and people.

Satellite communication (more commonly called s-com) is the process of exchanging electronic messages between computers over a network-usually the Internet.

ISP computers are continually connected to a larger network, called a regional network, which, in turn, is connected to one of the major high-speed networks within a country, called a(n) ____________________ network.

Two of the most common types of communications hardware are ____ and network adapters.

Computer literacy is knowing about and understanding computers and their uses.

____________________ are regular appliances with some type of built-in computer technology.

An emerging payment option is the use of ____________________ payment systems-systems that allow individuals to pay for products and services via a mobile phone or other portable device.

One common opinion is that fifth-generation computers will be based on ____________________, allowing them to think, reason, and learn.

Consumer ____________________ are small self-service computer-based stations, such as ATM machines, bridal registries, and ticketing systems.

____________________ is an alternative to traditional classroom learning that allows students to participate from their current location, instead of physically going to class.

A growing number of college campuses have wireless ____ on campus that allow students to use their PCs to connect wirelessly to the college network and the Internet from anywhere on campus.

To begin to use a computer, the user first turns on the power by pressing the power button, and then the computer displays a prompt for the user to decide the next course of action.

A(n) ____________________ is typically used for applications that require extraordinary speed, accuracy, and processing capabilities-for example, sending astronauts into space, controlling missile guidance systems and satellites, forecasting the weather, exploring for oil, breaking codes, and designing and testing new products.

____ refers to typing your entire e-mail message or discussion group post using only capital letters.

Discuss the role of computers on the job.

A(n) display screen can be defined as a programmable, electronic device that accepts data, performs operations on that data, presents the results, and can store the data or results as needed. _________________________

In addition to the four primary computer operations, today's computers typically also perform ____ functions.

There are independent Web sites (such as the ____ Web site) that report on the validity of current online rumors and stories.