Exam 1: Computer and Internet Basics

Memory is the area of a computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.

Provide at least five different suggestions for how to protect your privacy online.

The digital convergence is an ongoing process of social, political, and economic change brought about by digital technology.

The term ____ refers to a personal journal focusing on a single topic or a variety of topics.

Storage is an area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

All cell phones are examples of a personal computer.

Which of the following activities is enabled by the resource shown in the accompanying figure?

An operating system is an example of system software.

After you save a document as a computer file, it is in storage.

A(n) blog is a collaborative Web site that allows people to add to and modify material posted by others.

The accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____ computer.

Cars and appliances include digital electronics.

A(n) ____ computer has a clamshell design, and opens and closes on a hinge.

Word processing and antivirus programs are examples of ____.

Much of a program for a Web app runs on a distant computer, often called the ____.

A machine that accepts input, processes and stores data, and produces output is called a(n) ____.

Which of the following is NOT true about computer platforms and operating systems?

A(n) ____________________ is a scaled-down version of notebook and offers more portability.

A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____.

To turn off the computer, simply press the power switch.