Exam 5: Discovering Computers: Introduction to Computers

Computers process output (information)into input (data).

A(n)____________________ controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on ____ media.

A PDA differs from a(n)____________________ in that it usually does not provide phone capabilities and may not be Internet-enabled, support voice input, have a built-in camera, or function as a portable media player.

A(n)____________________ disc, such as a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc, is a flat, round, portable metal disc with a plastic coating.

Computer ____ entails having knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.

The most popular type of mobile computer is the desktop computer, like the one in the accompanying figure.

A Web page can contain ____.

Mobile devices, like that shown in the accompanying figure, usually store programs and data permanently on memory inside the system unit or on small storage media such as memory cards.

Resembling a letter-sized slate, a ____ is a special type of notebook computer you can interact with by touching the screen with your finger or a digital pen.

Discuss what storage devices are, including an explanation of storage media, USB flash drives, hard disks, optical discs, and memory cards in your answer.

The ____________________ is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.

You want to learn more about computers and your professor suggests that one way to learn is to become familiar with the categories into which they fall.Which of the following types of computers typically has the lowest number of simultaneously connected users?

A(n)____ computer, as shown in the accompanying figure, is a portable, personal computer small enough to fit on your lap.

SOHO users often have basic business software and also are likely to use other industry-specific types of software.

Examples of power users include all of the following EXCEPT ____.