Exam 1: Introducing Today S Technologies

Who is Apple's cofounder?

Most examples of the kind of computer shown in the accompanying figure can operate solely on batteries.

Which of the following is NOT one of the widely used browsers?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT How do you determine which type of computer - tablet, laptop, or desktop - is best?

____________________ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and\or assist them with personal tasks.

In which gesture do you quickly touch and release one finger one time?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If a manufacturer is looking for memory that is very durable and shock resistant, which kind of technology might it use in its laptops?

Which of the following conveys meaning and is useful to users?

A game console is small enough to fit in one hand, making it more portable than the handheld game device.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If you are looking for a keyboard to project from a device to a flat surface, which of the following would you use?

CAM is used by a variety of industries, including oil drilling, power generating, food production, and automobile manufacturing.

The major differences between server computers like the one in the accompanying figure and client computers are that the client typically has more power, more storage space, and expanded communications capabilities.

Which of the following is NOT an operating system used by today's computers and mobile devices?

A computer like the one in the accompanying figure weighs up to ____________________ pounds (depending on the configuration).

All security experts recommend disconnecting from the computer network before opening email attachments.

In which of the following mouse operations do you move the mouse until the pointer is positioned on the item of choice?

In which gesture do you quickly touch and release one finger two times?

Storage devices like the hard disk shown in the accompanying figure often function as a source of input because they transfer items from storage to memory.

A(n)____________________ is a motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software are examples of what category of computer software?