Exam 1: Understanding Essential Computer Concepts

Most computers are equipped with a(n) mouse as the primary input device.

All of the following are examples of portable computers EXCEPT ____.

A keyboard or a mouse is an example of a(n) ____________________ device.

When you tell a computer what to do, you are providing input.

Digitization is the process of converting text, numbers, sound, photos, and video into data that can be processed by a computer.

A(n) ____ is a named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.

Linux is an example of a(n) ____.

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

Sometimes when starting a computer you will be asked to enter a user ID and ____________________.

A(n) ____ allows you to capture video images using your computer.

Examples of ____ computers are portable media players and smartphones.

You can use a(n) ____ on a search site to describe the information you are trying to find.

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

Internet connections require a(n) ____________________.

A(n) application system is the master controller for all the activities that take place within a computer system.

Usually when people talk about computers, they are talking about a PC.

Several people who connect to the Internet and communicate in real time by typing comments to each other is called a(n) ____.

A printer or a monitor is an example of a(n) ____________________ device.

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

____ messages are typed messages you send using your smartphone or mobile device.