Exam 1: Introduction to Computers

Which of the following is a unit of measuring the amount of memory in a computer?

A URL consists of a ____, a domain name, sometimes the path to a specific Web page or location in a Web page, and the Web page name.

With a(n) mouse, you control the movement of the pointer on the screen and make selections from the screen. _________________________

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 John's new computer has started to perform oddly and he is concerned that it may have become infected with malware. He knows that you work for a company that produces antivirus software so he gives you a call to ask for advice. -What do you tell him is the difference between a worm and a Trojan horse?

____________________ computing involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer.

Most notebook computers come with a touchpad, a small, flat, rectangular pointing device near the keyboard that allows you to move the pointer by sliding a fingertip on the surface of the pad. Such a device is shown in the accompanying figure.

A solid state drive is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer.

You might consider purchasing a second battery or an extended battery if you plan to talk on the phone more than the advertised talk time.

Plan to buy a computer that will last you for ____ year(s).

The system unit on most personal computers contains at least one hard disk, sometimes called an internal hard disk because it is not portable.

A Web page can contain text, graphics, audio, and video, and has built-in connections, or links, to other Web documents. _________________________

Which of the following are types of built-in wireless network connections?

Most devices connected to the computer communicate with the monitor to carry out a task.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sally is a very active real estate agent. She is looking to purchase a new computer so she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city and touch-up photos of real estate properties. -Should Sally get a laptop computer or a Tablet PC? What are the considerations for her?

____ computers are a good option if you work mostly in one place and have plenty of space in your work area.

____ conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people.

A ____ is a small metal or plastic device that looks like a ballpoint pen, but uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections.

Computers perform four basic operations - input, process, output, and communication. _________________________

A(n) ____________________ device is a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.