Exam 1: Introduction to Computers

What type of device is shown in the accompanying figure?

A photo printer converts data from the computer into a laser beam and powdered ink, on a special drum inside the printer, forming the images to be printed.

A sector is a narrow recording band that forms a full circle on the surface of the disk. _________________________

One kilobyte (K or KB) equals approximately ____ memory locations

A ____ is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

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. -List at least six reasons you can give John for preventing viruses and other malware.

Which of the following is a cloud storage provider?

People who use the computer directly or use the information it provides are called computer users, end users, or sometimes, just users.

A key advantage of word processing software is that users easily can make changes in documents, such as correcting spelling; changing margins; and adding, deleting, or relocating words, sentences, or entire paragraphs.

The term ____________________ is used to describe an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.

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. -Sally decides that she will buy a desktop computer for her office as well as a mobile device for use on the road. For the desktop computer, she is trying to decide on an access provider, but she is unclear about the terminology and what she would get with each kind of provider. What can you tell her?

A ____ is a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer.

If you spend a lot of time attending lectures or meetings, then the slate ____ is ideal.

The processor, memory, and storage devices are housed in a box-like case called the ____.

The lightest notebook computers, which weigh less than 3 pounds, are equipped with a(n) ____-inch display.

Which of the following are types of flash memory cards?

Which of the following are units within the central processing unit?

Although CDs have large storage capacities, even a CD cannot hold many of today's complex programs.

A ____ is an erasable optical disc you can write on multiple times.

Define what a network is, discuss its advantages, and briefly explain the main types of networks.