Exam 2: Computer Basics

Generally, there are two types of computer software:

An Application is a software program that provides tools for performing a variety of tasks in a specific area. Examples include word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

An Interface is a linkage, usually ________ a computer and a user, or among computer programs.

By using pictures rather than words to represent the input and output of a program, a ________ displays icons, buttons and dialog boxes. The user controls the computer by moving a mouse or pointer around the screen and selects objects.

Firmware is software that is embedded in a hardware device that allows reading and executing the software, but does not allow modification.

A monitor is a device that takes signals from a computer and creates a ________ display of data or information.

A magnetic data storage device that is usually inside a 3.5"hard plastic square is called:

An internal area of a computer that accepts additional input/output boards to increase the capability of the computer is a/an:

Speakers are devices that convert electrical energy to acoustic energy or sound.

A small device attached to the computer which allows the user to give commands to the computer. The ________ controls an arrow on the computer screen and allows the user to point and click to make selections.

An Operating System is software which manages the interaction between users and hardware.

The part of a computer which accepts and acts on instructions and where calculations are done and communications controlled is called:

The computer language used to represent English characters as numbers; with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127 is called:

Technology that you can actually touch, hold and move best describes:

A peripheral device is a piece of equipment (usually attached to one of the computer's ports) that lets users send and receive data to and from a computer.

A Binary Digit or Bit is the smallest unit of information contained within a computer.

Pixel is an abbreviation of the term '________.' A pixel is the smallest picture element of a digital image.

Nonvolatile memory whose contents are pre-programmed and therefore cannot be altered. Best describes technology used to store programs and fixed data sets called:

A Modem is a device that converts ________ from a computer to ________.

A Flat File or Tab Delimited File is way in which data can be organized and stored on a computer so that it can be easily searched and retrieved by a computer program.