Basic Introduction to Computers
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What type of computer can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously?

  • Apple Desktop computer
  • Mainframe (correct)
  • Supercomputer
  • PC
  • Which type of computer functions as a component in a larger product like home automation devices and security monitoring systems?

  • Embedded computer (correct)
  • PC
  • Mainframe
  • Tablet PC
  • What is the primary function of a server in a network environment?

  • Control access to resources (correct)
  • Store digital media files
  • Run video games
  • Enable communication between devices
  • Which type of computer is designed for processing high volumes of transactions and is used by enterprise users?

    <p>Mainframe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of users typically engages in processing multimedia, using industry-specific software, and handling high transaction volumes?

    <p>Power User</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following computer devices is designed to connect to other computers on a network or the Internet and perform activities like transferring information and playing video games?

    <p>Mobile User</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between data and information in a computer system?

    <p>Data is processed to produce information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of a computer conveys information to people?

    <p>Output Device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some disadvantages associated with using computers?

    <p>Speed, Reliability, Health Risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Green Computing?

    <p>Reducing energy consumption and environmental waste from using computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of software gives instructions to a computer on what tasks to perform?

    <p>Application Software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a collection of connected computers and devices?

    <p>Network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Internet connect together?

    <p>Millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Computer Types

    • A server can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.
    • An embedded computer functions as a component in a larger product, such as home automation devices and security monitoring systems.

    Network Environment

    • The primary function of a server in a network environment is to provide services to other computers.

    Enterprise Computing

    • A mainframe computer is designed for processing high volumes of transactions and is used by enterprise users.

    User Categories

    • Power users typically engage in processing multimedia, using industry-specific software, and handling high transaction volumes.

    Computer Devices

    • A workstation is a computer device designed to connect to other computers on a network or the Internet, and perform activities like transferring information and playing video games.

    Data and Information

    • Data is the raw, unorganized facts and figures, while information is the organized, meaningful, and useful data.

    Computer Components

    • The output device conveys information to people.

    Computer Disadvantages

    • Some disadvantages associated with using computers include health risks, environmental impact, and job displacement.

    Green Computing

    • The main focus of Green Computing is to reduce the environmental impact of computers.

    Software Types

    • System software gives instructions to a computer on what tasks to perform.

    Network Concepts

    • A network is a collection of connected computers and devices.
    • The Internet connects together computers and servers from all over the world.

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