13 Questions
What type of computer can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously?
Mainframe
Which type of computer functions as a component in a larger product like home automation devices and security monitoring systems?
Embedded computer
What is the primary function of a server in a network environment?
Control access to resources
Which type of computer is designed for processing high volumes of transactions and is used by enterprise users?
Mainframe
What category of users typically engages in processing multimedia, using industry-specific software, and handling high transaction volumes?
Power User
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?
Mobile User
What is the relationship between data and information in a computer system?
Data is processed to produce information
Which component of a computer conveys information to people?
Output Device
What are some disadvantages associated with using computers?
Speed, Reliability, Health Risks
What is the main focus of Green Computing?
Reducing energy consumption and environmental waste from using computers
What type of software gives instructions to a computer on what tasks to perform?
Application Software
Which term describes a collection of connected computers and devices?
Network
What does the Internet connect together?
Millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
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.
Test your knowledge on computer literacy, the components of a computer, advantages and disadvantages of working with computers, networks, and the uses of the Internet and World Wide Web.
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