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What is the primary function of thin clients?
What is the primary function of thin clients?
- To store large amounts of local data
- To provide multiple user interfaces simultaneously
- To perform extensive data processing on the device itself
- To access and utilize network resources (correct)
Which type of computer is described as being powerful enough for day-to-day operations in large businesses?
Which type of computer is described as being powerful enough for day-to-day operations in large businesses?
- Internet appliances
- Netbooks
- Personal computers
- Mainframe computers (correct)
What distinguishes supercomputers from other types of computers?
What distinguishes supercomputers from other types of computers?
- Their extensive use by individuals at home
- Their ability to run multiple applications concurrently
- Their small physical size and lightweight design
- Their capability to perform advanced calculations very quickly (correct)
What is an example of a portable computer?
What is an example of a portable computer?
What is the primary purpose of a server in a business environment?
What is the primary purpose of a server in a business environment?
Which of the following is NOT a type of personal computer?
Which of the following is NOT a type of personal computer?
In the context of mobile devices, what is a smartphone primarily used for?
In the context of mobile devices, what is a smartphone primarily used for?
What is a defining characteristic of Internet appliances?
What is a defining characteristic of Internet appliances?
What is the primary function of an Internet service provider (ISP)?
What is the primary function of an Internet service provider (ISP)?
What is the starting page of a website called?
What is the starting page of a website called?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Internet address?
Which of the following is NOT a type of Internet address?
How can users redisplay a previously visited web page?
How can users redisplay a previously visited web page?
What is the role of hyperlinks in web pages?
What is the role of hyperlinks in web pages?
What do Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) identify?
What do Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) identify?
Which device is necessary to access a computer network?
Which device is necessary to access a computer network?
What is electronic mail (e-mail) primarily used for?
What is electronic mail (e-mail) primarily used for?
What type of utility program is specifically designed to automatically make duplicate copies of hard drive content for safekeeping?
What type of utility program is specifically designed to automatically make duplicate copies of hard drive content for safekeeping?
Which utility program is primarily responsible for removing unwanted software from a computer?
Which utility program is primarily responsible for removing unwanted software from a computer?
What is the purpose of a file compression program?
What is the purpose of a file compression program?
Which of the following describes a potential risk of increased automation in vehicles?
Which of the following describes a potential risk of increased automation in vehicles?
Why might consumers be concerned about a single company monopolizing multiple areas of computing?
Why might consumers be concerned about a single company monopolizing multiple areas of computing?
What type of safeguard might be critical for automated vehicles to ensure safety in the event of a malfunction?
What type of safeguard might be critical for automated vehicles to ensure safety in the event of a malfunction?
What is a significant advantage of utilizing automated systems in everyday devices?
What is a significant advantage of utilizing automated systems in everyday devices?
Which automated device could pose risks if the technology fails, impacting patients' health?
Which automated device could pose risks if the technology fails, impacting patients' health?
What does the formula =A2+B2 located in cell C2 do?
What does the formula =A2+B2 located in cell C2 do?
Which type of program allows the source code to be publicly modified?
Which type of program allows the source code to be publicly modified?
What is the blinking vertical line that indicates the location for the next change in a document called?
What is the blinking vertical line that indicates the location for the next change in a document called?
In a spreadsheet program, what is a named formula like @SUM referred to as?
In a spreadsheet program, what is a named formula like @SUM referred to as?
What is the database object that contains the actual data in a relational database?
What is the database object that contains the actual data in a relational database?
Which application matches with its type: Creating a home movie DVD?
Which application matches with its type: Creating a home movie DVD?
Which software is typically included in the Microsoft Office software suite?
Which software is typically included in the Microsoft Office software suite?
What type of software is primarily used for listening to audio files?
What type of software is primarily used for listening to audio files?
Which of the following devices is classified as a storage device?
Which of the following devices is classified as a storage device?
What is the primary function of a modem?
What is the primary function of a modem?
What term refers to the starting page of a website?
What term refers to the starting page of a website?
Which email address is correctly written for 'bill gee at microsoft dot com'?
Which email address is correctly written for 'bill gee at microsoft dot com'?
What is one reason a business may choose to network its employees' computers?
What is one reason a business may choose to network its employees' computers?
What is typically found at the right of the '@' symbol in an email address?
What is typically found at the right of the '@' symbol in an email address?
Which of the following describes a difference between a desktop computer and a portable computer?
Which of the following describes a difference between a desktop computer and a portable computer?
Which of these devices is primarily used for output purposes?
Which of these devices is primarily used for output purposes?
What is the primary distinction between installed software and cloud software?
What is the primary distinction between installed software and cloud software?
Which term refers to programs that are made available to the public with accessible source code?
Which term refers to programs that are made available to the public with accessible source code?
What is the common function shared by most application software programs mentioned?
What is the common function shared by most application software programs mentioned?
What is the role of an application service provider (ASP)?
What is the role of an application service provider (ASP)?
Which of the following is an example of a widely used software suite?
Which of the following is an example of a widely used software suite?
How does editing a document differ from formatting it?
How does editing a document differ from formatting it?
Which software deployment model runs from the internet?
Which software deployment model runs from the internet?
What are documents commonly manipulated through in most application software?
What are documents commonly manipulated through in most application software?
Flashcards
What is an ISP?
What is an ISP?
A company that provides access to the internet, typically for a fee.
What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?
What is the World Wide Web (WWW)?
A collection of interconnected web pages hosted on web servers, accessed through the internet.
What is an IP address?
What is an IP address?
A unique address that identifies a specific computer on the internet. It's usually a series of numbers.
What is a domain name?
What is a domain name?
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What is a URL?
What is a URL?
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What is an Email Address?
What is an Email Address?
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What is a Hyperlink?
What is a Hyperlink?
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What is a Web Browser?
What is a Web Browser?
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Thin client
Thin client
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Mainframe computer
Mainframe computer
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Personal computer (PC)
Personal computer (PC)
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Computer network
Computer network
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Portable computer
Portable computer
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Internet appliance
Internet appliance
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Supercomputer
Supercomputer
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Server
Server
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Input Device
Input Device
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Output Device
Output Device
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Storage Device
Storage Device
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Internet
Internet
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Homepage
Homepage
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Username
Username
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Domain Name
Domain Name
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Open Source Software
Open Source Software
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Freeware
Freeware
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Shareware
Shareware
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Desktop Software
Desktop Software
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Cloud Software
Cloud Software
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Mobile Software
Mobile Software
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Application Service Provider (ASP)
Application Service Provider (ASP)
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Software Suite
Software Suite
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What is a word processing program?
What is a word processing program?
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Describe spreadsheet programs.
Describe spreadsheet programs.
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What is a presentation program?
What is a presentation program?
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What is a database program?
What is a database program?
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What is a media player program?
What is a media player program?
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Describe DVD authoring software.
Describe DVD authoring software.
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What is personal publishing software?
What is personal publishing software?
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What is an open-source program?
What is an open-source program?
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Backup Utility
Backup Utility
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File Management Program
File Management Program
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Uninstall Utility
Uninstall Utility
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File Compression Program
File Compression Program
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Antivirus Program
Antivirus Program
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Monopoly
Monopoly
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Risks of Automation
Risks of Automation
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Safeguards in Automation
Safeguards in Automation
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Study Notes
Introduction to Computers
- Computers are ubiquitous, used in homes, schools, businesses, and other locations
- Computer literacy is essential for everyone
- Computers are integrated into various aspects of life, including consumer kiosks and POS systems
What is a Computer?
- A computer is a programmable electronic device
- It accepts input, processes data, outputs results, and stores information
- The information processing cycle involves input, processing, output, and storage
- Data is unorganized raw facts; processed data becomes information
- Early computing devices include the abacus, slide rule, mechanical calculators, and punch-card machines
- Computing generations evolved from vacuum tubes to transistors to integrated circuits to microprocessors and AI
- Computer hardware includes input (keyboard, mouse), processing (CPU), output (monitor, printer), storage (CDs, hard drives), and communications (modems) devices
- Computer software (programs) instructs the computer
- System software (like operating systems) manages resources; application software performs tasks
- Operating systems manage resources, like file management, communication, security, and processing.
Computer Networks and the Internet
- Networks connect computers to share resources, store data, and communicate
- The Internet is a worldwide network of networks
- An ISP (Internet Service Provider) provides access to the Internet for a fee
- The World Wide Web (WWW) is a collection of Web pages on servers viewed via browsers
- Web pages include home pages
- Resources on the Internet are identified by IP addresses, domain names, URLs, and e-mail addresses
- Browsers display pages, navigate, and use resources like bookmarks and history.
- Email is used to send messages
Computers and Society
- Computers are essential tools, improving productivity and everyday tasks
- Internet use brings societal implications, like privacy concerns, security risks, differences in online/offline communication, and the spread of unreliable or false information
- Impacts of computers on society involve a mix of benefits and potential risks
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