Introducing Today’s Technologies: Computers, Devices, and the Web 1
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What is the purpose of a gesture on a touch screen?

  • To activate a link or run a program/app (correct)
  • To enable movement of an item
  • To view a smaller area on the screen
  • To display a shortcut menu
  • Which type of computer typically has a touch screen?

  • Mobile computer
  • Tablet (correct)
  • Personal computer
  • Laptop
  • What motion activates the display of a shortcut menu on a touch screen?

  • Tap
  • Swipe
  • Press and hold (correct)
  • Double-tap
  • In a typical laptop, where is the keyboard located?

    <p>In the base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the hinges used for in a laptop?

    <p>To connect the screen to the lid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device does not require a separate input device?

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

    What is the purpose of zooming in on a touch screen?

    <p>To view a smaller area on the screen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which computer device typically has a screen in the lid and a keyboard in the base?

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

    What is the purpose of pressing and holding on a touch screen?

    <p>To enable movement of an item</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motion involves quickly touching and releasing one finger two times on a touch screen?

    <p>Double-tap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a browser, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To access and navigate the web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of this module?

    <p>To discover how to perform tasks using computers, mobile devices, and the web</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do smartphones, digital cameras, and portable media players have in common?

    <p>They are all mentioned in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the web and the Internet?

    <p>The web is built on top of the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does technology impact various sectors such as education, finance, and entertainment?

    <p>It changes the way these sectors operate and deliver services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of output options mentioned in the text?

    <p>Printers, displays, speakers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a search engine, as per the text?

    <p>To help users find information on the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do laptops, tablets, desktops, and servers have in common?

    <p>They are all types of computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between wired and wireless network technologies?

    <p>Wired network technologies use physical cables whereas wireless network technologies use radio signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can data be transformed into information?

    <p>By analyzing and processing it to derive meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Touch Screens and Laptops

    • A gesture on a touch screen is used for interacting with the device.
    • Touch screens are typically found on devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

    Laptop Components

    • The keyboard is located in the base of a typical laptop.
    • Hinges in a laptop are used to connect the screen to the base.

    Touch Screen Functions

    • Zooming in on a touch screen is used to enlarge content.
    • Pressing and holding on a touch screen is used to perform a specific action.
    • Quickly touching and releasing one finger twice on a touch screen is known as double-tapping.

    Computing and Internet

    • A browser is used to access and view websites on the Internet.
    • The main objective of this module is to understand the basics of computing and the Internet.
    • Smartphones, digital cameras, and portable media players are all examples of consumer electronics.
    • The web is a system of interlinked hypertext documents, while the Internet is a global network of interconnected computers.
    • Technology has a significant impact on various sectors such as education, finance, and entertainment.

    Data and Information

    • Examples of output options mentioned in the text include display screens, printers, and speakers.
    • A search engine is used to find specific information on the Internet.
    • Laptops, tablets, desktops, and servers are all types of computers.
    • The main difference between wired and wireless network technologies is the use of cables or radio waves for connectivity.
    • Data can be transformed into information by organizing, analyzing, and interpreting it.

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