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In which decade did the digital revolution become significantly influential due to the popularity of computers and the rise of the Internet?
In which decade did the digital revolution become significantly influential due to the popularity of computers and the rise of the Internet?
- 1980s (correct)
- 2000s
- 1990s
- 1970s
What was one of the first consumer products that introduced the public to digital electronics?
What was one of the first consumer products that introduced the public to digital electronics?
- Digital cameras
- Digital watches (correct)
- Handheld electronic calculators
- Portable media players
Which technological advancement is credited with making electronic devices smaller and less expensive during the digital revolution?
Which technological advancement is credited with making electronic devices smaller and less expensive during the digital revolution?
- Fiber optics
- Integrated circuits (correct)
- Analog circuits
- Vacuum tubes
Which of the following technologies is NOT typically considered a component of the digital revolution?
Which of the following technologies is NOT typically considered a component of the digital revolution?
What role do digital electronics play in modern appliances such as washing machines?
What role do digital electronics play in modern appliances such as washing machines?
The term 'digital revolution' is most commonly compared to which of the following historical processes?
The term 'digital revolution' is most commonly compared to which of the following historical processes?
Which of the following statements about digital electronics is accurate?
Which of the following statements about digital electronics is accurate?
Which of the following devices is NOT mentioned as a digital electronic device from the digital revolution?
Which of the following devices is NOT mentioned as a digital electronic device from the digital revolution?
When were the first personal computers made available to the public?
When were the first personal computers made available to the public?
What was the primary purpose of the initial development of the Internet?
What was the primary purpose of the initial development of the Internet?
What year did commercial Internet use first become allowed?
What year did commercial Internet use first become allowed?
How did early computer networks differ from networks that became popular with consumers?
How did early computer networks differ from networks that became popular with consumers?
What significant change occurred during the second phase of the digital revolution?
What significant change occurred during the second phase of the digital revolution?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a popular online social network?
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a popular online social network?
In what kind of places did Wi-Fi hotspots primarily emerge?
In what kind of places did Wi-Fi hotspots primarily emerge?
How do individuals' computers benefit from grid networks?
How do individuals' computers benefit from grid networks?
What is the main function of the Web in the context of the digital revolution?
What is the main function of the Web in the context of the digital revolution?
Which statement best describes the process of digitization?
Which statement best describes the process of digitization?
What does technological convergence refer to in modern devices?
What does technological convergence refer to in modern devices?
Which device is NOT considered an input device?
Which device is NOT considered an input device?
Which of the following best defines the role of an output device?
Which of the following best defines the role of an output device?
What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer?
What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer?
What does the information processing cycle primarily consist of?
What does the information processing cycle primarily consist of?
In the context of digital devices, what is the main difference between memory and storage?
In the context of digital devices, what is the main difference between memory and storage?
Which type of monitor is known for being inexpensive but consuming a lot of energy?
Which type of monitor is known for being inexpensive but consuming a lot of energy?
What is the primary method by which an impact printer produces characters?
What is the primary method by which an impact printer produces characters?
Which of the following describes a multifunction printer?
Which of the following describes a multifunction printer?
Which type of nonimpact printer relies on ink dots to create characters on paper?
Which type of nonimpact printer relies on ink dots to create characters on paper?
What distinguishes a plotter from standard printers?
What distinguishes a plotter from standard printers?
Which feature is NOT typically associated with Cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors?
Which feature is NOT typically associated with Cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors?
What type of impact printer is characterized by using pins to create characters?
What type of impact printer is characterized by using pins to create characters?
Which is a common advantage of liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors over cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors?
Which is a common advantage of liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors over cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors?
Flashcards
Digital Revolution
Digital Revolution
A period of significant social, political, and economic change driven by digital technology like computers and the internet.
Digital Electronics
Digital Electronics
Electronics that use electronic circuits to represent data.
Computer Chips/Integrated Circuits
Computer Chips/Integrated Circuits
Key components making electronic devices smaller and cheaper.
Transistors
Transistors
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Digital Devices
Digital Devices
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1970s Digital Advancements
1970s Digital Advancements
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Digital Electronics in Appliances
Digital Electronics in Appliances
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Convergence of Technologies
Convergence of Technologies
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First Digital Computers
First Digital Computers
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1950s Computer Use
1950s Computer Use
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1976 Personal Computers
1976 Personal Computers
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Internet's Public Use
Internet's Public Use
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Commercial Internet
Commercial Internet
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Internet Communication
Internet Communication
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Social Networking
Social Networking
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Computer Networks
Computer Networks
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Digitization
Digitization
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Convergence (tech)
Convergence (tech)
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Input Device
Input Device
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Output Device
Output Device
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Information Processing Cycle
Information Processing Cycle
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Computer Basic Elements
Computer Basic Elements
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Web
Web
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Internet vs Web
Internet vs Web
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Monitor
Monitor
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CRT Monitor
CRT Monitor
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LCD Monitors
LCD Monitors
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Printer
Printer
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Impact Printer
Impact Printer
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Dot-Matrix Printer
Dot-Matrix Printer
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Non-Impact Printer
Non-Impact Printer
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Plotter
Plotter
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