Chapter 1
1. Raw, unprocessed facts, including text, numbers, images, and sounds. 
2. Perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources. 
h. utilities
Type of application programs that are more narrowly focused on specific disciplines and occupations. 
f. specialized
Also known as servers.  b. midrange computers
The most widely used handheld computers are smartphones and ___. 
d. PDAs
Type of memory that is sometimes referred to as temporary storage because its contents will
typically be lost if the electrical power to the computer is disrupted.  e. RAM
The most important kinds of secondary media are hard disks, solid-state storage, and ___.  c. optical disks
The type of solid-state drive widely used for transporting data and information between computers and a variety of specialty devices.   
g. USB
Type of file created by electronic spreadsheets to analyze things like budgets and to predict sales. 
i. worksheet
Provides a multimedia interface to the numerous resources available on the Internet. 
j. Web
Book
1. Consists of the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work.
f. program
2. Another name for a program.
g. software
3. Enables the application software to interact with the computer hardware.
i. system software
4. Type of computer that is small enough to fit on top of or alongside a desk yet is too big to carry around.
a. desktop
5. A container that houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system.
j. system unit
6. Devices that translate the processed information from the computer into a form that humans can understand.
d. output
7. Unlike hard disks, this type of storage does not have any moving parts, is more reliable, and requires less power.
h. solid-state
8. The most widely used communication device.
spider软件b. modem
9. A type of a file that might contain, for example, audience handouts, speaker notes, and electronic slides.
e. presentation
10. A communications system connecting two or more computers.
c. network
 Multiple Choice
1. The rules or guidelines for people to follow when using software are called:
Procedures        programs
Rules              utilities
2. The part of almost all of today’s computer systems that uses the Internet and allows users to greatly expand the capability and usefulness of their information systems.
Connectivity        hardware
USB                Web
3. Specialized programs that are designed to allow particular input or output devices to co
mmunicate with the rest of the computer system are known as:
basic programs      device drivers
hi defs            tablets
4. The least powerful, yet the most widely used and fastest-growing type of computer is the:
Mainframe        microcomputer
Midrange          supercomputer
5. The newest type of computer that is smaller and lighter than a notebook and typically does not have a keyboard but uses a touch sensitive screen for input.
Netbook          notebook
Tablet            server
6. Devices of this type translate data and programs that humans can understand into a form that the computer can process.
Input              output
solid state          tablet
7. The type of secondary storage device that uses rigid metallic platters to store programs and very large data files.
hard disk          optical disk
solid state          Web
8. Three types of optical discs are CDs, DVDs, and:
Flash              hi def
Magnetic          RAM
9. The revolution that will dramatically affect the way we communicate and use computer technology.
Wireless          tablet PC
USB              Web
10. Type of computing that uses the Internet and the Web to shift many computer activities from a user’s computer to computers on the Internet.
Cloud            browser
Internet          Web
Book
1. The keyboard, mouse, monitor, and system unit are:
Hardware          output devices
storage devices    software
2. Programs that coordinate computer resources, provide an interface, and run applications are known as:
application programs
operating systems
storage systems
utility programs
3. A browser is an example of a:
general purpose application
specialized program
system application
utility program
4. Although not as powerful as a supercomputer, this type of computer is capable of great processing speeds and data storage.

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