Chapter 1

Hardware consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.

The computing phrase, garbage in, garbage out, points out that the accuracy of a computer’s input depends on the accuracy of the output.

Many people believe that computer literacy is vital to success in today’s world.

A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.

The circuitry of the system unit usually is part of or is connected to a circuit board called the server.

Businesses, called access providers, offer users and companies access to the Internet free or for a fee.

A blog that contain video clips is called a video blog.

A PDA provides personal organizer functions such as a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, and a notepad

An information system consists of hardware, software, data, people, and procedures.

Telecommuting is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a company’s standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer.

With online investing, the transaction fee for each trade usually is much more than when trading through a broker.

Computer literacy involves having a knowledge and understanding of. a. computer programming b. computers and their uses c. computer repair d. all of the above

A Computer can a. accept data b. process data according to specified rules c. produce and store results d. all of the above

• The series of input, process, output, and storage sometimes is referred to as the ___________ cycle a. computer programming b. information processing c. data entering d. Web browsing

Commonly used ____________ devices are a keyboard, a mouse, and a microphone a. input b. storage c. output d. mobile

A _________ controls access to the resources on a network a. server b. workstation c. client d. tower

Millions of people worldwide join online communities, each called a _____________ , that encourage members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users. a. podcast b. social networking Web site c. vodcast d. blog

A __________ is a specific type of social networking Web site that allows users to create an online photo album and store their electronic photographs. a. vodcast b. wblog c. client d. photo sharing community

A _________ is recorded audio stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or portable media player. a. podcast b. social networking Web site c. blog d. speaker

two types of _______ are desktop computers and notebook computers. a. embedded computers b. supercomputers c. servers d. personal computers

. A ________ is a special type of notebook computer that is useful for taking notes in lectures, at meetings, and other forums where the standard notebook computer is not practical. a. Smart phone b. PDA c. Game console d. Tablt PC

. As smart phones and PDAs continue a trend of offering similar functions, it is becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate between the two devices, which is a trend known as _____________ . a. installing b. mobile computing c. convergence d. telematics

Examples of the ____________ category of computer users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists. a. Power user b. Large business user c. Mobile user d. small office/home office user

When using _________, users access account balances, pay bills, and copy monthly transactions from a bank’s computer right to their personal computers. a. E-commerce b. Personal finance software c. Online banking