Test Ch 1-3 Review Sheet

There are 40 questions: 12 True/False, 13 Multiple Choice, 12 Fill in the Blank, 3 Short Answer/Essay Ch 1 y y y y Data- The unprocessed or raw form, of information. Information- The processed, useful form of data. Distributed computing- The distribution of the processing of a task across a group of computers. Embedded computer- A specialized computer found in ordinary devices, such as gasoline pumps, supermarket checkouts, traffic lights, and home appliances. Ergonomics- The study of the relationship between workers and their workspaces. Information Processing Cycle (IPC)- The process a computer uses to convert data into information. The four steps of the IPC are input, processing, storage, and output. MAC Pros Easy to set up and use Great multimedia capabilities More secure and stable iLife software suite included Cons More expensive than a comparable PC Less software availability PC Pros Less expensive for similar capabilities Preferred platform in most businesses Cons Prone to security problems and virus attacks Problem with operating system (Windows) stability

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Moore's Law- An observation made by Gordon Moore in 1965 that the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit had doubled roughly every 2 years. The current trend is closer to doubling every 18 months and is expected to continue for another 10 to 20 years. Multiuser computer- A system that allows multiple, simultaneous users to connect to it, allowing for centralized resources and security. Multiuser computers are also more powerful than personal computers.

PC- A small microprocessor-based computer designed to be used by one person at a time.

Tasks a computer can perform: Raw data is entered into the system during the input stage. The data is processed, or manipulated, to create useful information. The information is then stored for later retrieval and is returned to the user in the output stage. Desktop, workstation, all-in-one computer, notebook, tablet pc, netbook, pc, and mac.

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Wearable- A computer designed to be worn on the body. A computer is a programmable machine that converts raw data into useful information.

Adaptive technology what is it, examples Binary numbering system Bit vs. Byte Clock speed CPU what is it, parts, what does each part do Hot-swappable what does it mean, examples Input devices Instruction cycle what is it, parts Motherboard Output devices System unit what is it, what s in it Volatile vs. Nonvolatile memory

Backup Boolean operators what are they, how are they used, examples Compression Default program File extensions what are they, uses, examples File folders File management what is it, what does it involve File properties what are they, can they be edited, which are automatically created MP3 file what is it, what can open it Selecting files adjacent and non-adjacent