Exam 1: Computer and Internet Basics

When you tell a computer what to do, you are providing input.

Examples of ____ computers are portable media players and smartphones.

Linux is an example of a(n) ____.

A(n) ____ computer has a clamshell design, and opens and closes on a hinge.

Which of the following is NOT true about computer platforms and operating systems?

The case for a vertical system unit is often referred to as a ____.

Which of the following activities is enabled by the resource shown in the accompanying figure?

Digital ____________________ includes electronic devices such as computers and portable media players, mobile phones, smartphones, tablet computers, and the like.

Sometimes when starting a computer you will be asked to enter a user ID and ____________________.

____ refers to the electronic and mechanical parts of the computer.

The file ____ is composed of the period and characters to the right of the period.

____ is the trend to blend several technologies with distinct functions into a single product.

Once information is input into a computer, it becomes ____.

A network located in your home is an example of a(n) ____.

In the URL http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm, ____ is the Web server name.

Usually when people talk about computers, they are talking about a PC.

Storage is an area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.

A computer processes information and sends it to a(n) ____ device.

A(n) ____, like the one in the accompanying figure, displays on-screen icons, menus, and buttons.

A(n) application system is the master controller for all the activities that take place within a computer system.