Exam 1: Introducing Todays Technologies

A mouse is an example of a(n) ______ device.

Mobile computers and devices typically have a separate physical display device.

With an all-in-one computer the display device is separate from the tower.

Explain in detail what it means to synchronize computers and mobile devices. Include at least two strategies for keeping your files in sync in your answer.

A(n) ______ TV is an Internet-capable, high-definition television on which you can use the Internet to watch video, listen to the radio, play games, and communicate with others.

______ is a collection of unprocessed items, including text, images, audio, and video.

A(n) ______ is a light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process.

With streaming media, you access the media content while it downloads.

Several words separated by spaces used in place of a password are called what?

Engineers, scientists, architects, game designers, and graphic artists are examples of power users.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about memory and storage?

Uploading is the process of transferring existing content stored on a server or other computer or device to your device via a network.

Most e-book reader models have a touch screen, and some are Internet capable.

Both earbuds and headphones usually include noise-cancelling technology that enable you to reduce the volume level needed.

A(n) ______ is an output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

Google is an example of a search engine.

Most people feel that they should be asked before someone posts a picture of them online.

A headset contains both a microphone and a speaker.

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of a computer?

Differentiate between each of the following:  Data and Information Input and Output Memory and Storage