Exam 5: Essential: Understanding Essential Computer Concepts

____ computers are used by large businesses, government agencies, and in science and education to provide centralized storage and processing and to manipulate tremendous amounts of data.

Most ____ devices, like keyboards, for example, connect to a computer either with cables or wirelessly.

Special high-speed memory located on or near the microprocessor is called ____________________.

In the accompanying figure, the network shown is a ____ network.

____ refers to the number of bits that are processed at one time.

Discuss the use of the following ways to use the Web to get your work done: searching for information, communicating with others, telecommuting, and cloud computing.

Phishing is a broad term that describes any program that is designed to cause harm or transmit information to others without the computer owner's permission.  _________________________

The most frequently used output device is a ___________.​

Expansion cards plug into electrical connectors on the motherboard called expansion ____.

You are running two programs at once that each require 10 megabytes on a computer that only has 16 megabytes of RAM. What makes this possible?

____________________________   use laser technology to store data in the form of tiny pits or bumps.​

The Microsoft Edge browser will appear as an alert when a known spoofed site is visited.​

A network with a computers dependent on a server is called a client/server network.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 You have been chosen to upgrade the computer system for the local volunteer association. You want to purchase a system that will still be useful for several years. You want to allow volunteers to copy files and carry them with them when they leave. What is a good choice for something that can store files, is transportable, and is small enough to fit in a pocket?

Which of the following is the smallest unit of measurement?

Operating software enables you to perform specific tasks such as writing letters, creating presentations, analyzing statistics, creating graphic, and enhancing photos..

A(n) ____________________ is an electronic device that accepts information and instructions from a user, manipulates the information according to the instructions, displays the information in some way, and stores the information for later retrieval.

Explain the differences between a kilobyte, a megabyte, a gigabyte, and a terabyte.