Exam 1: Information Technology, the Internet, and You

This computer component holds data that is currently being processed.

What is an operating system? Give two examples.

The word "software" is interchangeable with the word:

In reference to microcomputer hardware, explain the system unit.

_____ are secondary storage devices that use laser technology.

The most common input devices are the mouse and the keyboard.

To be a competent computer user, you must understand the essentials of information technology (IT).

Desktop, notebook, tablet, and handheld computers are classified as:

Application software is "background" software which helps the computer manage its own internal resources.

System software is a collection of programs.

Two important components of the system unit are the keyboard and the hard disk.

A financial budget would be created in what type of data file?

Application software can be categorized as either general-purpose applications, specialized applications or _____ applications.

What are the two major software types?

_____ are cell phones with wireless connections to the Internet.

Which of the following is not an example of a document file created by a word processor?

Software is another name for a program or programs.

Describe all the parts of an information system.

The four types of microcomputers are: _____ computers, notebooks, tablets, and handheld computers.

_____ is a collection of programs that helps the computer manage its own resources and enables application software to interact with computer hardware.