A Quick Review of Unit 1 – Recognizing Computers Computing Fundamentals © CCI Learning Solutions
PC or apple The two types of personal computers #1 ShowNextMark for Review © CCI Learning Solutions Review
MP3 or Digital Audio Player Computing device that plays audio only #2 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Gigahertz What GHz stands for #3 Show © CCI Learning Solutions Next Mark for Review Review
1,024 Actual amount of bytes in 1 Kilobyte #4 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
ROM – Read Only Memory Memory that runs when you restart the computer #5 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Each drive will have two: one at the top and one at the bottom to read both sides of the disk drive. Number of read/write heads on a disk drive #6 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Hard drive This stores and retrieves information at high speeds #7 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
CD or DVD Example of optical media #8 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
enter Input devices enable you to _____ information. #9 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
view Output devices enable you to _____ information. #10 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Input: it enables you to put data into the game or program A game controller is an example of what type of device? #11 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Device Driver It tells the operating system to recognize the device #12 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) What you can use to protect against power surges #13 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Turn the computer off What you should do when there is a storm approaching #14 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Replace or upgrade any hardware devices for the computer Make a backup of all data and settings before you … #15 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
You have not entered the correct ID or password assigned to you for the network. If you cannot log into a network, this is because … #16 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Write down the error message exactly as it shows on the screen in order to communicate this to the technical specialist How can you ensure you have accurate and detailed error info? #17 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
1. Collect and analyze information about the error that’s occurring 2. Attempt some basic troubleshooting on your own 3. Communicate the error accurately to technical help 4. Discuss various solutions to try to resolve the issue 5. Implement a solution and confirm the issue has been resolved 6. Document the issue as a guide to prevent it happening again What steps should be followed to troubleshoot computer problems? #18 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Purpose: how will this computer be used and by whom The first factor in deciding what to buy #19 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
False; this will vary on the user’s needs, but you must ensure it is compatible with the network and the software you will be using. The operating system must be the same for all new computers #20 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Support agreement Which support option extends the life of the computer? #21 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
How long you are able to use the computer for your purposes before needing to upgrade for any hardware or software requirements. What is meant by a computer’s useful life? #22 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Environmental disposal fees, plus “internal” costs to remove all data from the computer. What kind of costs can you incur to dispose of a computer? #23 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Everything that makes the computer run, including the operating system, programming software, and all application programs. What does the term “computer software” refer to? #24 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Algorithms Set of rules the computer software code is based on … #25 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
A license to install and use the program on one computer. What are you really buying when you purchase software? #26 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Software as a Service (SaaS), or Application Service Provider (ASP) Which licensing model lets you use a program from a network? #27 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Open Source Software where programming code is available to anyone #28 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
The person who bought the license. Who is responsible for following the licensing rules? #29 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Register the license for the software program. How can you get notified on updates to a software program? #30 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
To manage all hardware resources, and manage files stored on the computer. What are the two functions of an operating system? #31 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Word Processing What type of program would have been used to create this? #32 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Sorting The following is an example of which feature in Excel? #33 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Presentations What type of program would have been used to create these? #34 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Database Which program type might have been used to create this? #35 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Multimedia program A graphics program may be grouped with which type of software? #36 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Multimedia The following is an example of which software type? #37 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Online education, computer-based training, or eLearning The following is an example of what type of software: #38 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Antivirus, Adware, Spyware, File Compression Utility programs you should buy for your computer include: #39 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Electronic Mail ( ) The following is an example of what type of software? #40 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Web Browser You must use one of these to navigate to a Web site. #41 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Text Messages, Chat Rooms, Instant Messaging What are some different ways you can message others? #42 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Web Page Authoring The following is an example of what type of software? #43 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
Web Conferencing You can meet with others from any location using … #44 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
A group of programs packaged together for purchase. An integrated suite is … #45 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
A specialized or custom software program. The program in a restaurant that processes your food order is: #46 Show © CCI Learning Solutions NextMark for Review Review
1. Computer checks which drive OS is installed 2. OS loads into RAM 3. OS displays Windows splash screen 4. Windows checks hardware and software installed 5. Windows desktop appears List the 5 steps a computer goes through upon startup. #47 ShowNextMark For Review Review © CCI Learning Solutions Inc.
List the ten types of secondary storage systems discussed in class. #48 ShowNextMark For Review Review © CCI Learning Solutions Inc. 1. Hard disk 2. Floppy disk 3. CD 4. DVD 5. Tape drive 6. Zip drive 7. Flash drive 8. Camera cards 9. Network 10. Remote storage
1. Parallel – old printer port 2. Serial – old mouse/keyboard 3. SCSI – older port for hard drives 4. USB – universal serial bus (many uses) 5. Network – for RJ-45 Ethernet connections 6. MIDI – for music devices (keyboards, etc.) List the 6 types of ports. #49 ShowNextMark For Review Review © CCI Learning Solutions Inc.
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