Unit 1—Part A: Basic Computer Terms
Study Guide
Name:
Period:
1. What is a computer?
2. List the 4 steps in the Information Processing Cycle
a.
b.
c.
d.
3. Define hardware.
4. Software allows you to:
5. A collection of raw data from the outside world that is put into the computer is called
.
6. Give 3 examples of input devices
a.
b.
c.
7. Processing is defined as
8. Define storage.
9. The results of processed data are called
.
10. Give 2 examples of output.
a.
b.
11. Give 3 examples of output devices
a.
b.
c.
12. Define peripheral devices
13. Indicate if the devices below are an input device (I) output device (O) or both (B).
Device
I, O or B
Device
I, O or B
Scanner
Web Cam
Plotter
Inkjet Printer
Joystick
Biometric Devices
Monitor
Mouse
Microphone
Speakers
LaserJet Printer
Digital Camera
Trackball
Graphics Tablet
Touch Screen
Projector
Touchpad
Keyboard
14. What is a plotter?
Who uses a plotter?
What are biometric devices?
Give 2 examples of biometric devices?
Unit 1—Part B: Operating Systems & Apps
Study Guide
1. The two categories of software are
&
.
Note: Questions 2-5 should be answered while watching the video
2. The Operating System is the program that lets you
.
3. List 2 of the most common Operating Systems
a.
b.
4. List 2 Operating Systems for mobile devices
a.
b.
5. Before downloading software or applications to your computer or mobile device, you should check
to see if the application is
with your Operating System.
6. Define Booting.
7. The Operating System is the
on your computer.
8. Approximately 85% of computer users in the world use the
operating system.
9. Write a paragraph (4-5 sentences) discussing the pros and cons of the Windows Operating System.
10. Write a paragraph (4-5 sentences) discussing the pros and cons of a MAC Operating System.
11. Write a paragraph (4-5 sentences) discussing the pros and cons of the Linux Operating System.
12. What does GUI stand for?
13. An interface allows you to
with your computer.
14. GUI lets you use the mouse to click on
.
15. Define icon:
16. Define menu:
17. WYSIWYG is an acronym for
.
18. Operating Systems for mobile devices generally are not as
laptop computers.
19. List 3 operating systems for mobile devices.
a.
b.
c.
as those made for desktop or
20. Define Application (or app).
21. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are usually called
22. Multitasking means
.
23. What is the difference between an app and application software?
24. The video tells us that apps are about
.
or
.