Name ______________________________________
Period #________
Computer Technology
Technology Operations and Concepts
Unit 1 Grade Sheet
Basic Terms, Operating System and Application Software
Part A = (S1 Obj 1-2 and Obj 2-3)
Part B = (S1 Obj 2 2-3 and Obj 3-2)
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Assignments
Unit 1—Part A: Hardware Study Guide
Peripherals Activity
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Unit 1—Part B: Applications and Operating Systems
Software Study Guide
Unit 1—Test Review Assignment
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Test Review Games:
Quia Test Review Game 1 http://www.quia.com/cb/811116.html
Quia Test Review Game 2 http://www.quia.com/jg/2304389.html
Quizlet Flash Cards & Test Review Games http://quizlet.com/_7mv38
Technology Operations and Concepts
Unit 1 Examview Test:
Date: _____________________________________
Points
20
20
20
35
95
Earned
Name ______________________________________
Period #________
Unit 1—Part A: Basic Computer Terms
Study Guide
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: __________________________, ________________________,
and ______________________________
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
14. What is a plotter? _________________________________________________________
What is a plotter used for? __________________________________________________
15. What are biometric devices? ________________________________________________
Give 2 examples of biometric devices? ________________________________________
Name ______________________________________
Period #________
Unit 1—Part B: Operating Systems & Apps
Study Guide
1. The two main 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. Almost 90% of computer users in the world use ________________________ operating system.
9. Write a paragraph (4-5 sentences) discussing the pros and cons of the Windows Operating System.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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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.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Name ______________________________________
Period #________
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 _____________________________ as
those made for desktop or laptop computers.
19. List 3 operating systems for mobile devices.
a.
____________________
b.____________________ c. ____________________
20. Define Application (or app).
_______________________________________________________________________________
21. Multitasking means _____________________________________________________________
22. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are usually called __________________________ or
_________________________________________________.
23. What is the difference between an app and application software?
24. The video tells us that apps are about ___________________, ______________________,
_________________ and ___________________.