CIS101 Quiz 2

Tablet Computer, Laptop, Netbook, Ultrabook, Tablet

Consists of a separate system unit but imac has processor in monitor

Supports many users and is used in businesses that manage large amounts of data

Can perform complex calculations rapidly

Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte, Petabyte, Exabyte, Zettabyte

Enables your computer's hardware devices and application software to work together

Set of programs you use on your computer to help you carry out tasks such as writing a paper

Specially designed computer chip that resides in another device. Have their own programming and don't need to receive input from you ex) roomba, smartphone

Input-Gathers data Process-Manipulate and calculates data into information Output-It displays data and information in a form suitable for the user Storage-Saves data and information for later use

Sprays ink or uses laser beams to transfer marks onto paper ex) inkjet printer, laser printer, wireless printer

Tiny hammer-like keys that strike the paper through an inked ribbon ex) dot matrix printer

Compromises computing devices, software or peripherals that use techniques, parts and methods from an earlier time that are no longer popular

Programs and data the computer is currently using is stored.

Holds all instructions the computer needs to start up when it's powered on

Science that deals with design and location of machines and furniture so people using them don't get hurt

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

Pixels

Process of storing data, files, and applications on the web which allows access to these files from any internet connected device

To build a prototype to perfection

Used as language to tell the computer what to do. Used to represent the quantity of data and information that the computer inputs and outputs

A place through which a peripheral device attaches to the computer so data can be exchanged between it and the operating system

Main circuit board that contains the central electronic components of the computer including the computers processor, memory and the main circuit boards that help the computer function

Enables your computer to connect with other computers of to a cable modem to facilitate a high speed internet connection, often integrated into the motherboard

Allows information to go through many different paths so the processor can multitask

Web based application for storing files on the cloud. Any files you save to drop box can be accessible to any internet device