CSC - Exam 1 chapters 1-4 with
Complete Solutions
all-in-one computer - ANSWER-a compact desktop computer with the system unit
integrated into the monitor
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) - ANSWER-An 8-bid
binary code set with 256 characters
Analytical Engine - ANSWER-A mechanical computer designed, but not built, in the
early 19th century by mathematician Charles Babbage that could be programmed using
punch cards.
artificial intelligence - ANSWER-the branch of science concerned with making
computers behave like humans
Augmented Reality (AR) - ANSWER-An overlay of virtual content on the physical world,
the virtual content does not interact with the physical world
Backlit - ANSWER-A device that includes an internal light source
backward compatibility - ANSWER-The ability to run some older programs on a newer
system
binary code - ANSWER-a system that represents digital data as a series of 0s and 1s
that can be understood by a computer
Binary number system (base 2) - ANSWER-A number system that has only two digits 0
and 1
bit (binary digit) - ANSWER-The smallest unit of digital information
Byte - ANSWER-A unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, used to represent a
single character in modern computer systems
Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWER-The primary microprocessor that behaves as
the brain of the computer, controls all functions performed by other components and
processes all the commands it receives
chromebook - ANSWER-A subnotebook that run the Chrome OS a version of the Linux
operating system released by google
,client - ANSWER-A computer that connects to or requests services from, another
computer called a server
computer - ANSWER-A programmable machine that converts raw data into useful
information
converngance - ANSWER-The integration of technology on multifunction devices such
as smartphones
convertible notebook - ANSWER-A type of notebook computer that has a screen that
can swivel to fold into what resembles a notepad or tablet
data - ANSWER-Numbers, words, pictures or sounds that represent facts about people,
events, things or ideas, the unprocessed or raw, form of information
desktop computer - ANSWER-a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in
an individual workspace
distributed computing - ANSWER-processing of a task distributed across a groups of
computers
drone - ANSWER-An aircraft piloted by remote control or onboard computers, is also
known as an unmanned aircraft system
Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) - ANSWER-The first working,
digital, general purpose computer, built at the University of Pennsylvania between 1943
and 1946
embedded computer - ANSWER-A specialized computer found in ordinary devices,
such as gasoline pumps, supermarket checkouts, traffic lights, and home appliances.
enterprise server - ANSWER-A large multiuser computer that can perform millions of
transactions in a day
e-book - ANSWER-A book in a digital format that can be read on a screen
e-ink - ANSWER-An e-reader technology that creates a screen that is easy on the eyes
and most like the experience of reading a printed book
e-reader - ANSWER-A special class of tablet specifically to read books, magazines, and
other publications
ergonomics - ANSWER-The study of the relationship between workers and their
workspaces
, game console - ANSWER-A home entertainment system that connects to a television or
monitor to display a game.
game controller - ANSWER-A type of input device that's used to interact with video
games.
Geocaching - ANSWER-An electronic scavenger hunt where players (geocachers) hide
geocaches and post GPS coordinates on the Internet for other geocachers to find
Global Positioning System (GPS) - ANSWER-A system of at least 24 satellites that
transmit signals that can be picked up by a receiver on the ground and used to
determine the receiver's current location, time and velocity through triangulation of the
signals
green computing - ANSWER-The efficient and eco-friendly use of computers and other
electronics.
grid computing - ANSWER-Distributed computing using a few computers in one
location.
hologram - ANSWER-a 3-d image created by a laser or another light sources
information - ANSWER-the processed, useful form of data
information processing cycle (IPC) - ANSWER-The process a computer uses to convert
data into information. The four steps of the IPC are input, processing, storage, and
output.
input - ANSWER-the process of entering raw data into a system
integrated circuit - ANSWER-a chip that contains a large number of tiny transistors that
are fabricated into a semiconducting material called silicon
Internet of Things (IoT) - ANSWER-The connection of the physical world to the internet.
Objects are tagged and can be located, monitored, and controlled using small
embedded electronics
laptop - ANSWER-A portable computer small enough to use in your lap
Mac computer - ANSWER-A personal computer manufactured by Apple that runs the
macOS operating system
Mainframe - ANSWER-A large multiuser computer that can perform millions of
transactions in a day.
Complete Solutions
all-in-one computer - ANSWER-a compact desktop computer with the system unit
integrated into the monitor
American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) - ANSWER-An 8-bid
binary code set with 256 characters
Analytical Engine - ANSWER-A mechanical computer designed, but not built, in the
early 19th century by mathematician Charles Babbage that could be programmed using
punch cards.
artificial intelligence - ANSWER-the branch of science concerned with making
computers behave like humans
Augmented Reality (AR) - ANSWER-An overlay of virtual content on the physical world,
the virtual content does not interact with the physical world
Backlit - ANSWER-A device that includes an internal light source
backward compatibility - ANSWER-The ability to run some older programs on a newer
system
binary code - ANSWER-a system that represents digital data as a series of 0s and 1s
that can be understood by a computer
Binary number system (base 2) - ANSWER-A number system that has only two digits 0
and 1
bit (binary digit) - ANSWER-The smallest unit of digital information
Byte - ANSWER-A unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, used to represent a
single character in modern computer systems
Central Processing Unit (CPU) - ANSWER-The primary microprocessor that behaves as
the brain of the computer, controls all functions performed by other components and
processes all the commands it receives
chromebook - ANSWER-A subnotebook that run the Chrome OS a version of the Linux
operating system released by google
,client - ANSWER-A computer that connects to or requests services from, another
computer called a server
computer - ANSWER-A programmable machine that converts raw data into useful
information
converngance - ANSWER-The integration of technology on multifunction devices such
as smartphones
convertible notebook - ANSWER-A type of notebook computer that has a screen that
can swivel to fold into what resembles a notepad or tablet
data - ANSWER-Numbers, words, pictures or sounds that represent facts about people,
events, things or ideas, the unprocessed or raw, form of information
desktop computer - ANSWER-a personal computer small enough to fit conveniently in
an individual workspace
distributed computing - ANSWER-processing of a task distributed across a groups of
computers
drone - ANSWER-An aircraft piloted by remote control or onboard computers, is also
known as an unmanned aircraft system
Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) - ANSWER-The first working,
digital, general purpose computer, built at the University of Pennsylvania between 1943
and 1946
embedded computer - ANSWER-A specialized computer found in ordinary devices,
such as gasoline pumps, supermarket checkouts, traffic lights, and home appliances.
enterprise server - ANSWER-A large multiuser computer that can perform millions of
transactions in a day
e-book - ANSWER-A book in a digital format that can be read on a screen
e-ink - ANSWER-An e-reader technology that creates a screen that is easy on the eyes
and most like the experience of reading a printed book
e-reader - ANSWER-A special class of tablet specifically to read books, magazines, and
other publications
ergonomics - ANSWER-The study of the relationship between workers and their
workspaces
, game console - ANSWER-A home entertainment system that connects to a television or
monitor to display a game.
game controller - ANSWER-A type of input device that's used to interact with video
games.
Geocaching - ANSWER-An electronic scavenger hunt where players (geocachers) hide
geocaches and post GPS coordinates on the Internet for other geocachers to find
Global Positioning System (GPS) - ANSWER-A system of at least 24 satellites that
transmit signals that can be picked up by a receiver on the ground and used to
determine the receiver's current location, time and velocity through triangulation of the
signals
green computing - ANSWER-The efficient and eco-friendly use of computers and other
electronics.
grid computing - ANSWER-Distributed computing using a few computers in one
location.
hologram - ANSWER-a 3-d image created by a laser or another light sources
information - ANSWER-the processed, useful form of data
information processing cycle (IPC) - ANSWER-The process a computer uses to convert
data into information. The four steps of the IPC are input, processing, storage, and
output.
input - ANSWER-the process of entering raw data into a system
integrated circuit - ANSWER-a chip that contains a large number of tiny transistors that
are fabricated into a semiconducting material called silicon
Internet of Things (IoT) - ANSWER-The connection of the physical world to the internet.
Objects are tagged and can be located, monitored, and controlled using small
embedded electronics
laptop - ANSWER-A portable computer small enough to use in your lap
Mac computer - ANSWER-A personal computer manufactured by Apple that runs the
macOS operating system
Mainframe - ANSWER-A large multiuser computer that can perform millions of
transactions in a day.
