CIT 105 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL
CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS
digital literacy Correct answer-Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers,
mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies.
computer Correct answer-An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored
in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules,
produce information (output), and store the information for future use.
Data Correct answer-A collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images,
audio, and video.
information Correct answer-Processed data that conveys meaning to users.
the information processing cycle Correct answer-is the sequential path that data travels from input
through output
hardware Correct answer-Electric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a
computer.
input device Correct answer-Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer or mobile device.
output device Correct answer-Any hardware component that conveys information from a
computer or mobile device to one or more people.
system unit Correct answer-The case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive,
memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage.
processor (CPU) Correct answer-The electronic component of a computer that interprets and
carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
memory Correct answer-Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and
the data needed by those instructions.
storage device Correct answer-Device that records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and
from storage media.
communication device Correct answer-NFC(near field communications) Type of wireless
connection that uses close-range radio signals to transmit data between two NFC-enabled devices
network Correct answer-A collection of computers and mobile devices connected together, often
wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
Internet Correct answer-A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of
businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
Web 2.0 Correct answer-Term to refer to websites that provide a means for users to share personal
information, allow users to modify website content, and provide applications through a browser.
CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS
digital literacy Correct answer-Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers,
mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies.
computer Correct answer-An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored
in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules,
produce information (output), and store the information for future use.
Data Correct answer-A collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images,
audio, and video.
information Correct answer-Processed data that conveys meaning to users.
the information processing cycle Correct answer-is the sequential path that data travels from input
through output
hardware Correct answer-Electric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a
computer.
input device Correct answer-Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer or mobile device.
output device Correct answer-Any hardware component that conveys information from a
computer or mobile device to one or more people.
system unit Correct answer-The case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard disk drive,
memory, and other electronic components of the computer from damage.
processor (CPU) Correct answer-The electronic component of a computer that interprets and
carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
memory Correct answer-Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and
the data needed by those instructions.
storage device Correct answer-Device that records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and
from storage media.
communication device Correct answer-NFC(near field communications) Type of wireless
connection that uses close-range radio signals to transmit data between two NFC-enabled devices
network Correct answer-A collection of computers and mobile devices connected together, often
wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
Internet Correct answer-A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of
businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
Web 2.0 Correct answer-Term to refer to websites that provide a means for users to share personal
information, allow users to modify website content, and provide applications through a browser.
