What is computer literacy? correct answers Knowledge and understanding of computers and
their uses
What is a computer? correct answers a programmable electronic device that accepts data input,
performs processing operations on that data, and outputs and stores the results.
What are the four primary functions of a computer? correct answers -input data into the
computer using an input device such as a mouse, keyboard, or microphone
-processes the data using programs and devices such as RAM, CPU, graphics cards and sound
cards
-outputs the resulting information for the user to see or hear using devices such as speaker,
printer, and monitor
-stores the output for later use using devices such as a hard drive, flash drive, or cloud servers
What is the difference between computer hardware and computer software? correct answers -The
physical components of a computer system (such as the hard drive, motherboard, RAM, CPU)
are referred to as hardware.
-Software (SW) refers to the instructions (called programs, applications, or apps) that tell
computer hardware what to do.
What is the difference between systems SW and applications SW? correct answers -Systems SW
are programs that are normally preinstalled on your computer when you buy it. These programs
perform tasks related to operating and managing the computer. The most important system SW is
the operating system.
-Application SW is normally purchased after you buy a computer. These programs are designed
to perform specific business, hobby, or school related tasks such as typing a paper, playing a
game, editing a photograph, or creating an invoice.
What are the six categories of computer systems? Know the characteristics of each category.
correct answers -size, functionality, and price:
, -embedded computers
-mobile device
-personal computer
-midrange computer, mainframe computer, and supercomputer.
What is a computer network? correct answers connects multiple computers and other devices so
that they can communicate with one another and share HW, SW, and data
What is a server computer? What is a client computer? correct answers -Server computers are
faster and have more storage capacity than PCs.
-The computers that access network resources through the network server are called client
computers.
What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)? correct answers -
The Internet is millions of computers connected by thousands of networks.
-The World Wide Web is billions of Web pages that can be accessed through the Internet.
web site correct answers A collection of related Web pages usually belonging to an organization
or individual.
home page correct answers the first page of the website the user sees when accessing a Web site.
web browser correct answers an application used to retrieve and display Web pages. Popular
browsers include Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.
IP address correct answers A numeric Internet address used to uniquely identify a computer or
other device on the Internet.