CGS 1060 - Exam 1 Vocabulary
Questions with Correct Answers
Computer Literacy - ANSWERSKnowing about and understanding computers and their
uses
Computer - ANSWERSA programmable, electronic device that accepts data, performs,
operations on that data, presents the results, and stores the data/results as needed
Hardware - ANSWERSThe physical parts of a computer system
Software - ANSWERSThe instructions (aka computer programs) used to tell a computer
what it should do.
Operating System - ANSWERSThe main component of system software that enables
the computer to operate, manage its activities and the resources under its control, run
application programs, and interface with the user
Windows Desktop - ANSWERSThe background work area displayed on the screen for
computers running Microsoft Windows
Application Software - ANSWERSPrograms that enable users to perform specific tasks
on a computer
Embedded Computer - ANSWERSA tiny computer embedded in a product and
designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product
Personal Computer (PC) - ANSWERSA type of computer based on a microprocessor
and designed to be used by one person at a time (aka microcomputer)
Portable Computer - ANSWERSA small personal computer (notebook, tablet, netbook)
that is designed to be carried around easily
Notebook (Laptop) Computer - ANSWERSA fully functioning portable computer that
opens to reveal a screen and keyboard
Tablet Computer - ANSWERSA portable computer about the size of a notebook that is
designed to be used with a digital pen
, Netbook - ANSWERSA very small notebook computer
Thin Client (Network Computer - NC) - ANSWERSA personal computer designed to
access a network for processing and data storage, instead of performing those tasks
locally
Internet Appliance - ANSWERSA specialized network computer designed primarily for
internet access/e-mail exchange
Midrange Server - ANSWERSA medium-sized computer used to host programs and
data for a small network
Virtualization - ANSWERSCreating virtual (rather than actual) versions of a computing
resource, such as several separate environments that are located on a single server but
act like different servers
Mainframe Computer - ANSWERSA computer used in large organizations (hospitals,
colleges, etc.) that need to manage heavy amounts of centralized data and run multiple
programs simultaneously
Supercomputer - ANSWERSThe fastest, most expensive , and most powerful type of
computer
Supercomputing Cluster - ANSWERSA group of numerous similar computers
connected together to act as a single supercomputer
Internet Service Provider (ISP) - ANSWERSA business or other organization that
provides Internet access to others, typically for a fee
Web Page - ANSWERSA document, typically containing hyperlinks to other documents,
located on a Web server and available through the World Wide Web
Web Site - ANSWERSA collection of related Web pages usually belonging to an
organization or individual
Web Server - ANSWERSA computer that is continually connected to the Internet and
hosts Web pages that are accessible through the Internet
Internet Address - ANSWERSAn address that identifies a computer, person, or Web
page on the Internet, such as an IP address, domain name, or e-mail address
IP Address (Internet Protocol) - ANSWERSA numeric Internet address used to uniquely
identify a computer on the Internet
Domain Name - ANSWERSA text-based Internet address used to uniquely identify a
computer on the Internet
Questions with Correct Answers
Computer Literacy - ANSWERSKnowing about and understanding computers and their
uses
Computer - ANSWERSA programmable, electronic device that accepts data, performs,
operations on that data, presents the results, and stores the data/results as needed
Hardware - ANSWERSThe physical parts of a computer system
Software - ANSWERSThe instructions (aka computer programs) used to tell a computer
what it should do.
Operating System - ANSWERSThe main component of system software that enables
the computer to operate, manage its activities and the resources under its control, run
application programs, and interface with the user
Windows Desktop - ANSWERSThe background work area displayed on the screen for
computers running Microsoft Windows
Application Software - ANSWERSPrograms that enable users to perform specific tasks
on a computer
Embedded Computer - ANSWERSA tiny computer embedded in a product and
designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product
Personal Computer (PC) - ANSWERSA type of computer based on a microprocessor
and designed to be used by one person at a time (aka microcomputer)
Portable Computer - ANSWERSA small personal computer (notebook, tablet, netbook)
that is designed to be carried around easily
Notebook (Laptop) Computer - ANSWERSA fully functioning portable computer that
opens to reveal a screen and keyboard
Tablet Computer - ANSWERSA portable computer about the size of a notebook that is
designed to be used with a digital pen
, Netbook - ANSWERSA very small notebook computer
Thin Client (Network Computer - NC) - ANSWERSA personal computer designed to
access a network for processing and data storage, instead of performing those tasks
locally
Internet Appliance - ANSWERSA specialized network computer designed primarily for
internet access/e-mail exchange
Midrange Server - ANSWERSA medium-sized computer used to host programs and
data for a small network
Virtualization - ANSWERSCreating virtual (rather than actual) versions of a computing
resource, such as several separate environments that are located on a single server but
act like different servers
Mainframe Computer - ANSWERSA computer used in large organizations (hospitals,
colleges, etc.) that need to manage heavy amounts of centralized data and run multiple
programs simultaneously
Supercomputer - ANSWERSThe fastest, most expensive , and most powerful type of
computer
Supercomputing Cluster - ANSWERSA group of numerous similar computers
connected together to act as a single supercomputer
Internet Service Provider (ISP) - ANSWERSA business or other organization that
provides Internet access to others, typically for a fee
Web Page - ANSWERSA document, typically containing hyperlinks to other documents,
located on a Web server and available through the World Wide Web
Web Site - ANSWERSA collection of related Web pages usually belonging to an
organization or individual
Web Server - ANSWERSA computer that is continually connected to the Internet and
hosts Web pages that are accessible through the Internet
Internet Address - ANSWERSAn address that identifies a computer, person, or Web
page on the Internet, such as an IP address, domain name, or e-mail address
IP Address (Internet Protocol) - ANSWERSA numeric Internet address used to uniquely
identify a computer on the Internet
Domain Name - ANSWERSA text-based Internet address used to uniquely identify a
computer on the Internet
