CIS 105 Ch.2
What is the difference between data and information - answerData represents facts and
information is data that has been organized
The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is called? -
answerROM
The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________. - answerscreen
resolution
The ________ is the biggest power consumer on a mobile computing device. -
answerDisplay
Powering on your computer from a completely turned off state is called a(n) ________
boot. - answercold
T/F A smartphone is a type of computer. - answertrue
A smartphone is a type of computer. - answerRAM
Which of the following computers is large, expensive, and is designed to execute a few
programs as fast as possible? - answersupercomputer
Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices to a
computer? - answerUniversal serial bus (USB)
Apple's macOS and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software. -
answeroperating system
T/F Transistors contain a huge number of integrated circuits. - answerFalse
T/F A computing device that can be converted from a conventional laptop to a tablet is
known as a 2-in-1. - answerTrue
The two main categories of home and office printers are ________ and laser printers. -
answerinkjet
Which of the following is not a goal of green IT?
Cleaning waterways with repurposed computers
Reduce use of electricity
Use technology to reduce travel
What is the difference between data and information - answerData represents facts and
information is data that has been organized
The area that holds all of the instructions the computer needs to start up is called? -
answerROM
The number of pixels displayed on the screen is known as ________. - answerscreen
resolution
The ________ is the biggest power consumer on a mobile computing device. -
answerDisplay
Powering on your computer from a completely turned off state is called a(n) ________
boot. - answercold
T/F A smartphone is a type of computer. - answertrue
A smartphone is a type of computer. - answerRAM
Which of the following computers is large, expensive, and is designed to execute a few
programs as fast as possible? - answersupercomputer
Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices to a
computer? - answerUniversal serial bus (USB)
Apple's macOS and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software. -
answeroperating system
T/F Transistors contain a huge number of integrated circuits. - answerFalse
T/F A computing device that can be converted from a conventional laptop to a tablet is
known as a 2-in-1. - answerTrue
The two main categories of home and office printers are ________ and laser printers. -
answerinkjet
Which of the following is not a goal of green IT?
Cleaning waterways with repurposed computers
Reduce use of electricity
Use technology to reduce travel
