Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologist: A
Positive Care Approach 6th Edition Association of Surgical
Technologists SOLUTIONS MANUAL and ANSWER
GUIDE
hardware - Correct Answer>>the overall term used to describe the components of
any computing device that can be touched, manipulated, and handled, including
the central processing unit (CPU), monitor, modem, and memory storage devices
booting - Correct Answer>>The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes
referred to as _____________.
central processing unit (CPU) - Correct Answer>>silicon chip located within the
case; coordinates operations of computer, manages computer systems, and
facilitates exchange of date with computer memory
ports - Correct Answer>>usually located in back of case, but could be located in
front or top; serve as attachment points for computer components (keyboard,
speakers, printer, and USB thumb drive)
expansion slots - Correct Answer>>back of case; provide ability to upgrade
computer
network or Ethernet card - Correct Answer>>internal or installed in expansion
slot; provides ability to communicate over network or to Internet
hard drive - Correct Answer>>internal; stores information on long term basis, can
be magnetic or solid-state
,CD-ROM/DVD/Blu-Ray drive - Correct Answer>>generally internal with button on
front of case to open and close the drawer that accepts the disk, can also be
external; another convenient portable method of storage, large storage capacity,
files and documents can be "read only", CD-RW (read-write), DVD+R, DVD-R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RW allow recording of files to disk
USB port - Correct Answer>>opening in front and/or back of computer to tower to
insert USB thumb drive or additional peripherals such as mouse, printer, camera,
keyboard, or smart phone; communication technology
modem - Correct Answer>>internal or external device; facilitates sending
information (Internet searches and email) over telephone line
monitor - Correct Answer>>screen displays output of computer, viewable space is
measured diagonally, resolution refers to clarity of the screen image
keyboard - Correct Answer>>contains keys with functions to enter characters and
commands into the computer, divided into four areas; alphabet keys, function
keys, number keys, and cursor control keys
mouse - Correct Answer>>used to move cursor to different areas on screen, used
to select text or commands, has right and left buttons, roller in the middle allows
scrolling through a document, wired and wireless are available
scanner - Correct Answer>>plugs into port at back of computer case, converts
printed text or graphics into digital format (electronic reproduction) so it can be
used by computer
, speakers - Correct Answer>>plug into back of computer case, require installation
of sound card inside the computer case, facilitate audio functions
printer - Correct Answer>>plugs into port at back of computer, prints paper
version (called hard copy) of documents and images
surge protector - Correct Answer>>electrical power strip accepts several
appliances, provides buffer against damage from high-voltage surges, protecting
computer and accessories
battery backup - Correct Answer>>combination battery and surge protector, if
electricity is interrupted, the stored energy allows continues use of computer for a
short period of time
software - Correct Answer>>programs that operate the computer system and its
individual hardware components, as well as the user's programs, such as word
processing, email, or Internet access
Microsoft Excel - Correct Answer>>An example of a popular spreadsheet program
is ____________________.
word processing - Correct Answer>>a term that means creating a document file
Microsoft Word - Correct Answer>>____________________ is a popular word
processing program.
Positive Care Approach 6th Edition Association of Surgical
Technologists SOLUTIONS MANUAL and ANSWER
GUIDE
hardware - Correct Answer>>the overall term used to describe the components of
any computing device that can be touched, manipulated, and handled, including
the central processing unit (CPU), monitor, modem, and memory storage devices
booting - Correct Answer>>The CPU goes through a start-up process, sometimes
referred to as _____________.
central processing unit (CPU) - Correct Answer>>silicon chip located within the
case; coordinates operations of computer, manages computer systems, and
facilitates exchange of date with computer memory
ports - Correct Answer>>usually located in back of case, but could be located in
front or top; serve as attachment points for computer components (keyboard,
speakers, printer, and USB thumb drive)
expansion slots - Correct Answer>>back of case; provide ability to upgrade
computer
network or Ethernet card - Correct Answer>>internal or installed in expansion
slot; provides ability to communicate over network or to Internet
hard drive - Correct Answer>>internal; stores information on long term basis, can
be magnetic or solid-state
,CD-ROM/DVD/Blu-Ray drive - Correct Answer>>generally internal with button on
front of case to open and close the drawer that accepts the disk, can also be
external; another convenient portable method of storage, large storage capacity,
files and documents can be "read only", CD-RW (read-write), DVD+R, DVD-R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RW allow recording of files to disk
USB port - Correct Answer>>opening in front and/or back of computer to tower to
insert USB thumb drive or additional peripherals such as mouse, printer, camera,
keyboard, or smart phone; communication technology
modem - Correct Answer>>internal or external device; facilitates sending
information (Internet searches and email) over telephone line
monitor - Correct Answer>>screen displays output of computer, viewable space is
measured diagonally, resolution refers to clarity of the screen image
keyboard - Correct Answer>>contains keys with functions to enter characters and
commands into the computer, divided into four areas; alphabet keys, function
keys, number keys, and cursor control keys
mouse - Correct Answer>>used to move cursor to different areas on screen, used
to select text or commands, has right and left buttons, roller in the middle allows
scrolling through a document, wired and wireless are available
scanner - Correct Answer>>plugs into port at back of computer case, converts
printed text or graphics into digital format (electronic reproduction) so it can be
used by computer
, speakers - Correct Answer>>plug into back of computer case, require installation
of sound card inside the computer case, facilitate audio functions
printer - Correct Answer>>plugs into port at back of computer, prints paper
version (called hard copy) of documents and images
surge protector - Correct Answer>>electrical power strip accepts several
appliances, provides buffer against damage from high-voltage surges, protecting
computer and accessories
battery backup - Correct Answer>>combination battery and surge protector, if
electricity is interrupted, the stored energy allows continues use of computer for a
short period of time
software - Correct Answer>>programs that operate the computer system and its
individual hardware components, as well as the user's programs, such as word
processing, email, or Internet access
Microsoft Excel - Correct Answer>>An example of a popular spreadsheet program
is ____________________.
word processing - Correct Answer>>a term that means creating a document file
Microsoft Word - Correct Answer>>____________________ is a popular word
processing program.
