BTM 200 - Chapter 2
Desktop Computer - CORRECT ANSWER-They consist of separate case that houses
the main components. Stationary
Peripheral Devices - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer. All things
connected to the computer
Mainframe - CORRECT ANSWER-Large, expensive computer that supports hundreds
of users simultaneously but is slower
Supercomputer - CORRECT ANSWER-Specially designed computer that can perform
complex calculations extremely rapidly
Embedded computer - CORRECT ANSWER-A specially designed computer chip that
resides in another device (Ex. Car)
Input Devices - CORRECT ANSWER-Enables you to enter data into the computer
(Keyboard)
Dvorak Keyboard - CORRECT ANSWER-Alternative keyboard that puts the most
commonly used letters in the English language on "home keys"
Flexible Keyboard - CORRECT ANSWER-Alternative if you want a full-sized keyboard
for a notebook. You can roll it up
Laser Keyboard - CORRECT ANSWER-It projects the image of a keyboard on any
surface
Configurable Keyboard - CORRECT ANSWER-Move the keys around in any way you
would like
Function Keys - CORRECT ANSWER-They perform special tasks and are sometimes
referred to as F keys
One byte creates how many binary digits - CORRECT ANSWER-8
Kilabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-1000 bytes
Megabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-1 million bytes
, Gigabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-1 billion bytes
Terabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-1 trillion bytes
Hardware - CORRECT ANSWER-Any part of the computer you can physically touch
Application Software - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the set of programs you use on a
computer to help you carry out tasks (ex. Word and excel)
System Software - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the set of programs that enables your
computer's hardware devices and application software to work together (ex. OS)
Operating System - CORRECT ANSWER-The program that controls the way in which
your computer system functions
Notebook Computer - CORRECT ANSWER-A portable computer that is powered by
batteries or a outlet (laptop)
Netbook - CORRECT ANSWER-Small computer that is generally 7 to 10 inches and is
similar to a laptop
What are the 4 major functions of a Computer? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. It gathers
data (Input)
2. It processes that data
3. It outputs that data
4. It stores data
Data - CORRECT ANSWER-Is a representation of a fact, a figure or an idea
Information - CORRECT ANSWER-Data that has been organized or presented in a
meaningful fashion
Binary Language - CORRECT ANSWER-Consists of 0 and 1's
Binary Digit - CORRECT ANSWER-Each 0 and 1 are...
Tablet - CORRECT ANSWER-Features a touch screen
Toggle Key - CORRECT ANSWER-It switches between one of two options each time
you press it (insert)
Cursor Control Key - CORRECT ANSWER-The arrow keys on your computer that move
your cursor
Desktop Computer - CORRECT ANSWER-They consist of separate case that houses
the main components. Stationary
Peripheral Devices - CORRECT ANSWER-Monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer. All things
connected to the computer
Mainframe - CORRECT ANSWER-Large, expensive computer that supports hundreds
of users simultaneously but is slower
Supercomputer - CORRECT ANSWER-Specially designed computer that can perform
complex calculations extremely rapidly
Embedded computer - CORRECT ANSWER-A specially designed computer chip that
resides in another device (Ex. Car)
Input Devices - CORRECT ANSWER-Enables you to enter data into the computer
(Keyboard)
Dvorak Keyboard - CORRECT ANSWER-Alternative keyboard that puts the most
commonly used letters in the English language on "home keys"
Flexible Keyboard - CORRECT ANSWER-Alternative if you want a full-sized keyboard
for a notebook. You can roll it up
Laser Keyboard - CORRECT ANSWER-It projects the image of a keyboard on any
surface
Configurable Keyboard - CORRECT ANSWER-Move the keys around in any way you
would like
Function Keys - CORRECT ANSWER-They perform special tasks and are sometimes
referred to as F keys
One byte creates how many binary digits - CORRECT ANSWER-8
Kilabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-1000 bytes
Megabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-1 million bytes
, Gigabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-1 billion bytes
Terabyte - CORRECT ANSWER-1 trillion bytes
Hardware - CORRECT ANSWER-Any part of the computer you can physically touch
Application Software - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the set of programs you use on a
computer to help you carry out tasks (ex. Word and excel)
System Software - CORRECT ANSWER-Is the set of programs that enables your
computer's hardware devices and application software to work together (ex. OS)
Operating System - CORRECT ANSWER-The program that controls the way in which
your computer system functions
Notebook Computer - CORRECT ANSWER-A portable computer that is powered by
batteries or a outlet (laptop)
Netbook - CORRECT ANSWER-Small computer that is generally 7 to 10 inches and is
similar to a laptop
What are the 4 major functions of a Computer? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. It gathers
data (Input)
2. It processes that data
3. It outputs that data
4. It stores data
Data - CORRECT ANSWER-Is a representation of a fact, a figure or an idea
Information - CORRECT ANSWER-Data that has been organized or presented in a
meaningful fashion
Binary Language - CORRECT ANSWER-Consists of 0 and 1's
Binary Digit - CORRECT ANSWER-Each 0 and 1 are...
Tablet - CORRECT ANSWER-Features a touch screen
Toggle Key - CORRECT ANSWER-It switches between one of two options each time
you press it (insert)
Cursor Control Key - CORRECT ANSWER-The arrow keys on your computer that move
your cursor
