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157. A(n) ____________________ is an input device that converts printed material into a form the computer can process.
158. Printed content sometimes is referred to as a(n) ____________________.
159. Storage devices like the ____________________ in the accompanying figure hold data, instructions, and information
for future use.
160. A(n) ____________________ is a portable storage device that is small and lightweight enough to be transported on a
keychain or in a pocket.
161. A(n) ____________________ is a named collection of stored data, instructions, or information and can contain text,
images, video, and audio.
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162. A(n) ____________________ is a duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case the original is
lost, damaged, or destroyed.
163. A(n) ____________________ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other
information related to a specific topic.
164. A(n) ____________________, which is similar to a password, consists of several words separated by spaces.
165. ____________________ software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer
and its devices.
166. One type of system software is a(n) ____________________ system, which is a set of programs that coordinates all
the activities among computer hardware devices.
167. ____________________ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them
with personal tasks.
168. When you instruct a computer or mobile device to run an application, the computer or mobile device
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169. Examples of ____________________ users are sales reps, real estate agents, insurance agents, meter readers,
package delivery people, journalists, consultants, and students.
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170. Examples of ____________________ users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic
artists.
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You have purchased your first tablet and the use of gestures for interacting with the touch screen is taking a little bit of
getting used to. You take a quick online tutorial to familiarize yourself with the gestures.
171. You want to display a shortcut menu in order to quickly show you all of the possible actions at a particular moment
in your use of the tablet. Which of the following gestures does the tutorial tell you to use?
a. tap
c. press and hold
b. pinch
d. swipe
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172. You are looking for a bar that displays commands on an edge of the tablet’s screen. You have seen this before so you
know it can be done. According to the tutorial, what gesture should you use?
a. swipe
c. double-tap
b. stretch
d. pinch
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Case 1-2
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Another approach to learning about computers is to study how they are used today, which means learning about the
categories of users.
173. Which of the following types of users is the most likely to use computer-aided design software?
a. small office/home office
c. mobile
b. home
d. power
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174. Which of the following types of users is the most likely to use accounting software?
a. power
c. enterprise
b. mobile
d. home
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175. Explain what the World Wide Web is, including several tasks that can be accomplished online. Include definitions of
the following terms in your response: webpage, downloading, website, and web server.
176. List at least five different practices to adopt in order to protect your computer from viruses and other malware.
177. List at least four guidelines for creating strong passwords.
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178. List the steps to locate, install, and then run a mobile app.
179. List four guidelines for using public Wi–Fi hot spots safely.
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180. Explain in detail what it means to synchronize computers and mobile devices. Include at least two strategies for
keeping your files in sync in your answer.
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Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
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storage media
b.
solid-state drive
c.
program
d.
file
e.
browser
f.
digital literacy
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desktop
h.
smartphone
i.
output device
j.
input device
k.
server
l.
mobile device
m.
computer
n.
tablet
o.
laptop
p.
search engine
q.
online social network
r.
World Wide Web
s.
memory card
t.
Internet
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181. Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and related technologies
182. Thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base
183. A thin, lightweight mobile computer with a touch screen
184. An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data,
process the data according to specified rules, produce information, and store the information for future use
185. A personal computer designed to be in a stationary location
186. A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network
187. A computing device small enough to hold in your hand
188. An internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator,
notepad, games, and several other apps
189. Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device
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191. Where a computer keeps data, instructions, and information
192. Removable flash memory
193. A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies,
educational institutions, and individuals
194. One of the more widely used Internet services
195. A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information
196. A named collection of stored data, instructions, or information
197. A website that encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other users
198. A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and
how to perform them
199. Software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic
200. Software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device
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