Question 1

____________________ software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

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Question 2

Examples of ____________________ users are sales reps, real estate agents, insurance agents, meter readers, package delivery people, journalists, consultants, and students.

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Question 3

When you instruct a computer or mobile device to run an application, the computer or mobile device ____________________ its software, which means the application is copied from storage to memory.

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Question 4

A(n) ____________________ is a named collection of stored data, instructions, or information and can contain text, images, video, and audio.

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Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and related technologies
Any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people
A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
One of the more widely used Internet services
A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network
A personal computer designed to be in a stationary location
An internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, notepad, games, and several other apps
Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device
Removable flash memory
Software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic
A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information
A computing device small enough to hold in your hand
A thin, lightweight mobile computer with a touch screen
A named collection of stored data, instructions, or information
Where a computer keeps data, instructions, and information
Thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base
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
Software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or mobile device
A website that encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other users

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Question 6

____________________ software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

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Question 7

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Another approach to learning about computers is to study how they are used today, which means learning about the categories of users. Which of the following types of users is the most likely to use computer-aided design software?
A) small office/home office
B) home
C) mobile
D) power

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Power users are most likely to use computer-aided design software as they require advanced computing capabilities for tasks such as engineering, architecture, and graphic design.

Question 8

List at least four guidelines for creating strong passwords.

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Question 9

Examples of ____________________ users include engineers, scientists, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists.

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Question 10

One type of system software is a(n) ____________________ system, which is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.

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Question 11

List four guidelines for using public Wi-Fi hot spots safely.

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Question 12

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 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. 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
B) stretch
C) double-tap
D) pinch

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Swiping is the gesture used to bring up bars or menus from the edges of a touch screen.

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ is a duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

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Question 14

A(n) ____________________, which is similar to a password, consists of several words separated by spaces.

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Question 15

List the steps to locate, install, and then run a mobile app.

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Question 16

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.

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Question 17

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-2 Another approach to learning about computers is to study how they are used today, which means learning about the categories of users. Which of the following types of users is the most likely to use accounting software?
A) power
B) mobile
C) enterprise
D) home

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Question 18

Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 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. 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
B) pinch
C) press and hold
D) swipe

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Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.

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Question 20

List at least five different practices to adopt in order to protect your computer from viruses and other malware.

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Quiz 1: Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology