BIS/221T Week 1 Introduction to Computer
Applications and Systems
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Apply: Summative Assessment: Information System Exam
- A school or business paper will look good printed at 300 dpi but a high quality photo may need to be printed at_______ or higher.
- Select the file extension for an audio file.
- John works on a desktop computer that doesn’t have a video camera. In order for him to have a video conference with his coworkers, John needs to install a ______ so he can see and speak to his coworkers online.
- Web servers deliver web pages to your computer using a protocol known as ______.
- Compared to table computers, _____ are lighter, more affordable, and enjoy a long battery life. People use them mainly to read books because their screens can be read in bright, outdoor conditions.
- Click on the website’s URL then click Done.
- Click on the three mobile devices that feature a camera and microphone, speakers, wireless connectivity, and internal sensors.
- ______ is the ability of an organization’s information system to work with other systems within the organization.
Click on the computer part(s) that performs actions based on instruction from a program.
- In 1969, the advanced Research Project Agency (ARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense created ____, a network that connected computers at four universities in the western United States.
- The _______ keys are commonly used for keyboard shortcuts that can quickly perform an operation within software. The equivalent shortcut keys on a Mac include the CONTROL OPTION, and COMMAND keys.
- A large smartphone that is almost the size of a tablet is called a ________.
- The _______ flash drive is a solid state storage device that plugs into a ______ port. You have probably used on of these to transfer files between computers or store copies of important files.
- The keyboard is still the primary input device for computers. Which wireless keyboard snaps directly onto a table and also serves as a protective cover?
- 1 Mbps down means that content is delivered (or downloaded) to you at about
- The last part of a URL, such as .com, .edu, or .biz is called the
- What makes copyright infringement so easy online?
- Rather than entering an IP address into our browser, we use a text-based address known as a(n)
- Digital devices all have some form of
- Printers, speakers, and________are considered output devices.
- Read-only memory is considered _________ memory.
- Today, an increasingly popular storage medium is cloud storage, which involves storing information
- According to Chapter 4, a smartphone is essentially a
- To purchase a domain name, you should contact
- This type of equipment helps to keep your connection secure.
- The four parts of the information processing cycle are input of data, output of information, processing of data, and
- The text after http in a URL indicates the
- The motherboard is the primary________ in your computer.
- How is a mobile operating system different from a personal computer operating system? Select one:
- Starting a computer when ________ is called a cold boot.
- What does ISP stand for?
- Four common methods of connecting to the Internet using broadband are DSL, cable, fiber-optic cable, and
- Outlook and Gmail are examples of popular
- When does the BIOS check devices such as the memory, monitor, keyboard, and disc drives?
- The deep web is another name for
- Chapter 2 calls the internet the world’s largest
- Web 2.0 marks a change from people ________ to people ________.
- The _______ on a desktop computer is considered a peripheral device.
- A speedometer in an old-style car is an example of a(n)
- Which of the following would be considered a digital device with built-in input and output features?
- An iPhone runs the mobile OS ________; other smartphones run a mobile OS such as ______.
- The “three Ws” discussed in Chapter 2 are used in
- It is ________ to copy or distribute intellectual property without appropriate permission.
- When was the first email sent?
Discussion Question (and Answer)
Information Technology (IT) has become a mainstay for businesses across multiple industries, as well as for personal use. Even industries that have historically not had much need for technology, such as restaurants, now require more sophisticated systems and technology to compete. As you learn about IT this week, you will explore powerful technologies and systems that are used today.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
- Share the most surprising things you learned about IT this week that you were not aware of before.
- Consider a company you are familiar with and explain how IT can enhance or compromise it.
- Share how IT can improve your career opportunities.
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