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The Cray supercomputer is made in what city?
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Tower, workstation, and all-in-oneare examples of what category
of computers?
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The foundation of the computer industry was in this category of computers.
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Give an example of a “multiuser” computer.
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MainframeSupercomputer
PC Server
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List the 4 categories of computersfrom most powerful to least powerful.
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SupercomputerMainframe
Mid-range ServerPersonal Computer
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Using a computer to plan the designof a new bridge is called:
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When a student uses a computer program to practice Spanish terms,
this is called (give acronym):
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To access your bank account from anATM, what two things do you need?
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Give two examples of output devices:
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Devices that surround the computeritself are called:
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A boxlike case that contains theelectronic components of the
computer is called the:
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Hardware components like a modem and network cable are
examples of what category of devices?
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A computerized device with a touch screenthat might advertise products or allow
you to place an order is called a:
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A collection of unprocessed items (text,numbers, images, audio, video) is
called:
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Explain the Information Processing Cycle:
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Input—entering data & instructionsProcess—performing calculations ormanipulating dataOutput—results are made availableStorage—keep for later useCommunication—sharing information
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Wht type of payment card allows youto “buy now, pay later”?
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List 3 of the 5 reasons (given in class)why computers are so powerful.
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SpeedReliability/Durability (Consistency)
AccuracyStorage
Communications
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Name 3 items that might bededucted from an employee’s paycheck to compute net pay.
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Federal taxesState taxes
Social Security (FICA)Health InsuranceDental Insurance
Life Insurance
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The process of setting up softwareon a computer is called:
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Commercial, off-the-shelf retailsoftware is called:
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Programs that control or maintain theoperations of the computer and its
devices is called:
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Give 2 examples of application software programs:
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Word processingSpreadsheet
DatabaseGraphics
Publishingetc.
(or give titles of programs)
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What is the difference betweenpublic domain software
and freeware?
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public domain is not!
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Many people work in a “SOHO”environment. What does SOHO mean?
(acronym meaning)