Computer Concepts

After doing all parts of the lesson you should be able to answer these questions.

True or False: One byte can store the value of any character on a keyboard.

True, a byte is 8 bits

What does bit stand for?

BInaryDigiT

_______ is used to encode and decode bits and bytes.

software

Give examples of general purpose computers

personal computers (PCs), mobile computers, servers, and supercomputers

Give examples of special purpose computers

Game devices, digital music players, digital cameras, GPS navigators, digital thermostats

What is the difference between digital devices and digital technologies?

Digital devices are things like smartphones, laptops, tablets.
Digitial technologies are the methods that make them work.

What does PC stand for?

Personal Computer: a general-purpose computer designed to meet the computing needs of one person.

The laptop PC is also called a notebook PC

True, it is the most popular type of PC.

Give one example of a mobile device

smartphone, tablet

True or false: Most smartphones are Apple iPhones.

False, only about 15% of smartphones are iPhones

What are some types of servers?

Application, Communications ,database, Email, File, Print, Game, and Web servers

The most powerful type of computer is called a _____

supercomputer

True or False: Supercomputers are used only in research labs.

False, they are used in a wide range of areas such as meteorology, animation, and police work.

True or False: A kiosk is one example of a special purpose computer.

True, they usually have a touchscreen andovide everything from online store catalogs to boarding passes.

Please review the material for any questions you miss.

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