Comp 1003 STUDY GUIDE
Computer - Answers - 1. 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 results, and Store the results for future us.
IPC - Answers - input, process, output, and storage
Data vs. information - Answers - raw text, numbers, etc. / Information = processed data
Hard drive vs. memory - Answers - Hard drive is non-volatile memory permanently
stored regardless if the computer is rebooted. Memory (RAM) is volatile memory
temporarily stored and is cleared out when the computer is rebooted.
Memory amounts - Answers - byte, MB, KB,GB
Volatile vs. non-volatile - Answers - Volatile = temporary; Non-volatile = permanent
memory
Optical Disc - Answers - Functionality , selection CD-ROM- read-only; CD-R -
recordable; CD-RW - recordable and erasable. Burn or zip a CD or DVD. Capacity of
CD vs. Blu-Ray.
System Unit - Answers - A box-like case that houses the processor, memory, and
storage devices
Peripheral - Answers - a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the
processor in the computer
Laptop vs. Netbook vs. Tablet PC - Answers - Netbook is smaller, cheaper, and less
functionality than a laptop. Tablet PC - users are able to draw or write their signature.
Mobile Devices - Answers - Computer devices that are easily moved from one location
to another. A computing device small enough to hold in your hand
Input device - Answers - Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer.[ A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users
press to enter data and instructions into the computer. A stylus is a small metal or
plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen, but uses pressure instead of ink. A mouse is
a pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand. Most notebook
computers have a touchpad, a small, flat, rectangular pointing device.]
System Unit - Answers - A case containing electronic components of the computer used
to process data
Computer - Answers - 1. 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 results, and Store the results for future us.
IPC - Answers - input, process, output, and storage
Data vs. information - Answers - raw text, numbers, etc. / Information = processed data
Hard drive vs. memory - Answers - Hard drive is non-volatile memory permanently
stored regardless if the computer is rebooted. Memory (RAM) is volatile memory
temporarily stored and is cleared out when the computer is rebooted.
Memory amounts - Answers - byte, MB, KB,GB
Volatile vs. non-volatile - Answers - Volatile = temporary; Non-volatile = permanent
memory
Optical Disc - Answers - Functionality , selection CD-ROM- read-only; CD-R -
recordable; CD-RW - recordable and erasable. Burn or zip a CD or DVD. Capacity of
CD vs. Blu-Ray.
System Unit - Answers - A box-like case that houses the processor, memory, and
storage devices
Peripheral - Answers - a device that connects to the system unit and is controlled by the
processor in the computer
Laptop vs. Netbook vs. Tablet PC - Answers - Netbook is smaller, cheaper, and less
functionality than a laptop. Tablet PC - users are able to draw or write their signature.
Mobile Devices - Answers - Computer devices that are easily moved from one location
to another. A computing device small enough to hold in your hand
Input device - Answers - Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer.[ A keyboard is an input device that contains keys users
press to enter data and instructions into the computer. A stylus is a small metal or
plastic device that looks like a tiny ink pen, but uses pressure instead of ink. A mouse is
a pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand. Most notebook
computers have a touchpad, a small, flat, rectangular pointing device.]
System Unit - Answers - A case containing electronic components of the computer used
to process data
