COSC 1301 Final Exam Review questions
with solved solutions
computer literacy - ANSWER>>aka digital literacy; involves having a current knowledge and
understanding of computers and their uses
computer - ANSWER>>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 results for future use
hardware - ANSWER>>electric, electronic, and mechanical components that a computer
contains
software - ANSWER>>aka a program; a series of related instructions, organized for a common
purpose, that tells the computer what task(s) to perform and how to perform them
operating system - ANSWER>>set of programs that coordinates all the activities among
computer hardware devices; provides a means for users to communicate with the computer
and other software
utility program - ANSWER>>allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to
managing a computer, its devices, or its programs
telecommuting - ANSWER>>a work arrangement in which employees work away from a
company's standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer
SOHO - ANSWER>>small office/home office- includes any company that employs 50 or fewer as
well as the self-employed who work from home
, application software - ANSWER>>consists of programs designed to make users more productive
and/or assist them with personal tasks
network - ANSWER>>a collection of computers and devices connected together, often
wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
Internet - ANSWER>>a worldwide collection of networks that connect millions of businesses,
government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
Telemedicine - ANSWER>>healthcare professionals in several locations conduct live
conferences on the computer
CAM:computer-aided manufacturing - ANSWER>>refers to the use of computers to assist with
manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly
what are the 5 components of a computer? - ANSWER>>input devices, output devices, system
unit, storage devices, and communications devices
input device - ANSWER>>any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer (input devices- keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, and Web
cam)
output device - ANSWER>>any hardware component that conveys information to one or more
people (printer, monitor, speakers)
system unit - ANSWER>>a case that contains electronic components of the computer that are
used to process data
with solved solutions
computer literacy - ANSWER>>aka digital literacy; involves having a current knowledge and
understanding of computers and their uses
computer - ANSWER>>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 results for future use
hardware - ANSWER>>electric, electronic, and mechanical components that a computer
contains
software - ANSWER>>aka a program; a series of related instructions, organized for a common
purpose, that tells the computer what task(s) to perform and how to perform them
operating system - ANSWER>>set of programs that coordinates all the activities among
computer hardware devices; provides a means for users to communicate with the computer
and other software
utility program - ANSWER>>allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to
managing a computer, its devices, or its programs
telecommuting - ANSWER>>a work arrangement in which employees work away from a
company's standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer
SOHO - ANSWER>>small office/home office- includes any company that employs 50 or fewer as
well as the self-employed who work from home
, application software - ANSWER>>consists of programs designed to make users more productive
and/or assist them with personal tasks
network - ANSWER>>a collection of computers and devices connected together, often
wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
Internet - ANSWER>>a worldwide collection of networks that connect millions of businesses,
government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
Telemedicine - ANSWER>>healthcare professionals in several locations conduct live
conferences on the computer
CAM:computer-aided manufacturing - ANSWER>>refers to the use of computers to assist with
manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly
what are the 5 components of a computer? - ANSWER>>input devices, output devices, system
unit, storage devices, and communications devices
input device - ANSWER>>any hardware component that allows you to enter data and
instructions into a computer (input devices- keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, and Web
cam)
output device - ANSWER>>any hardware component that conveys information to one or more
people (printer, monitor, speakers)
system unit - ANSWER>>a case that contains electronic components of the computer that are
used to process data
