REVIEW QUIZ BOWL. The hardware unit that houses the CPU, memory, disk drives, ports and other circuit boards. System Unit.

REVIEW QUIZ BOWL

REVIEW QUIZ BOWL

The hardware unit that houses the CPU,

memory, disk drives, ports and

other circuit boards.

The hardware unit that houses the CPU,

memory, disk drives, ports and

other circuit boards.

System UnitSystem Unit

HardwareSoftware

Peopleware

Give the 3 components of an EDP system

Give the 3 components of an EDP system

Computer programs that provide tools for performing the type of

work that people require computer systems to do;

commonly called applications programs or applications

Computer programs that provide tools for performing the type of

work that people require computer systems to do;

commonly called applications programs or applications

Application Application SoftwareSoftware

The branch of computer science concerned

with making computers behave like

humans.

The branch of computer science concerned

with making computers behave like

humans.

Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI)(AI)

Regarded as the first computer programmerRegarded as the first

computer programmer

Augusta AdaAugusta Ada

Language BarLanguage Bar

It is a floating toolbar that appears on your desktop automatically

when you add handwriting recognition, speech recognition, or an Input Method Editor (IME) as a method of inserting text.

It is a floating toolbar that appears on your desktop automatically

when you add handwriting recognition, speech recognition, or an Input Method Editor (IME) as a method of inserting text.

Intel 4004Intel 4004

First computer on a chip that has 2,250 transistors.

First computer on a chip that has 2,250 transistors.

Random Access Memory Random Access Memory (RAM)(RAM)

It is the computer’s main memory. It is volatile since

the contents of the memory are lost when there is no

power.

It is the computer’s main memory. It is volatile since

the contents of the memory are lost when there is no

power.

Window + EWindow + E

What is the keyboard command to launce Windows Explorer?

What is the keyboard command to launce Windows Explorer?

Control PanelControl Panel

This provides options for you to customize the appearance and functionality of your computer,

add or remove programs and set your network connections and

user accounts.

This provides options for you to customize the appearance and functionality of your computer,

add or remove programs and set your network connections and

user accounts.

3 main functions of an operating system.

3 main functions of an operating system.

Controls your hardwareControls your hardwareRuns your programsRuns your programs

Organizes your Organizes your informationinformation

A more direct way to describe where a file,

such as a document or program, is located in your computer or in

network.

A more direct way to describe where a file,

such as a document or program, is located in your computer or in

network.

PathPath

Alt + F4Alt + F4

What is the keyboard command to close an

application?

What is the keyboard command to close an

application?

Give the 4 elements of data processing system

Give the 4 elements of data processing system

InputInputProcessProcessOutputOutputStorageStorage

The main circuit board to which all computer system components

connect.

The main circuit board to which all computer system components

connect.

System board / System board / MotherboardMotherboard

These are also called the personal computers. They are the cheapest and most popular type of computer.

These are also called the personal computers. They are the cheapest and most popular type of computer.

MicrocomputersMicrocomputers

It is referred to as the “brains of the computer”. It

supervises the execution of program instructions.

It is referred to as the “brains of the computer”. It

supervises the execution of program instructions.

Central Processing Central Processing Unit (CPU)Unit (CPU)

The middle-class of computer size and

power. It is popular with small and medium-size

businesses, used mostly as servers.

The middle-class of computer size and

power. It is popular with small and medium-size

businesses, used mostly as servers.

Midrange / Midrange / MinicomputersMinicomputers

ModemModem

It converts digital signals to analog and vice-versa so that it can transmit data through

telephone lines.

It converts digital signals to analog and vice-versa so that it can transmit data through

telephone lines.

A collection of components that interact to serve a

common goal.

A collection of components that interact to serve a

common goal.

SystemSystem

An element of DPS, this is the collection of data/information

and conversion into a form acceptable for processing

An element of DPS, this is the collection of data/information

and conversion into a form acceptable for processing

InputInput

PrinterPrinter

Primary output devices used to generate information. Its outputs are called “hard copies” or “printouts”.

Primary output devices used to generate information. Its outputs are called “hard copies” or “printouts”.

Give 3 advantages of an EDP system

Give 3 advantages of an EDP system

•increased speedincreased speed•improved accuracy and improved accuracy and

reliabilityreliability•more effective control more effective control

(error-checking, reports)(error-checking, reports)•reduced costreduced cost

•storage capacitystorage capacity•improved qualityimproved quality

Where was the abacus invented?

Where was the abacus invented?

BabyloniaBabylonia

Programming computers to make decisions in real-life situations (for example,

some expert systems help doctors diagnose diseases

based on symptoms)

Programming computers to make decisions in real-life situations (for example,

some expert systems help doctors diagnose diseases

based on symptoms)

Expert SystemsExpert Systems

The most popular operating system,

capable of multitasking and

having a graphical user interface.

The most popular operating system,

capable of multitasking and

having a graphical user interface.

WindowsWindows

Data that has been processed into a meaningful form.

Data that has been processed into a meaningful form.

InformationInformation

They are big, powerful, fast, and expensive computers.

They serve hundreds of users at the same time; execute many millions of instructions per second.

They are big, powerful, fast, and expensive computers.

They serve hundreds of users at the same time; execute many millions of instructions per second.

MainframesMainframes

A socket on the exterior of a computer’s

system unit into which a peripheral device

may connect.

A socket on the exterior of a computer’s

system unit into which a peripheral device

may connect.

PortPort

The simultaneous use of more than one

processor to solve a problem.

The simultaneous use of more than one

processor to solve a problem.

Parallel ProcessingParallel Processing

They are extremely fast and expensive. It can serve

hundreds of users at the same time and executes billions of instructions per second. It is used to perform vital tasks.

They are extremely fast and expensive. It can serve

hundreds of users at the same time and executes billions of instructions per second. It is used to perform vital tasks.

SupercomputersSupercomputers

First fully assembled microcomputer

system unit.

First fully assembled microcomputer

system unit.

Altair 8800Altair 8800

A horizontal bar that appears along the top of the active window that displays the name of the program and or the document you are

currently working on.

A horizontal bar that appears along the top of the active window that displays the name of the program and or the document you are

currently working on.

Title BarTitle Bar

It is the temporary storage for all the files you

delete and allows you to recover them.

It is the temporary storage for all the files you

delete and allows you to recover them.

Recycle BinRecycle Bin

Systems that simulate intelligence by attempting to reproduce the types of physical connections that

occur in animal brains.

Systems that simulate intelligence by attempting to reproduce the types of physical connections that

occur in animal brains.

Neural NetworksNeural Networks

This gives alternating 29-and –30-day lunar

months.

This gives alternating 29-and –30-day lunar

months.

Antikhythera DeviceAntikhythera Device

Give the 4 characteristics of information

Give the 4 characteristics of information

•AccurateAccurate•TimelyTimely

•CompleteComplete•RelevantRelevant

A digital calculating machine capable of performing the

four fundamental operations of arithmetic

and operating in a predetermined sequence.

A digital calculating machine capable of performing the

four fundamental operations of arithmetic

and operating in a predetermined sequence.

Harvard Mark IHarvard Mark I

Give 3 disadvantages of an EDP system

Give 3 disadvantages of an EDP system

•relatively high cost of equipmentrelatively high cost of equipment•cost and difficulty of systems cost and difficulty of systems

design and programmingdesign and programming•channelling of workchannelling of work

•problems of conversion from a problems of conversion from a manual system to an electronic onemanual system to an electronic one

•security problems security problems

Known as the world’s first minicomputer.

Known as the world’s first minicomputer.

PDP-8PDP-8

The long bar that sits at the bottom of your screen. It has the Start button, language bar, system tray, and possibly more on it. In addition, it lets you easily

switch between the open windows.

The long bar that sits at the bottom of your screen. It has the Start button, language bar, system tray, and possibly more on it. In addition, it lets you easily

switch between the open windows.

TaskbarTaskbar

A gear driven adding machine known as the

first mechanical adding machine.

A gear driven adding machine known as the

first mechanical adding machine.

PascalenePascalene

Computer devices used to transmit/receive data and “talk” with other

computers.

Computer devices used to transmit/receive data and “talk” with other

computers.

Communication Communication DevicesDevices

An electronic device made up of several distinct

components that can be instructed to process, or manipulate data in some

manner.

An electronic device made up of several distinct

components that can be instructed to process, or manipulate data in some

manner.

ComputerComputer

Give the 4 types of computers

Give the 4 types of computers

•MicrocomputersMicrocomputers•Minicomputer or Mid-range Minicomputer or Mid-range

computercomputer•MainframesMainframes

•SupercomputersSupercomputers

An element of DPS, this is the form that is acceptable to the

user for analysis or as input for a second cycle

An element of DPS, this is the form that is acceptable to the

user for analysis or as input for a second cycle

OutputOutput

A software in hardware module from which the

computer can read data, but not write.

A software in hardware module from which the

computer can read data, but not write.

Read Only Memory Read Only Memory (ROM)(ROM)

It is a group of selectable image "buttons" that give

the user a constantly visible reminder of and an

easy way to select commonly used commands.

It is a group of selectable image "buttons" that give

the user a constantly visible reminder of and an

easy way to select commonly used commands.

ToolbarToolbar

This is the objective of a Data Processing System. “To convert raw data into

information that can be used in ____ ____.”

This is the objective of a Data Processing System. “To convert raw data into

information that can be used in ____ ____.”

Decision MakingDecision Making

This is the feature that lets you open and use

many programs at once.

This is the feature that lets you open and use

many programs at once.

MultitaskingMultitasking

A general-purpose program that performs some frequently

encountered operations in a computer system. It extends

the capabilities of a computer’s system software.

A general-purpose program that performs some frequently

encountered operations in a computer system. It extends

the capabilities of a computer’s system software.

Utility ProgramsUtility Programs

A computer programs such as word processors and

spreadsheets, designed to make workers more

productive in their jobs.

A computer programs such as word processors and

spreadsheets, designed to make workers more

productive in their jobs.

Productivity Productivity SoftwareSoftware

Give 3 capabilities of computers.

Give 3 capabilities of computers.

•The computer is capable of processing The computer is capable of processing repetitive, high volume applications for repetitive, high volume applications for

days without fatigue or boredom.days without fatigue or boredom.•It can think if thinking refers to It can think if thinking refers to

decision making based on set criteria.decision making based on set criteria.•It can “remember” and “recall” facts It can “remember” and “recall” facts

and figures.and figures.•It can perform arithmetic operations at It can perform arithmetic operations at

high speeds with greater precision.high speeds with greater precision.

An easy to click icon that launches a program,

web page, or document.

An easy to click icon that launches a program,

web page, or document.

ShortcutShortcut

The most popular pointing device that simplifies the

task of positioning the cursor on the monitor

screen

The most popular pointing device that simplifies the

task of positioning the cursor on the monitor

screen

MouseMouse

Give the 4 device categoriesGive the 4 device categories

•InputInput•OutputOutput•StorageStorage

•CommunicationCommunication

These are facts, set of symbols to represent

objects, events, activities and quantities

These are facts, set of symbols to represent

objects, events, activities and quantities

DataData

Computer devices where data and instructions are stored before and after they are

used or processed.

Computer devices where data and instructions are stored before and after they are

used or processed.

Storage devicesStorage devices

Give at least 3 basic forms of data.

Give at least 3 basic forms of data.

•TextText•GraphicGraphic•AudioAudio•VideoVideo

The first successful microcomputer

company

The first successful microcomputer

company

AppleApple

It displays the hierarchical structure of files, folders, and drives on your computer. It

also shows any network drives that have been mapped to

drive letters on your computer.

It displays the hierarchical structure of files, folders, and drives on your computer. It

also shows any network drives that have been mapped to

drive letters on your computer.

My Computer / Windows My Computer / Windows ExplorerExplorer

The place where the first known civilization kept records of commercial transactions on clay

tablets.

The place where the first known civilization kept records of commercial transactions on clay

tablets.

SumerSumer

What does “modem” stand for?

What does “modem” stand for?

Modulator-Modulator-DemodulatorDemodulator

These are the set of instructions that tells the computer how to process

the data to produce information that the user

wants.

These are the set of instructions that tells the computer how to process

the data to produce information that the user

wants.

ProgramProgram