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1.) Describe a situation where a desktop computer might be preferred over a notebook
computer.
A notebook computer may be more useful if you plan to use it on the go, or in more
than just one place. Its also more useful if you are looking for a computer that isnt too
pricy. (Desktop computers tend to cost more than notebook computers) Finally, if youre
looking for something that has a strong battery life, a notebook computer is for you.
c) Describe a situation or user that would prefer a tablet PC over a notebook computer.
A hand-held computer would be useful for an office job, as you may need to make
presentations to your co-workers. It would also be easy to have a handheld computer for a
lawyer, who may need to look things up on the go, or check information frequently.
e) Describe how wearable computers are used in the health care industry.
Wearable computers are used in the medical field frequently. Some examples of
wearable computers are heart rate monitors and oximeters. These are used almost daily
by doctors, and help save multiple lives.
The motherboard is the main circuit on the PC. On the motherboard, you can find,
The Expansion boards, the CPU (Central Processing Unit), A bus (A set of circuits that
connect the CPU to other components.), The ROM (Read Only memory) and The RAM
(Random Access Memory)
4.) Describe the flow of data between the components of a computer, starting with input.
The data first starts at the input, where the information is inputted. (Such as, a key
being typed onto a word document), The key will then travel to the device memory, and
to the CPU. After going through the CPU, it will once again go out to the memory, and
then to the ouput (for example, the output is the key being placed onto the word
document)
6.) Describe one difference between operating system software and application software.
The OS is started at first startup, whilst the application startup must be manually started.
b) List three different operating systems
Three different operating systems include Linux, Windows, and Unix.
c) What does environment refer to?
Environment refers to the computers hardware and software configuration.
Utility programs manage input and output, read and write memory, and manage the
processor. OS functions are implemented through these utility programs. A device driver
is an example of a utility program.
9.) What is the difference between low and high level programming languages
High level programming languages have English like instructions, while Low
level programming languages include machine languages (0 and 1s primarily)
Peer to peer networks and client/server networks are both examples of network
architecture models
b) What is a node?
A node is a location on a network with a device capable of processing
information.
16.) Explain why the binary number system was adopted for use in computers.
The electrical circuits on an IC have one of two states, off or on. Therefore,
the binary number system which uses on (0 and 1) was adopted for use in computers.
(11)10
b) What is the decimal equivalent of 2A16?
(42)10
21.) What is the difference between a text file and a binary file?
A text file includes all characters and binary files only include 0 and 1s
c.) Describe how organizing your files into folders would help you keep organized
It would allow you to find certain things faster. For example, I could put all my
schoolwork in one folder.
22.) List two ways storage devices could be classified and give an example of each.
Internal, such as a hard disk or External, such as a memory key.
23.) List four rules that should be followed to avoid damaging files stored on CDs
Keep them away from magnets, Handle CDs by the center or the edges, Store CDs in a
sleeve to prevent scratches, Keep media away from liquids or moisture
d) What are the two requirements for sending and receiving e-mail messages?
E-mail software and an e-mail address
27.) Explain why sending an e-mail message should be thought of the same as sending a
postcard
Because thats essentially what it is, an electric postcard.
29.) Write Search Criteria to locate web pages that contain the following info.
a) Good Miami Restaurants
b) Montreal, Canada Art Museums
c) Nearby Clothing Stores
d) Only Alligators
e) James Patterson bibliography.
f) Garbage in, Garbage out
g) Only George Washington and John Adams
h) Places to travel in Florida.
34.) Name and briefly describe one law that helps protect the privacy of an individual.
The ECPA, it makes it a crime to access electronic data without authorization
35.) List three reasons why many schools haves developed an Acceptable Use Policy
To help protect students, to prevent school rules from being broken online, and to
prevent malware being installed on the PC.
36.) What can you do if you are turned down for credit at a bank and believe that the data used
to deny credit is inaccurate?
Contact the bank.
37.) What is necessary for a federal government to authority to access an individuals financial
records?
A search warrant is necessary.
d) Describe Phishing
Phishing is the act of sending an e-mail to try and trick the user that they are a legitimate
business