ITF-1.3 Illustrate the basics of computing and processing

Information can take many different forms including:  (Choose All That Apply)

Match the following to the correct description

How does your computer receives data entered by a user?

Which of the following peripherals is considered an input device?

A computer is a system that manipulates data according to a set of instructions.

The computer receives data entered by the user through peripheral devices, such as mice, keyboards, scanners, cameras, and microphones.

An Information Technology (IT) system is one that processes, stores, and transfers information.

The data is written to memory and manipulated by the CPU, acting on instructions from the operating system and applications software.

Which of the following can be classified as a type of computer? (Choose all that apply)

Which of the following was designed specifically for home use or by end users?

The processed data is shown or played to the user through an output device, such as a monitor or loudspeaker system.

The data may be written to different types of storage devices, such as hard disks or optical discs, because data stored in most types of system memory is only preserved while the computer is powered on

Three elements are required for a computer to perform useful tasks: (Choose All That Apply)

Which of the following has become smaller and more portable that is used by most home and end users? (Choose all that apply)

A _____________  type of PC is housed in a case that can sit on or under a desk. (Fill in the blank)

Which of the following is referred to as a desktop, can be used independently by a single user, run powerful applications and also function as a network client? 

Which of the following peripheral devices are normally connected to the motherboard? (Choose all that apply)

Ergonomics involves making the computer more comfortable to use, which of the following will allow for this to happen? (Choose all that apply)

A ____________ is any computer providing services to other computers.

A ____________ is any computer that use high quality components and also provides fault tolerance?

A ______________ computer is one that integrates the display, system components, and input/output devices within a single, portable case (or chassis). (Fill in the Blank)

A ___________  is a device with roughly the same functionality as a personal computer that can be held in one hand. (Fill in the blank)

The computer’s performance is largely determined by which of the following factors? (Choose all that apply)

Match the specific home automation product categories with the correct description.