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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