Computer Lab (Singbawi)

Front 1

Define the term, digital literacy.

Back 1

Digital literacy (Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers,
mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies.)

Front 2

Define the terms, computer and user.

Back 2

1.) A computer (An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its
own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules,
produce information (output), and store the information for future use.) 2.) A user (Anyone
who interacts with a computer or mobile device, or utilizes the information it generates.)

Front 3

Differentiate between a desktop and a laptop. A laptop also is now as a(n)_______ computers.

Back 3

a notebook computer, (Thin, lightweight
mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base, designed to fit on your
lap.)

Front 4

Describe a tablet.

Back 4

(Thin, lighter weight mobile
computer that has a touch screen, usually smaller than a laptop but larger than a phone.)

Front 5

Describe how you interact with a touch screen.

Back 5

You usually can interact with a touch screen using gestures. A gesture (A motion
you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.)

Front 6

Define the term, server. What services does a server provide?

Back 6

A server (A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or
devices on a network.)

Front 7

Explain whether or not a mobile device is a computer.

Back 7

Mobile device is a computer because they operate under the control of instructions stored their own memory.

Front 8

List characteristics of a smartphone.

Back 8

Smartphones typically communicate
wirelessly with other devices or computers. With several smartphone models, you also can
listen to music and take photos.

Front 9

Differentiate among text, picture, and video messages.

Back 9

A text message (A short note,
typically fewer than 300
characters, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device,) 2) A picture message (A photo or other image, sometimes along with sound and text,
sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.) 3) A video message (A short video clip, usually about 30 seconds, sent to or from a
smartphone or other mobile device.)

Front 10

Describe the purpose of these mobile devices: digital camera, portable media player, e-book reader, and game console.

Back 10

To take a picture, to listen music, to read and to play game.

Front 11

Describe the trend of convergence and how it applies to mobile devices.

Back 11

A mobile device now is like combining sever\al devices into one. Example - A smart phone can now be used as a digital camera, portable media player. e-book reader.. and game console.

Front 12

The ESRB provides guideline for the _____ industry. Describe the rating system.

Back 12

Tablet and smart phone.

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) assigns ratings to provide
guidance of a game's age-appropriateness and content.
The number of hours spent playing games has increased steadily each year,
and the tablet and smartphone industry is partly responsible for this rise in
popularity.

Front 13

Differentiate between data and information. Give an example of each.

Back 13

Data (A collection of unprocessed items, which can
include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.)

Information (Processed data
that conveys meaning to users.)

Front 14

Define the terms, input and output. List several types of input devices and out put devices.

Back 14

An output device (Any hardware component that
conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people.)

An input device (Any hardware component that allows you
to enter data and instructions into a computer or mobile device.)

Front 15

Describe the purpose of a pointing device. Give an example.

Back 15

You control movement if the pointer and send instruction to the computer or mobile.

Mouse

Front 16

List the hardware you can use to enter voice and video.

Back 16

video on a webcam for a video call.

Front 17

Differentiate between memory and storage.

Back 17

Memory (Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the
data needed by those instructions.)

A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on storage media.

Front 18

A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on ___ media. Give some examples.

Back 18

Storage....Such as, hard
disks, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, and optical discs

Front 19

Define the term, cloud storage. Describe the type of services offered by cloud storage providers.

Back 19

Instead of storing data, instructions, and information locally on a hard disk or other media,
you can opt for cloud storage.

Cloud storage (An Internet service that provides storage to
computer users.)

Front 20

Describe components of a backup plan.

Back 20

A backup is a duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case
the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

Front 21

Describe the Internet. Identify reasons people use the Internet.

Back 21

The Internet provides society with
access to global information and instant communications.

Front 22

The ____ consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. What is each electronic document called?

Back 22

Web.... A link, hyperlink, surfing the web, website, A web server and A browser.

Front 23

Differentiate between the web and the Internet.

Back 23

The Internet is the largest computer network, connecting millions of computers
and devices around the world.

The World Wide Web (or web, for short) is a global library of information available to
anyone connected to the Internet.

Front 24

Describe the purpose of a search engine. List two search engines.

Back 24

A search engine is a software that
finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a
specific topic. Google.com and bing.com

Front 25

Explain the purpose of an online social network. What is a Tweet?

Back 25

A network (A collection of computers
and mobile devices connected together,
often wirelessly, via communications
devices and transmission media.)

Front 26

Name the products and/or services of Facebook and Twitter, with respect to technology.

Back 26

With Facebook, you share messages, interests, activities, events, photos, and other
personal information — called posts — with family and friends

Front 27

Explain why a company might be interested in an employee's social networking profile.

Back 27

Some companies, however, feel that
what you say and do online, as well as what others say about you, could reflect
poorly on them and, thus, should affect your employment. These companies are
worried not only about their reputations but also potential red flags.

Front 28

Define the term, malware. List ways you can protect yourself from malware.

Back 28

Malware (Programs that act without a
user's knowledge and deliberately alter
the operations of computers and mobile
devices. Short for malicious software.) ,

Install antivirus program and Install software firewall.

Front 29

List guidelines for creating a strong password. Describe how online tools can determine a password's strength.

Back 29

Avoid using any part of your first or last name, your
family members' names, phone number, street address, license plate number,
Social Security number, or birth date.

Front 30

Explain physical and behavioral health risks associated with using computer.

Back 30

Two (behavioral) health risks are technology addiction and technology overload. Technology
addiction occurs when someone becomes obsessed with using technology.

Prolonged or improper computer use can lead to injuries or disorders of the hands, wrists,
elbows, eyes, neck, and back.(Physical)

Front 31

Define the term, green computing. Describe strategies the support green computing.

Back 31

Green computing (Practices that involve reducing the electricity and environmental waste
while using a computers, mobile devices, and related technologies.)

Front 32

Define the term, software. Software also is called a(n) ____.

Back 32

Software (A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the
computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.) ,

a program (A
series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer
what tasks to perform and how to perform them.)

Front 33

Define the terms, system software and operating system. List popular operating systems for computers and moble devices.

Back 33

An operating system (A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer
or mobile device hardware.) Microsoft's Windows, Apple's Mac OS, Apple's iOS, or Google's
Android

Front 34

Name the contributions of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates with respect to technology

Back 34

Bill Gates (Microsoft's founder)
and Steve Jobs (Apple's cofounder).

Front 35

List the steps involved in installing applications.

Back 35

Application software, usually simply called an application (Programs designed to make
users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.)k

Front 36

Explain how you can determine whether a program will run on your computer

Back 36

Locate the Application, Download and/or Install the Application, Run the Application and Exit the Application

Front 37

Define the term, communications device. List examples of wireless communications technologies.

Back 37

(Wireless communication technology that uses short-range radio signals to
transmit data between two Bluetooth-enabled computers or devices.

Front 38

Define the term, hot spot. Give two examples and describe how each is used.

Back 38

A hot spot (A wireless
network that provides Internet
connections to mobile computers and
devices.)

Front 39

Give examples of precautions you should take when using a public Wi-Fi hot spot

Back 39

Avoid typing password and financial information

Sign out of websites.

Disable your wireless

Front 40

Describe how homes and businesses use networks.

Back 40

Connect to the Internet at the same time

Share a single high-speed Internet connection

Access photos,videos, and other content on computers and devices throughout the house. Business and school networks can be small, such as in a room.

Share hardware.

Share data, information and software.

Front 41

Explain what occurs when you synchronize computers and mobile devices.

Back 41

Synchronize: The Process of matching the files on computers or mobile devices in two or more locations with each other

Front 42

Define the term, digital divide, and describe how it pertains to education.

Back 42

Digital divide: Term used to illustrate the gap between those with and without access to technology.

Front 43

Describe how you might use blogs, wikis, and podcasts to publish content.

Back 43

Blog: An informal website consisting of time-stamped articles, or posts, in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order. Short for weblog.

Podcast: Recorded media that users can download or stream to a computer or portable media player.

Wiki: A collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete the content via their browser.

Front 44

Differentiate among the following technology user types: home user, small/home office user, mobile user, power user, and enterprise user.

Back 44

Home user: Any person who spends time using technology at home

Small/home office: Employees of companies with fewer than 50 employees and the self-employed who work from home.

Mobile user: One who works with computers or mobile devices while away from a main office, home, or school.

Power: One who requires the capabilities of a powerful computer.

Enterprise: Each employee or customer who uses computers, mobile devices, and other technology in an enterprise.

Front 45

Describe how technology is used in the health care industry.

Back 45

Hospitals and doctors use computers and mobile devices to maintain and access patient records.

Robots deliver medication to nurses' stations in hospitals.

Computers and mobile devices monitor patients' vital signs in hospital rooms and at home; patients use computers to manage health conditions, such as diabetes.

Doctors use email, text messaging, and other communications services to correspond with patients.