PRELIMS

• Why is it important to keep up with technology changes?

  To remain digitally literate
• What does digital literacy involve?

  Knowledge of computers, mobile devices, and the web
• What is a computer?

  An electronic device controlled by instructions
• What are the main functions of a computer?

  Accepts data, processes it, and produces information
• What are the types of computers mentioned?

  • Laptop
  • Tablet
  • Desktop and All-in-One
  • Server
• What is the function of a keyboard?

  To enter data and instructions
• What is a pointing device?

  An input device that controls the pointer
• How can you input data using mobile devices?

  By using voice input and video input
• What is the purpose of a scanner?

  To convert printed text and images
• What is an output device?

  Hardware that conveys information to users
• What does a printer do?

  Produces text and graphics on paper
• What can a 3-D printer create?

  Solid objects like toys and prosthetics
• What is a display?

  An output device that visually conveys information
• What do speakers do?

  Allow you to hear audio like music
• What is memory in a computer?

  Stores instructions and data for processing
• What is a storage device?

  Records and retrieves items from storage media
• What is the Internet?

  A worldwide collection of computer networks
• What is the World Wide Web?

  A global library of information on the Internet
• What is a webpage?

  An electronic document on the web
• What is a website?

  A collection of related webpages
• What is a web server?

  A computer that delivers webpages
• What is a browser?

  Software to access and view webpages
• What does a search engine do?

  Finds information related to specific topics
• What is an online social network?

  A platform for sharing interests and ideas
• Why is digital safety important?

  To protect computers and mobile devices
• What is green computing?

  • Reducing electricity consumption
  • Minimizing environmental waste
  • Strategies include:
  • Recycling
  • Using energy-efficient hardware
  • Regulating manufacturing processes
  • Extending computer life
  • Proper disposal of replaced computers
• What is software?

  A program that tells the computer tasks
• What is the process of installing a program?

  Setting up the program to work with devices
• What is a software developer?

  Someone who develops programs and apps
• What is a communications device?

  Hardware that transfers items to transmission media
• What is a network?

  A collection of connected computers and devices
• What are the functions of home networks?

  • Connect to the Internet
  • Share a high-speed Internet connection
  • Access shared content
  • Share devices
  • Play multiplayer games
  • Connect game consoles
  • Use VoIP
  • Interact with smart home devices
• What are the functions of business networks?

  • Facilitate communications
  • Share hardware
  • Share data, information, and software
• What are some uses of technology in society?

  • Education
  • Government
  • Finance
  • Retail
  • Entertainment
  • Health Care
  • Science
  • Travel
  • Publishing
  • Manufacturing
• Who are the different types of technology users?

  • Home User
  • Small/Home Office User
  • Mobile User
  • Power User
  • Enterprise User
• What are the key topics covered in the chapter summary?

  • Basic computer concepts
  • Input, output, memory, and storage methods
  • The Internet
  • Digital security and safety risks
  • Uses of technology applications