Computing Essentials 2017
26th Edition
ISBN: 9781259563652
Author: Timothy J O'Leary Professor, Linda I. O'Leary, Daniel O'Leary
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Textbook Question
Chapter 1, Problem 1M
Match each numbered item with the most closely related lettered item. Write answers in the spaces provided.
a. desktop | ________1. Consists of the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer how to do its work. |
b. modem | ________2. Another name for a |
c. network |
________3. Enables the application software to interact with the computer hardware. |
d. output | ________4. Type of computer that's is small enough to fit on top of or alongside a desk yet is too big to cay around. |
e. presentation | ________5. A container that houses most of the electronic components that make up a computer system. |
f. program | ________6. Devices that translate the processed information from the computer into a form that human can understand. |
g. software | ________7. Unlike hard disks, this type of storage does not have any moving parts, is more reliable, and requires less power. |
h. solid-state | ________8. The most widely used communication device. |
i. system software | ________9. A type of a file that might contain, for example, audience handouts, speaker notes, and electronic slides. |
j. system unit | ________10. A communications system connecting two or more computers. |
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Fill in the blank question:
Q. Home ____________ Computer is better known as____________.
248.
Device drivers are dynamic
a.
Processes
b.
Variables
c.
Libraries
d.
Applications
After defining "computer environment," we go on to discuss three
basic categories of computer settings.
Chapter 1 Solutions
Computing Essentials 2017
Ch. 1 - Prob. 1CCCh. 1 - What is a program?Ch. 1 - Prob. 3CCCh. 1 - Prob. 4CCCh. 1 - Prob. 5CCCh. 1 - Prob. 6CCCh. 1 - Prob. 7CCCh. 1 - Describe two types of system software programs.Ch. 1 - Prob. 9CCCh. 1 - Prob. 10CC
Ch. 1 - Prob. 11CCCh. 1 - Prob. 12CCCh. 1 - Prob. 13CCCh. 1 - Prob. 14CCCh. 1 - Prob. 15CCCh. 1 - Prob. 1MCCh. 1 - Prob. 2MCCh. 1 - Prob. 3MCCh. 1 - Prob. 4MCCh. 1 - Prob. 5MCCh. 1 - Circle the correct answer. 6. RAM is a type of a....Ch. 1 - Circle the correct answer. 7. Unlike memory, this...Ch. 1 - Prob. 8MCCh. 1 - Prob. 9MCCh. 1 - Prob. 10MCCh. 1 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1OECh. 1 - On a separate sheet of paper, respond to each...Ch. 1 - Prob. 3OECh. 1 - Prob. 4OECh. 1 - Prob. 5OECh. 1 - Prob. 1DCh. 1 - Prob. 2DCh. 1 - Prob. 3DCh. 1 - Prob. 4D
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, computer-science and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- The only language a computer can directly understand is that computer’s__________________arrow_forwardA traffic light controller containing a microprocessor and a program in ROM is an example of: a. A general purpose computer b. An embedded system c. An operating system d. A GUIarrow_forwardQUESTION 7 BIOS is used _____________________ A. By compiler B. By interpreter C. By Operating System D. By Printerarrow_forward
- 7. What runs in user mode A. B. C. D. a. b. Email reader Web browser User Interface Program Music Player F. Choose one the following F A, B, C, D D.F E, D C. d. Operating system Device driversarrow_forwardComputer Science Assume you are a software developer that has written a system that analyses pictures of various recyclable items (such as a can, bottle or a crate). It can be used via a Web Application (Web API), i.e., the users send pictures over the Internet. The system returns for each picture how many of each item are seen in the picture. Discuss if this service should be offered for free. Justify your answerarrow_forwardA component that collects data from people or other devices and sends it to the computer is called __________. a. an output device b. an input device c. a secondary storage device d. main memoryarrow_forward
- 470. For multiprogramming, large main memory is required to accommodate a. User programs b. Operating system c. Resource sharing d. Both a and barrow_forwardTrue or false , please answer the question by stating whether the statement is true or false. 1. Microsoft Word 2010 would be considered to be a System Software 2. Sequential Access is faster than Random Access 3. Screen size of a monitor is typically measured across the viewing area diagonallyarrow_forward296. GUI interface of the operating system is an abbreviation of a. graphics user interface b. graphical user interface c. graphical user interfacing d. graphics user interfacingarrow_forward
- There are three main types of interface which enable us to interact with a computer. a) Identify the type of interface shown below b) Explain an advantage and disadvantage of using this type of interface C:\WINDOWSystem32\cmd.exe Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600) (C) Copyright 1985-2881 Microsoft Corp. CINDocuments and Settings> c) Joe is the IT manager of a medium sized eCommerce company, Acme Ltd. There are several hundred employees working for the company's Head office. The Operating System they currently use is Microsoft Windows. Joe is keen to switch to a Linux Operating System as he thinks it will save money. Is Joe correct? What are some other issues he should consider before switching?arrow_forwardTop SERIES Movies... H Achieve3000: Home Question 49 Classes Which of the following is not true about the machine cycle? Question 50 Canvas for Students Microsoft Office O Storing means writing the result to a storage medium (not to memory). O Fetching is the process of obtaining a program, instruction, or data from memory. O Decoding refers to the process of translating instruction into signals the computer can execute. O Executing is the process of carrying out the commands.arrow_forward22. The operating system of a computer serves as a software interface between the user and the ________. a. Hardware b. Peripheral c. Memory d. Screenarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Database System ConceptsComputer ScienceISBN:9780078022159Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. SudarshanPublisher:McGraw-Hill EducationStarting Out with Python (4th Edition)Computer ScienceISBN:9780134444321Author:Tony GaddisPublisher:PEARSONDigital Fundamentals (11th Edition)Computer ScienceISBN:9780132737968Author:Thomas L. FloydPublisher:PEARSON
- C How to Program (8th Edition)Computer ScienceISBN:9780133976892Author:Paul J. Deitel, Harvey DeitelPublisher:PEARSONDatabase Systems: Design, Implementation, & Manag...Computer ScienceISBN:9781337627900Author:Carlos Coronel, Steven MorrisPublisher:Cengage LearningProgrammable Logic ControllersComputer ScienceISBN:9780073373843Author:Frank D. PetruzellaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Database System Concepts
Computer Science
ISBN:9780078022159
Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Starting Out with Python (4th Edition)
Computer Science
ISBN:9780134444321
Author:Tony Gaddis
Publisher:PEARSON
Digital Fundamentals (11th Edition)
Computer Science
ISBN:9780132737968
Author:Thomas L. Floyd
Publisher:PEARSON
C How to Program (8th Edition)
Computer Science
ISBN:9780133976892
Author:Paul J. Deitel, Harvey Deitel
Publisher:PEARSON
Database Systems: Design, Implementation, & Manag...
Computer Science
ISBN:9781337627900
Author:Carlos Coronel, Steven Morris
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Programmable Logic Controllers
Computer Science
ISBN:9780073373843
Author:Frank D. Petruzella
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Instruction Format (With reference to address); Author: ChiragBhalodia;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNdy8HREvgo;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY