Question 1

A(n) computer is a digital electronics device that combines hardware and software to accept the input of data, process and store the data, and produce some useful output. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A computer is indeed a digital electronic device that uses hardware and software to perform tasks such as accepting input, processing data, storing information, and producing output.

Question 2

When bits and bytes are processed to a format that is useful to people, the result is called data. _________________________

Accepted Answer

information

Question 3

The type of digital device that most people associate with the word computer is called a(n) tower computer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

personal

Question 4

Notebook PCs are portable personal computers that provide a touch-sensitive display on which you can write and draw. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Tablet

Question 5

Text messaging, also known as Short Message Service (SMS) and texting, involves using a cell phone to send short text messages to other cell phone users. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Text messaging, or SMS, is a service that allows users to send short text messages from one cell phone to another.

Question 6

The telecommunications industry, often called the telecom industry, focuses on electronic graphics and data communications. _________________________

Accepted Answer

voice

Question 7

Expert systems, a branch of AI, automates tasks that are carried out by human experts-tasks that can be well defined and are typically tedious, monotonous, or hazardous to the human expert. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Expert systems are designed to replicate the decision-making ability of a human expert, often automating tasks that are well-defined and potentially tedious or hazardous, making them suitable for automation.

Question 8

Digital language processing is a branch of AI that empowers computers with the ability to understand spoken words and provides more convenient ways for people to interact with computers. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Natural

Question 9

Systems programming is the activity of creating new systems or modifying existing ones. _________________________

Accepted Answer

development

Question 10

Engineer analysts are information professionals responsible for designing information systems. _________________________

Accepted Answer

System

Question 11

Transaction Transfer System is an information system used to support and record transactions such as a customer purchasing a product or a business paying an employee. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Processing

Question 12

Software engineers design and develop new software applications to meet a wide variety of needs. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Software engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications to solve problems and fulfill specific requirements across various industries.

Question 13

In banking, computers are used to instantly move billions of dollars from one institution to another, using electronic value transfer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

funds

Question 14

Scientific robotics uses computers to produce 2D and 3D images and video of scientific phenomena which cannot otherwise be witnessed. _________________________

Accepted Answer

visualization

Question 15

Information security refers to the protection of information systems and the information they manage against unauthorized access, use, manipulation, or destruction, and against the denial of service to authorized users. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Information security encompasses measures to protect information systems and data from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction, and ensures availability to authorized users.

Question 16

You can use computers to ____.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are correct because computers can be used to obtain and play the latest music, keep track of your expenses, and obtain information about almost any topic.

Question 17

-The boy in the accompanying figure is using a computer with a ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-The boy in the accompanying figure is...

Question 18

-The white computer in the accompanying photo is an example of a ____ computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-The white computer in the accompanying photo...

Question 19

-The woman in the accompanying photo is using a ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-The woman in the accompanying photo is...

Question 20

-The cell phone in the accompanying photo is a(n) ____ phone.

Accepted Answer

The term "smart phone" is commonly used to describe modern mobile phones with advanced features like internet connectivity, apps, and touchscreens.

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