Module 1 Checkpoint Exercises

Discovering Computers 2018
Module 1 – Introducing Today’s Technologies: Computers, Devices, and the

Web
The Checkpoint exercises test your knowledge of the modules concepts
True/False Mark T for True and F for False. If False, rewrite the statement so that it is
True.
T/F Statement:
1. Although some forms of memory are permanent, most memory keeps data and
instructions temporarily, meaning its contents are erased when the computer is
turned off.
2. An all-in-one separate tower.
3. A smartphone is a small mobile computing consumer device designed to be
worn.
4. Data conveys meaning to users, and information is a collaboration of
unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.
5. Earbuds are a type of input device.
6. A scanner is a light-sensing output device.
7. One way to protect your computer from malware is to scan any removable media
before using it .
8. A solid-state drive contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use
magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.
9. The terms, web and Internet, are interchangeable.
10. Electronic components in computers process data using instructions, which are
the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task.
11. Operating systems are a widely recognised example of software system
software.
12. You usually do not need to install web apps before you can run them.
Matching – Matching the terms with the definitions.

1. All-in-one a. Term that describes the trend of computers and devices with
technologies that overlap.
2. Digital device b. Small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to
convergence pressure and motion.
3. File c. Series of related instructions, organised for a common purpose,
that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform
them.
4. Internet of d. Component that records and/or retrieves items to and from the
Things (IoT) storage media.
5. Operating e. Storage device that typically uses flash memory store data,
system (OS) instructions, and information.
6. Server f. Everyday devices and objects equipped with sensors that
transmit data to and from the Internet.
7. Software g. Computer that is dedicated to provide one or more services to
other computers or devices on the network.
8. Solid-state h. Type of desktop computer that does not contain a tower and
drive (SSD) instead uses the same case to house the display and the
processing circuitry.
9. Storage device i. Named collection of storage data, instructions, or information.
10. Touchpad j. Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among
computers or mobile device hardware.
VERMAAT, M. E., SEBOK, S. L., FREUND, S. M., CAMPBELL, J. T., Frydenberg, M. 2017. Discovering
Computers 2018: Digital Technology, Data, and Devices. Boston:Cengage Learning. 1|Page
Questions:
1. Define the term, digital literacy.
2. Define the terms, computer, hardware, and user.
3. Differentiate between a PC and a mobile computer. A laptop also is known as a(n)
________ computer.
4. Describe the characteristics and features of a tablet. List several touch screen gestures.
5. Explained the difference between a desktop and an all-in-one. What additional meaning
does the term, desktop, sometimes have?
6. Define the term, server. What services does a server provide?
7. Explain whether or not a mobile device is a computer.
8. List characteristics of a smartphone.
9. Differentiate among voice mail, text, pictures, and video messaging.
10. Describe the purpose of these mobile devices: digital cameras, portable and digital
media players, eBook readers, wearable devices and game devices.
11. Describe the trend of digital devices convergence and how it applies to mobile devices.
12. Describe uses of technology in home automation.
13. Differentiate between data and information. Give an example of each.
14. Define the terms, input and output. List several types of input devices and output
devices.
15. Describe the purpose of a pointing device. Give an example.
16. List the hardware you can use to input and view output for voice and video.
17. Differentiate between memory and storage.
18. A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on ______ media. Give some
examples.
19. Define the term, cloud storage. Describe the type of services offered by cloud storage
providers.
20. Describe components of a backup plan. How do backup plans for mobile devices and
personal computers differ?
21. Differentiate between the web and the Internet.
22. Describe the Internet. Define the Internet of Things (IoT). Identify reasons people use the
Internet.
23. The _______ consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. What is each
electrical electronic document called?
24. What is a browser? Describe the purpose of a search engine.
25. Explain the purpose of an online social network.
26. Differentiate between the services of the use of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
27. List services of the Internet that facilitate communications.
28. Define the term, malware. List ways you can protect yourself from malware.
29. What privacy risks are involved with using technology? List guidelines for creating a
strong password.
30. Explain physical and behavioural health risks associated with using computers.
31. Describe strategies that support green computing.
32. Define the term. Software. Software is also called a(n) ________.
33. Define the term, operating system (OS). List popular operating systems for computers
and mobile devices.
34. Differentiate between desktop, web, and mobile apps.
35. What is the role of a software developer?
36. Define the term, communications device. List examples of wireless communications
technologies.
37. Define the term, hot spot.
38. Describe how homes and businesses use networks.
39. Explain what occurs when you synchronise computers and mobile devices.
40. Describe crowdsourcing with respect to technology.
41. List ways that schools use technology to enhance education.
42. Identify how the following Industries uses technology: government, financial, retail,
entertainment, health care, science, travel, publishing, and manufacturing.
43. Describe how you might use blogs, podcasts, and wikis to publish content.
44. Differentiate among the following technologies user types: home user, small/home office
user, mobile user, power user, and enterprise user.
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Module 1 – Introducing Today’s Technologies: Computers, Devices, and the

The Checkpoint exercises test your knowledge of the modules concepts

Matching – Matching the terms with the definitions.

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