Technology Operations and Concepts

Name ______Period #______

Technology Operations and Concepts Unit 1 Date: ______

Unit 1—Part A: Basic Computer Terms Study Guide

1. What is a computer? ______2. List the 4 steps in the Information Processing Cycle a. ______

b. ______

c. ______

d. ______

3. Define hardware. ______4. Software allows you to: ______, ______, and ______5. A collection of raw data from the outside world that is put into the computer is called ______. 6. Give 3 examples of input devices a. ______b.______c. ______7. Processing is defined as ______8. Define storage. ______9. The results of processed data are called ______. 10. Give 2 examples of output. a. ______b. ______11. Give 3 examples of output devices a. ______b.______c. ______12. Define peripheral devices ______13. Indicate if the devices below are an input device (I) output device (O) or both (B). Device I, O or B Device I, O or B Scanner Web Cam Plotter Inkjet Printer Joystick Biometric Devices Monitor Mouse Microphone Speakers Name ______Period #______

LaserJet Printer Digital Camera Trackball Graphics Tablet Touch Screen Projector Touchpad

14. What is a plotter? ______What is a plotter used for?______15. What are biometric devices?______Give 2 examples of biometric devices?______