ISDS 1100 LSU Exam 1

Memory

Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and the data needed by those instructions.

USB Flash Drive

A portable flash memory storage device that you plug in a USB port

all-in-one

Desktop that does not have a tower and instead houses the screen and system unit in the same case.

touchpad

Small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.

surfing the web

Term used to refer to the activity of using links to explore the web.

mobile device

A computing device small enough to hold in your hand.

printer

An output device that produces text and graphic on a physical medium such as paper.

home user

Any person who spends time using technology at home.

user

Anyone who interacts with a computer or mobile device, or utilizes the information it generates.

picture message

A photo or other image, sometimes along with sound and text, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.

digital camera

A mobile device that allows users to take pictures and store the photographed images digitally.

drag

Touch gesture in which a user presses and holds one finger on an object and then moves the finger to the new location

mobile user

Any person who works with computers or mobile devices while away from a main office, home, or school.

hard drive

Term used to refer collectively to hard disks and SSDs

digital literacy

Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies.

e-book reader

A mobile device that is used primarily for reading e-books and other digital publications. Short for electronic book reader.

neural network

A system that attempts to imitate the behavior of the human brain.

pinch

Touch gesture in which a user moves two fingers together.

output

Touch gesture in which a user moves two fingers together.

podcast

Recorded media that users can download or stream to a computer or portable media player.

backup

A duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case the original is lost, damaged, or destroyed.

hardware

Electric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a computer.

resources

Hardware, software, data, and information.

input

term used to refer to data.

application

Programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

mobile computer

A portable personal computer designed so that a user easily can carry it from place to place.

game console

A mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

communications device

Hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa.

wearable device

Small mobile computing consumer device designed to be worn and that often communicate with a mobile device or printer

hard disk

Storage device that includes one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information.

e-waste

Discarded computers and mobile devices.

Press and hold

Touch gesture in which a user presses and holds one finger until an action occurs.

text message

A short note, typically fewer than 300 characters, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device

blog

An informal website consisting of time-stamped articles, or posts, in a diary or journal format, usually listed in reverse chronological order.

gesture

A motion you make on a touch screen with the tip of one or more fingers or your hand.

browser

Software that enables users with an Internet connection to access and view webpages on computers or mobile devices.

Tap

Touch gesture in which a user quickly touches and releases one finger one time.

Enterprise user

Each employee or customer who uses computers, mobile devices, and other technology in an enterprise.

voice mail message

Short audio recording sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.

phablet

A device that combines the features of a smartphone with a tablet.

software developer

Someone who develops programs and apps or writes the instructions that direct the computer or mobile device to process data into information; sometimes called an application developer or computer programmer.

web app

An application stored on a web server that you access through a browser.

scanner

Light-sensing input device that converts printed text and images into a form the computer can process.

online social network

A website that encourages its members in its online community to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users.

webpage

Each electronic document on the web; can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.

memory card

Removable flash memory, usually no bigger than 1.5 inches in height or width, that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card/reader writer.

Computer-aided manufacturing

The use of computers to assist with manufacturing processes such as fabrication and assembly; CAM for short.

Wi-Fi

Broadband Internet connection that uses radio signals to provide connections to computers and devices with built-in Wi-Fi capability or a communications device that enables Wi-Fi connectivity.

earbuds

Small speakers that rest inside each ear canal.

sync

Process of matching the files on computers or mobile devices in two or more locations with each other; short for synchronize.

laptop

Thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base, designed to fit on your lap.

e-book

An electronic version of a printed book, readable on computers and other digital devices. Also called a digital book.

solid-state drive

A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information, and that contains no moving parts.

tablet

Thin, lighter weight mobile computer that has a touch screen, usually smaller than a laptop but larger than a phone.

keyboard

Input device that contains keys you press to enter data and information into a computer or mobile device.

small/home office user

Employees of companies with fewer than 50 employees and the self-employed who work from home.

web server

A computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device.

Personal Computer

Computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time.

smart tv

television containing an embedded computer that enables you to browse the web, stream video from online media services, listen to Internet radio, communicate with others on social media sites, play online games, and more - all while watching a television show.

web

A worldwide collection of electronic documents; short for World Wide Web.

stretch

Touch gesture in which a user moves two fingers apart.

digital media

Music, photos, and videos.

operating system

A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware.

computer

An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store the information for future use.

file

A named collection of stored data, instructions, or information that can contain text, images, audio, and video.

social networking site

A website that encourages members in its online community to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users.

portable media player

A mobile device on which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media.

BYOD

term that describes an organization's practice of allowing students and employees to bring their own devices into the classroom, lab, or workplace. Short for bring your own device.

slide

Touch gesture in which a user presses and holds one finger on an object and then moves the finger to the new location.

internet

A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

mobile app

An application you download from a mobile device's application store or other location on the Internet to a smartphone or other mobile device.

source

Original location on a storage device.

network

A collection of computers and mobile devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.

wiki

A collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify, or delete the content via their browser.

smart phone

An Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, browser, and numerous other apps.

desktop app

Applications stored on a computer.

mouse

Pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably.

output device

Any hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people.

double-tap

touch gesture in which a user quickly touches and releases one finger two times.

storage media

Media, such as hard disks, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, and optical discs, on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.

video message

A short video clip, usually about 30 seconds, sent to or from a smartphone or other mobile device.

information

Processed data that conveys meaning to users.

swipe

Touch gesture in which a user presses and holds one finger and then moves the finger horizontally or vertically on the screen.

target

Destination location on a storage device.

streaming

The process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow, which allows users to access and use a file while it is transmitting.

hard copy

Information that exists on a physical medium, such as paper.

power user

User who requires the capabilities of a powerful computer.

streaming media player

Device, typically used in a home, that streams digital media from a computer or network to a television, projector, or some other entertainment device

storage device

Device that records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media.

headset

Input device that you can speak into that contains both a microphone and a speaker.

webcam

A digital video camera that allows you to capture video and usually audio input for your computer or mobile device.

webcam

Input device that enables you to speak into a computer or mobile device.

green computing

Practices that involve reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using a computers, mobile devices, and related technologies.

hot spot

A wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers and devices.

app

Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

software

A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.

optical disk

Type of storage media that consists of a flat, round, portable metal disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser.

data

A collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.

desktop

A personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components fit on or under a desk or table.

user interface

Portion of software that controls how you enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen.