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Computer literacy is knowing about and understanding computers and their uses.

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Communications hardware includes modems, network projectors , and routers. _________________________

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Ultraportables conforming to Intel's standards can be marketed as ____.

Fifty years ago, computers were used primarily by researchers and ____.

Computing technologies make it possible to have ____, traditional appliances with some type of built-in computer or communications technology.

One of the most common online security risks today is your computer becoming infected with a(n) ____________________.

When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes ____.

Independent Web sites such as Snopes.com reports on the  sources  of current online rumors and stories . _________________________

Tablet computers are typically about the size of a notebook computer and are designed to be used with a digital pen/stylus or touch input.

____________________-technically an input or output operation, depending on which direction the information is going-is often considered the fifth primary computer operation.

A ____ is a collection of computers and other devices that are connected in order to enable users to share hardware, software, and data, as well as to communicate electronically with each other.

____________________ is an alternative to traditional classroom learning in which students participate, typically at their own pace, from their current location instead of physically going to class.

Similar to the way an IP address or domain name uniquely identifies a computer on the Internet, a ____ uniquely identifies a specific Web page.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 1-1 Sarah is a busy real estate agent with a growing clientele. She is looking to purchase a new computer and software so that she can keep track of her client's accounts, access the Internet from anywhere in the city, and touch up photos of real estate properties. What kind of computer would most likely fit Sarah's needs?

____________________ payment systems allow individuals to pay for purchases using a smartphone or other device.

What does an output device do?

The external hardware components are located inside the main box or system unit of the computer.

Wireless networking allows the use of computers in virtually any location. _________________________

IP addresses and their corresponding domain names are used to identify computers available through the Internet. _________________________

In addition to hardware, software, data, and procedures, the fifth major component of a computer system are codes.