Introduction to Technology Review

Digital literacy involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies.

• True
• False

A computer is an electronic device that can accept data and process it according to specified rules, but that cannot produce information.

• True
• False

Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

• True
• False

Installing software is the process of setting up software to work with a computer, printer, and other hardware.

• True
• False

A ____ is a thin, lightweight mobile computer with a screen in its lid and a keyboard in its base.

• personal computer
• laptop
• modem
• tablet

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

• keyboard
• tablet
• scanner
• desktop

A ____ is a device that allows you to take photos and store the photographed images digitally.

• digital camera
• portable media player
• scanner
• stylus

Instead of storing data, instructions, and information locally on a hard disk or other media, you can opt for ____.

• optical disk storage
• smartphone storage
• flash drive storage
• cloud storage

An example of an app you can use to create letters, reports, and other documents is a ____ program.

• word processing
• calendar and contact management
• personal finance
• media player

Once ____, you can run an application so that you can interact with it.

• connected
• processed
• stored
• installed