Digital Literacy-Types of Computers Review

What is digital literacy?

• The ability to perform calculations on a computer

• The knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the Internet, and related technologies

• The ability to share ideas, photos, documents, and communications with others

• The ability to store information for future use

Which of the following is true about computers?

• They use mechanical operations to perform calculations

• They accept data, process data, produce information, and store information

• They only contain hardware components

• They can't communicate with other computers and devices

What makes a computer a computer?

Which of the following is an example of an analog computer?

• Laptop

• Smartphone

• Watch

• Digital camera

What is a supercomputer?

• A computer cluster used in the film industry

• A computer that performs trillions of calculations per second

• A computer designed to be used by one person at a time

• A computer that can be carried from place to place

What is a personal computer (PC)?

• A computer that can perform input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself

• A portable personal computer

• A computer that communicates with other computers and devices

• A computer in a stationary location with a separate display device

What is a laptop?

• A notebook computer

• A lightweight mobile computer

• A computer designed to fit in your lap

• All of the above

What is a tablet?

• A smaller version of a laptop

• A mobile computer with a touch screen

• A computer with longer battery life than most laptops

• A computer that contains a physical keyboard

What is a desktop computer?

What is a server?

• A computer that provides services to other computers on a network

• A portable personal computer

• A computer designed to be used by one person at a time

• A computer that can perform trillions of calculations per second