Digital Literacy Vocab. Quiz

The tendency of devices to take on each other's functions and combine them into one package is known as:

• Digital Device Convergence

• Divergence

• Integration

• Specialization

An Internet service that provides remote storage to computer users

• Cloud Storage

• Email Service

• Web Hosting

• VPN Service

Phase of the Information Processing Cycle that provides results to give you information

• Input

• Processing

• Output

• Storage

Raw facts that have been processed and organized in a meaningful way are called:

• Data

• Information

• Knowledge

• Wisdom

Small enough to hold in your hand; wirelessly exchanges information with a network

• Smartphone

• Desktop Computer

• Television

• Refrigerator

A collection of computers and devices connected together

(a)  

Aria is looking for a thin or lightweight computer that fits all parts in one package; very portable. What type of computer should she consider?

• Desktop

• Laptop

• Tablet

• All-in-one

Which type of computer is known for its ability to perform complex calculations at extremely high speeds, often used in scientific research?

• Supercomputer

• Microcomputer

• Minicomputer

• Mainframe

Any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer/device is called a(n):

• Input device

• Output device

• Storage device

• Processing unit

A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data, instructions, and information; More durable and shock resistant because it contains no moving parts

• Hard Disk Drive

• Solid State Drive

• Optical Drive

• USB Flash Drive