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WorksheetsInformational Technology
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
When the Altair 8800 was made available, this future founder of Microsoft wrote a basic program that allowed the user to interact with the computer more easily.
Steve Jobs
Alan Turing
Bill Gates
Tim Berners-Lee
In 1971, the first internet, connected research facilities and military bases across the United States so that they could share files. It was called:
Phone lines
The Interweb
Skynet
Arpanet
Still alive today, this man invented a way to organize and link web pages together with a system of rules called hypertext transfer protocol (http) in 1989.
Tim Berners Lee
Steve Jobs
Mark Zuckerberg
Bill Gates
The three groups that had access to computers after World War II were...
corporations, schools, and the miltary
the military, corporations, and government
research facilities, homes
the military, government, and corpses
In 1642 a math genius developed this machine, which used a complex system of gears that made addition or subtraction of limitless numbers possible.
Abacus
Calculator
Pascaline
Napier's Bones
He designed the very first video game console allowed you to make your television interactive. You could play games like ping pong by controlling a simple square that moved across the screen with a joystick.
Bill Gates
Steve Wozniak
Charles Babbage
Ralph Baer
This device, the earliest computer, allowed for counting, addition and subtraction using a base 10 system. Users slid beads with assigned values up and down on rods.
Napier's Bones
Pascaline
Calculator
Abacus
This smart phone, developed in 2007, did away with buttons and allowed users to interact with applications using only their finger as an input device.
iPhone
Nokia
Simon
Samsung
During World War II, he developed a complex computer that could break the Enigma code. His ideas brought us into the Digital Age.
Steve Jobs
Bill Gates
Ralph Baer
Alan Turing
Any device that receives data (input), processes data, stores data, and produces a result (output).
abacus
analytical engine
computer
technology
digital
an improvement of an existing technology
number system that is base 2, using only bits 0 and 1, representing on/off or yes/no. This code is how computers record, store, and process data.
any computational device that uses electricity to transmit data using binary language
a number system developed by Robert Napier
a set of instructions given to the processor in a computer.
program
application
computer
file
the protocol (rules) and language that allows all users to develop, publish, and access web pages on the internet.
application
browser
search engine
World Wide Web
Technology
any computer, like a smart phone, desktop, or laptop
the application of what we know from science in order to innovate the world we live in.
basically, anything that people ever made
the study of computers and how they work
Internet
WWW, or the world wide web. It was invented by TIm Berners Lee in 1994.
a series of tubes through which we send information to one another
a program for searching for and accessing information
a global communication network that allows computers to connect to each other and share data with cables and wireless connections (wifi)
A number system that is base 2, using only bits 0 and 1, representing on/off or yes/no. This code is how computers record, store, and process data
metric
decimal
polynomial
binary
Data
Information, whether written, numerical, audio, or visual
Another word for a file
An improvement of an existing technology.
a series of numbers that computers use to communicate
Application
devices like a monitor, speakers, or headphones that can be used to experience output from a computer
the use of skills or resources in order to accomplish a task; also a program designed for users to accomplish a specific task, like word processing, image creation, or sound mixing.
a technique used by technologists to program a computer, or a form you fill out in order to get a job
an icon that you press on your phone screen that opens up a program
This person wrote the first computer program, and saw the potential for computers, stating that one day, they might be programmed to produce images and sound.
Amber Lovas
Ada Lovelace
Katherine Johnson
Leia Lovelace
An improvement of an existing technology.
version
innovation
model
prototype
The use of systems for storing, retrieving and sending information
Hardware
Software
Multimedia
Information Technology
Computers and related devices, such as keyboards, monitors and speakers
Hardware
Software
Google chrome
Microsoft Word
Programs which enable users to write papers, browse the Internet, download music and play games
Hardware
Software
Printer
Scanner
Graphics, text, video, sound and animation
Abacus
Multimedia
Hardware
Operating Systems
Which of these are examples of Multimedia?
a Youtube video with closed captions
a video with images, music and lyrics
an official music video
All of these are examples of Multimedia
Manual computing device consisting of a frame holding parallel rods strung with moveable counters
TI-nspire
10 key calculator
Fractions
Abacus
Allows people to share information while working on different computers in different locations
Netflix
Network Systems
Among Us
Youtube
Individual who is self-employed and works directly for a company on a contract basis. Select all that apply.
Architect
Truck Driver
Freelancer
All these careers apply.
Which of these are tasks/responsibilities of professionals in this pathway?
Select information technology for their needs
Install IT systems
Help others troubleshoot IT problems
All of these are tasks
Professionals in this pathway help companies to:
Share information in offices from different locations
Improve service to customers
Both
None of these
What are some of the jobs for people working in this pathway?
they fix computers
they help users with applications
they make sure computers are running
All of these
Which are some skills needed to work in this pathway?
Acting
Creative problem solving abilities
Performing
Singing
Is it important to have attention to detail in these kind of careers?
Yes
No
Other skills needed to work in these careers are:
Good communication
Collaboration
Both
None of these
Working with computer errors/problems could be very challenging. What do these professionals need to do this job?
Passion
Patience
Be a long life learner
All of these
Do you need good listening skills to help your employees or customers solve computer problems?
Not really
Sometimes
Maybe
Yes, definitely
Working in this pathway means you will do a lot of troubleshooting. What does that mean?
It means you will figure out solutions
It means you need to be willing to learn all the time
Both
None of these
Which of these are some challenges working these careers?
You might not leave at your scheduled time
You might work weekends
Troubleshooting a problem might take longer than you think
All of these are challenges
What type of education is required to work in these types of jobs/careers?
High school diploma
Associates degree
Bachelors degree
You can have any of these and still work in these jobs
What if you have a higher education and more experience?
You are more likely to be hired and promoted
You will get paid less
They might not hire you
They might give you a free computer
A video screen used to display
Monitor
TV Screen
Computer
Tablet
Communication with the internet
Commute
Connect
Combine
Correct
________ is transferring data or information from a main computer source to another device.
Modem
Bluetooth
USB
Download
To set up.
Connect
Install
Combine
Log on
entering and using a computer, website or application
Log on
Log in
Access
Connect
enter certain information before you’re allowed to access
Log on
Connect
Access
Log in
Up to date
A need to study data, information, or a technical problem closely
Accommodate
Analyze
Problem solve
Questions
Look over information casually without being too detailed.
Browse
review
analyze
connect
an ability that has been acquired by training
Diploma
Education
Skills
training
Making a copy of data and files to protect them against accidental loss.
Front Back
Back front
Upback
Back up
A person who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data.
Police
911
Hackers
Parents
