CSC107 Chapter 1 Study Guide

You should know the meaning of the following terms:

• application software
• arithmetic-logic unit
• bit (binary digit)
• biometrics
• CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW
• CPU (central processing unit)
• chip
• computer literacy
• control unit
• database
• database management system
• DVD
• email (electronic mail)
• electronic spreadsheet
• expansion board
• expansion slot
• hard copy
• hardware
• input device
• interactive video-conferencing
• Internet
• LAN (local area network)
• memory
• monitor
• motherboard
• network
• operating system
• output device
• printer
• privacy
• program
• RAM (random access memory)
• scanner
• software
• system software
• World Wide Web

Complete the following questions at the end of Chapter 1:

Multiple Choice: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15

True/False: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15

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