Digital Literacy
By: Jaxon Sutton
Basic Terms & Operating System Notes
Directions: Download this Study Guide from Canvas. Use the PowerPoints
indicated in the directions to find the answers. When you finish the study guide,
submit to Canvas for credit.
Part A: Use the Basic Computer Terms PowerPoint to complete this
portion of the study guide. Double click on the box to answer the
question.
1. What is a computer?
A device that can receive input, process the input, give output, and store the input.
2. List the 4 steps in the Information Processing Cycle
a. Input
b. Process
c. Output
d. Storage
3. Define hardware. The physical, touchable parts of the computer.
4. Software allows you to: Send an email, calculate numbers , and browse the internet.
5. A collection of raw data from the outside world that is put into the computer is called
Input .
6. Give 3 examples of input devices.
a. The pressing of letters in word. b. The downloading of files from someone else. c.
when your eyes give information to the brain.
7. Processing is defined as Producing output.
8. Define storage. The place where data is held when it is not needed for processing.
9. The results of processed data are called Output .
10. Give 2 examples of output.
a. When you type the letters appear. b. Printed paper
11. Give 3 examples of output devices.
a. speakers b projector. c. A printer.
Define peripheral device: Any hardware device connected to the
computer that expands the computer’s input
1. Indicate if the devices below are an input device (I) output device (O) or both (B).
Device I, O, or B Device I, O, or B
Keyboard I Biometric Devices B
Mouse I Regular Monitor B
Touchpad I Inkjet Printer O
Game Controller B LaserJet Printer O
Touch Screen I Speakers O
Microphone I Digital Camera B
Document Scanner O Projector O
Web Cam O Headphones O
Stylus I All-in-One Printer B
Part B: Use the Operating Systems & Apps Study PowerPoint to
complete this portion of the study guide.
2. The two main categories of software are Operating system software. &
Application software
.
Note: Question 15 should be answered while watching the video that is embedded in the
PowerPoint (you must download the file and put it in Presentation mode to
view the video).
1. The Operating System is the program that lets you: Control everything.
2. List the 3 most common Operating Systems
a. Microsoft windows
b. Mac OS X
c. Linux
3. List 2 Operating Systems for mobile devices
IOS
a. Android
4. Before downloading software or applications to your computer or mobile device, you
should check to see if the application is compatible with your Operating System.
5. Define Booting. When you turn the computer on and it gets data.
6. List the 6 events of the Boot Process:
a. Power up
b. Starts the boot software.
c. Power on self test.
d. Identify peripheral devices
e. Loads operating system.
f. Checks configurations and customization.
7. The Operating System is the Master controller on your computer.
8. Just over 70% of computer users in the world use Win10operating system.
1. Write 2-3 sentences discussing the pros and cons of the Windows Operating System.
Lots of software available, easy to use, many
people learned it in school. Easily virus attacked.
2. Write 2-3 sentences discussing the pros and cons of a MAC Operating System.
Fewer viruses and faster.
3. Write 2-3 sentences discussing the pros and cons of the Linux Operating System.
Download and install it for free. Not many games, very complex.
4. What does GUI stand for? Graphical User Interface. Click or tap here to enter text.
Click or tap here to enter text.
5. GUI lets you use the mouse to click on icons, buttons and menus
6. Define icon: An image that is a file.
7. Define Menu: A dropdown list with places to go.
8. WYSIWYG is an acronym for What you see is what you get.
9. Define Application Software (or app). A program to help people do tasks.
10. Multitasking means Have more then one program open at a time .
11. Applications for desktop or laptop computers are usually called mobile aps or apps.
12. As a general rule, what is the difference between an app and application software?
Application can hold more complex stuff.
13. What type of software is used to:
a. Create and manipulate documents that contain text and graphics? Word
b. Organize numeric information and perform calculations? Spreadsheet.
c. Create, play and edit photos, audio and video files? Graphics and multimedia
d. Collect and manage large amounts of data? Database.
e. Communicate ideas, messages, and other information through a slideshow?
Presentation.
Part C: Use the Computer Memory and Storage PowerPoint to
complete this portion of the study guide.
1. What is the definition of Memory? he hardware component in the
computer that holds data waiting to be
processed/used.
2. The temporary memory that holds your data as you manipulate (process) it is called
RAM
3. What does ROM stand for? Read only memory.
1. What is the definition of Storage? The device that holds/stores your
applications and files when they are not
needed for processing.
2. The two main types of Hard Drives are:
a. Hard disk drive.
b. Solid state drive.