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Computing Cloze Notes Lesson 1

This document provides an overview of computing essentials including: 1. The definition of a computer as an electronic device that accepts data as input, performs logical operations at high speeds, and displays the results. 2. A brief history of computers from their initial design for calculation to modern personal computers and smartphones. 3. An overview of common computer types including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones and how they are used at home, school, and work.

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Computing Cloze Notes Lesson 1

This document provides an overview of computing essentials including: 1. The definition of a computer as an electronic device that accepts data as input, performs logical operations at high speeds, and displays the results. 2. A brief history of computers from their initial design for calculation to modern personal computers and smartphones. 3. An overview of common computer types including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones and how they are used at home, school, and work.

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ICT Computing Essentials

Lesson 1 Clozed Notes


Answer the following questions using the attached PowerPoint. Make sure all answers are in RED and
delete any extra lines. Once you are done turn your assignment into Focus for a grade. Please make sure
assignment is completed before you upload your assignment to Focus. This assignment is MUST be
completed and turned in by the end of class tomorrow March 16, 2021.

Computer
 A ____________ electronic device
 designed to accept ____________,
 perform prescribed ____________ and logical operations
 at high ____________
 and display the ____________ of these operations.

History
 Designed for ____________
 ENIAC 1941
 1960’s – large computers for ____________ agencies
 1968 – Apollo ____________ Computer
 1970’s - ____________

Moore’s Law
Computing power per square inch of circuit board will ____________ every year

Computing Cycle

Computers at Home
 streaming TV ____________, movies, and music
 ____________
 social networking
 remote jobs
 ____________ schools
 e-mail
 surfing the ____________

Computers at School
 Research
 ____________
 ____________
 Online education

Computers at Work
 ____________
 Managing ____________
 Contact Management
 ____________ Design
 Sales Presentations

Types of Computers
 ____________
 ____________
 laptop
 tablets
 and smartphones

Types of Computers: Supercomputers


 A computer or series of computers designed to process data at ____________ fast speeds
 Typically larger than desktop computers and require more power
 Generally, only the ____________ and large corporations use supercomputers because they are
very expensive to build and maintain
 Work on problems requiring more ____________ speed (such as beating grand masters at chess).

Types of Computers: Mainframes


 A very powerful computer made to execute many programs ____________ at a high speed.
 ____________, governments and large businesses generally use mainframe computers.
 Mainframes provide reliability for tasks requiring large amounts of ____________ (such as
processing credit card transactions).

Types of Computers: Microcomputers


 Also called ____________ computers (PCs) or desktop computers.
 Generally consists of a keyboard, mouse, ____________ and system unit.
 Commonly used for playing video games, streaming movies or television shows, banking,
browsing the Internet, writing ____________ and letters, and creating spreadsheets and
presentations.

Types of Computers: Notebooks


 Similar to desktop computers but are often ____________, less expensive and more portable.
 Generally smaller than a briefcase.
 They can use ____________ or AC power.

Types of Computers: Tablets


 Generally smaller, lighter, more ____________ and easier to use than a notebook computer.
 Most tablets include a ____________, microphone, camera and speakers, all built into the same
unit.

Types of Computers: Handheld


 Small enough to fit in one's hand or a ____________.
 Most include mobile ____________ capability (smartphones), although some do not (for
example, iPods).
 Similar to tablet computers, with the exception of size.
 Typically used as personal ____________ managers (PIMs) to maintain schedules, store address
books, perform calculations and take notes.
 With an Internet connection, they can be used to exchange ____________ and get information
from the Web.

Computer Systems

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