Chapter 1

1. a collection of unorganized facts.
3. data entered into a computer.
4. when a person has mastered the ability to analyze and evaluate information. (2 words)
6. data that has been processed.
10. a personal computer that you can carry from place to place. (2 words)
12. also called a mini-notebook, is a small, lightweight, and portable computer designed for wireless communication and access to the Internet.
14. the process of exchanging information between the computer and a mobile device when you connect the mobile device to a personal computer to.
16. series of instructions that tells hardware how to perform tasks. Also called computer program, or program.
17. an electronic device that operates under the control of instructions stored in its memory, accepts data, processes the data according to specified rules, produces results, and stores the results for future use.
18. personal computer introduced by Apple Computer Company in 1984.

2. a letter-sized notebook computer that you interact with by touching the screen with your finger. Also called tablet computer.
3. knowing how to find, analyze, and use information; the ability to gather information from multiple sources, select relevant material, and organize it into a form that will allow the user to make decisions or take specific actions. (2 words)
4. data that is organized, has meaning, and is useful.
5. an Internet-enabled telephone that usually provides PDA capabilities.
7. an area that a computer stores data for future use.
8. the fastest, most powerful computer and the most expensive.
9. manages the resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for software programs and data.
11. a flexible management system that provides institutions of higher learning with advanced and user-friendly Web based tools for developing, assessing, and measuring student learning.
13. a global network of computers that contains information on a multitude of subjects.
15. electronic and mechanical equipment that makes up a computer.