Define the term, digital literacy.

Digital Literacy means having a knowledge and skill on managing technologies, digital
platforms, social media and etc. It also ability to find information through the internet and that
technologies can use for communication.

1. Define the terms, computer, hardware, and user.

Computer - An electronic machine that can store, find and arrange
information, calculate amounts and control other machines
Hardware - The machinery of a computer, not the programmes written for it.
User - A person who uses a service, machine, place, etc.      

2. Differentiate between a PC and a mobile computer. A laptop is also known as a(n) ___
computer.
A mobile computer  is a small devices outfitted with processing, scanning, and cellular
functionality for true all-in-one mobility.
A PC is a personal computer designed to be in a stationary location, where all of its components
fit on or under a desk or table. A laptop is also known as a notebook computer.

3. Describe the characteristics and features of a tablet. List several touch screen gestures.
Tablet is a thin, lightweight mobile computer that has a touch screen. you use gestures to
interact with a touch screen. You can tap, double tap, press and hold, drag, slide, swipe, stretch,
and even pinch.

4. Explain the difference between a desktop and an all-in-one. What additional meaning does the
term, desktop, sometimes have?
The only difference is the number of components. While desktops are comprised of the
computer case plus a separate monitor, all-in-ones combine the display and the computer into one
package. This consolidation gives the all-in-one computer system a smaller overall profile than a
desktop computer system.

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5. Define the term, server. What services does a server provide?
A server is a computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices
on a network. Services provided by servers include storing content and controlling access to
hardware, software, and other resources on a network.

6. Explain whether or not a mobile device is a computer.

It is handheld computer, small enough to hold in your hand. Some mobile devices—like tablets,
e-readers, and smartphones—are powerful enough to do many of the same things you can do with
a desktop or laptop computer.

7. List the characteristics of a smartphone.

It is an Internet-capable phone that usually also includes a calendar, an appointment book, an
address book, a calculator, a notepad, games, and several other apps. They typically communicate
wirelessly and have touch screens or a built- in mini keyboard.

8. Differentiate among voice mail, text, picture, and video messages.

A voice mail allows users and subscribers to exchange personal voice messages; to select and
deliver voice information; and to process transactions relating to individuals, organizations,
products, and services,
A text message is a short note, typically fewer than 300 characters, sent to or from a smartphone
or other mobile device.
A picture message is a photo or other image, sometimes along with sound and text, sent to or
from a smartphone or other mobile device.
A video message is a short video clip, usually about 30 seconds, sent to or from a smartphone or
other mobile device.
9. Describe the purpose of these mobile devices: digital cameras, portable and digital media
players, e-book readers, wearable devices, and game devices.
A digital camera is a device that allows you to take photos and store the photographed images
digitally.
A portable media player, sometimes called a personal media player, is a mobile device on
which you can store, organize, and play or view digital media. An e-book reader is a mobile
device that is used primarily for reading e-books.
Wearable devices or gadgets are electronic devices worn by consumers ubiquitously and
continually to capture or track biometric information related to health or fitness.

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 Game devices is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video
games.

10. Describe the trend of digital device convergence and how it applies to mobile devices.
Convergence means that consumers may need fewer devices for the functionality that they
require. Smartphones carries with the trend of computers and devices with technologies that
overlap.

11. Describe uses of technology in home automation.

It will monitor and/or control home attributes such as lighting, climate, entertainment systems,
and appliances. It may also include home security such as access control and alarm systems.
When connected with the Internet, home devices are an important constituent of the Internet of
Things.

12. Differentiate between data and information. Give an example of each.

Data is raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed. Data can be something simple and
seemingly random and useless until it is organized.
Example: Each student's test score is one piece of data.

Information is how you understand those facts in context. It is structured oand organized.

Example: The average score of a class or of the entire school is information that can be derived
from the given data.

13. Define the terms input and output. List several types of input devices and output devices.
~ An input device can send data to another device, but it cannot receive data from another
device.
Examples of input devices include the following.
Keyboard and Mouse - Accepts input from a user and sends that data (input) to the computer.
They cannot accept or reproduce information (output) from the computer.
Microphone - Receives sound generated by an input source, and sends that sound to a computer.
Webcam - Receives images generated by whatever it is pointed at (input) and sends those images
to a computer.

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 ~ An output device can receive data from another device and generate output with that data, but
it cannot send data to another device. Examples of output devices include the following.
Monitor - Receives data from a computer (output) and displays that information as text and
images for users to view. It cannot accept data from a user and send that data to another device.
Projector - Receives data from a computer (output) and displays, or projects, that information as
text and images onto a surface, like a wall or screen. It cannot accept data from a user and send
that data to another device.
Speakers - Receives sound data from a computer and plays the sounds for users to hear. It cannot
accept sound generated by users and send that sound to another device.
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An input device sends information to a computer system for processing, and an output device
reproduces or displays the results of that processing. Input devices only allow for input of data to
a computer and output devices only receive the output of data from another device.

14. Describe the purpose of a pointing device. Give an example.

A pointing device is an input device that allows users to control a small symbol on a screen,
called the pointer. Example- a mouse or touchpad

15. List the hardware you can use to input and view output for voice and video.

A microphone, headset, or webcam.

16. Differentiate between memory and storage.

Memory consists of electronic components that store instructions, and waiting to be executed and
the data needed by those instructions. Storage, by contrast, holds data, instructions, and
information for future use.

17. A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on ___ media. Give some examples.
Storage media.  Examples are USB flash drives, hard disks, optical discs, and memory cards.

18. Define the term cloud storage. Describe the types of services offered by cloud storage
providers.

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 Cloud storage is an Internet service that provides storage to computer users. Types of services
offered by cloud storage are for specific types of media, such as photos, whereas others store
any content and provide backup services.

19. Describe components of a backup plan. How do backup plans for mobile devices and personal
computers differ?
A backup is a duplicate of content on a storage medium that you can use in case the original is
lost, damaged, or destroyed.

20. Differentiate between the web and the Internet.

The web consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents while the Internet is a
worldwide collection of computer networks. The web is one of the services provided by the
Internet.

21. Describe the Internet. Define the Internet of Things. Identify reasons people use the Internet.
The Internet is a worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of
businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals. People use the
internet to search for information, conduct research, communicate with and meet other people,
share information, photos, and videos with others, access news and etc.

22. The ___ consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents. What is each electronic
document called?
The web. Each electronic document is called a webpage.

23. What is a browser? Describe the purpose of a search engine.

A browser is a software program to present and explore content on the World Wide Web. A
search engine is software that finds websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and
other information related to a specific topic. Examples-Google and Bing.

24. Explain the purpose of an online social network.

An online social network is a website that encourages members in its online community to
share their interests, ideas, photos, music, and videos with other registered users. A tweet is a
short post or message that tweeters broadcast for all of their followers.