Questions:
Computer technology general background information
1. Explain the difference between data and information and give an example of each.
2. What is an operating system? Give two examples.
3. What is application software? Give three examples.
4. Explain how a chat group differs from instant messaging
5. How are Windows and Macintosh similar? How are they different?
6. The next major version of Windows is Windows Vista, expected to be released in 2007. What are its improvements over Windows XP?
7. What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
8. What is meant by the term, "wireless revolution?"
9. Describe briefly the evolution of the Internet and World Wide Web.
10.Explain the parts of a URL.