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41 Cards in this Set
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computer language that is used (Beginners All Purpose Instruction Code)
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BASIC
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a computer language that the department of defense uses
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ADA
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a piece of hardware connected to a computer and used to enter information and instructions
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keyboard
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1 character could be any key from the keyboard (letter, number, or symbol)
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True
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A __________ can erase everything stored on a computer.
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computer virus
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allows you to make a hard copy or puts information on paper
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Printer
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Read Only Memory this not permanent memory
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ROM
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Random Access Memory this is not permanent memory
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RAM
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is a special code that allows you to write programs
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programming language
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printer, monitor, keyboard, joystick anything that can be attached to a computer,
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Peripheral
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a group of computers connected together to share information and/or hardware
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network
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a list of commands from which you may choose
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menu
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A computer used at big companies
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Main Frame Computer
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a set of electronic instructions that tells a computer what to do
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software
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a piece of hardware for data storage consisting of a rigid hard case surrounding a flexible disk on which the data is stored
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diskette
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a global network of computers
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internet
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the styles of type available on a computer
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font
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3 reasons why people use computers:
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1. Faster 2. vast memory 3. more Accurate
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computer for home use (PC, laptop)
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Micro Computer
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blinking line on the monitor shows where the next character will be typed
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Cursor
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a piece of hardware that links your computer to other computers and information services
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modem
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a hand held device used to move or select items on a screen-
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mouse
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a flat circular object on which computer data is stored
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Disk
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known as the father of computers
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Charles Babbage
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A computer________infects the computer.
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virus
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any part of a computer system that you can see or touch-
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hardware
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a set of characters with a specific typeface size and style
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font
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a flashing symbol on the computer screen that shows where the information you enter will appear
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cursor
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categories of information about a document
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document properties
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a method of sending information from one computer to another across the internet
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e-mail
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reads instructions from a disk
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Disk Drive
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Two disk sizes:
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3 ½ & 5 ¼
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another word for memory
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Byte
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A computers _______ is measured in bytes
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memory
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Information or facts in a computer
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Data
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A Byte = _____ character
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1
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an instruction that causes a computer to perform a task-
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command
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a flexible disk that stores computer data
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floppy disk
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computer programs stored on disks
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Software
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a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy of information from a computer
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printer
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a piece of hardware that displays text and graphics from a computer
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monitor
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