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44 Cards in this Set
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Computer Literacy
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having a current knowledge of computers and their uses
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Computer
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electronic device operating under the control of instructions in the memory
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data
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collection of unprocessed items
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information
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conveys meaning and is useful to people
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Information processing cycle
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series of input, process, output, and storage activities
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Hardware
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electric, electronic, and mechanical components
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Input Device
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hardare componentthat allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer
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output device
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hardware components that convey info to one or more people
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Cpu
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central processing unit, electronic component
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memory
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electronic components that store instructions
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Storage Device
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records and retrieves items to and from storage media
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communications device
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hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive info, data, and instructions
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network
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collection of computers and devices connected together
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resources
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hardware, software, data, and info
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internet
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connection of networks worldwide
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Storage Device
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records and retrieves items to and from storage media
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communications device
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hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive info, data, and instructions
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network
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collection of computers and devices connected together
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resources
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hardware, software, data, and info
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internet
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connection of networks worldwide
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Web or WWW
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popular service on the internet
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Web Page
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contains text, graphic, animation, audio, and video
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Web 2.0
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Social networking sites
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GUI
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graphic user interface, interact with the software
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icon
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mini image that represents a program, instruction, or other object
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System Software
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programs that control or maintain the operations of the comp. and its devices
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Application Software
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programs designed to make users more productive and assist them with personal tasks
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Operating System
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set of programs that coordinate all the activities among the comp. hardware devices
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Utility/Utility Program
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allows a user to preform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a comp., its device, or its programs
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Installing
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the process of setting up software to work with the comp., printer, and other hardware
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loading
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when a program is preparing for a program to do something
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programmer
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developer. develops software or writes instructions that direct the computer to process data into info.
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convergence
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trend of computers and devices with tech. that overlap
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Personal Computer
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computers that can perform all input, output processing, and storage by itself
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Desktop Computer
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designed so the system unit and other devices fit on a desk or table
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mobile computer
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PC you can carry place to place
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Notebook/Laptop Computer
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portable PC, fits in your lap
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Tablet PC
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notebook comp. that allows you to write or draw on screen using digital pen
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embedded computer
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special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
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server
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controls access to resources on the network and provides a centralized storage area
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mainframe
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large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users
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supercomputer
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fastest most powerful computer
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tower
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long, tall device that comes with some computer
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handheld
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computer small enough to fit in one hand
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