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13 Cards in this Set
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Computer Literacy
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The knowledge and ability to use computers.
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Computer
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A general purpose electrical device used to carry out finite logical operations.
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Data
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A sequence of instructions that detail a task for the computer to perform.
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Information
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A series of symbols that can be interpreted as a message.
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Information Precessing Cycle
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IPC. The sequence of events in processing information.
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Hardware
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The component devices that are the building blocks of computers. (Actual objects)
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Input Device
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Any piece of hardware used to provide data and control signals. Ex. Mouse, keyboard.
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Output Device
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Any piece of hardware used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by a computer.
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CPU ( Central Processing Unit)
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The core of the computer...is used to process all information.
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System Unit
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The "Tower" or body of the computer. Contains all hardware essential to a computer i.e. CPU.
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Memory
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Part of a computer where information is stored.
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Storage/Storage Device
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A device used for storing data.
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Communications Device
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A terminal used to send or receive messages by voice or text.
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