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39 Cards in this Set
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Computer literacy
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having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses
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Computer
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An electronic device, operating under the comtrol of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data, process the data according to specific rules, produce results, and store the results for future use
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Data
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a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, number, images, audio, and video
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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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The 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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any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer
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output device
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any hardware component that conveys information to people
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CPU
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the elctronic component that intercepts and carries out the basic instruction that operate thecomputer
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Memory
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Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions
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Storage/storage device
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records and/or retrieves/reads items to and from storage media
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Communications Device
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A hardware component that enables a computer to send and recieve dat, instruction, and information to and from one or more computers or moblie devices
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network
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A collection of computers and devices limked together, often wirelessly, vie communications devices and transmissions media
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Resources
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Hardware, software and data andinformation, sharing resources saves time and money
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Internet
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A worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of people
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Web or WWW
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a collection of web pages
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Web Page
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A document that can contain text, graphics, animation, audio, and video
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Wen 2.0
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Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal info, allows users to modify the website contents, and/or have software built into the site for users to access
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GUI
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(graphical user interface) you interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.
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Icon
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A miniature image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other project
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System Software
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consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices
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application software
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consists of programs designed to make users more productiveand/or assist them with personal taks
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Operating system
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A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices
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Utility/utility program
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allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs
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installing
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the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware
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loading
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copying from storage to memory
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programmer
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someone who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the compputer to process data into information
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convergence
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Trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap
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Personal Computer
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A computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself
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Desktop Computer
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Designed so that the system unit, input devices, output devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.
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Mobile Computer
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A personal computer you can carry from place to place
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Notebook/laptop Computer
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A computing device small enough to hold in your hand
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Tablet PC
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A special type of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen
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Embedded Computer
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A special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
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Server
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Controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a central storage are for programs, data, and info
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Mainframe
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A larage, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundereds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
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Supercomputer
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The fastest, most powerful computer and the most expensive
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Operating System
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A set of programs that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware devices
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Operating System
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A set of programs that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware devices
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