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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, operation under the control of instruments stored in its own memory.

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Information

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Conveys meaning and is usefull 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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The electric, electronic, and mechanical components that make up a computer.

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Input Device

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Any hardware component that allows you to enter data or instructions into a computer.

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Output Device

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Any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.

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CPU

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(Central Processing Unit) The electronic component that iterperets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.

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System Unit

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An artight sealed case.

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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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Computer Literacy

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Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.

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Computer

Back 12

An electronic device, operation under the control of instruments stored in its own memory.

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Information

Back 13

Conveys meaning and is usefull 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

Back 15

The electric, electronic, and mechanical components that make up a computer.

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Input Device

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Any hardware component that allows you to enter data or instructions into a computer.

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Output Device

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Any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.

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CPU

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(Central Processing Unit) The electronic component that iterperets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.

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System Unit

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An artight sealed case.

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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 (writes) 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 receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices.

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Five advantages of using computers

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Speed, reliability, consistency, storage, and communications

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Five disadvantages to using computers

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Violation of privacy, public safety, impact on labor force, health risks, and impact on environment

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Network

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A collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media.

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Resources

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Hardware, software, data, and information that can be shared on a network

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Internet

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A worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals

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Web or WWW

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One of the most popular services on the Internet. Contains billions of documents called web pages.

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Web Page

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Can contain text, graphics, animation, audio, and video.

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Website

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A collection of related web pages.

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Web 2.0

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Websites that provide a means for users to share personal info.
*can share information
*can modify site
*has applications

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GUI (pronounced "gooey")

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With it, you can 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 object.

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Software

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A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what task(s) to perform and how to perform them.

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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 productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

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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 a program from storage to memory.

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Programmer

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Someone who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data int information.

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Convergence

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The trend of computer and devices 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 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 portable, personal computer often designed to fit on your lap.

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Tablet PC

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A special type of notebook computer you can interact with by touching the screen with your finger or digital pen.

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Server

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Control access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

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Mainframe

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A large, expensive computer that con handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.

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Supercomputer

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The fastest, most powerful computer - and the mast expensive.

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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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Tower

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Houses all of the components of a computer.

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Handheld

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A computer small enough to fit in one hand.

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Home User

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Uses a computer for a variety of reasons including personal finance, Web access, communications and entertainment.

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Small Office/Home Office User

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Is in any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed that work from home.

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Mobile User

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Works on a mobile computer or device while away from a main office, home office, or school.

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Power User

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Requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer.

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Enterprise User

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Each employee or customer who uses a computer in an enterprise.

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How Computers Help in Education

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Students use computers to help with research and completing assignments.

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How Computers Help in Finance

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Used for online banking and online investing.

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How Computers Help in Government

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Uses Web sites to keep citizens up to date.

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How Computers Help in Health Care

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Used through telemedicine and telesurgery.

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How Computers Help in Science

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Used to assist in collecting, analyzing, and modeling data.

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How Computers Help in Publishing

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Helps publishers, graphic designers, song writers, film makers, and journalists.

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How Computers Help in Travel

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People can use GPS for directions and use the Internet to book flights, hotel rooms, and cars.

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How Computers Help in Manufacturing

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Robots in an assembly line. (CAM) Computer Assisted Manufacturing.