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Computer Literacy

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the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficently

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Computer

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an electronic device for storing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program

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Data

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the quantities, characters, or symbols on which operations are preformed by a computer

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Information

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data as processed, stored, or transmitted by a computer

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Information Processing Cycle

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the change or information in any manner detectable by an observer

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Hardware

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the machines, wiring, and other items of a computer or other electronic system

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Input Device

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a device used to send data into a computer or other device

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Output Device

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a device used to take data from a computer or other device

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CPU

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Central processing unit, the brain of the computer which processes data into output

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System Unit

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the main unit of a P.C. typically consisting of a metal or plastic cover with all harware inside

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Memory

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the part of a computer in which data or program can be stored for retreval

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Storage/Storage Device

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a piece of computer equiptment on which info an be stored by being writen, and can be retreved

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Communications device

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A modern network interface card or other hardware component enabling remote communications and data transfer between computers

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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 information shared using the network

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Internet

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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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Worldwide collection of electronic documents called webpages

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Web page

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Electronic document on the web

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Website

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Collection of related webpages and associated items

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Wed 2.0

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Term used to refer to websites that provide a means for users to share personal information

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GUI

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Graphical user interface type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text graphics and visual images such as icons

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icon

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Small image displayed on the computer screen that represents a program document or some other object

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software

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Series of related instructions it tells a computer what has to perform and how to perform them

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System software

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Programs a control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices

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application software

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Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks

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Operating system

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Set up programs that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources

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utility/utility program

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Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance type-tasks usually relating to managing a computer

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installing

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Process of setting up software to work with the computer printer and other hardware components

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loading

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Process of a computer compiling data to run a program

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programmer

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A person who writes and modifies computer programs

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Convergence

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Term used to refer to the trend manufacturers offering computers and devices with technologies that overlap

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Personal computer

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Computer that can perform all of its input processing output and storage activities by its self

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Desktop computer

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Computer designed so the system unit input devices output devices and other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table

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Mobile computer

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Personal computer user can carry from place to place

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Notebook/laptop computer

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Portable personal computer often designed to fit in your lap

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Tablet PC

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Special type of notebook computer that you can interact with by touch or digital pen

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Server

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Computer that controls access to the hardware software and other resources on the network and provides a place for data programs and information

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Mainframe

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Large expensive powerful computer that can handle thousands of connected users simultaneously storing data instructions and information

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Supercomputer

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Fastest most powerful most expensive computer

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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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Tower

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A computer case that holds most of the components of a computer

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Handheld

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A computer small enough to fit in one's 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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Uses a computer to assist in managing their resources effectively

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Mobile user

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Uses a handheld to connect to other computers use Internet or play games movies music etc.

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Power user

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Uses a computer for designing and creating something usually with a very powerful desktop

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Enterprise user

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Uses a computer and computer network process high volumes of transactions in a single day