College Computer Cis 101

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Application Software

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Application software consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks (examples word processing, spreadsheets, and database software).

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Communication Device

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A communications device is a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.

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Computer

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A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.

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Computer Literacy

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Computer literacy involves having a knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.

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Computer-aided Manufactoring (CAM)

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Computer-aided Manufactoring (CAM) refers to the use of computers to assist in manufactoring processes such as fabrication and assembly.

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Data

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Data is a collection of UNprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.

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Desktop Computer

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A desktop computer is designed so the system unit, input devices, output devices, and any other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.

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Embedded Computer

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An embedded computer is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product (examples are cameras, DVD players, sprinkling systems, antilock brakes, cruise control, etc.)

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FAQ

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Frequently Asked Question

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Game Console

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A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.

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GUI (gooey) Graphical User Interface

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You use a GUI to interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images (such as icons).

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Handheld computer

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A handheld computer is a computer small enough to fit into one hand.

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Hardware

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Hardware are components that include input devices, output devices, system unit, storage devices, and communications devices.

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Home user

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A home user is someone who uses a computer at home for personal reasons, differing from budgeting, finances, web access, and entertainment.

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Information

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Information conveys meaning (to data) and is useful to people.

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Input device

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An input device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer (examples are keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, digital camera, and PC video cameras).

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Installing

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Installing is the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware components.

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Internet

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The internet is a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.

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Internet-enabled

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Internet-enabled means they (device) can connect to the internet wirelessly.

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Laptop Computer

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A laptop computer is a portable, personal computer designed to fit on your lap.

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Large Business User

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A large business user is an employee or customer who uses a computer in a large business.

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Mainframe

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A mainframe is a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.

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Mobile Computer

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A mobile computer is a personal computer you can carry from place to place.

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Mobile Device

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A mobile device is a computing device small enough to hold in your hand.

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Mobile Users

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Mobile users are employees or students who work on a computer away from school or the office.

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Network

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A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.

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Online

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When a computer connects to a network, it is online.

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Notebook Computer

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Same as a laptop computer (portable computer designed to fit on lap)

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Online Banking

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With online banking, users access account balances, pay bills, and copy monthly transactions from the bank's computer right into their personal computers.

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Online investing

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Investors use online investing to buy and sell stocks and bonds - without using a broker.

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Output device

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An output device is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people (example are a printer, monitor, speakers, and a portable media player).

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PDA

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A PDA (Personal Digital Assistent) provides personal organizer functions such as a calender, an appointment book, an address book, calculator, and notepad.

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Personal Computer

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A personal computer is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.

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Photo sharing community

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A photo sharing community is a specific type of social networking Web site that allows users to create an online photo album and store their electronic photographs.

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Power User

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A power user requires the capabilities of a workstation or other type of powerful computer (engineers, scientists, architects, graphic artists, etc).

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Program

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A program, also called software, consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.

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Run

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When you instruct the computer to RUN an installed program, the computer loads it, which means the program is COPIED from storage to memory. Once in memory, the computer can carry out, or execute, the instructions in the program.

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Server

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A server controls 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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Small office/home office (SOHO)

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A SOHO includes any company with fewer then 50 employees, as well as the self-employed who work from home.

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Smart Phone

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A smart phone is an internet-enabled telephone that usually provides PDA capabilites as well.

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Social Networking Community

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Websites that encourage members to share information, interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, etc.

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Software

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Software, also called a program, consists of a series of instructions that tells the computer what to do and how to do it.

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Storage Media

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A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on storage media (examples are USB flash drives, hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and memory cards).

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Storage Device

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A storage device records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media.

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Supercomputer

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A supercomputer is the fastest, most powerful computer - and the most expensive.

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System Software

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System software consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.

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System Unit

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The system unit is a case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data.

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Tablet PC

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Tablet PC is a special type of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen.

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Telecommuting

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Telecommuting is a work arrangement in which employees work away from a company's standard workplace and often communicate with the office through the computer.

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User

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A user is anyone who communicates with a computer or utilizes the information it generates.

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Web

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The Web contains billions of documents called web pages.

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Web Page

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A Web page can contain text, graphics, audio, and video.