Computer Information- Chapter 1

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computer literacy

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or digital literacy, having knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.

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computer

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an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.

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data

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a collection of uncompressed items that can include text, audio, numbers, 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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series of input, process, output, and storage activity on on a computer.

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hardware

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the electronic, electric, and mechanical parts of a computer.

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input device

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any hardware device 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 one or more people.

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CPU

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(central processing unit) electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions to operate a computer.

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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 device

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records and/or receives items to and from storage media.

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communications device

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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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Network

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collection of computers and devices connected together often wirelessly, via communication devices & transmission media.

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Resources

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such as hardware, softeare, data and information that Netwoks allow computer to share.

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Internet

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World wide collection of netwoks that connects millions of buisinesses, gov agencies, educational, instuctions, & individuals.

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Web or WWW

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(World Wide Web). One of the more popular things 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, & video.

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Web 2.0

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Websites that provide means for users to share personal info., modify the website, & have software for users to access.

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GUI

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(graphic user interface) you can interact wihth the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.

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icon

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miniature image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.

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system software

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contains the programs that control or maintain the operation of the computer and its devices.

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application software

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consists of programs designef 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 the user to perfrom maintinence- type tasks usually relatedto managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.

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installing

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

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loading

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the time it takes for a software to be recognized by your computer.

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programmer

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sometimes called a deleloper, is someone who developes a software or writes the directions for the computer to process the data to info..

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convergence

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a trend of computers 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 other devices fit under a desk.

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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 that allows you to write or draw using a digital pen.

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embedded computer

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special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger project.

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server

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controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources to 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, powerful computer that can handle hundreds of thousands of connected users simultaneously.

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supercomputer

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the fastest, most powerful computer. more then one quadrillion instructions in a second.

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operating syster

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the hardware that controls the computer.

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tower

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the piece of a hardware used to support a computer, holds all input and outputs.

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handheld

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ultra-mobile pc, a computer that can fit in your hand.