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33 Cards in this Set
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Computer
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Is a device that can store memory, process data, and produce results.
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Data
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Items like images or text that hasn't been processed.
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Information
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Useful to people, such as receipts or documents.
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Software
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Tells the computer what tasks to preform.
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CPU
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carries and stores instructions that operate the computer.
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ROM
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Read only memory. permanent memory.
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RAM
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Random access memory. stores data that needs to be done.
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USB
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Universal Serial Bus. solid state memory unit
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Network
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Collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly.
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Client
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A workstation on a network that gains access to central data files and programs.
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Internet
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Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government, educational, and individuals.
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Web or WWW
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World Wide Web, is one of the more popular services on the Internet.
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Phishing
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The practice of using fraudulent e-mails and copies of legitimate websites to extract financial data from computer users.
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Web 2.0
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Websites that provide a means for users to share personal info and other content.
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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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picture or symbol that appears on a monitor, used to represent a command.
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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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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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Loading
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The act of loading
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Personal computer
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Computer that can perform all its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
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Mobile computer
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Personal computer you can carry from place to place.
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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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Convergence
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The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies.
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Server
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Controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network.
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Mainframe
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Large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle 100's or 1000's of connected users simultaneously.
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Supercomputer
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Fastest, most powerful computer and the most expensive.
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Operating System
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Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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Tower
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Tall, vertical case with accessible horizontal drive bays, designed to house a computer system.
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PDA
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Personal Digital Assistant, provides personal information management functions.
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Handheld
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Something small enough to be used or operated while held in hand or hands.
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CAM
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Computer-Aided Manufacturing, refers to computers to assist with manufacturing.
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GPS
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Global Positioning System, radio navigation system that allows land, sea, and airborne users determine exact location.
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