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28 Cards in this Set
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a device that managesand stores information |
Computer |
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a small, portablecomputer
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Laptop |
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a computer commonlyfound in homes, offices, and schools |
Desktop |
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something that puts words,numbers, music,and pictures into a computer |
Input Device |
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something that allows us tosee or hear what’s currently in RAM |
Output Device |
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the computer’s memory thatholds information, even when the computer is off or program is closed |
Storage Memory |
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Short Term Memory |
RAM |
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Information disappears whencomputer is turned off/program is closed |
RAM |
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The brains of the computer |
CPU |
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the computer and all itsinput and output devices |
Hardware |
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the programs that allow acomputer to do different things |
Software |
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a portable device used for storagethat can transfer data to and from computers |
Flash Drive |
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a program that helpsyou find the website that contains the information you're looking for |
Search Engine |
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a program that gets you onthe Internet |
Browser |
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the most important softwareprogram on the computer |
Operating System |
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anetwork of computer located around the world |
Internet |
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CPU stands for... |
Central Processing Unit |
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RAM stands for... |
Random Access Memory |
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Two rules for caring for your monitor? |
Don't touch screen Don't clean with chemicals |
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4 input devices are |
Mouse Keyboard Webcam Microphone Scanner |
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4 output devices are |
Printer Monitor Headphones Speakers |
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Carries information to and from the computer and its input and output devices |
Cables |
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Open places in devices where cables are plugged into the computer |
Ports |
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TWo rules for caring for your keyboard |
No food or drinks |
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Two rules for caing for your mouse |
Use on flat surface Don't handle roughly |
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2 ways of starting an application |
Icons & Start menu |
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What key can you press to access the help menu when in any application |
F1 |
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3 different kinds of computers |
Laptop Desktop Mainframe/ Supercomputer |
