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35 Cards in this Set
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Computer
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A device that takes data in one form, processes it, and transforms into information that is more useful than the original data.
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Binary Device
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One built of electronic circuits. Each can be set to only one of two possible conditions.
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Electronic Computer
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A computer built from transistors and electrical circuits. Transistors and circuits must be connected to a source of electricity.
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Mechanical Computer
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A computer built from a various different mechanical devices like springs and levers.
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Computer
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A device that takes data in one form, processes it, and transforms into information that is more useful than the original data.
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Binary Device
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One built of electronic circuits. Each can be set to only one of two possible conditions.
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Electronic Computer
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A computer built from transistors and electrical circuits. Transistors and circuits must be connected to a source of electricity.
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Mechanical Computer
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A computer built from a various different mechanical devices like springs and levers.
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Computer
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A device that takes data in one form, processes it, and transforms into a more useful form.
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Binary Device
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One built of electronic circuits. Each can be set to only one of two possible conditions.
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Electronic Computer
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A computer built from transistors and electrical circuits. Transistors and circuits must be connected to a source of electricity to work.
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Mechanical Computer
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A computer built from a various different mechanical devices like springs and levers.
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Special-Purpose computer
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A computer designed to be used in a limited way
ex. Bathroom scale Cd Player |
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General-Purpose computer
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A computer that can be used in many situations and for many different and unrelated tasks.
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Workstation
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A personal computer given additional capacity and power by being connected to other computers and storage devices through the use of a network. It is usually provided with a high-quality printer, monitor, and other devices, and intended for use by one person.
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Computer
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A device that takes data in one form, processes it, and transforms into a more useful form.
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Binary Device
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One built of electronic circuits. Each can be set to only one of two possible conditions.
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Electronic Computer
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A computer built from transistors and electrical circuits. Transistors and circuits must be connected to a source of electricity to work.
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Mechanical Computer
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A computer built from a various different mechanical devices like springs and levers.
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Special-Purpose computer
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A computer designed to be used in a limited way
ex. Bathroom scale Cd Player |
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General-Purpose computer
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A computer that can be used in many situations and for many different and unrelated tasks.
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Workstation
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A personal computer given additional capacity and power by being connected to other computers and storage devices through the use of a network. It is usually provided with a high-quality printer, monitor, and other devices, and intended for use by one person.
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Analog Computer
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Functions in continuously varying quantities and produces continuously varying results.
Ex. Pulling wagon up ramp |
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Digital Computer
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Functions in dicretely varying quantities and produces discretely varying results.
Ex. Carying package up flight of stairs. |
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Mainframe
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A large, powerful computer used by large businesses, schools, and gov't agencies. Many users can be connected to a single mainframe computer simultaneously.
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Computer Hardware
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The electronics and associated mechanical parts of the computer. It is distinguied by the fact that it has a physical presence. That is, you can see and touch the hardware.
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Computer Software
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Consists of instructions that control the hardware and cause the desired outcome.
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Central Processing Unit
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The brain of the computer which controls all operations, processes information, and computes results.
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Productivity Tools
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First targeted increased speed and accuracy but today are widely used.
Ex. Word processors Electronic Spreadsheets Database management system Presentation Graphics |
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Operating Systems
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Collection of programs that manages and controls all opperations and coordinates all hardware components.
Ex. Windows, Unix, MacOS, VMS, Linux, OS/2. |
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Utility Programs
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Used to keep an expensive machine well tuned and properly running.
Ex. PC-Tools, Norton Utilities, Virex, WinZip, Graphix Converter, Disk Doctor |
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Web Browser
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The most commonly used tool to access the world wide web.
Ex. Microsoft Explorer Netscape Navigator |
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Utility Programs
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Used to keep an expensive machine well tuned and properly running.
Ex. PC-Tools, Norton Utilities, Virex, WinZip, Graphix Converter, Disk Doctor |
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Web Browser
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The most commonly used tool to access the world wide web.
Ex. Microsoft Explorer Netscape Navigator |
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Search Services
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HotBot, Altavista, Google, Yahoo
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