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25 Cards in this Set
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Data
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A collection of unprocessed items
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Information
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Conveys meaning and is useful to people.
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Motherboard
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The main circuit board of the system unit.
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Processor aka CPU
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Interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.
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Dual-Core Processor
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A chip that contains two separate processor cores.
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Quad-core Processor
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A chip with four separate processor cores.
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Operating System
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A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
Ex. Mac OS and Microsoft WIndows |
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Utility Program
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allows a user to perform maintenance-type task usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.
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Package Software
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Mass-produced copyrighted retail software that meets the needs of a wide variety of users, not just a single user or company.
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Freeware
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Copyrighted software provided at no cost by an individual or a company that retains all rights to the software.
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Public-domain Software
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Software donated for public use and has no copyright restrictions.
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Open Source Software
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Software provided for use, modification, and redistriubition
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Machine Cycle
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1. Fetching
2. Decoding 3.Executing 4. Storing |
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Information Processing Cycle
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1. Input
2. Process 3. Output 4. Storage |
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Types of Websites
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1. Portal
2. News 3. Informational 4. Business/ Marketing 5. Wiki 6. Online social network 7.Blog 8. Educational 9.Entertainment 10. Advocacy 11. Web Application 12. Content Aggregator 13. Personal |
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Evolution of the Internet
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Pentagon's Advanced Research Projects Agency
(1) allowed scientist at different physical locations to share information and work together on military and scientific projects. (2) could function even if part of the network were disabled or destroyed |
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Embedded Computer
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A special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
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Web Application
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A Web site that allows users to access and interact with software from any computer or device that is connected to the Internet.
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Phishing
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A scam in which a perpetrator attempts to obtain your personal and/or financial information.
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Access Provider
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A business that provides individuals and organizations access to the Internet free or for a fee
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IP address
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A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet
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Domain Name
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The text version of an IP address
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World Wide Web (www)
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consists of a worldwide collection of electronic documents
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Uniform Resource Location (url)
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A web pages unique address
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Multimedia
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any application that combines text with graphics, animation, audio, video, and/or virtual reality.
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