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computer literacty
having a current knoledge and understanding of computers and their uses
computer
Electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.
data
Collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video.
information
Processed data that conveys meaning and is useful to people.
information processing cycle
Series of input, process, output, and storage activities performed by a computer.
hardware
Electric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a computer.
input device
Any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions into a computer.
output device
Any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.
cpu
Electronic component on a computer's motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer. See also processor.
memory
Electronic components in a computer that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions.
storage/storage device
Hardware used to record (write and/or read) items to and from storage media.
comunications device
Hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers.
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
network
collection of computers and devices conneected together, often wierlessly, via communications devices and transmition media, allowing computers to share resources
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
resources
Hardware, software, data, and information shared using a network.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
internet
Worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
web
Worldwide collection of electronic documents called Web pages, the Web is one of the more popular services on the Internet. Also called the World Wide Web.
web 2.0
Term used to refer to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify Web site content, and have application software built into the site for visitors to use.
graphical user interface
Type of user interface that allows a user to interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images, such as icons.
icon
Miniature image displayed on a computer screen that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
system software
programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices
aplication software
Program designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
operating system
Set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
utility program
Type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.
intalling
Process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware components.
loads
Process of a computer copying a program from storage to memory.
programmer
Person who writes and modifies computer programs. Also called a developer.