Info. Science Chapter 1

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Computer Literacy

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having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.

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Computer

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an electronic device, operating under the control of instructinos stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and stroe the results for future use.

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Data

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collection of unprocessed items which include text, images, audio, and video

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Information

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conveys meaning and is useful to people

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Information Processing Cycle

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series of input, process, output, and storage activities

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Hardware

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a computer's electric, electronic, and mechanical components

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Input device

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any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer

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Output device

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any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people

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CPU

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(Central Processing Unit) electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer

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Memory

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consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by thos instructions

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Storage/Storage device

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records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) data/information to and from storage media

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Hardware

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a computer's electric, electronic, and mechanical components

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Communications device

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a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices

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Input device

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any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer

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Output device

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any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people

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CPU

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(Central Processing Unit) electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer

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Memory

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consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by thos instructions

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Storage/Storage device

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records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) data/information to and from storage media

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Communications device

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a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices

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Network

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a collection of computers and devices often wireless communications devices and transmission media

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Resources

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(such as) hardware, software, data, information, it can be shared with computers and networks

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Internet

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a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals

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Web or WWW

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(World Wide Web) one of the more popular services of the Internet. Contains millions of documents called Web pages

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Web page

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can contain text, graphics, animation, audio, and video

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Web 2.0

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this term refers to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information (such as social networking Web sites), allow users to modify the Web site contents (such as some blogs), and/or have software built into the site for users to access (such as Web applications)

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GUI

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(stands for graphical user interface, pronounced gooey) allows you to interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons

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Icon

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a miniature image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object

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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 aid them with personal tasks

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Operating system

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a set of programs that coordinates all the activities amon computer hardware devices. Provides a means for users to communicate with the computer and other software

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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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Installing

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the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware

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Loading

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copying the program from storage to memory

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Programmer

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sometimes called developer, someone who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information

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Convergence

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trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap.

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Personal Computer

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a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.

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Desktop Computer

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designed so that he system unit, input devices, output devices, and all other devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.

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Mobile Computer

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a personal computer you can carry from place to place.

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Notebook/Laptop Computer

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a portable, personal computer often designed to fit on your lap.

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Tablet PC

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a special type of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen.

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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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Server

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controls access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provided a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.

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Mainframe

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large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.

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Supercomputer

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the fastest, most powerful computer-and the most expensive.

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Handheld

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a computer small enough to fit in one hand.