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53 Cards in this Set
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Computer Literacy
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to know how to use a computer
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Computer
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processes data into information
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Data
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collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, 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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process data into information, carry out processes using instructions
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Hardware
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include input devices, output devices, a system unit, storage, and communications
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Input Devices
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allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer
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Output devices
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conveys information to one or more people
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CPU
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(central processing unit) interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer
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Memory
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keeps data and instructions temporarily, which means its contents are erased when the computer is shut off
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Storage Device
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records and/or retrives items to and from storage media
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Communications Device
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enables a computer to send and recieve 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 connected together , often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
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Resources
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such as hardware, software, data, and information
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Internet
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worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
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Web Of WWW
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(world wide web) one of the more popular services on the Internet
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Web Page
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contain text, graphics, animation, audio, and video
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Web 2.0
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provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify the web site contents, and/or have software built into the site for users to access
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GUI
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(graphical user interface) interact with software using text, graphics, and visual images
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Icon
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miniture image that represents a program or some other object
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System Software
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control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices
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Application Software
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system software serves as the interface between the user
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Operating System
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set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices
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Utility/Utility System
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allows a user to perform maintance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, devices, or programs
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Installing
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process of settling up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware
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Loading
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program is copied from storage to memory
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Programmer
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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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manufacturers continually releasing newer models that include similiar functions and features
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Personal Computer
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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 the system unit, input, output, and any 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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portable, personal computer often designed to fit on your lap
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Tablet PC
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allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen
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Embedded Computer
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can connect to Internet wirelessly
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Server
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access to hardware, software, and other resources
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Mainframe
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large, expensive, powerful computer
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Supercomputer
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fastest, most powerful computer
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Operating System
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operates the wireless system
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Tower
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gives a signal to computers; contains CPU and all electronic devices
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Handheld
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can be held in hand
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Home User
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uses a computer for a variety of reasons including personal finace. Web access, communications and entertainment
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Small Office/Home Office User
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company with fewer 50 employees and maintains a e-mail
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Mobile User
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away from main office, home office, or school
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Power User
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engineers, scientist, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists
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Enterprise User
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hundreds of employees
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Education
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students use computers to help with research and completing assignments
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Finance
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can pay bills online
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Government
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making policies
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Health Care
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regular checkup, having lab work or an out patient test, or being rushed in for emergency surgery
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Science
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collecting, analyzing, and modeling data
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Publishing
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books, magazines, music, film, and video
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Travel
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navigation system
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Manufacturing
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assist making something, CAM(computer aided machines)
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