Information Science Chapter 1

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Network

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A collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communication devices and transmission media.

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Resources

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Hardware, software, data, and information

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Internet

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A wordwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, education institutions, and individuals.

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Web

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World Wide Web- is one of the more popular services on the internet.

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Web Page

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An online document that can contain text, graphics, animation, audio, or video.

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Icon

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A mini image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.

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Web 2.0

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Refers to Web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allow users to modify the Web site conents, and/or have software built in for users to access.

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Loading

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The program is copied from storage to memory.

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Graphical User Interface

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GUI- You interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.

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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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Operating System

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Is a set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.

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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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Application Software

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Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.

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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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Computer Literacy

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Understanding and knowing how computers work

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Computer

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a object made up of haardware and somfware capable of many things

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Data

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a collection of unprocessed information

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Information

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a rescource that helps with somthing

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Information Processing Cycle

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a series of input and output and storage

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Hardware

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It the actual part of a computer that you can see and on object that inputs or outputs data

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Input

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a piece of hardware that is able to put in data to the computer

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Output

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a piece of hardware that is able to show information

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CPU

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Central Processing Unit. The unit of a computer that processes tha basic instructions that run a computer

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Memory

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an electronic storage device that is able to recall sved data and instructions at any given time

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Storage/Storage Device

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A device that can save or show information previously saved

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Comunication Device

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A unit that allows the computer to send and recieve data

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Convergence

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The trend of computers and devices with technologies that overlap. This leads to manufactorers who release new models with new or similar features

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Personal Computer

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

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Desktop Computer

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A computer designed so that the system unit, input devices, output devices, 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 that can be carried 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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is a special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

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Server

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A computer that controls access to the hadware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a center for storage, programs, data, and information

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Mainframe

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A large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously. Usually large companies use mainframes.

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Supercomputer

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The fastest, most powerful computer-and the most expensive

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Operating System

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A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among a computers hardware

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Tower

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A computer which power supply, motherboard, and mass storage devices are stacked together in a cabinet

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Handheld

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A computer small enough to fit in one hand. the screen, speakers, and buttons are built into the device

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Home User

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Uses a computer for a variety of reasons including personal finance, web access, communications, and entertainment

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Small Office/Home Office User

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includes any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed who work from home

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Mobile User

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Your work on a mobile computer or device. So you can work while away from a main office, home office, or school

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Power User

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Requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer, called a work station. Occupations may include a Graphic Designer or a Computer Engineer

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Enterprise User

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Any employee or customer who uses a computer in the enterprise or large cooperation they use computers and networks for business activities.