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25 Cards in this Set
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Parts of the computer
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1. Monitor
2. CPU 3. Printer 4. Scanner 5. Mouse/Keyboard 6. Speakers |
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CPU
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central processing unit/ brains of the computer
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OS stands for
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Operating System
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Monitor
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output device that displays text and graphics on a screen
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Mouse
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input device used for navigation and commands
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Digital Hardware Tools
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any hardwear device that contains a microprocessor
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Digital Hardware Tool Examples
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PCs
Laptops Wireless phones Digital cameras Pagers Scanners |
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Softwear
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programs tell the computer what to do
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Systems
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tells the computer how to opperate (ex: Windows XP)
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Applications
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provides a specific service or application (ex: Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
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Computer Interface
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allows users to communicate and interact with computer
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Storing Information
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saving info on internal or external device (ex: CD, hard drive, network drive, floppy disk)
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Networks
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allow data to flow from one computerized network to another
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LAN
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local area network. connect to main fram to gain computer usage
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WAN
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wide area connection. connect to a group that are not close to eachother
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Access points
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routes the signal from a wireless network to larger networks
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Password
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a series of letters or numbers that you uenter to gain access to a network program
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Hackers
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un authorized users of networks, software, data
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Computer Virus
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destructive programs that are located onto a computer, usually run with out users knowledge
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Spam
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unwanted email, advertising or webpages
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Acceptable Use Policy
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rules and guidlines for network to keep users from being misled or misguided about computer use
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MS Word
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Word processing software that allows you to create and format documents
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MS Excel
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spreadsheet program that allows you to organize numerical and text values in a worksheet
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MS Powerpoint
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presentation program used to create multimedia presentations
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MS Access
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database program used to create and manipulate reports and information
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