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35 Cards in this Set
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Computer Literacy
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The knowledge and understanding of basic computer fundamentals
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Computer
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A programmable, electronic device that accepts data input, performs processing operations on that data, and outputs and stores the results
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Input
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The process of entering data into a computer
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Processing
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Performing operations on data that has been input into a computer to convert that input to output
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Output
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The process of presenting the results of processing
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Storage
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The operation of saving data, programs, or output for future use.
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Communications
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The transmission of data from one device to another
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Data
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Raw, unorganized facts
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Information
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Data that has been processed into a meaningful form.
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Hardware
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The physical parts of a computer system
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Software
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The instructions that are used to tell a computer what it should do.
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Operating System
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A type of system software that enables a computer to operate and manageits resources and activities.
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Boot
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To start up a computer.
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Desktop
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The background work are displayed on the screen in Microsoft Windows.
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Window
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A rectangular area in which programs, documents, and other content are displayed.
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Icon
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A small graphical image that invokessome action when slected
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Menu
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A set of options used to issue commands to the computer
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Toolbar
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A set of icons used to issue commands to the computer
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Taskbar
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The bar located at the bottom of the windows desktop that sontains the start button, task buttons and the system try.
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Hyperlink
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Text or an image that is linked to a web page or other type of document.
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Sizing button
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Small buttons located at the top-right corner of a window used to resize the window
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Dialog box
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A window that requires the user to supply additional information
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Application Software
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Programs that enable users to perform specific tasks on a computer.
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Computer user
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A person who uses a computer
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Programmer
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A person whose primary job responsibility is to write, maintain, and test computer programs
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Microcomputer
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A type of computer based on a microprocessor and designed t be used by one person at a time
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Desktop PC
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A PC designed t fit on or next to a desk.
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Thin Client
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A PC designed to access a network for processing and data storage, instead of performing those tasks locally. aka network computer
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Internet appliance
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A specialized network computer designed primarily for Internet access and/or e-mail exchange
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Midrange server
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A medium-sized computer used to host programs and data from a small network.
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Mainframe computer
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a computer used in large organizations that need to manage large amounts of centralized data and run multiple programs simultaneouly.
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Supercomputer
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The fastest, most expensive, and most powerful type of computer.
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Computer Network
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A collection of computers and other hardware devices that are connected together to share hardware, software, and data, as well as to communicate electronically with one another.
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ISP
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A business or other organization that provides internet access to others, typically for a fee
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ISP
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Internet Service Provider
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