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23 Cards in this Set
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the four basic operations for a computer?
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input
processings output storage |
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a collection on basic compnenets that are designed to work together
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computer system
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a computer system includes??
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hardware and software
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a list of instructions that tells the computer how to preform 4 basic opperations to form a task?
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program
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all the programs that gives the computer its instructions
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software
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what are the two categories of software?
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system software and appliaction software
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unorganized raw material made up of words, numbers, images,or sounds
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data
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what does input do?
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enables the user to enter data into the computer
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what are processing devices?
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motherboard
expansion card RAM CPU |
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what is output?
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the computer shows the results of the processing operation in a way taht people can understand
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what are types of output devices?
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monitor
printer speakers |
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what does storage do?
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holds all the information the computer uses
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enables computers to be able to connect with a network?
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communication devices
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two or more computer systems that are connected?
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network
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a device that enables computers to connect with other computers
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modem
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types of computers for individuals?
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desktop
work stations personal assistance notebook all in one internet appliance |
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not designed for individuals. they make programs unavilable for network users
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servers
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handle the computing for small cooporations
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minicomputers
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handle gigantic processing jobs for large corporations or agencies
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mainframes
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ultra fast and handle huge amounts of scientific data
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super computers
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special keyboards can prevent...
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carpal tunnel syndrom
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an error or defect in software or hardware that causes a program to malfunction
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bug
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the behavior associated with moral beliefs
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ethics
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