Key What Is A Computer?

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machine

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A device consisting of fixed and moving parts that modifies mechanical energy and transmits it in a more useful form

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electronic

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has special components to control its own flow of electricity

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data

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text, numbers, sounds, video, any unorganized items that are input into a computer

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input

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how data is put in to the computer (by keyboard, microphone, scanner, etc)

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process

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organize the data or put it into order

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information

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organized data that is more easily understood and useful

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output

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how information is put out of the computer (by monitor, printer, speakers, etc)

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storage

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where data or information is held in the computer

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hardware

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the physical equipment of the computer

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software

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the programs that make the hardware perform specific processes

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program

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a complete set of instructions for a computer to follow

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programmable

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this means the electronic device can FOLLOW a program

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Name 7 things that describe a computer...

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1) it is an electronic device
2) it operates from instructions stored in it's memory
3) it accepts input of data
4) is programmable
5) it processes data into information
6) it stores data or information
7) it outputs organized useful information

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Name the 4 operations that comprise (or make up) the information processing cycle:

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1) input
2) process
3) output
4) storage

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What are the advantages of using a computer to perform a task?

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1) accuracy
2) speed
3) reliability

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To make a computer useable, you need...

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1) hardware
2) software

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A program is an example of...

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software

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Information is more useful than data, because it has been...

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processed