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9 Cards in this Set
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Computer
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electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
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Functions of the Computer (Long)
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1. Can accept data (input)
2. Process the data according to specified rules (process) 3. Produce results (output) 4. Store the results (storage) |
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Functions of the Computer (Short)
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1. input
2. process 3. output 4. storage |
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Information Processing Cycle
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the four basic functions of the computer, these operations change data into information and store it for future use
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Data
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collection of unprocessed items
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Information
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conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people
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Computer Users
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people who use the computer directly or use the information it provides
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Impact Printer
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Prints by striking ink ribbon against paper
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Electronic Spreadsheet Software
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allows users to perform calculations on rows and columns
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