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21 Cards in this Set
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computer
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an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
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data
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a collection of unprocessed items
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information
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processed output/ conveys meaning and is useful to people
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hardware
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any electric, electronic, or mechanical components of a computer/ any part of the computer that you can touch
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input device
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allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer
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output device
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hardware component that conveys information to one or more people
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system unit
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case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data
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storage device
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holds data, instructions, and information for future use
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green computing
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involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computer
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network
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a collection of computers and devices connected together, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media
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Internet
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a worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
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social networking Web site
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encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users/ also called an online social network
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software
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also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them
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installing
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the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware
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programmer
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develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information
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personal computer
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can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself
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game console
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a mobile computing device designed for single player or multiplayer video games
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server
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controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network
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mainframe
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a large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously
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supercomputer
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the fastest, most powerful computer
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embedded computer
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a special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product
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