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32 Cards in this Set
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Computer |
A programmable device that can assemble. process, and store data. |
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Analog computer |
Uses mechanical operations to preform calculations, as with an older car speedometer or slide rule.
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Digital computer
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Uses symbols that represent data in the form of code.
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Supercomputer
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A computer with the ability to preform trillions of calcullations per second and is usually custom-made for a particular use.
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Desktop computer
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Includes a central processing until (CPU) which might be housed in a tower configuration or in some case within the monitor, as with the Apple iMac.
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Laptop
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They are usually portable, though today many are intended as desktop replacements and may come with a larger moniter and weigh as much as 15 pounds. |
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Tablets
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Are manufactured by several companies and enable you to navigate by touching easy-to-use onscreen tools.
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Netbook
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Was originally designed for users who mainly wanted to browse the internet or send and recievemail |
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Technological convergence
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Is a term to describe the tendency of technical devices to take on each others functions, resulting in commuications, media, and information computing features in one package.
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Convergence devices
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Includes your cell phone, a GPS navigation system, a digitial camera, MP3 players, and smartphones.
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Computer engineering (CE)
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Involves the study of computer hardware and software systems and programming devices to interface.
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Computer Science (CS)
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Workers may design software, solve problems such as computer security threats, or come up with better ways of handling date storage.
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Information system (IS)
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Workers identify the kinds of data company employees need and design the technology system to solve buisness problems.
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Information technology (IT)
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IT workers make sure the technology infrastructure is in place to support users.
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Software Engineering (SE)
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This field involves writting software programs, which might be developed for a software manufacturer to sell to the public, or involve a custom program writter for a large organization to use in house.
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Web development
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The world wide web provides another group of technology career paths.
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Geographic information system (GIS)
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This field helps us to capture, manage, analyze, and display geographic data.
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Ubiquitious Computing
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Places computing power in your enviroment.
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Information processing unit
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This cycle has 4 parts: input or data, processing of data, output of information, and storage of data and information.
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Binary system
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Has two possible values, 0 and 1, called binary didgits.
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Bit
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Is the shortening of binary didgits. Bits are found together in 8-bit collections. Each collection is called a byte. Example: 64-bit Pentium
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Byte
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Each byte can store one thing like a digit, a special character, or a letter of the alphabet. Example: 8 gigabytes memory
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Input
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When you input data in your computer, it is converted to bits and bytes.
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Central processing unit (CPU)
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In your computer is what interprets instructions and preforms the processing of data. They are made up of Intergrated electronic circuits called microprocessors that are contained on chips.
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Microprocessors
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Contained on chips. which are small squares of silicon.
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Random access memory (RAM)
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There is a constant exchange of information between the CPU and Ram during processing.
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Cache memory
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Is a holding area for the most frequently used data.
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Output
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Is the information that results from computer processing.
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Resolution
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Refers to the number of pixels used to generate an image on your screen.
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Storage
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Is the key part of the information processing cycle.
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Cloud storage
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Involves storing information on the Web.
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File
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Which contains a report, spreadsheet, or picture.
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