Computer Chapter 1, 2,3

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the actual physical equipment that is used by the computer system to process data

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Hardware

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consists of three main sections: the control section, the arithmetic logic section and primary storage system

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central processing unit

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section of central processing unit that acts as a department read and manages all the operations for the entire computer system

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control unit

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performs processing operations on the enternal data, either arithmetic or logical operations

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arithmetic logic unit

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section of the CPU that stores data and program instructions.

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primary storage memory

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a data processing operation that stores data and produce instructions within the CPU

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storage

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equivalent to one character

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byte

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category of hardware, the physical equipment used together with the computer for performing data processing tasks

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peripherals

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a data channel that transfers

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serial port

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transfers data by groups or chunks

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parallel port

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describes a computer system that allows for expansion at al ater date

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open end architecture

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concerned with control and operation of the computer system. directs commands, schedules, and oversees the data processing function to be performed

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systems software

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performs a specific data processing function for the end user

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applications software

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applications software that contains capabilities for performing more than one application

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integrated software

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software packages with only one main application available for use

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stand- alone- software

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generally an integrated software that performs both word processing and graphics functions

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desktop publishing

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ability of computer system to work together with all its parts

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internal compatability

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term that designates capability. one equals 1024 characters

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kilobyte

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a storage measurement. one is equivalent to 1,048,576 characters

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megabyte

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equivalent of a computer program or programs

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software

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magnetic disks with a magnetic oxide counting over a thin slice of plastic

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floppy disk

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the ability of different computer systems or components of different systems to work together

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external compatability

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physical equipment that allows for permanent storage of data and programs, also termed external storage or auxilary storage

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secondary storage

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sealed, dust free container holding a read/write head, an access arm, and magnetic disk for storage

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hard or fixed disk

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inexpensive type of medium for permanent storage of data

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magnetic tape

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electronic device capable of performing calculations and comparisons in a fast and reliable manner

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computer

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understanding what a computer is and the function it performs

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first step of computer literacy

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realization by users of the overall social impact of computers

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third step of computer literacy

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refers to the utilization of computer system technology in relation to medical care and its delivery

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medical informatics

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T/F computers assist healthcare professionals in the performance of life sustaining and life saving activities

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True

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Large, capable of massive volume of data, found in hospital environments, large corporation and government agencies

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Mainframe computer

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characterized by faster processing and larger storage capacity than microcomputer

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minicomputers

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describes the symptoms of fear and anxiety that people may experience when first faced with the challenge of using computers for the first time

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computerpohobia

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anxiety associated with learning and adapting to any new technology

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technostress

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two types of memory

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RAM and ROM

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Memory that is volatile and temporary

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Random Access memory

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Memory that is not volatile

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Ready-only Memory

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A set of programmed instructions that tells the computer exactly what to do in order to accomplish the required processing task

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software

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systems and Applications

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types of computer software

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T/F Healthcare professionals are expected to be knowledgeable about the use of computers in performing data processing tasks

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T

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A group of computer components working together to complete a particular task

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computer systems

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size, type, function

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how computers are classified

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two ways data can be represented

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discrete and continuous

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work with continuous data transmission, process data about measurements

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Analog computers

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work with discrete data, using binary numbering system to represent the data to be processed

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Digital computer

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combine both continuous and discrete types of data transmission

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Hybrid computers

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T/F computers can not be classified by the type of data they process

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F

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Hardware,software,storage

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Elements of a computer system

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T/F The control section performs the actual processing

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F / The control section does not perform the actual processing but oversees its correct completion

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T/F Arithmetic-logic unit performs processing operations on entered data

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T

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mouse, disk drives, keyboards, and printers

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Examples of peripherals

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the most commonly used operating system for microcomputers

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MS-DOS

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raw material, collection of characters and numbers that are entered into a computer

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DATA

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The results of data that has been processed in some manner

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Information

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Hardware that functions to enter data into the computer system

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Input device

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occurs through direct connection between terminals and the computer system

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online processing

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referred to as real time processing, interactive processing or transaction processing

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online processing

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T/F an output may also serve as data or input for further processing operation

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T

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Transforms the Raw data into a useful information

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processing

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processed data that has been translated into a final product or information to be used for a specific purpose

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output