Information Science Chapter 1

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having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses

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Computer Literacy

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electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use

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Computer

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collection of unprocessed items which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video

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data

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processed data that conveys meaning and is useful to people

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information

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series of input, process output, and storage activities performed by a computer

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Information process cycle

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electric, electronic, and mechanical omponents contained in a computer

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hardware

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any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions into a computer

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input device

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any hardware component that conveys info. to one or more people

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output device

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electronic component on a computer's motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer (central processing unit)

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CPU

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Electronic components in a computer that store instructions waiting to be executed and data need by those instructions

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Memory

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Hardware used to record items to and from storage media (write) (pull up)

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Storage/Storage Device

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Hardware component that enables a computer to send and recieve data, instructions, and inormation to and from one or more computers

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Communications device

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computers and devices with technologies that overlap.

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Convergance

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Computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities.

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Personal Computer

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designed so that the system unit input devices, output devices, and any other, devices fit entirely on or under a desk or table.

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Desktop Computer

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pc you can carry from place to place

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mobile computer

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portable personal computer often designed to fit in your lap

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notebook/ laptop computer

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Special type of notebook computer that alows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen

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tablet pc

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special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product

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embedded computer

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controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralizedstorage area for programs, data, and info.

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server

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large, expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously

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Mainframe

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fastest, most powerful computer, most expensive

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Super Computer

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Operating system, set of programs that run a computer

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OS

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unit containing CPU and electronics that sits on a desk or floor

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Tower

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computer small enough to fit in one hand

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Handheld

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devices connected together,often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media

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Network

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hardware, software, data, and info

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Resources

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a worldwide collection of network that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals

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Internet

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contains billions of documents called webpages.

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Web or WWW (world wide web)

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contains text. graphics, animations, audio, and video

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Web Page

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web sites that provide a means for users to share personal information, allows users to modify the website's contents, and/or hae software built into the site for users.

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Web 2.0

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interaction platform with the software that uses texts, graphics, and visual images such as icons

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GUI (graphical user interface)

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a miniature image that represents a program, onstruction, or another object.

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Icon

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consists of progrms that control or maintain the operations of the computer and devices

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System Software

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consists of programs designed to make users productive and/or assist them with personal tasks

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Application Software

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a set of programs that coordinate all the activities among the computer's hardware devices

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Operationg System

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maintenance

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Utility

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a program that allows a user to perform maintenance type tasks, usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs

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Utility Program

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process of setting up software to work with a computer, printer, and other hardware

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Installing

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a program is copied from storage to memory

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Loading

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someone who develops or writes the computer to process data and information.

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Programmer/Developer