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ITF+
Study for ITF+ Certification Exam
Term | Definition |
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Computer | A system that manipulates data according to a set of instructions |
Application | Such as word processors, spreadsheet programs, and payroll programs |
Peripheral device | Mouse, keyboard, monitor, speaker, microphone, printer, etc. |
Operating system | instructions that a computer follows come from software. A basic software environment is established by the computer's (OS) |
RAM | Random Access memory which converts a series of instructions |
CPU | Central processing unit that receives each instruction or data file from memory and processes it |
Storage | data written into different storage devices like a hard drive or optical discs |
Mainframe | A large high speed workstation and the primary memory of a computer |
Workstation | A type of pc housed in a case that can sit on or under a desk |
Motherboard | where the pc's components are attached to and contained within the computer's case |
Server | any computer providing services to other computers. implies a powerful computer that supports a number of users simultaneously in a computer network |
Fault Tolerant | in order for a server to be reliable it needs to starting specifying high quality components and also by using extra copies of components for redundancy |
Power source | portable computers can be run from internal battery packs as well as from building power |
Networking | portable computers use wireless radio technologies to connect to networks rather than cabled connection |
Internet of things (OIT) Devices | refers to a world in which many different types of things are embedded with processing and networking functionality |
OEM | Pc and laptop companies producing these are referred to this because rather than making each component that goes into a pc, they source components such as cpus and ram modules from manufactures and put them together as a branded PC system. OEM |
Medical devices | represents another class of deviece where use if electronics to remotely monitor and configure that appliance is expanding rapidly. Ex: Cardiac Monitors, defibrillators, Insulin pumps |
Gaming Console | Have powerful CPUs and graphics processors, plus ethernet and WIFI for wired and wireless home networking and internet connectivity |
Input device | The computer receives data entered by the user through peripheral devices like mice, keyboards, scanners, cameras and microphones |
Output device | the processed data is shown or plated to the user through an output device like a monitor or loud speaker |
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