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C2 Vocabulary 03
C2 Vocabulary 03 011
Question | Answer |
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Equitable Access | Condition states that "robust and reliable access to current and emerging technologies and digital resources, with connectivity for all students, teachers, staff, and school leaders" |
Access Options | Access students have in their school |
Central Processing Unit CPU | The Processor |
Control Unit | Retrieves the instructions and sends command signals to the rest of the computer system to tell them what to do. |
Arithmetic Logic Unit ALU | The sector of the CPU that performs the mathematical calculations that are required in many data processing programs. |
memory Unit | Allows storage of information is intermanl to the computer and is divided into two types of memory: RAM and ROM |
Random Access Memory RAM | Temporary memory that is designed to hold new data and is available only while the computer is turned on. |
Read-only Memory ROM | Permanent intermal memory inside the system. |
Binary Coding System ASCII | Made up of a series of zeros and ones. |
Bit | Smalles unit of binary information |
Byte | Equals eight bits. Can represent one alphabetice or one numeric character of information. |
Processor Speed | Expressed in megahertz which equals one million cycles per second |
Gigahertz | Equals one billions cycles per second. |
Cache | Provides a temporary storage area that provides a quick access to information. |
Peripheral Devices | A computer system must have. It inputs the information, outputs the information into a form thtat is easily read by the user and sotres the information for later use. |
Input Devices | Allow the input of data into the computer. |
Keyboard | Off the imput of alphabetic and numerica information as well as additional operational and input keys. |
Mouse | Helps with navagation on the computer. |
Mouse pad | Helps the mouse move easier. |
Scanner | Input device that is connected to the computer throught a port connection and that allows the conversion of a printed page of text or graphics to digital format. |
Graphics Tabliet | Connected to the computer through a port connection |
Audio | Input into the computer with the use of a microphone. |
Video | Input into the computer with the use of digital cameras, vidwo cameras, or Web cams. |
Digital Cameras | Cameras that are capable of inputting data into a computer instead of onto film, and are common tools in teaching and learning across grade levels. |
Tablet computers | Complete Computer sustems in a slate format. |
Interactive Whiteboards | Serve the same purpose as a tradtitional blackboard yet they offer outstanding fuctionality serving as dry-erase and interactive whiteboards. |
Classroom Response System | a handheld device that resembles a TV remote that allows students to respond to questions posed by the instructor. |
Computer Monitors | Display information on the screen where it can be edited and sent to the printer. |
Resolution | Defines the clarity of the image that is seen on the computer screen. |
Printer | Outputs the data after it has been processed in the hard copy. |
Speakers | Built into the computer or monitor and others are external to the computer and must be plugges into ports at the back of the computer. |
Data Projection Units | Combine a liquid Crystal Display unit with a light souce. |
Document Cameras | Some document cameras are stand-alone as the one pictured. |
Protable Media Players | Portable devices that sotre and play audio such as music or podcasts and audio and video. |
Storage Devices | Allow storage of data for later use. |
Internal Storage | Offered within the computer by way of a computer hard dish drive or hard drive. |
Hard Disk Drive | Holds large amounts of information and is significant in the purchasing decision of a new computer system. |