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Computer
Basic Information
Term | Definition |
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Computer | An electronic device that executes the instructions in a program |
Input | Accepts Data |
Processing | Processes Data |
Output | Produces Output |
Storage | Stores Results |
Hardware | Physical parts of a computer |
Software | Programs that instruct the computer |
Server | Refers to a computer's function rather than a specific kind of computer. It runs a network of computer and handles the sharing of equipment like printers and the communication between computers on the network. |
Downloading | Transfer a file to your computer from elsewhere |
Uploading | Transfer a file from your computer to another |
Network | A set of computers, which are linked together on a permanent basis. |
Advantage of a network | Enables users to share hardware like scanners and printers, Allows users to access data stored on others' computer, and let's users run programs that are not installed on their computer. |
Disadvantages of a network | Slow when accessing anything across a network |