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computer teams and basic computer parts

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What is a computer? computer is an electronic device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, based on stored programs.
computer system includes what? hardware, peripheral devices,and software
Hardware the electronic and mechanical parts of the computer.
system unit is the core hardware in a computer system;the box that houses the most important parts.
Peripheral devices is hardware that can be added to a computer system to expand what a computer can do.
what is software? computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks.
what is a PC? Personal Computer
what are output device? monitor, printer, or speakers
digital convergence the trend in which several technologies with distinct functionalists evolve to form a single product.
why have a user ID and password for security reasons.
input what ever is put into a computer system
what take place in a processing processor
what is the main processor in a computer called central processing unit (CPU)
memory an area of a computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored or output.
what is storage? the area of a computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.
file is a named collection of data that exists on a .. storage medium
storage medium could be hard disk, cd,dvd, or flash drive.
every file has what file name
file name help with to provides a clue to its contents.
file extension is composed of the period and letters to the right or the period.
output is the processed results produced by a computer, such as reports, documents, music, graphs, and pictures.
output device displays what prints, or transmits the results or processing.
workstations are usually prowerful desktop computers designed for specialized tasks that rquire a lot of processing speed, such as medical imaging, full motion video graphics and computer- aided design.
mainframe computer is large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
a computer is categorized as a supercomputer
the term form factor is general refers to the physical attributes, such as size and dimensions and intended use of a component.
what is a server refer to computer hardware, to a specific type of software or to a combination of hardware and software.
the term computer system means usually refers to a computer and all of the inputs, outputs, and storage devices that are connected to it.
Platform is called consists of the underlying hardware and software of the computer system.
ink-jet printer has nozzle like print head that sprays ink onto paper to form characters and graphics. has 2 cartridge black and color
laser printer has uses a technology that produces dots of light on a light sensitive drum. laser printers require toner cartridge to refills or replacements them.
storage medium is a hard drive, type, memory card, cd, dvd, or other technology that holds data.
storage device is equipment that stores and retrieves data from its storage medium.
RAM is temporary holding area for work and programs called random access memory
drive bays is also called parking spaces
storage capacity is the maximum amount of data that can be stored on a storage medium, measured in kilobytes, megabytes,gigabytes, terabytes
optical storage is stores data as microscopic light and dark spots on the disc surface.
solid-state storage is technology stores data in a nonvolatile, erasable, low-power chip.
CD is compact discs
DVD means digital video disc or versatile disc.
CD-rom can not have data put on them.
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