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Computers

Midterm review

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The knowledge and understanding of basic computer fundamentals Computer Literacy
A programmable, electronic device that accepts data input, performs processing operations on that data, and outputs and stores the results Computer
The process of entering data into a computer; can also refer to the data itself Input
Performing operations on data that has been input into a computer to convert that input and output Processing
The process of presenting the results of processing; can also refer to the results themselves output
The operation of saving data, programs, or output for future use Storage
Raw, unorganized facts Data
Data that has been processed into meaningful form Information
the physical parts of a computer system, such as the keyboard, monitor, printer, and so forth Hardware
The instructions, also called computer programs, that are used to tell a computer what it should do Software
A type of system software that enables a computer to operate and manage its resources and activities Operating System
To start up a computer Boot
The background work area displayed on the screen in Microsoft Windows windows desktop
Programs that enable users to perform specific tasks on a computer, such as writing letters or playing games Application Software
a tiny computer embedded in a product and designed to perform specific tasks or functions for that product Embedded Computer
A very small communications Device that has built-in computing or Internet capability Mobile Device
A mobile device based on a mobile phone Smartphone
A type of computer bassed on microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a timep; also called a microcomputer personal Computer (PC)
A personal computer designed to fit on or next to a desk Desktop Computer
A small personal computer, such as anotebook, tablet, netbook, or ultra-mobile PC (UMPC), disigned to be carried around easily Portable Computer
A fully functioning portabloe computer that opens to reveal a screen and keyboard; also called a laptop computer Notebook Computer
A portable computer about the size of a notebook that is designed to be used with an electronic pen Tablet computer
A very small notebook computer Netbook
A portable personal computer that is small enough to fit in one hand; also called a Handheld computer Ultra-mobile PC (UMPC)
The smallest unit of data a digital computer can recognize; represented by a 0 or a 1 Bit
A group of 8 bits Byte
Approximately 1 thousands bytes Kilobyte (KB)
Approximately 1 million bytes Megabyte (MB)
Approximately 1 billion bytes Gigabyte (GB)
Approximately 1 trillion bytes Terabyte (TB)
the collection of Web pages available through the Internet World Wide Web (WWW)
Fast, direct Internet access via standard telephone lines DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Internet Access
A word typed in a search box on a search site or other Web page to locate information related to that keyword Keyword
A type of internet search in which categories are selected to locate information on the internet Directory search
a way of exchanging real-time typed messages with other individuals Instant Messaging (IM)
Any illegal act involving a computer Computer Crime
Using a computer to break into another computer system Hacking
A collection of hardware and/or software intended to protect a computer or computer network from unauthorized access Firewall
A software program installed without the user's knowledge and designed to alte the way a computer operates or to cause harm to computer system computer virus
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