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BCT 1.00 Vocab
Business Computer Technology- Hardware and Software
Question | Answer |
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APPLICATION SOFTWARE | Software designed to meet the user's needs; performs a specific task. |
CD-ROM | A compact disk that reads only memory. |
CHANNEL | The media that carries or transports the message.(telephone wire, coaxial cable, microwave signal, or fiber optic.) |
COMPUTER | An electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result. |
CONTROL UNIT | The part of the computer that directs instructions. |
CPU | Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer. |
DATA | New facts entered into the computer to be processed, which consists of text, numbers, sounds, and images. |
DESKTOP COMPUTER | Designed to be used on a desktop. |
DISK | A storage device. |
DOT MATRIX PRINTER | Uses a pattern of dots to form words and images on paper. |
ERGONOMICS | The science of designing equipment and work space for a comfortable and safe working environment. |
FILE | A document stored on a disk. |
FILE SERVER | The central computer where the data and software for local area network computers are stored. |
HARD COPY | A printed copy of output. |
HARD DISK/DRIVE | A device that holds information such as software and files. |
HARDWARE | Physical parts of a computer. |
INFORMATION PROCESSING CYCLE | The interactions of humans and computers that consist of input, processing, output, and storage. |
INKJET PRINTER | Sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper. |
INPUT | The process of entering information into a computer. |
IPOS | Input,processing,output,and storage. |
KEYBOARD | Contains numbers, letters, symbols, and function keys; looks like a typewriter. |
LAPTOP COMPUTER | Designed to be small enough and light enough to be used on your lap. |
LASER PRINTER | Uses light beams to form words and images on paper. |
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORKS) | Computers connected together in a relatively close location such as in the same building or department. |
MAINFRAME/MINICOMPUTERS | Used by business and government to process large amounts of info. |
MICROCOMPUTER | A small computer in which the central processing unit or CPU is a single silicon chip. |
MODEM | Modulator- Demodulator. A device that connects the computer to a telephone line. |
NETWORK | When computers are connected to other computers that can share info and sometimes hardware. |
NOTEBOOK COMPUTER | Designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable. |
OUTPUT | Displays the results of processing. |
PDA (PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT) | A handheld device that is often used in conjunction with a desktop or other PC. |
PERSONAL COMPUTERS | Smaller and less powerful than the other types of computers. |
PROCESSING | Executes instructions given to the computer. |
PROTOCOL | The rules that govern the orderly transfer of data sent. |
RAM (RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY) | Temporary storage. |
RECEIVER | The computer receiving the message. |
ROM (READS ONLY MEMORY) | Permanent storage. |
SCANNER | Prints copies like a photocopier. |
SENDER | The computer that is sending the message. |
SERVICE TECHNICIAN | One who repairs hardware and software problems. |
SOFT COPY | Output that isn't in printed form (what's seen on monitor) |
SOFTWARE | Programs that tell a computer what to do. |
STORAGE | A device that holds data. |
SUPERCOMPUTER | Most powerful computer, used to do things like navigate satellites and predict hurricanes. |
SYSTEM SOFTWARE | Controls the operation of a computer. |
VIRUS PROTECTION SOFTWARE | A program that protects a computer from damaging computer viruses. |
WEB TV | Provides easy access to the Internet without having to have a traditional computer. |
WIDE AREA NETWORKS (WAN) | When local area networks are expanded to include several local area networks within a city, state, region, territory, country, continent, or the world. |