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Chapter 1 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Computer | electronic device under the control of instructions stored in its memory |
| Data | collectiom of unproccesed item |
| Information | conveys meaning and usefu to people |
| Input devices examples | mouse and keyboard |
| Output devices | printer |
| Hard drive | an internal storage device |
| Flash drive | portable storage device |
| system unit | moniter |
| Processer | interptet and carries out the basic instructions |
| Memory | stores instructions |
| Communication devices | enables componentto send and recive data |
| Application software | programs designed to make users more productive |
| System software | programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices |
| Tablet pc | used for notes/bussinesses |
| Game consoles | Video games |
| Emmbedded computers | Airbags, Steering wheel |
| Hardware | electronic commponents contained in a computer |
| Computer literacy | having a current knowledge and understanding of of computers and their uses |
| Motherboard | main circuit board of the system unit |
| Personal computers | desktops and laptops |
| Digital pen | input pen device that allows users to write or draw on the screen |
| Servers | computer that controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on the network. |