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cmw chapter 1 vocab
for study
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use. | Computer |
| What is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video. | Data |
| What conveys meaning and is useful to people. | Information |
| A computer often holds data, information, and instructions in storage for future use. | Information processing cycle |
| What is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer. | Input devices |
| What is any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people. | Output devices |
| What records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media. | Storage devices |
| What is a portable storage device that is small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or in a pocket. | Flash drive |
| What is a case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. | System unit |
| What is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer. | Processor |
| What consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions. | Memory |
| What is a hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices. | Communication devices |
| What consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/ or assist them with personal tasks. | Application software |
| What consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices. | System software |
| What is a computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself. | A desktop Personal computer |
| What is a portable, personal computer often designed to fit on your lap. | A laptop personal computer |
| What tablet computer, is a special type of notebook computer that you can interact with by touching the screen with your finger or a digital pen. | Tablet pc |
| What looks like a small ink pen but uses pressure instead of ink. | Digital pen |
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