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Chapter 1 Vocab.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. | Computer Literacy |
| An electronic device epperating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory. | Computer |
| multiple pieces of information, as facts, statistics, codes, ect./a collection of unprocessed items. Include text, numbers, audio, video, ect. | Data |
| Something that conveys meaning and is useful to people. Gathered from data. | Information |
| The series of input, process, output, and storage activitics. | Information Processing Cycle |
| Electronic and mechanical components that include input/output devices, system unit, storage devices, and communication devices. | Hardware |
| Hardware used to input data and instructions. | Input devices |
| Hardware component that conveys information to one or more people. | Output devices |
| Computers, hard drives, flash drives, ect. Storage holds data for future use. | Storage devices- examples |
| Provides greater storage capacity than a flash drive. | Hard Drive |
| A portable storage device that is small and lightweight enough to put in your pocket. | Flash Drive |
| A case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data. | System Unit |
| (CPU) the electronic components that store instructions that are interpreted (and basic)to operate the computer. | Processor |
| Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed for those instructions. | Memory |
| Consists of your processor and your memory. | Motherboard |
| Hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data. | Communication Devices |
| An electronic device that makes the transmission of data possible to or from a computer via telephone or other communication lines. | Modem |
| System software and application software. | Categories of software. |
| Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks. | Application Software |
| Programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer and its devices. | System Software |
| Computers for yourself. | Personal computers - desktop and notebooks |
| The mobile user connects to other computers on a network or the Internet, often wirelessly accessing services. | Mobile computers |
| A special type of notebook computer that you can interact with by touching the screen with your fingers/stylus. | Tablet PC |
| A small pen that uses pressure instead of ink. | Digital pen |
| A mobile computing device designed for single/multiple player video games. | Game Consoles |
| Controls access to hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for stuff. | Servers |
| A large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously. | Mainframe Computers |
| The fastest most powerful computer - and the most expensive. | Supercomputers |
| A special purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product. | Embedded Computers |
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