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chapter 1 vocab.
Question | Answer |
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computer | electronin device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory. |
computer literacy | current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. |
hardware | eletric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a computer. |
input device | used to enter dada and instruction. |
output device | hardware that conveys information to one or more people. |
system unit | case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process dada. |
storage device | records and retrieves idems to and from storage media. |
communications device | hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive dada, instructons, and informaton. |
network | collection of computers and devices connected together. |
internet | an internet network that uses internet technologies. |
software | series of instuctions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it. |
system software | software that serves as the interface between the user. |
operating system | programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activies among computer hardware devices. |
utility program | type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance. |
application software | program designed to make users more productive to make users more moductive and/or assist them with personal tasks. |
personal computer | computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, andstorage activities by itself. |
notebook | protable, personal computer designed to fit on users lap. |
game concole | moblie computing device dedghed for singel-player or multiplayer video games. |
server | computer that controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network. |