Computer Technology and Digital Literacy Vocabulary
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| Computer | A machine that follows a set of instructions and makes calculations. | ||||
| Personal Computer | A computer designed for an individual user. (desktop, tablet, laptop (notebook), etc.) | ||||
| Server | A computer dedicated to providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network. | ||||
| Mobile Device | A computing device small enough to hold in your hand. | ||||
| Boot | To start up the computer by loading the operating system. | ||||
| Information Processing Steps | Input, Processing, Output, Distribution, Storage | ||||
| Hardware | The physical parts of a computer-inside and out (can see and touch with your hands). | ||||
| Monitor/Display/Computer Screen | A computer output device which shows text and often graphic images to the computer user. | ||||
| Microprocessor/Central Processing Unit (CPU) | Small circuit board that controls all work done by the computer. (brains inside the computer) | ||||
| Peripherals | Other devices that can work or attach with a computer. (printers, scanners, headsets) | ||||
| Hard Disk Drive | A storage device, inside the computer, that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data. | ||||
| Solid-State Drive (SSD) | A storage device that typically uses flash memory to store data; it contains no moving parts. | ||||
| USB Flash Drive/Memory Card | Small portable data storage devices that use flash memory and can be inserted in a computer, mobile device, card reader, etc. | ||||
| Compact Disc (CD)/Digital Video Disc (DVD) | An optical storage device generally used to store software, photos, movies, and music. | ||||
| Blue-ray Disc | An optical disc format that was developed for recording and playing back high-definition (HD) video and for storing large amounts of data. | ||||
| RAM (Random Access Memory) | Temporary or Short term memory. | ||||
| Byte | A set of 8 bits that represent a single character in the computer's memory. Used to measure file sizes, hard disk space, and computer memory. | ||||
| Software (Programs and Apps) | A series of related instructions that tells the computer what task to perform and how. | ||||
| Operating System | A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer or mobile device hardware. | ||||
| Applications (and Online Apps) | Programs designed to help users perform specific tasks (draw, browse, e-mail, word process). | ||||
| Desktop | An on-screen work area on which windows, icons, tools, gadgets, and images appear. | ||||
| Graphical User Interface (GUI) | Pictures (icons) that represent applications, files, and commands given to the computer (click on the icon to activate) | ||||
| LAN | A group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link. | ||||
| Router/Modem | Devices which allow computers to connect to one another and transfer data over telephone lines. | ||||
| Wi-Fi | Wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal. | ||||
| IP Address | A code made up of numbers separated by three dots that identifies a particular computer on a Network and over the Internet. |
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