hardware, software, IPOS, operating system and application software
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| Application software | software designed to meet the user’s need; performs a specific task.
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| CD-ROM | a compact disk that reads only memory.
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| Channel | the media that carries or transports the message. (telephone wire, coaxial cable, microwave signal, or fiber optic)
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| Computer | an electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result.
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| Control Unit | the part of the computer that directs instructions.
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| CPU | Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer.
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| Data | new facts entered into the computer to be processed, which consist of text, numbers, sounds, and images.
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| Desktop computer | designed to be used on a desktop.
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| Disk | a storage device.
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| Dot Matrix Printer | Uses a pattern of dots to form words and images on paper.
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| Ergonomics – the science of designing equipment and workspace for a comfortable and safe working environment |
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| File | a document stored on a disk.
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| Hard Copy | a printed copy of output.
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| Hard Disk/Drive | a device that holds information such as software and files.
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| Hardware | physical parts of a computer.
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| Information Processing Cycle | the interactions of humans and computers that consist of input, processing, output, and storage.
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| Inkjet printer | sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper.
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| Input | the process of entering information into a computer.
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| IPOS | input, processing, output, and storage.
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| Keyboard | contains numbers, letters, symbols, and function keys; looks like a typewriter.
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| Laptop computer | designed to be small enough and light enough to be used on your lap.
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| Laser Printer | uses light beams to form words and images on paper.
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| Local Area Networks (LAN) | computers connected together in a relatively close location such as in the same building or department.
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| Mainframes and minicomputers | used by business and government to process large amounts of information.
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| Microcomputer | a small computer in which the central processing unit or CPU is a single silicon chip.
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| Modem (Modulator – Demodulator) | A device that connects the computer to a telephone line.
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| Network | when computers are connected to other computers that can share information and sometimes hardware (printers)
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| Notebook computer | designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable.
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| Output | Displays the results of processing.
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| PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) | a handheld device that is often used in conjunction with a desktop or other PC.
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| Personal computers | smaller and less powerful than the other types of computers.
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| Processing | executes instructions given to the computer.
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| Protocol | the rules that govern the orderly transfer of data sent.
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| RAM | random access memory; temporary storage.
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| Receiver | the computer receiving the message.
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| ROM | read only memory; Permanent storage.
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| Scanner | Prints copies like a photocopier.
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| Sender | the computer that is sending the message.
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| Service Technician | One who repairs hardware and software problems.
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| Soft Copy | output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on the monitor.
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| Software | Programs that tell the computer what to do.
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| Storage | a device that holds data.
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| Supercomputer | most powerful computer used to do things like predict hurricanes and navigate satellites.
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| System software | controls the operation of a computer.
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| Virus Protection Software | a program that protects a computer from damaging computer viruses.
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| Web TV | provides easy access to the Internet without a having to have a traditional computer.
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| Wide Area Networks (WAN) | when local area networks are expanded to include several local area networks within a city, state, region, territory, country, continent, or the world.
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