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