chapter 1 vocab.
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
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| computer | electronin device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.
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| computer literacy | current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
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| hardware | eletric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a computer.
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| input device | used to enter dada and instruction.
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| output device | hardware that conveys information to one or more people.
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| system unit | case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process dada.
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| storage device | records and retrieves idems to and from storage media.
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| communications device | hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive dada, instructons, and informaton.
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| network | collection of computers and devices connected together.
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| internet | an internet network that uses internet technologies.
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| software | series of instuctions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it.
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| system software | software that serves as the interface between the user.
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| operating system | programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activies among computer hardware devices.
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| utility program | type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance.
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| application software | program designed to make users more productive to make users more moductive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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| personal computer | computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, andstorage activities by itself.
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| notebook | protable, personal computer designed to fit on users lap.
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| game concole | moblie computing device dedghed for singel-player or multiplayer video games.
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| server | computer that controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network.
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
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You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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