C0C1 (week 1-2) Flashcards
the smallest piece of information used by the computer.
bit
an electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory.
computer
is the procedure of calculating. It determines something by mathematical or logical methods (Hoyle, 1994).
computing
is a collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video (Shelly et al, 2010).
data
is the physical components of the computer system which you can touch (Haruna, 2020).
hardware
conveys meaning and is useful to people (Shelly et al, 2010).
information
is file on disk that contains instructions for computer
software
is the temporary holding area where data is stored while it is being used or changed.
memory
is a piece of computer information made up of eight bits
byte
People who use the computer directly or use the information it provides are called
end users/ computer users
Computers before were large that is required special room conditions and trained operators and programmers
mainframe
is an extremely powerful computer used mostly in research and space, military, and governmental applications.
supercomputer
also known today as a midrange computer. It was developed to serve the computing needs of smaller companies and the larger departments of corporations.
mini computer
defines a computer designed for general use by a single person. known as microcomputers
personal computer
is a single integrated store of data which provides the
infrastructural basis for informational applications in the enterprise (Kelly,
1997).
dataware
is a system of interactive visual components for computer software
Graphical user interface
is software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run.
OS - OPERATING SYSTEM
is any piece of hardware attached to a computer, such as printer.
peripheral
can refer to anything that has to do with the role of people in the development or use of computer software and hardware systems.
peopleware
is the physical component or tangible parts of a computer all those mechanical parts or electronic parts
hardware
is the instruction that the computer requires because the computer cannot perform any function by itself, is necessary to direct and organized the operations that it must perform
software
two major components of computer are?
hardware and software
o Performs specific tasks or applications such as:
▪ Creating letters, budgets, etc.
application software
OS starts up the computer and controls its operation
o Without OS, computer can’t function
o Boots the computer and launches programs at the user’s direction
system software
