Ch 1 Flashcards
Computer
An electronic device that inputs data,processes data outputs and stores information
Inputs to proceed steps followed to process data
Input
Processing
Output
Storage
Input
Information provided to the computer by a person the environment or another computer
Output
The result produced by a computer after processing the data
Output device
Displays,prints or transmits the results after processing
Memory
The area of a computer that temporarily holds data that is being processed,stored,or output
Storage
The area of where data can be left on a permanent basis while it is not needed for processing
Personal and home uses of a computer
Shopping online
Playing games
Work from home
Emails
Business uses of a computer
Keep large amounts of information at hand
Makes ordering and tracking resources quicker and easier
Allows to have meetings
Educational uses if a computer
The internet allows access to to hundreds of online research materials
Allows colleagues to correspond quickly about ongoing research
Parts of a computer
Hardware
Software
Data
User
Parts of a computer system
Computer hardware consists of electronic devices
Computer hardware components
Display device
System unit
Floppy disk drive
CD rom drive
Hard disk drive
Cd writer
Sound card
Modem
Printers
Peripheral device
Designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality
Computer software
The set of instructions that makes the computer perform tasks
Data
Raw facts which computer can process into information
Essential computer hardware
Processor
Memory
Input and output
Storage
Essential computer hardware
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