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CINS 1100 Survey Microcomputers > Chap 1 Intro to Computers > Flashcards

Chap 1 Intro to Computers Flashcards

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access provider

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access provide - is the Business that provides access to the Internet free or for a fee

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antivirus program

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antivirus - Protects a computer against viruses

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backup

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backup - is a Duplicate of a file, program, or disk; stored separately

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central processing unit

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central processing unit - Carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer

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cloud storage

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cloud storage - is an Internet service that provides hard disk storage to computer users

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communications device

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communications device - is a hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data

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computer

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computer - is an electronic device operating via instructions from its own memory

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control unit

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control unit - Directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer

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data

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data -is a collection of unprocessed items

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database

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database - is data organized in a way that allows access and use of that data

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desktop computer

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desktop computer - is designed so the system unit and all devices fit entirely on a desk

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digital camera

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digital camera - Device allows users to take pictures and store the images digitally

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display device

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display device - Visually conveys text, graphics, and video information

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green computing

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green computing - Reducing electricity and environmental waste due to computers

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hard disk

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hard disk - Storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular platters

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platter* not in glossary or on the test

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platter - is a round magnetic plate that constitutes part of a hard disk. Hard disks typically contain up to a dozen platters. Most platters require two read/write heads, one for each side.

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol

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Hypertext Transfer Protocol - are rules that define how pages transfer on the Internet

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information processing cycle

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information processing cycle - is the cycle of input, process, output, and storage

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input device

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input device - is a hardware component used to enter data into a computer (keyboard, etc)

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Internet

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Internet - is the worldwide collection of networks that links millions of people (sometimes referred as WWW or world wide web)

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keyboard

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keyboard - hardware that contains keys that users press to enter data into the computer

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LCD monitor

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LCD monitor - Uses a liquid crystal display to produce images on the screen

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malware

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malware - Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits

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memory

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memory - Electronic components that store instructions and data

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monitor

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monitor - a display device packaged as a separate peripheral (hardware or peripheral)

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motherboard

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motherboard - Main circuit board of the system unit (located inside the computer)

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mouse

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mouse - Pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand

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multifunction peripheral

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multifunction peripheral - All-in-one device; printer, scanner, copy machine, fax machine

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network

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network - Computers connected together

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notebook computer

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notebook computer - Portable personal computer often designed to fit on your lap

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optical disc

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optical disc - Flat, round, portable metal disc with a plastic coating

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output devices

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output devices - Hardware components that convey information to people

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peripheral

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peripheral - Device connected to system unit and controlled by the processor

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photo printer

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photo printer - Ink-jet printers that produce photo-lab-quality pictures

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printer

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printer - Produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper

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resolution

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resolution - Number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device

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rootkit

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rootkit - Malicious program allows someone to take control of computer

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search engine

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search engine - Program that finds Web pages related to a specific topic

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smart phone

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smart phone - Phone that can connect to the Internet

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software

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software - Series of related computer instructions

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solid state media

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solid state media - Contain only electronic components with no moving parts

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spreadsheet software

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spreadsheet software - Allows users to create worksheets and perform calculations

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stylus

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stylus - Small pen-like device that uses pressure instead of ink

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system unit

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system unit - Case of computer electronic components used to process data

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touchpad

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touchpad - Rectangular area on notebooks; uses fingertip to move pointer

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track

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track - Narrow recording band that forms a circle on the disk surface

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Trojan horse

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Trojan horse - Program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program

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Uniform Resource Locator

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Uniform Resource Locator - Web page unique address

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USB flash drive

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USB flash drive - Flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port

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Web server

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Web server - Computer that delivers requested Web pages to your computer

51
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word processing software

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word processing software - Used to create, edit, format, and print documents

CINS 1100 Survey Microcomputers (2 decks)

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