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Chapters 1 Flashcards

1
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Document

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The result of the processing

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Output

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3
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saving the results in a permanent place for continued access .

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Storage

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4
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the result of the processing

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Output

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5
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Hard drive , CD - ROM , Flash drive , Cloud

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Storage

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6
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are the computer’s physical parts .

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Hardware

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7
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keyboard & mouse

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input hardware

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8
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The processor

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Processing hardware

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9
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Monitor & printer

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Output hardware

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10
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Disk drive

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storage hardware

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11
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houses all the chips and circuits a computer needs in order to function .

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Motherboard

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12
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is a machine that changes information from one form to another

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computer

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13
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is the raw information or data , that is entered into a computer ,

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Input

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14
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one reason why computers are so valuable .

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Speed

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15
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Central Processing Unit

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CPU

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16
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One of the most important processing devices to a computer

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Central Processing Unit ( CPU)

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17
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dual core processor

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( two CPUs )

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18
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quad core processors

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( four CPUs ) .

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19
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The more cores on the processor

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the higher the price .

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20
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Random Access Memory

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RAM

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21
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is called volatile memory , which means it stores data when the computer is on but the data is lost when the computer is turned off

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RAM

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22
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volatile memory

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23
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Read - Only Memory

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ROM

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24
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non volatile

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ROM

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25
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contains the instructions that start the computer when you turn it on .

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Read - Only Memory ( ROM )

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26
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do not change once this memory is placed on the motherboard .

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ROM

27
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do not change once this memory is placed on the motherboard .

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ROM

28
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Most hardware used for processing and storage are

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inside the computer case .

29
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Tool all the chips and circuits a computer needs in order to function .

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Motherboard

30
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Multicore processors have two or more CPUs so they can

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process data faster .

31
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Primary Storage

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RAM, ROM

32
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Near the CPU is the primary data storage area called

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Random Access Memory ( RAM )

33
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which means it stores data when the computer is on but the data is lost when the computer is turned off

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RAM is called volatile memory

34
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The instructions in ROM typically do

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not change

35
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Other storage hardware allows storage of data permanently , even when

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the computer is turned off

36
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Memory cards store data for

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mobile devices

37
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Input and output devices are typically separate from the case for most desktop systems .

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Peripherals

38
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Scanner

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Input

39
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Output

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1.Monitor ( LCD ) 2.Touchscreen 3.Datashow 4.Speaker 5.Printer

40
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Input

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1.Keyboard
2.Touchscreen
3.A mouse is a pointing device 4.A microphone
5.Scanner
6.A joystick is a game controller 7.Digital cameras

41
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includes all the programs that tell a computer what to do and how to do it .

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Software

42
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Two main types of software

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1= System
2 = Application

43
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helps the computer work properly .

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System software

44
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helps with tasks such as writing a paper or making a graph .

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Application software

45
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Two types of system software

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1 = Operating system ( OS) 2=Utility software

46
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Application Software / There are four main categories of application software :

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1=Productivity software
2 =Graphics software
3 =Communication software
4= Home , education , and entertainment software

47
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is one of the fastest computers in the world and can tackle complex tasks

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A supercomputer

48
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is a wireless computer that is small enough to use while holding it in your hand (Palam)

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A mobile device

49
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is capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users

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A mainframe computer

50
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is used to serve data to computers connected to a network

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A server

51
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is the most powerful and expensive personal computer used by architects engineers designers who work with complex data and programs

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A Workstation

52
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is a telephone with computing capabilities

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A smartphone

53
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is portable , featuring a touch - sensitive screen used for writing or drawing

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A tablet computer

54
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( laptop ) incorporates screen , keyboard , storage and processing

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A Notebook computer

55
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fit on desks and run on power from wall outlets

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Desktop computers

56
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is designed to meet the computing needs of an individual

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A personal computer

57
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keeps things running smoothly by allowing the hardware devices to communicate with one another

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Operating system ( OS )

58
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does maintenance and repair jobs that the operating system cannot do itself .

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Utility software

59
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Os

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Run handwere

60
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Utility

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Backup

61
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Storage data even power off

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Secondary storage

62
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Temporary

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Praimry
ROM
RAM

63
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Permanently

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Secondary storage

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