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Computer and Programing Flashcards

1
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refers to the external and internal devices and equipment that enable you to perform major functions such as input, output, storage, communication, processing, and more

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Hardware

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2
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store information at later time

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Storage Device

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3
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hardware that intercepts and executes software and coordinates all hardware

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CPU

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4
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temporary holding area for information and software

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RAM

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5
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send information to and and receive it from another person or computer in a network

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Telecommunication Device

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6
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let you connect peripherals to your computer

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Connecting Devices

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7
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enables you to solve specific problems or perform specific tasks

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Application Software

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8
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Handles tasks specific to technology management and coordinates the interaction of all technology devices

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System Software

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9
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Controls application software and manage hardware devices

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Operating System Software

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10
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provides additional functionality to operating system

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Utility Software

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11
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helps you perform personal tasks

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Personal Productivity

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12
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several applications bundle togethere

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Software Suite

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13
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application software for a specific industry

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Vertial Market Software

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14
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application software suitable for use in many industries

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Horizontal Market Software

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15
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Small handheld computer for personal task like appointment scheduling and address book maintenance

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Personal Digital Assistant

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16
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pen based computer with the functionality of a notebook or a desktop

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Tablet PC

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17
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small, portable, fully funtional, battery power computer

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Notebook Computer

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18
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Most popular type of personal computer

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Desktop Computer

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19
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meets needs of several people simultaneously in a small or medium-sized business

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Minicomputer

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20
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meets needs of hundreds of people in a large business

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Mainframe computer

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21
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fastest, most powerful, and most expensive type of computer

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Supercomputer

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22
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open source operating system

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Linux

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23
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adds functionality to operating system software

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Utility Software

24
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detects and removes or quarantine computer viruses

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Anti-virus Software

25
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helps save information if your system crashes

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Crash-proof software

26
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removes software from your hard disk

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Uninstaller Software

27
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organizes information on your hard disk

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Disk Optimization Software

28
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filters unwante e-mail

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Spam Blocker

29
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place on your system unit, monitor, or keyboard through which information anf instructions flow to and from computer

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Port

30
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something like a cable, can also be wireless

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Connector

31
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fits small, flat, plug-and-play, hot-swap USB connectors

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Universal serial bus (USB)

32
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fits hot-swap, plug-and-play Firewire connectors

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Firewire port

33
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fits PS/2 connectors

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PS/2 port

34
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fits parallel large flat parallel connectors found on printers

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Parallel port

35
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uses red light to send and receives information

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Infrared IR or IrDA

36
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transmits information as radio waves for a distance of 30 feet

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Bluetooth

37
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transmits information as radio waves for a distance of up to several miles

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WIFI (Wireless fidelity)

38
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is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks

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Software

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40
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Enter information and command

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Input Devices

41
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Recognize result

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Output device

42
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Duplex

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One way

43
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Half Duplex

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Two Way

44
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Full duplex

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Vice versa

45
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Delays the messages

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Networking trafficking

46
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Delays the messages

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Networking trafficking

47
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CPU

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Central Processing Unit

48
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RAM

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Random Memory Access

49
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DDR

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Double Data Rate

50
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SDRAM

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Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory

51
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PSU

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Power Supply Unit

52
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AGP

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Accelerated Graphics Port

53
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PCI-E

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Peripheral Component Interconnect- Express

54
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SATA

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Serial Advanced Technology Attachment

55
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Operation system feature that finds and installs driver for the device

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Plug and play

56
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Operating systems feature that allows you to plug and unplug a device while the computer is running

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Hot swap

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