Computer and Programing Flashcards
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
Hardware
store information at later time
Storage Device
hardware that intercepts and executes software and coordinates all hardware
CPU
temporary holding area for information and software
RAM
send information to and and receive it from another person or computer in a network
Telecommunication Device
let you connect peripherals to your computer
Connecting Devices
enables you to solve specific problems or perform specific tasks
Application Software
Handles tasks specific to technology management and coordinates the interaction of all technology devices
System Software
Controls application software and manage hardware devices
Operating System Software
provides additional functionality to operating system
Utility Software
helps you perform personal tasks
Personal Productivity
several applications bundle togethere
Software Suite
application software for a specific industry
Vertial Market Software
application software suitable for use in many industries
Horizontal Market Software
Small handheld computer for personal task like appointment scheduling and address book maintenance
Personal Digital Assistant
pen based computer with the functionality of a notebook or a desktop
Tablet PC
small, portable, fully funtional, battery power computer
Notebook Computer
Most popular type of personal computer
Desktop Computer
meets needs of several people simultaneously in a small or medium-sized business
Minicomputer
meets needs of hundreds of people in a large business
Mainframe computer
fastest, most powerful, and most expensive type of computer
Supercomputer
open source operating system
Linux
adds functionality to operating system software
Utility Software
detects and removes or quarantine computer viruses
Anti-virus Software
helps save information if your system crashes
Crash-proof software
removes software from your hard disk
Uninstaller Software
organizes information on your hard disk
Disk Optimization Software
filters unwante e-mail
Spam Blocker
place on your system unit, monitor, or keyboard through which information anf instructions flow to and from computer
Port
something like a cable, can also be wireless
Connector
fits small, flat, plug-and-play, hot-swap USB connectors
Universal serial bus (USB)
fits hot-swap, plug-and-play Firewire connectors
Firewire port
fits PS/2 connectors
PS/2 port
fits parallel large flat parallel connectors found on printers
Parallel port
uses red light to send and receives information
Infrared IR or IrDA
transmits information as radio waves for a distance of 30 feet
Bluetooth
transmits information as radio waves for a distance of up to several miles
WIFI (Wireless fidelity)
is a set of instructions, data or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks
Software
Enter information and command
Input Devices
Recognize result
Output device
Duplex
One way
Half Duplex
Two Way
Full duplex
Vice versa
Delays the messages
Networking trafficking
Delays the messages
Networking trafficking
CPU
Central Processing Unit
RAM
Random Memory Access
DDR
Double Data Rate
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
PSU
Power Supply Unit
AGP
Accelerated Graphics Port
PCI-E
Peripheral Component Interconnect- Express
SATA
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
Operation system feature that finds and installs driver for the device
Plug and play
Operating systems feature that allows you to plug and unplug a device while the computer is running
Hot swap
