Computer basics 1 Flashcards

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COMPUTER

A

an electronic device that manipulates data

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2
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COMPUTING

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the process of using a computer to complete a goal oriented task

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3
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DATA

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Information

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4
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HARDWARE

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the physical components of the computer

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5
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SOFTWARE

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the instructions (programs) the computer uses to run

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6
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INPUT DEVICE

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Hardware used to put data in into the computer

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7
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OUTPUT DEVICE

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Hardware used to display or give information back to the user

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8
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STORAGE HARDWARE

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Hardware used to store data

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PROCESSING HARDWARE

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Components (hardware) used to process the data

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10
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BIT

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one “on or off” of computer dat

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BYTE

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eight bits

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12
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MEGABYTE

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approximately 1000 bytes

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13
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GIGABYTE

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approximately 1,000,000 bytes

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14
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TERABYTE

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approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes

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15
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PRINTER

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Used to print documents,photos,or anything else that is on the monitor screen

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16
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SCANNER

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Copy a physical document or image and then save it digitally on your computer

17
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SPEAKER

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Send information from the computer to the user

Allow you to hear music or anyone talking on the other side

18
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MICROPHONE

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Receives information from the user
And it also takes pictures
Transmit video over the internet in real time

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GAME CONTROLLER and JOYSTICKS

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Used to control video games(computer games)

Joysticks also can control your game

20
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DIGITAL CAMERAS

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Captures pictures and videos in a digital format

21
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MOBILE DEVICES

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If your personal devices comes with USB cable then you can connect it to your computer