Computer Basics 1 Flashcards
1
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Computer
A
An electronic device that manipulates data
2
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Computing
A
The process of using a computer to complete a goal oriented task
3
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Data
A
Information
4
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Hardware
A
The physical components of the computer
5
Q
Software
A
The instructions (programs) the computer uses to run
6
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Input device
A
Hardware used to put data into the computer
7
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Output device
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Hardware used to display or give information back to the user
8
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Storage hardware
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Hardware used to store store data
9
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Processing hardware
A
Components (hardware) used to process data
10
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Bit
A
One “on or off” of computer data
11
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Byte
A
Eight bits
12
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Megabyte
A
Approximately 1000 bytes
13
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Gigabyte
A
Approximately 1,000,000 bytes
14
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Terabyte
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Approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes
