Computer Basics Flashcards
Computer
An electronic device that manipulates data.
Computing
The process of using a computer to complete a goal oriented task
Data
Information
Hardware
The physical components of the computer.
Software
The instructions (programs) the computer uses to run.
Input device
Hardware used to put data in into the computer.
Output device
Hardware used to display or give information back to the user.
Storage hardware
Hardware used to store data
Processing hardware
Components (hardware) used to process the data.
Bit
One “on or off” of computer data
Megabyte
Approximately 1,000 bytes
Gigabyte
Approximately 1,000,000 bytes
Terabyte
Approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes
Operating system
The software that runs the computer device
Utilities software
Software used to optimize, analyze, configure, or maintain the computer.
