Computer Concepts Flashcards
Computer
Electronic device that can receive input, process, produce, output, and store data
Information Processing Cycle
Four basic computer functions work together
Operating system software
Controls the way the computer works while it is running
Application software
To accomplish specific take such as word processing and surfing the internet
Input
Hardware keyboards, mice, etc
Processing
Transforming, managing, and making decisions bout data and information
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Hardware responsible for controlling the computer commands and questions
Output
Display info monitors, speakers, etc
Storage
Where data is stored
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Electronic chip that provides temp storage
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Visual system used to interact with the computer
File system
Organized method to save and retrieve files
Utility programs
Small programs designed to perform routine take or computer housekeeping tasks
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Long term storage device by magnetic tracks
Solid-State Drive(SSD)
Stores data using electricity
Kilobyte
1k byte
Megabyte
1 mil byte
Gigabyte
1 bil byte
Terabyte
1 tril byte
DVD drive
Optical laser technology
Network drive
Hard drives accessed through the internet
Programs
Applications
App
Program downloaded or purchased
Windows 10 Store App
Downloaded and installed from the store app
Desktop application
Programs that can display information on the desktopà but are not actually running on the desktop
Peer-to-peer network
Small network that connects computers and devices without the need for a server
Wired networks
Transmit signals through wires
Wireless networks
Transmit signals via radio waves
Network interface card (NIC)
Connector
Router
Device for connecting networks
Switch
Connects devices on a network
Internet service provider (ISP)
Organization that provides internet access
Gateway
Network device through which different networks communicate
Modem
A device that translates signals from analog to digital or digitial to analog
HomeGroup
Windows networking tool that makes it easy to share pictures, videos, music, etc
Permission kevel
Privilege to read rename delete or change a file
