Computer Concepts Flashcards

1
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Computer

A

Electronic device that can receive input, process, produce, output, and store data

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2
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Information Processing Cycle

A

Four basic computer functions work together

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3
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Operating system software

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Controls the way the computer works while it is running

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4
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Application software

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To accomplish specific take such as word processing and surfing the internet

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5
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Input

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Hardware keyboards, mice, etc

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6
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Processing

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Transforming, managing, and making decisions bout data and information

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7
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)

A

Hardware responsible for controlling the computer commands and questions

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8
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Output

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Display info monitors, speakers, etc

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9
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Storage

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Where data is stored

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10
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Random Access Memory (RAM)

A

Electronic chip that provides temp storage

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11
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Graphical user interface (GUI)

A

Visual system used to interact with the computer

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12
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File system

A

Organized method to save and retrieve files

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13
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Utility programs

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Small programs designed to perform routine take or computer housekeeping tasks

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14
Q

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

A

Long term storage device by magnetic tracks

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15
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Solid-State Drive(SSD)

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Stores data using electricity

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16
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Kilobyte

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1k byte

17
Q

Megabyte

A

1 mil byte

18
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Gigabyte

A

1 bil byte

19
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Terabyte

A

1 tril byte

20
Q

DVD drive

A

Optical laser technology

21
Q

Network drive

A

Hard drives accessed through the internet

22
Q

Programs

A

Applications

23
Q

App

A

Program downloaded or purchased

24
Q

Windows 10 Store App

A

Downloaded and installed from the store app

25
Q

Desktop application

A

Programs that can display information on the desktopà but are not actually running on the desktop

26
Q

Peer-to-peer network

A

Small network that connects computers and devices without the need for a server

27
Q

Wired networks

A

Transmit signals through wires

28
Q

Wireless networks

A

Transmit signals via radio waves

29
Q

Network interface card (NIC)

A

Connector

30
Q

Router

A

Device for connecting networks

31
Q

Switch

A

Connects devices on a network

32
Q

Internet service provider (ISP)

A

Organization that provides internet access

33
Q

Gateway

A

Network device through which different networks communicate

34
Q

Modem

A

A device that translates signals from analog to digital or digitial to analog

35
Q

HomeGroup

A

Windows networking tool that makes it easy to share pictures, videos, music, etc

36
Q

Permission kevel

A

Privilege to read rename delete or change a file