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Computer Lab Glossary Flashcards

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Back up

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A duplicate of an original program or data made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original. Ex: Flash drive

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Bit

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The smallest amount of information a computer can store. Computers must use information in this form because the electronic circuits they are made of can have only two states: on or off.

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Byte

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The space a character, letter, or number takes up in the computer. it is made up of a group of eight bits

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CPU– Central processing unit

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A.k.a. control unit. The unit of the computer systems that contains the circuits which control the functions and perform the execution of instructions; composed of the following three parts: memory (primary storage), arithmetic/logic unit, and the control unit.

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Cd ROM

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Compact disc read only memory; a compact disc from which stored data can be read by a laser beam

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Computer

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A device that manipulates data according to a series of instruction stored in its memory. Electronic device that can except data, perform instructions on the data, and deliver the results of the processed data.

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Computer system

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And organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function

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Customer software

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the user tells the programmer what he/she wants to be able to do and the programmer writes a set of instructions to perform a specific task for the particular user.

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Data

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Information that the computer manipulates

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Database

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And organized collection of related data

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Data input

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The process of entering data into the computer system

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Data processing

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Any procedure for receiving information and producing a specific result. The rearrangement and refinement of raw data into a form suitable for further use.

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Desktop publishing

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The use of a computer to design and print typeset documents

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Disc/media drives

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A thin disk of magnetic material capable of storing a large amount of information

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Fixed/hard disk

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A device containing a sealed, rigid magnetic disk and read/write mechanism, usually built directly into the computer

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Format

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To prepare a new disc for use by the computer or an old one for reuse. erases all previous information.

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Hardware

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The physical equipment or device which makes up the computer system, including its input and output devices. Everything except the programs in the computer system.

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Input

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The information that is entered into a computer from an outside source. Data entered into the computer system for processing

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Input device

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A mechanical unit designed to bring data to be processed into a computer

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Integrated software

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A set of several different applications that have been program together, permitting data from one application program to be transferred directly to another

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I/O

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Abbreviation for input/output

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Local area network (LAN)

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A way of linking a number of computers –such as in an office–through communication lines so that they can share I/O devices in data

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Mainframe

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A central computer, usually applies to medium and/or large-scale computer systems

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Machine language

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Instructions consisting of a series of numbers or a coded pattern of digits which convey information between people and machines

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Memory

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An area for storage of data inside the computer. It contains the programs and data being used by the computer. The primary storage or most accessible storage of the computer.

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Microcomputer– Personal computer

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A small computer designed to sit on a desk. also a laptop, tablet, etc.

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Modem

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A device that converts electrical impulses produced by the computer into sound impulses and vice versa that can be transmitted over telephone lines. An acronym for modulate/demodulate

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Motherboard

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A circuitboard that contains most of the electronic components of the system unit, sometimes called the main board or systemboard

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Mouse

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A device for interacting with the monitor

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Network– Networking

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A group of two or more computers linked together electronically that can communicate with each other

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Operating system

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A program that helps to overcome the problems involved in running a computer. It makes sure that the proper programs are in the right place in memory at the right time, handles I/O operations, and allows the computer to work for long periods without the direct intervention of the operator.

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Output

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The act of transferring data from a primary/internal storage device to a secondary/external storage device

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Peripherals– Input/output devices

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Physical devices that allows for data to be entered into a computer, data to be returned to the user, or functions to both enter and return data

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Prepackaged/horizontal software

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Software that is designed to be used by anyone who might benefit

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Primary/internal storage

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The memory that is built into the computer

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Processing

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Handling or manipulating data. The rearrangement in refinement of raw data entry for suitable for further use.

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Processor

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The primary electronic chip on the motherboard which controls and perform the execution of instructions

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Program

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A set of instructions arranged in proper sequence that can direct the computer to do something useful

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Programming

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The task of writing a series of instructions that will cause the computer to do something useful

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Random Access Memories – RAM

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The working memory of the computer. It is the usable memory which data or programs may be written to or read from

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Read only memory/ROM

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Memory which has been manufactured with predetermined information or programs. Usually used to store the control program of the computer

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Secondary/external storage

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Data storage that is outside the main memory of the computer

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Software

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The computers programs

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Spreadsheet

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A program for manipulating numbers in tabular form. A grid, somewhat like a ledger sheet, is displayed

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Statistical program

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A program designed specifically for performing statistical calculations

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Store

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Transmit the data from the computer to a memory device

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Storage device

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A device into which data can be entered and from which it can be retrieved at a later time

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Utility program

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Program to do often needed tasks in managing the computer, but not an application or which the user bought the computer

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Vertical market software

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Software designed and marketed to a particular industry or profession. I.e. funeral service

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Word Processing

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The use of computerized equipment to create, store, recall, correct, and produce written documents.

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Application software

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Computer programs designed for specific uses; relatively easy to use without technical knowledge or programming. Ex: Microsoft word

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