Computer Terms Flashcards
Computer programs designed for specific uses and relatively easy to use without any technical knowledge of programming
Application Software
The part of the central processing unit where numerical calculations are performed
Arithmetic Logic Unit
ALU
A duplicate of an original program or data made as a precaution against loss of damage of the original
Backup
The smallest amount of information a computer can store
Bit
The space a character, letter or number takes up in the computer. It is made up of a group of 8 bits
Byte
Compact Disk Read Only Memory
CD Rom
A device that manipulates data according to a series of instructions stored in its memory
Computer
An electron device that can accept data, perform instructions on the data, and deliver the results of the processed data. By changing the instructions this can be made to do a completely different task.
Computer
An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function
Computer System
A portion of the central processing unit that directs the sequence of operations, interprets coded instructions, and initiates the proper commands to execute instructions
Control Unit
The user tells the programmer what he/she wants to be able to do and the programmer writes a set of instructions to perform the specific task for the particular user
Customized Software
The information that the computer manipulates
Data
An organized collection of related data
Database
The process of entering data into a computer system
Data input
Any procedure for receiving information and producing a specific result
Data processing
The rearrangement and refinement of raw data into a form suitable for further use
Data processing
The use of a computer to design and print typeset documents
Desktop Publishing
The words, symbols, or numbers which appear in visual form
Display
Pictures, charts, diagrams, etc
Graphics
1,000 Megabytes
Gigabyte
The physical equipment or device which makes up a computer system, including its input and output devices
Hardware
Everything except the programs in the computer system
Hardware
Programming language developed to make the task of programming easier
High Level Language
The information that is entered into a computer from an outside source
Input
Data entered into a computer system for processing
Input
A set of several different applications that have been programmed together, permitting data from one application program to be transferred directly to another
Integrated Software
Abbreviation for Input/Output
I/O
A set of labeled keys to permit the entry of data into the computer system
Keyboard
A measure of storage equal to 1,024 bytes
Kilobyte
A way of linking a number of computers through communication lines so that they can share I/O devices and data
Local Area Network
Instructions consisting of a series of numbers or a coded pattern of digits which convey information between people and machines
Language
A program written in the basic, simple instructions that the computer understands directly
Machine Language
A memory size of 1,048,576 bytes
Megabytes
An area of storage of data inside the computer
Memory
This contains the programs and data being used by the computer
Memory
The primary storage or most accessible storage of the computer
Memory
A device for interacting with a monitor
Mouse
A group of two of more computers linked together electronically that can communicate with each other
Network
A program that helps to overcome the problems involved in running a computer
Operating System
This makes sure 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 intervention of the operator
Operating System
The act of transferring data from a primary/internal storage device to a secondary/external storage device
Output
Software that is designed to be used by anyone who might benefit
Horizontal Market Software or Prepackaged Software
The memory that is built into a computer
Primary or Internal Storage
Handling or manipulating data
Processing
A set of instructions arranged in proper sequence that can direct the computer to perform a desired task
Program
The task of writing a series of instructions that will cause the computer to do something useful
Programming
The working memory of the computer
Random Access Memory (RAM)
The usable memory which data or programs may be written to or read from
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Memory which has been manufactured with predetermined information or programs
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Usually used to store the control program of the computer
Read Only Memory (ROM)
Data storage that is outside the main memory of the computer
External or Secondary Storage
A computer’s programs
Software
A program for manipulating numbers in tabular form
Spreadsheet
A grid, somewhat like a ledger sheet, is displayed
Spreadsheet
A program designed specifically for performing statistical calculations
Statistical Program
To transmit the data from the computer to a memory device
Store
A device into which data can be entered and from which it can be retrieved at a later time
Storage Device
1,000 Gigabytes
Terabyte
A program to do often needed tasks in managing the computer, but not an application for which the user bought the computer
Utility Program
Software designed and marked to a particular industry or profession, such as funeral service
Vertical Market Software
The use of computerized equipment to create, store, recall, correct, and produce written documents
Word Processing
