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Computer Terms Flashcards

1
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Computer programs designed for specific uses and relatively easy to use without any technical knowledge of programming

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Application Software

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The part of the central processing unit where numerical calculations are performed

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Arithmetic Logic Unit

ALU

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A duplicate of an original program or data made as a precaution against loss of damage of the original

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Backup

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The smallest amount of information a computer can store

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Bit

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5
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The space a character, letter or number takes up in the computer. It is made up of a group of 8 bits

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Byte

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6
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Compact Disk Read Only Memory

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CD Rom

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7
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A device that manipulates data according to a series of instructions stored in its memory

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Computer

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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.

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Computer

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9
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An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function

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Computer System

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10
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A portion of the central processing unit that directs the sequence of operations, interprets coded instructions, and initiates the proper commands to execute instructions

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Control Unit

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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 the specific task for the particular user

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Customized Software

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12
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The information that the computer manipulates

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Data

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13
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An organized collection of related data

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Database

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14
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The process of entering data into a computer system

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Data input

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15
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Any procedure for receiving information and producing a specific result

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Data processing

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16
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The rearrangement and refinement of raw data into a form suitable for further use

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Data processing

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17
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The use of a computer to design and print typeset documents

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Desktop Publishing

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18
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The words, symbols, or numbers which appear in visual form

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Display

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19
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Pictures, charts, diagrams, etc

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Graphics

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20
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1,000 Megabytes

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Gigabyte

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21
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The physical equipment or device which makes up a computer system, including its input and output devices

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Hardware

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22
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Everything except the programs in the computer system

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Hardware

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23
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Programming language developed to make the task of programming easier

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High Level Language

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24
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The information that is entered into a computer from an outside source

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Input

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25
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Data entered into a computer system for processing

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Input

26
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A set of several different applications that have been programmed together, permitting data from one application program to be transferred directly to another

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Integrated Software

27
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Abbreviation for Input/Output

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I/O

28
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A set of labeled keys to permit the entry of data into the computer system

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Keyboard

29
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A measure of storage equal to 1,024 bytes

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Kilobyte

30
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A way of linking a number of computers through communication lines so that they can share I/O devices and data

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Local Area Network

31
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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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Language

32
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A program written in the basic, simple instructions that the computer understands directly

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Machine Language

33
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A memory size of 1,048,576 bytes

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Megabytes

34
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An area of storage of data inside the computer

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Memory

35
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This contains the programs and data being used by the computer

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Memory

36
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The primary storage or most accessible storage of the computer

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Memory

37
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A device for interacting with a monitor

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Mouse

38
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A group of two of more computers linked together electronically that can communicate with each other

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Network

39
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A program that helps to overcome the problems involved in running a computer

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Operating System

40
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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

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Operating System

41
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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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Output

42
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Software that is designed to be used by anyone who might benefit

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Horizontal Market Software or Prepackaged Software

43
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The memory that is built into a computer

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Primary or Internal Storage

44
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Handling or manipulating data

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Processing

45
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A set of instructions arranged in proper sequence that can direct the computer to perform a desired task

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Program

46
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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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Programming

47
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The working memory of the computer

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

48
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The usable memory which data or programs may be written to or read from

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

49
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Memory which has been manufactured with predetermined information or programs

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Read Only Memory (ROM)

50
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Usually used to store the control program of the computer

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Read Only Memory (ROM)

51
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Data storage that is outside the main memory of the computer

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External or Secondary Storage

52
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A computer’s programs

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Software

53
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A program for manipulating numbers in tabular form

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Spreadsheet

54
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A grid, somewhat like a ledger sheet, is displayed

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Spreadsheet

55
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A program designed specifically for performing statistical calculations

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Statistical Program

56
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To transmit the data from the computer to a memory device

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Store

57
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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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Storage Device

58
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1,000 Gigabytes

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Terabyte

59
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A program to do often needed tasks in managing the computer, but not an application for which the user bought the computer

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Utility Program

60
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Software designed and marked to a particular industry or profession, such as funeral service

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Vertical Market Software

61
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The use of computerized equipment to create, store, recall, correct, and produce written documents

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Word Processing

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