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Computers and Their Function Definitions Flashcards

1
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How easily a computer can be transported.

A

Portability

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The length of the monitor, typically the diagonal measured in inches.

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Screen Size

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Amount of clock cycles a processor can perform in a second, measured in hertz

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Processing Speed

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4
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Storing and processing data over the Internet rather than on personal computer hardware.

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.Cloud Computing

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5
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A mobile phone that incorporates the same functionality as a computer.

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Smartphone

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6
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A computer that uses a touch screen as its primary input.

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Tablet Computer

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7
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The “brains” of the device; it performs computations and logic operations sent to it by application software, and returns results to be acted upon.

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“CPU”
Central Processing Unit

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8
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Mode by which data enters the computer.

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Input

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9
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Mode by which data is delivered.

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Output

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10
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The working memory of a computer that transfers data from the hard disk upon starting the device.

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“RAM”
Random Access Memory

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11
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Form of data storage that uses flash memory; all data is stored on a microchip.

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Solid-State Drive
“SSD”

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12
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Computer storage that only holds data while power remains on.

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Volatile

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13
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Computer system in which a centralized server provides data to connected computers over a network.

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Client-Server

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14
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A group of computers connected for the purpose of communication and the sharing of data and resources.

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Computer Network

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15
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Computer network that links computers within a building.

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Local Area Network
“LAN”

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16
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An electronic device that use a combination of hardware and software to manipulate data.

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Computer

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17
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A group of computers connected for the purpose of communication-sharing of data and resources.

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Computer Network

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18
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Information, or a collection of facts.

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Data

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19
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The part of the information system that you can touch; the physical components of the technology.

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Hardware

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20
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A combination of technology, people, and processes that collect, create, distribute, and exploit useful information.

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Information System

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21
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A hardware component that is not natively a part of the system.

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Peripheral

22
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The set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.

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Software

23
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The “brains” of the device; it performs computations and logic operations sent to it by application software, and returns results to be acted upon.

A

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

24
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Generates images on the monitor; also referred to as the video card.

A

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

25
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The location for long-term data storage when the computer is turned off, and where data is retrieved when the computer is turned on.

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Hard Disk

26
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Any hardware component that sends data into the computer.

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Input Device

27
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The main circuit board on the computer to which the CPU, memory, and storage connect.

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Motherboard

28
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Expansion card that provides a computer with the ability to connect to a network.

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Network Interface Card

29
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Any hardware component that sends data out from the computer.

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Output Device

30
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Expansion card that produces sound through the speakers or headphone.

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Sound Card

31
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The part of the information system that you can touch; the physical components of the technology.

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Hardware

32
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The set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.

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Software

33
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Provides user with the ability to accomplish a goal or purpose.

A

Application Software

34
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Process used by computer programmers to develop software that solves problems.

A

Computer Programming

35
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Software that performs the task required to keep the system running and provides the main interface for the user.

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Operating System

36
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Subcategory of application software that provides office employees the ability to complete their work.

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Productivity Software

37
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Software whose purpose is to make more software.

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Programming Software

38
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The set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do.

A

Software

39
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Software that allows you to fix or modify your computer in some way.

A

Utility Software

40
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Drive bay used to insert CDs and DVDs.

A

CD/DVD-ROM Drive

41
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Provides external area for internally generated heat to be dissipated.

A

Vent

42
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Areas into which device cables can be connected to the system unit.

A

Ports

43
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Provide user with feedback as to the current operation of the system.

A

Status Lights

44
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A form of memory in which the data stored can only be read; it cannot be changed.

A

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

45
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Numbering system based on eight digits; includes the digits 0-7.

A

Octal Number System

46
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Numbering System

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Method of representing numbers of a certain type.

47
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Hexadecimal Number System

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A numbering system based on sixteen digits; includes the digits 0-9 and A-F.

48
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Decimal Number System

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Base-ten numbering in which each column in the number represents a power of ten; includes the digits 0-9.

49
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Binary Number System

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Base-two numbering system used by computers to work with data; includes the digits 0 and 1.

50
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Byte

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A unit of digital data, containing a string of eight binary units (0s or 1s).

51
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Hertz

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A unit of frequency used to describe the speed of computing devices; abbreviated Hz.

52
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Unit Prefixes

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A group of letters attached to the beginning of a unit; common prefixes include kilo, mega, giga, and tera.

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