computing Flashcards
The manipulation of data by a microprocessor or embedded processor according to instructions given to it by a program or embedded in the chip itself.
Processing
The data that is entered into a computer.
Input
In computing, any device in which (or on which) information is stored.
Storage
The computer generated information that the computer has calculated.
Output
The physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel such as the keyboard, monitor, and computer case.
Hardware
any application on a computer like a game or Microsoft office.
software
the most important part of the computer that processes data.
microprocessor
numbering system of 1s and 0s that a computer uses to make decisions.
binary code
the temporary memory of a computer that is deleted when shut down.
RAM
stored permanent systems instructions, which are never changed; it holds it’s contents even when the power is turned off.
ROM
the main device that a computer uses to store information.
hard drive
sed to store media data. common formats include, CD RW, DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.
optical drive
the physical material (whether it be paper, hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD, or anything similar) used for storing computer- based information.
Media
to transmit files from on computer INTO your computer.
download
to transmit files OUT of your computer to another computer or storage device.
upload
primary tool for inputting data; include alphabetic keys, numeric keys,direction keys, and special function keys.
key board
a program that allows your computer to use different devices like a printer or a wireless mouse.
device driver
internal device that connects hardware to the motherboard.
Bus
the screen background for Windows where windows, icons, and dialog boxes appear.
Desktop
portable storage device that usually appears as s long stick with a USB connector; also known as a memory key, flash card, or a thumb drive.
flash drive
a portable music or media device that stores music files.
MP3
- the ability of the computer to perform more than one task at a time.
multitasking
a software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.
operating system
PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT; a print output commonly used to share documents with others, generally to view, save, or print.
