Gr 10 2.1 Basic concepts of computing Flashcards
Applications Software
Software that is used to do productive work and accomplish specific tasks.
Computer
A multi purpose electronic tool that can receive data(input), can process the data, and produce/output results.
Data
Raw, unprocessed facts
Freeware
Software which is distributed freely. You do not receive the source code. There is no limitation on the time or functionality included.
Hardware
Physical compoments and devices, the parts of the computer that you can physically touch.
ICT system
A combination of hardware software, data, processes, and people with the purpose to collect, manipulate, convey, store, and retrieve data information.
Information
The results of processing data and it should be useful and
meaningful.
Input
The way of getting both data and instructions into the
computer.
IPO Model
Input, Processing, Output model.
IT
Information Technology (IT) is a term that refers to all
technology involved with the collecting, processing and
storing of data/information.
ICT
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a term
that expands IT to include the transmission of data using
communications technology. It includes technologies such as
computers, cell phones, the Internet and other networks as
well as broadcasting technologies (radio and television).
Open Source Software(OSS)
Software made available with a license that allows you to
access and modify the source code, but not sell the
software.
Output
A way of allowing the computer to show the results of
processing it has done.
Point of Sale System (POS)
Specialized software and hardware designed to be used at
the till point. It manages stock and creates reports (such as a
till slip) when stock is sold to customers)
Propriety Software
Software developed by a certain software house. Users have
to pay a license fee to be allowed to use the software. No
access to the source code is provided.
