HIS COMPUTERS

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Also referred to as a microcomputer or desktop computer

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personal computer

Question 2

it is a stand-alone computer that contains a central processing unit (CPU), monitor, hard drive, etc., and can be used for processing data

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Personalcomputers

Question 3

A computer with a large amount of memory and storage capacity that stores data accessed by other computers, called clients or workstations
Programs (applications) can also be stored on servers

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server

Question 4

A large-capacity computer designed to support many users at once with little or no downtime

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mainframe

Question 5

often refers to computers compatible with the IBM System/360 series of computers (IBM = International Business Machines)

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Mainframe

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Computers that, at the time of their production, are on the forefront of processing speed since they contain hundreds of CPUs

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supercomputers

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Physical parts of the computer

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hardware

Question 8

Executes software instructions

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CPU/ central Processing Unit

Question 9

It runs the operating system and applications, constantly receiving input from the user or active software programs

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CPU

Question 10

It processes the data and produces output, which may be stored by an application or displayed on the screen

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CPU

Question 11

Working memory used for the temporary storage of programs and data

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Randm access memory

Question 12

Content is lost each time computer is turned o

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RAM

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Part of memory that is permanently protected from being modified, erased, or written over
Not affected by power loss
Used for boot-level and other system instructions

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Read-Only Memory

Question 14

The magnetic-coated metal plate inside the CPU for storing data

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Hard Disk

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A device that reads data stored on magnetic or optical disk and writes data onto disk for storage

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Disk Drive

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Compact disks (CDs), Digital Versatile Disks (DVDs)
Store data

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Optical Disk

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Input/output and information storage components

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peripheral devices

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Devices that deliver data to a computer e.g., keyboards, barcode readers, computer links or interfaces

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Input devices

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Devices by which computer delivers data, e.g., printers, monitors

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Output Devices

Question 20

Input/output device that allows computers to communicate over telephone lines

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Modem

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Programs that tell a computer what to do

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software

Question 22

A program that controls basic functions of a computer, e.g., Windows developed by Microsoft Company, Macintosh developed by Apple Inc.

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operating system software

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Programs designed to meet the specific needs of users, e.g., word processing

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application software

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An application program that allows for manipulation of text, e.g., Word by Microsoft, Writer by OpenOffice
Used to write letters, reports, etc.

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word processor

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Application program to manipulate numbers & perform mathematical calculation, e.g., Excel by Microsoft, Calc by OpenOffice
Used to prepare financial statements, budgets, etc.

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spreadsheet

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Application program to organize, store, sort, & retrieve data (words or numbers).

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database

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A program that provides access to the Internet, e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari

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browser

Question 28

Malicious software that can damage computers and includes viruses, Trojans, spyware, etc.

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malware