ICT module 1 Flashcards
deals with the use of different communication technologies such as mobile phones, telephones, internet to locate, save, send, and edit info
ICT
a study of computer as data processing tools
ICT
introduces students to fundamentals of using computer systems in an internet environment
ICT
ICT Hub of Asia
Philippines
Responsible for the planning, development , and promotion of the country’s info and communication tech agenda in support of national development
ICT Department in PH
an electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, accrdg to instruction given to it in variable platforms
computer
a machine that can be programmed to manipulate symbols
computer
computer responds to specific set of instructions in a ________ manner
well-defined
computer can execute a _______ list of instructions (program)
pre-recorded
computer can quickly store and retrieve a large amount of ____
data
CPU
Central Processing Unit
Components of a General Purpose Computer
CPU, memory, mass storage device, input device, output device (CMMDIO)
executes instructions organized in programs (software) which tell the computer what to do
memory
fast, expensive, short term memory
memory
enables a computer to store, data, programs, and intermediate results temporarily
memory
slower, cheaper, long term memory
mass storage device
allows a computer to permanently retain large amounts of data and programs between jobs
mass storage device
example of a mass storage device
disk drive
conduit through which data and instructions enter a computer
input device
example of input devices
keyboard, mouse
a display screen, printer, or devices that let you see what the computer has accomplished
output device
computer sizes and power
personal computer, workstation, minicomputer, mainframe, supercomputer
a small, single-user computer based on a microprocesseor
personal computer
powerful, single-user computer
workstation
like a personal computer, but has more powerful microprocessor and a higher quality monitor
workstation
multi-user computer capable of supporting up to 100s of users simultaneously
minicomputer
powerful multi-user computer capable of supporting many hundreds/ thousands of users simultaneously
mainframe
extremely fast computer that can perform hundreds of millions of instructions per second
supercomputer
types of personal computer
desktop model, notebook computer, laptop computer, handheld computer (DNLH)
computer designed to fit comfortably on top of desk
desktop model computer
broad and low
desktop model computer
generally limited to 3 internal mass storage devices
desktop model computer
narrow and tall computers
tower model computer
extremely lightweight personal computer
notebook computer
typically weigh less than 6 pounds and are small enough to fit easily in a briefcase
notebook computer
small, portable computer that can sit in your lap
laptop computer
more frequently called notebook computers
laptop computer
portable computer that is small enough to be held in ones hand
hand-held computers
hand-held computers are also called
PDAs (personal digital assistant) and pocket computers
specialized computer system that is part of a larger system/ machine
Embedded computer
housed on a single microprocessor board with the program stored in ROM
Embedded computer
global system of interconnected computer networks that use the internet protocol suite (ITP/IP) to link billions of devices worldwide
Internet
largest computer network in the world, connecting millions of computers
Internet
Internet is called simply the _____
the NET
worldwide system of computer networks - a network of networks in which the users at any one computer can get info from any other computer
Internet
The Secretary of Defense Neil McElroy signed Department of Defense Directive 5105.15. Hi signature launched the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). The creation of the agency is an important moment in history because it led to the creation of the internet we recognize today.
February 7, 1958