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Lecture 2 Flashcards

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collection of raw facts, numbers, letters, symbols, or any combination of these that, when arranged, provide a result

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data

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data that is made meaningful based on the needs of the user through manipulation

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information

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information in computer terms

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processed data

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describable qualities of information

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  • relevant
  • complete
  • timely
  • accurate
  • presentable
  • cost-effective
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must be important to the person receiving or using it

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relevant

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no vital information should be omitted

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complete

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information must be available when needed

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timely

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validity or information is necessary for sound-decision making

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accurate

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good presentation makes information more understandable

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presentable

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only essential data processing should be carried out

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cost effective

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conceptual framework where input data is processed resulting in an output in the form of information

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input-process-output model (IPO)

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series of activities that transforms data into information in some way since men have been able to communciate

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data processing

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data processing methods

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  • manual data processing
  • mechanical data processing
  • electromechanical data processing
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objectives of data processing

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data processing model

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implies the extended use of human labor in the processing of data

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manual data processing

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involves the use of machines or devices that alter transmit and direct applied forces

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mechanical data processing

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has proven superior capacity to perform computations and other functions at incredible speeds

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electromechanical data processing

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four basic functions

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  • input preparation
  • processing
  • output preparation
  • storage and feedback
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source documents are collected into a form acceptable for digital processing

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input preparation

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actual operations are performed on data to convert it into information

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processing

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processed information is prepared in a format acceptable to the user for analysis or as an input for a second cycle

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output preparation

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result of the processed data is stored for future use or retrieval

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storage and feedback

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digital electronic device that processes data through a series of commands into information for reproduction and storage

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computer

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machine or electronic circuit designed to work on numerical data represented by some physical quantity

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analog computers

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processes information in digital form

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digital computer

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aka nanotech; manipulation of matter on an atomic and molecular scale

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nanotechnology

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capabilities of computers

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  • perform arithmetic and logical operations
  • store or remember a great amount and variety of information and retrieve or recall the information needed almost instantly
  • handle large volumes of repetitive tasks accurately over long periods of time
  • communicate with its operators and other machines
  • remote processing
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limitations of computers

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  • still subject to human direction and control
  • can detect but generally cannot correct an inaccurate entry on their own
  • subject to occasional breakdown or computer malfunctions
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computer system components

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  • dataware
  • hardware
  • software
  • peopleware
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systematically and organized collection of data and procedures relevant to the organization

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dataware

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includes the physical components of a computer

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hardware

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where the network of computers is connected to

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topology

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basic parts of a computer

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  • computer case
  • monitor
  • keyboard
  • mouse
  • cpu
  • motherboard
  • power supply unit
  • random access memory (RAM)
  • hard drive
  • usb flash drive
  • expansion cards
  • video card
  • sound card
  • network card
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collection of computer programs and procedures that make the hardware components perform their functions

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software

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collection of programs that sets the platform or environment to allow a computer system to function and manage its own operations

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operating system (OS)

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OS designed specifically for mobile devices

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  • apple ios
  • windows phone
  • google android
37
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3 most common OS for personal computers

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  • microsoft windows
  • apple mac OS X
  • linux
38
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introduced an operating environment named Windows as an add-on to MS-DOS

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microsoft windows

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series of Unix-based graphical interface operating systems developed and marketed by Apple Inc

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apple mac OS X

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family of open source operating systems that can be modified and distributed by anyone around the world

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linux

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visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the screen using a combination of graphics and text

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graphical user interface

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type of software that allows performing specific tasks

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application or apps

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personnel who manage and use the computer system, who design the applications and systems software, who write and encode the programs

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peopleware

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types of peopleware

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  • administrator
  • project manager
  • systems analyst / designer
  • network engineer
  • network administrator
  • database administrator
  • computer engineer
  • computer programmer
  • computer operator / user / data encoder
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global system of interconnected computer networks providing email and information

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internet

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group of two or more computer systems linked together

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network

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common types of network

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  • local area network (LAN)
  • wide area network (WAN)
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from one station to another within the office, building, campus, or site

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LAN

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from one locality to another within the country

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WAN

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computer that “serves” many different computers in a network by running specialized software and storing information

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server

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stored on servers

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web pages

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software needed in order to find, retrieve, view, and send information over the internet

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web browsers

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virtual network of web sites connected that let you link to many sites on the internet

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world wide web

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a site (location) on the www

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website

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have links that allow the user to quickly move from one document to another even when the documents are stored in different computers

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html

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html =

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hypertext markup language

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typing this in a browser enables one to get to a webpage

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url

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url =

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uniform resource locator

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parts of the url

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  • http://
  • www
  • .cnn.com
60
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usually offer different levels of speed based on your needs

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internet service providers (ISP)

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electronic device that connects computers via a telephone line

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modem

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hardware device that allow to connect several computers and other devices to a single internet connection

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router

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types of internet connection

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  • dial-up
  • DSL (digital subscriber line)
  • cable
  • satellite
  • 3G & 4G
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  • Slower than internet connection types
  • Cannot use internet & phone at the same time
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dial-up

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  • much faster than dial-up
  • Internet & phone can be used at the same time
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DSL

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  • much faster than dial-up & can be faster than DSL
  • Uses cable connection
  • Only available when cable is available
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cable

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  • faster than dial-up but data is delayed; not good for real-time applications like gaming &
    video conference
  • Connect via satellites
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satellite

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Available for mobile phones, computer & tablet computers

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3G & 4G

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site can be used for business networking

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LinkedIn

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  • internet telephone
  • allows a user to have telephone service through an internet connection
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voice over internet protocol (VoIP)

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  • short for web log
  • journal (online diary)
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blog

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  • short for electronic mail
  • system for sending and receiving messages online
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email

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plays while downloading so you don’t have to wait for it to download first

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streaming

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type of website that allows content to be edited

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wiki

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system that allows users to communicate in real time

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online chat

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refers to online services that allow people to interact with each other and stay connected with friends, family, and people around the world

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social networking

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allows users all over the internet to save and share interesting sites

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social bookmarking

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can subscribe to a series of audio or video files that will automatically be downloaded to a computer

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podcast

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