Module 1.1 Flashcards
what are the 4 types of computers?
- laptops
- smartphones
- tablets
- desktop computer
what are the 3 characteristics of computers
- multipurpose
- electronic devices
- portable ( wireless )
what is hardware & give some examples
Physical parts of a computer that we can tough and see
examples: monitor, keyboard, printer
what is software?
- specific instructions we give computer to get it to do something useful
- multi-purpose tool
- app/application
why is a smartphone also regarded as a computer?
can do more than just make phone calls
what is data?
unprocessed items; text, numbers, images, audio and video
what is information?
result of the processing of data and should be useful and meaningful
what is the booting process?
when the operating system automatically loads when the computer is switched on
what is an operating system?
controls all activities in computer
give a few examples of operating systems
- Windows
- Android
- IOS
- Linux
- MacOS
What is GUI?
Graphical User Interface
Allows user to interact with the computer and make selections though the use of graphical elements like icons and tiles
what are some common features of programs?
- title bar
- active window
- taskbar
- resizing or moving a window
- window control icons at top right
Saving our work
- Current work done on a computer is kept temporarily in memory
- To keep that work you have to save it to storage
- Save work in files – organize files in folders
- Give files and folders meaningful names
what is a file?
collection of data or information that is stored on a computer under a single name
what is touch typing?
use of all fingers on both hands to type
