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Prelim Introduction to Computing Lec 1 Flashcards

1
Q

“Computer” comes from the greek word ______ means to ______

A

Compute
Calculate

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COMPUTER
- Is a (1)_______ _____ electronic device that
can be (2)_____ to carry out a set of
(3)_____ or (4) _______ operations.
- _______ are capable of (5)_______and
(6)_______ programmed commands for
(7)______, (8)_______, (9)______, and (10)_______
operations.

A
  1. General-purpose
  2. Programmed
  3. Arithmetic
  4. Logical
  5. Interpreting
  6. Executing
  7. Input
  8. Output
  9. Computation
  10. Logic
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3
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“Since a (1)______ of operations can be readily
changed, the (2)______ can (3)_____ more than (4)______ kind of problem.

A
  1. Sequence
  2. Computer
  3. Solve
  4. One
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Computer System

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  1. Speaker
  2. Monitor
  3. CD/DVD drive
  4. System unit
  5. Printer
  6. Hard drive
  7. Flash memory card reader
  8. Flash drive
  9. Floppy disk drive
  10. Mouse
  11. CD/DVD discs
  12. Keyboard
  13. Floppy disks
  14. Microphone
  15. Software
  16. Power supply
  17. DVD ROM drive
  18. Mainboard
  19. CPU
  20. CPU fan
  21. RAM
  22. VGA card
  23. Sound card
  24. Harddisk
  25. Reader all-in-one eternal
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5
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Used to produce audio output

A

Speakers

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6
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Output device that lets u see your work as you go

A

Monitor

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7
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Reads CD/DVD disks

A

CD/DVD Drive

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8
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The case that contains the CPU, memory, the power suppy, disk drives, and all other hardware,— such as a modem — that are in an internal format.

A

System unit

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9
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Produces printed copies of computer output

A

Printer

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10
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Located inside the system unit and used to store programs and most data

A

Hard drive

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11
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Used to read flash memory cards

A

Flash memory card reader

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12
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Reads from and writes to floppy disks

A

Floppy disk drive

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13
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A pointing device used to make an on-scree selections

A

Mouse

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14
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Commonly used to deliver programs and store large multimedia files

A

CD/DVD discs

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15
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Principal input device; used fo type instructions into the computer

A

Keyboard

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16
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Used for storing small amounts of data for backup or to transport data to another PC

A

Floppy disks

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17
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Used to get spoken input

A

Microphone

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18
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A set of instructions associated documentation that tells a computer what to do or how to perform a task

A

Software

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19
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Complete computer system

A

Hardware
Software
Peopleware

Peopleware
Hardware Software

20
Q

Hardware:
Software:
Peopleware:

A

Hardware: Installation
Software: implementation
Peopleware: integration

21
Q

(1)_______is raw material used as input.

(2)_______ is processed data obtained as
output of data processing

A
  1. Data
  2. Information
22
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the activity of processing data using a computer. (Data to Information)

A

Data Processing

23
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is an ORGANIZED SYSTEM for the collection, organization, storage and communication of information.
• - can be defined as a set of RELATED COMPONENTS
used to collect, process, store, analyze and
disseminate information for specific purpose

A

Information system (IS)

24
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Data Processing Cycle and Components of a Computer System

A

Input ➡️ Process ➡️ Output
⬇️⬆️
Storage

25
Q

Data Processing Cycle and Components of a Computer System
(list)

A

Input Devices
Output Devices
Process Devices
Storage Devices

26
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is the collection of PHYSICAL ELEMENTS that constitutes a computer system. Computer ____ refers to the PHYSICAL PARTS or components of a computer such as monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, hard disk drive (HDD), system unit (graphic cards, sound cards, memory, motherboard, cables and chips), etc. all of which are physical objects that CAN BE TOUCHED

A

Hardware

27
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Computer _____, or just _______, is any set of MACHINE-READBLE INTRUCTIONS that directs a computer’s processor to PERFORM specific operations.

• these are set of programs, procedures, functions, associated data and/or its documentation, if any. Program ______ performs the function of the program
it implements, either by directly providing instructions
to the digital electronics or by serving as an input to
another piece of software.

_______ is also sometimes used in a more NARROW sense, meaning APPLICATION SOFTWARE ONLY.

A

Software

28
Q

a term used to refer to one of the three core aspects of computer technology, the other two being hardware and software. ______ can refer to anything that has to do with the role of people in the DEVELOPMENT or USE of computer software and hardware systems, including such issues as developer productivity, teamwork, group dynamics, the psychology of programming, project management, organizational factors, human interface design, and human-machine-interaction.

A

Peopleware

29
Q

Functionalities of a computer bold text
Any digital computer carries out five
functions in gross terms:

A
  1. Takes data as input.
  2. Stores the data/instructions in its memory and use them when required.
  3. Processes the data and converts it into useful information.
  4. Generates the output
  5. Controls all the above four steps.
30
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Functions of an Information System(IS)

A

•Input
•Processing
•Output
•Feedback

31
Q

the raw data that the system will manipulate and the activity of gathering that data

A

Input

32
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the action that an information system completes when it converts or transforms data to generate useful information.

A

Processing

33
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the useful information-usually in the form of documents, reports, and transaction data- that
an information system produces.

A

Output

34
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output that guides adjustments or changes to an information system’s input or processing activities.

A

Feedback

35
Q

Output Devices

A
  1. Smell-O-Vision
  2. Smell-O-Text
  3. Digital lollipop
36
Q

was a system that released odor during the projection of a film so that the viewer could “smell” what was
happening in the movie. The technique was created by Hans Laube and made its only appearance in the 1960 film Scent of Mystery, produced by Mike Todd, Jr., son of film producer Mike Todd. The process injected 30 odors into a movie theater’s seats when
triggered by the film’s soundtrack.

A

Smell-O-Vision

37
Q
  • technique was created by Hans Laube
  • made its only appearance in the 1960 film Scent of Mystery, produced by Mike Todd, Jr., son of film producer Mike Todd.
  • The process injected 30 odors into a movie theater’s seats when triggered by the film’s soundtrack.
A

“Smell-O-Vision”

38
Q

Scentee App Lets Users Get Delicious Smelling Message Alerts

A

Smell-O-Text

39
Q

Smell-O-Vision is real, and it’s called the _____

A

oPhone

40
Q

Digital Lollipop

A

Adrian David Cheok, Professor of UoL,

41
Q

is an electronic device that synthesizes virtual tastes by STIMULATING the human TONGUE with ELECTRIC CURRENTS.
- capable of producing four of the primary tastes: SWEET, SOUR, SALTY and BITTER.
- developed through research led by RANASINGHE at the National University of Singapore.

A

Digital Lollipop

42
Q

Who develop digital lollipops?
From what university?

A

Nimesha Ranasinghe
National University of Singapore

43
Q

Hardware examples

A

monitor,mouse, keyboard, computer data storage,
hard disk drive (HDD), system unit (graphic cards, sound cards, memory, motherboard, cables and chips),

44
Q

Software examples

A

Ios, android, windows, microsoft software

45
Q

Peopleware

A

developer productivity, teamwork, group
dynamics, the psychology of programming, project
management, organizational factors, human interface
design, and human-machine-interaction.

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