Vocab 1-8 (Includes reversed cards as well) Flashcards
audio output device
produces music, speech, or other sounds
DVD-ROM
A a high-capacity optical disc on which users can read, but not write or erase.
Requires a DVD-ROM drive
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Conveys meaning and is useful to people.
Information
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- Capacity
- Platters
- Read/Write Heads
- Cylinders
- Sectors and Tracks
- Revolutions per Minute
- Transfer Rate
- Access Time
Characteristics of a hard disk
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Has a design that reduces the chance of wrist and hand injuries.
Ergonomic Keyboards
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Refers to Web sites that provide a means for users to interact.
Web 2.0
GPU
The graphics processing unit: controls the manipulation and display of graphics on a display device.
supercomputer
The fastest, most powerful computer.- Fastest supercomputers are capable of processing more than one quadrillion instructions in a single second.
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A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data.
system unit
connector
Joins a cable to a port.
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The computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media.
storage device
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Is the appearance of motion created by displaying a series of still images in sequence.
Animation
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The process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow.
Streaming
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Entering sound into the computer:
- Speech
- Music
- Sound Effects
Audio Input
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Contains a magnetic stripe that stores information.
magnetic stripe card
kilobytes (KB or K)
1 thousand bytes
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Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks:
- To make business activities more efficient
- To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
- To support home, personal, and educational tasks
- To facilitate communications
Application software
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An instruction a user issues when replying to a question displayed by a program.
user response
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Also known as digital literacy. Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
computer literacy
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A socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card.
expansion slot
motherboard
The main circuit board of the system unit: A computer chip contains integrated circuits.
pixel
The smallest element in an electronic display.
Reverse?
A good output device (May require a converter if you are connecting your computer to an analog version).
Televisions
A network administrator uses the server operating system to:
- Add and remove users, computers, and other devices.
- Install software and administer network security.
ALU
The arithmetic logic unit:
- performs arithmetic, comparison, and other operations.
CMOS technology
Provides high speeds and consumes little power.
Microfilm and microfiche
Store microscopic images of documents on a roll or sheet film.
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Develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data into information.
programmer
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Are continuous and vary in strength and quality.
Analog signals
Force-feedback
Sends resistance to the device in response to actions of the user.
GUI
A Graphical User Interface uses icons and visual images (graphics), plus menus
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Involves reading characters from ordinary documents.
Optical character recognition (OCR)
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Output devices that are available for specific uses and applications:
- Data projectors
- Interactive whiteboards
- Force-feedback game controllers
- Tactile output
Other Output Devices
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Allows you to view images and animation, listen to audio, and watch video on your computer.
media player
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A server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage.
NAS device
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The number of bytes a storage medium can hold.
Capacity
external hard disk
A separate free-standing hard disk that connects to your computer with a cable or wirelessly.
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Resides on a ROM* chip on a mobile device or consumer electronic device.
Examples:
- Android
- iOS
- BlackBerry OS
- Windows Phone 8
- Symbian
- WebOS
- Windows Embedded CE
- Embedded Linux
embedded operating system
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ARPANET* in September 1969 and had two main goals:- Allow scientists in different physical locations to share information and work together- Function even if part of the network were disabled or destroyed by a disaster or attack
Internet originated as
Web site
A collection of related Web pages and associated items.
The binary system
Uses two unique digits (0 and 1).
power supply
Converts the wall outlet AC power into DC power. Some external peripherals have an AC adapter, which is an external power supply.
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Does not lose contents when power is removed.
Examples include ROM, flash memory, and CMOS.
Nonvolatile memory
high-speed broadband Internet service
- Cable Internet Service
- DSL
- Fiber to the Premises (FTTP)
- Fixed Wireless- Cellular Radio Network
- Wi-Fi
- Satellite Internet Service
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An Internet-based storage service.
Examples:
- Dropbox
- SkyDrive
- Google Drive
- iCloud
Cloud storage
mainframe
A large, expensive, powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.
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controls the manipulation and display of graphics on a display device.
The graphics processing unit (GPU)
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A collection of connected computers and devices, often wirelessly, via communications devices and transmission media.
network
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Can store data using:
- longitudinal recording
- perpendicular recording (usually results in more storage capacity)
Hard disks data recording schemes
Spyware
A program placed on a computer without the user’s knowledge that secretly collects information about the user.
Nonvolatile memory
Does not lose contents when power is removed.
Examples include ROM, flash memory, and CMOS.
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A number that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the Internet
IP address
data projector
A device that takes the text and images displaying on a computer screen and projects them on a larger screen:
- LCD projector
- Digital light processing (DLP) projector
Voice input
The process of entering input by speaking into a microphone.
adware remover
Program that detects and deletes adware.
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Can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
personal computer
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A location on an Internet server that permits users to chat with each other.
chat room
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A type of digital video camera that enables a user to:
- Capture video and still images
- Send e-mail messages with video attachments
- Add live images to instant messages
- Broadcast live images over the Internet
- Make video telephone calls
Web cam
booting
The process of starting or restarting a computer
thumbnail
A small version of a larger graphic.
Project management software
plan, schedule, track, and analyze project events, resources, and costs
Reverse?
Removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.
uninstaller
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A network administrator uses the __________________ to:
- Add and remove users, computers, and other devices.
- Install software and administer network security.
server operating system
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Converts MICR characters into a form the computer can process.
MICR reader
Digital signals
Are in one of two states: on or off.
Most computers are digital
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The number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device.
Resolution
screen saver
Causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs for a specified time.
Internet originated as
ARPANET* in September 1969 and had two main goals:- Allow scientists in different physical locations to share information and work together.
Function even if part of the network were disabled or destroyed by a disaster or attack
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A touch-sensitive display device.
touch screen
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Saves any open documents and programs to a hard disk before removing power from the computer.
Operating System Power Configuration - Hibernate
Operating System Power Configuration - Hibernate
Saves any open documents and programs to a hard disk before removing power from the computer.
RAID
Redundant Array of Independent Disks: a group of two or more integrated hard disks.
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Includes music, speech, or any other sound- Compressed to reduce file size.
Audio
RFID reader
Reads information on the tag via radio waves.
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Identifies e-commerce that takes place using mobile devices.
M-commerce
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Converts the wall outlet AC power into DC power.
Some external peripherals have an AC adapter, which is an external power supply.
power supply
PROM
Programmable read-only memory chips:
- blank ROM chips that can be written to permanently.
- EEPROM can be erased
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Allows users to access Web pages and Web 2.0 programs.
Web browser, or browser
Voice output
Occurs when you hear a person’s voice or when the computer talks to you through the speakers.
- Some Web sites dedicate themselves to providing voice output.
- Often works with voice input.
- VoIP uses voice output and voice input.
Streaming
The process of transferring data in a continuous and even flow.
Analog signals
Are continuous and vary in strength and quality.
Plug and Play
The computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them.
trackball
A stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side.
Formatting
The process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors so that the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk.
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A computer’s virtual memory subsystem is in a constant state of paging, rapidly exchanging data in memory for data on disk, to the exclusion of most application-level processing.
This causes the performance of the computer to degrade or collapse.
thrashing
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Detects and deletes spyware and other similar programs.
spyware remover
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Reads and writes data and information on a tape.
tape drive
personal computer
Can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
Number of bits stored in each pixel
Each pixel consists of one or more bits of data.
The more bits used to represent a pixel, the more colors and shades of gray that can be represented.
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Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data.
system unit
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An ________ is a set of programs containing instructions that work together to coordinate all the activities among computer hardware resources.
- Start and shut down a computer
- Provide a user interface
- Manage programs
- Manage memory
- Coordinate tasks
- Configure devices
- Establish an Internet connection
- Monitor performance
- Provide utilities
- Automatically update
- Control a network
- Administer security
operating system (OS)
social networking Web site
Encourages members to share their interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with other registered users.
Additional word processing features include:
- AutoCorrect
- AutoFormat
- Collaboration
- Columns
- Grammar Checker
- Plus 13 others
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An Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet.
Many operating systems include these capabilities.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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Hides within or looks like a legitimate program.
Trojan horse
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A touch-sensitive device, resembling a dry-erase board, that displays the image on a connected computer screen.
interactive whiteboard
The system unit contains two types of memory:
- Volatile memory.
- Nonvolatile memory.
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Optimizes the use of RAM (Random Access Memory).
Memory management
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No one is in charge of it. Each organization is responsible only for maintaining its own network- The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) oversees research and supports Open Stand, The Modern Paradigm for Standards.- Internet2 connects, via a high-speed private network, 220 universities, 60 leading corporations, 70 government agencies, 38 regional and state education networks, and more than 65 national research and education networking partners representing over 100 countries
Who is in charge of the internet?
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A program that extends the capability of a Web browser.
plug-in
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The computer’s capability of distinguishing spoken words.
Voice recognition
Trojan horse
Hides within or looks like a legitimate program.
embedded computer
A special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
Web server
A computer that delivers requested Web pages to your computer.
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The computer automatically can configure adapter cards and other peripherals as you install them.
Plug and Play
Memory management
Optimizes the use of RAM (Random Access Memory).
Factors affecting the Digital Cameras photo quality
- Resolution
- The number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device
- A pixel is the smallest element in an electronic display
- Number of bits stored in each pixel
- Each pixel consists of one or more bits of data
- The more bits used to represent a pixel, the more colors and shades of gray that can be represented
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produces music, speech, or other sounds
audio output device
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Occurs when you hear a person’s voice or when the computer talks to you through the speakers.
Some Web sites dedicate themselves to providing voice output.
Often works with voice input.
VoIP uses voice output and voice input.
Voice output
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Searches for and removes unnecessary files:
- Downloaded program files
- Temporary Internet files
- Deleted files
- Unused program files
disk cleanup utility
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Computing device small enough to hold in your hand.- Examples include:
- smart phones
- e-book readers
- handheld computers
- portable media players
- wearable computers
- digital cameras.
Mobile Device
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- Windows Server 2012
- UNIX
- Linux
- Solaris
- NetWare
Server Operating Systems
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A document you return to the company that creates and sends it.
turnaround document
Cloud Backup Services
- Range of storage capacities
- Updates backup files to the Cloud in real-time
- Access backup from any connected device
- Files are encrypted
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You touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write, draw, or make selections.
pen input
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Program that detects and deletes adware.
adware remover
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Causes a display device’s screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no activity occurs for a specified time.
screen saver
chat room
A location on an Internet server that permits users to chat with each other.
Application software
Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist with personal tasks:
- To make business activities more efficient
- To assist with graphics and multimedia projects
- To support home, personal, and educational tasks
- To facilitate communications
A graphic
A digital representation of non-text information.Graphic formats include:
- BMP
- GIF
- JPEG
- PNG
- TIFF
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Any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions into a computer.
input device
Cold boot
Turning on a computer that has been powered off completely.
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A collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images.
Clip art
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A stationary pointing device with a ball on its top or side.
trackball
display device
Visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.
touchpad
A small, flat, rectangular pointing device that is sensitive to pressure and motion.
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create, access, and manage data in a database.
Database Management System (DBMS)
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- Single-user & Multi-user
- Single-tasking & Multi-tasking
- Foreground and background
- Pre-emptive Multi-tasking
- Multi-processing
How an operating system handles programs directly affects your productivity
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Reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer’s hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs run faster.
disk defragmenter
Categories of E-Commerce
- Business-to-consumer (B2C)
- Business-to-business (B2B)
- Consumer-to-consumer (C2C)
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The process of transferring items from memory (RAM) to a storage medium, as when saving a file.
Writing
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- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Desktop publishing
- Image editing
- Video and audio editing
- Multimedia authoring
Graphics and Multimedia Software
interactive whiteboard
A touch-sensitive device, resembling a dry-erase board, that displays the image on a connected computer screen.
Removable flash memory
Includes:
- Memory cards
- USB flash drives
- PC Cards/ExpressCard modules
Clip art
A collection of electronic drawings, photos, and other images.
Video Input
Process of capturing and storing full-motion images:
- Record video on a digital video (DV) camera or use a video capture card to convert analog signals to digital
- Connect the camera to a port on the system unit
- Transfer video and images
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devices read text printed with magnetized ink.
Banking industry uses _______ for check processing
Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR)
Other Types of Storage
- Tape
- Magnetic stripe cards and smart cards
- Microfilm and microfiche
- Enterprise storage
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A worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals.
Internet
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A type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance tasks.
utility program
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Includes:
- Memory cards
- USB flash drives
- PC Cards/ExpressCard modules
Removable flash memory
pointer
A small symbol on the screen whose location and shape change as a user moves a pointing device.
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An input device that contains keys users press to enter data and instructions into a computer.
keyboard
Information
Conveys meaning and is useful to people.
Web publishing
The development and maintenance of Web pages:
- Plan a Web site
- Analyze and design a Web site
- Create a Web site
- Deploy a Web site
- Maintain a Web site
Operating systems often provide ways to:
- Manage files
- Search for files
- View images
- Secure a computer
- Uninstall programs
- Clean up disk space
- Defragment disks
- Diagnose problems
- Back up files and disks
- Configure screen savers
Green computing
Involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using a computerStrategies include:
- Recycling
- Regulating manufacturing processes
- Extending the life of computers
- Immediately donating or properly disposing of replaced computers
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Forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper:
- Ink-jet printers
- Photo printers
- Laser printers
- Thermal printers
- Mobile printers
- Label and postage printers
- Plotters
- Large-format printers
nonimpact printer
Advantages of Using Computers
- Speed
- Reliability - rarely break or fail
- Consistency - given the same input and processes, a computer will produce the same results.
- Storage - Transfer data quickly.
- Communications - share information easily and quickly
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The amount of time it takes the processor to read from memory: Measured in nanoseconds
Access time
terminal
A computer that allows users to send data to and/or receive information from a host computer.
- A POS terminal - records purchases, processes payment, and updates inventory
- An automated teller machine (ATM) - allows users to access their bank accounts
- A DVD kiosk - a self-service DVD rental machine
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The main circuit board of the system unit:
A computer chip contains integrated circuits.
motherboard
Web 2.0
Refers to Web sites that provide a means for users to interact.
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A computer circuit represents the 0 or the 1 electronically by the presence or absence of an electrical charge.
Eight ___ grouped together as a unit are called a ___. A ___ represents a single character in the computer.
Bits and bytes.
memory card
A a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer:
- Secure Digital (SD)
- CompactFlash (CF)
- Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
- microSD
- microSDHC
- xD Picture Card
- Memory Stick (Sony)
- Memory Stick Micro (M2) (Sony)
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A separate free-standing hard disk that connects to your computer with a cable or wirelessly.
external hard disk
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Joins a cable to a port.
connector
DBMS
Database Management System: create, access, manage data.
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The point at which a peripheral attaches to or communicates with a system unit (sometimes referred to as a jack).
port
OCR
Optical character recognition - involves reading characters from ordinary documents.
uninstaller
Removes a program, as well as any associated entries in the system files.
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Also called a program, tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.
- System ________: Operating system & Utility programs (“Utilities”)
- Application _______
Software
swap file
The operating system swaps files to and from memory and virtual memory as needed to speed up system performance and use the physical RAM more efficiently.
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Turning on a computer that has been powered off completely.
Cold boot
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Can be erased electronically and rewritten.
Flash memory
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Refers to any application that combines text with:
- Graphics
- Animation
- Audio
- Video
- Virtual Reality
Multimedia
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A multisession optical disc on whichusers can write, but not erase.
CD-R
FTP
File Transfer Protocol - An Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet.
Many operating systems include FTP capabilities.
For every instruction ,a processor repeats a set of ______
Four basic operations, comprising a machine cycle:
- The control unit fetches the math problem’s instructions and data from memory.
- The control unit decodes the math problems instructions and sends the instructions and data to the ALU.
- The ALU performs calculations on the data.
- The results of the math problem are stored in memory.
search utility
A a program that attempts to locate a file on your computer based on criteria you specify.
Always keep a _______ of your hard disk
backup
Charting (spreadsheet software)
Depicts data in a spreadsheet in graphical form.
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- Volatile memory.
- Nonvolatile memory.
The system unit contains two types of memory:
Characteristics of a hard disk:
- Capacity
- Platters
- Read/Write Heads
- Cylinders
- Sectors and Tracks
- Revolutions per Minute
- Transfer Rate
- Access Time
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- Faster access time
- Faster transfer rates
- Generate less heat and consume less power
- Last longer
- No moving parts
- Store data without power (unlike RAM in Sleep)
- Faster read/write times
- No fragmentation (unlike HDDs)
Advantages of SSDs over magnetic hard disks
thrashing
A computer’s virtual memory subsystem is in a constant state of paging, rapidly exchanging data in memory for data on disk, to the exclusion of most application-level processing.
This causes the performance of the computer to degrade or collapse.
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A pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand comfortably:
Most widely used pointing device on desktop computers
Can be wired or wireless
mouse
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- Word Processing
- Spreadsheet
- Database
- Presentation
- Note Taking
- Personal Information Manager
- Business Software for Phones
- Business Software Suites
- Project Management
- Accounting- Document Management
- Enterprise Computing Software
Business application software categories:
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Records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media.
storage device
Internet and Network connections
Operating systems provide a means to establish Internet and Network connections
links
Code on a web page that directs the browser to bring you to another web page.
Netiquette
The code of acceptable Internet behavior.
Spreadsheet software
Allows users to organize data in rows and columns and perform calculations.
Web page authoring software
Helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include multimedia and interactive content.
Reverse?
Electric, electronic, and mechanical components of a computer.
hardware
file manager
A utility that performs functions related to file management:
- Displaying a list of files.
- Organizing files in folders.
- Copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files and folders.
- Creating a shortcut (known as an alias in Mac OS).
Tabbed browsing
Allows you to open and view multiple Web pages in a single Web browser window.
file compression utility
Shrinks the size of files
Compressing files frees up room on storage media
nonimpact printer
Forms characters and graphics on a piece of paper without actually striking the paper:
- Ink-jet printers
- Photo printers
- Laser printers
- Thermal printers
- Mobile printers
- Label and postage printers
- Plotters- Large-format printers
antivirus program
Protects a computer against viruses.
URL* or Web address
A unique address for a Web page.
Reverse?
Translates the domain name into its associated IP address.
Domain Name System server: DNS server
Biometric Input
Biometrics authenticate identity by verifying a unique personal physical characteristic:
- Fingerprint reader
- Facial recognition
- Hand geometry
- Voice verification
- Signature verification
- Iris recognition
- Retinal scan
- Cardiac rhythm (ECG)
Note-taking software
Application software that enables users to enter typed text, handwritten comments, drawings, or sketches anywhere on a page.
Reverse?
1 million bytes
megabytes (MB)
printer
Produces text and graphics on a physical medium
Printed information is called a hard copy, or printout
Print in Landscape or Portrait Orientation
smart card
Stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card.
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Allows users to create and manipulate documents.
Word processing software
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Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor, data needed by those instructions, and the results of processing the dataStores three basic categories of items:
- The operating system and other system software
- Application programs
- Data being processed and the resulting information
Memory
peripherals
Sound card and video card
The inside of the system unit on a desktop personal computer includes:
- Drive bay(s)
- Power supply
- Sound card
- Video card
- Processor
- Memory
Reverse?
refers to memory chips storing permanent data and instructions.
Firmware uses ___.
Read-only memory (ROM)
Command Line Interface
A user uses the keyboard to enter data and instructions
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Forms characters and graphics by spraying tiny drops of liquid ink onto a piece of paper
Color or black-and-white
Printers with a higher dpi (dots per inch) produce a higher quality output.
ink-jet printer
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Allows users to copy files to another storage medium.
backup utility
removable hard disk
A hard disk that you insert and remove from a drive.
processor
Also called the central processing unit (CPU), interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer.
Contains a control unit and an arithmetic logic unit (ALU):
Types:
- Dual-core processor
- Quad-core processor
- Multi-core processor
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A small version of a larger graphic.
thumbnail
utility program
Atype of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance tasks.
video conference
A meeting between two or more geographically separated people.
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The use of computers to simulate a real or imagined environment that appears as a three-dimensional space.
Virtual reality (VR)
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Consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser:
- Typically store software, data, movies, and music
- Read only vs. rewritable
- Commonly store items in a single track that spirals from the center of the disc to the edge
- Track is divided into evenly sized sectors
optical disc
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The the process of transferring items from a storage medium into memory (RAM), as when opening a file.
Reading
Virtualization
The practice of sharing or pooling computing resources.
Web browser, or browser
Allows users to access Web pages and Web 2.0 programs.
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plan, schedule, track, and analyze project events, resources, and costs
Project management software
Televisions
A good output device (Require a converter if you are connecting your computer to an analog television).
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Holds data, instructions, and information for future use.
Storage
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Any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer.
Instructions can be entered into the computer in the form of programs, commands, and user responses.
Input
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- Resolution
- Response time
- Brightness
- Dot pitch
- Contrast ratio
The quality of an LCD monitor or LCD screen depends primarily on:
paging
One of the memory-management schemes by which a computer can store and retrieve data from secondary storage for use in main memory.
The operating system retrieves data from secondary storage in same-size blocks called pages.
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- Produces color photo-lab-quality pictures.
- Most use ink-jet technology.
- PictBridge allows you to print photos directly from a digital camera.
- Print from a memory card and preview photos on a built-in LCD screen.
Photo printer
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Helps users of all skill levels create Web pages that include multimedia and interactive content.
Web page authoring software
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Flash memory chips are a type of solid state media and contain no moving parts.
Flash Memory Storage
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A digital representation of non-text information.Graphic formats include:
- BMP
- GIF
- JPEG
- PNG
- TIFF
A graphic
pen input
You touch a stylus or digital pen on a flat surface to write, draw, or make selections.
Who is in charge of the internet?
No one:- Each organization is responsible only for maintaining its own network- The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) oversees research and supports Open Stand, The Modern Paradigm for Standards.- Internet2 connects, via a high-speed private network, 220 universities, 60 leading corporations, 70 government agencies, 38 regional and state education networks, and more than 65 national research and education networking partners representing over 100 countries