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66 Cards in this Set
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Computer Literacy
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Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
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Computer
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An electronic device, operation under the control of instruments stored in its own memory.
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Information
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Conveys meaning and is usefull to people.
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Information Processing Cycle
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The series of input, process, output, and storage activities.
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Hardware
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The electric, electronic, and mechanical components that make up a computer.
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Input Device
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Any hardware component that allows you to enter data or instructions into a computer.
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Output Device
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Any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.
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CPU
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(Central Processing Unit) The electronic component that iterperets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.
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System Unit
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An artight sealed case.
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Memory
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Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions
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Computer Literacy
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Having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
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Computer
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An electronic device, operation under the control of instruments stored in its own memory.
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Information
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Conveys meaning and is usefull to people.
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Information Processing Cycle
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The series of input, process, output, and storage activities.
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Hardware
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The electric, electronic, and mechanical components that make up a computer.
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Input Device
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Any hardware component that allows you to enter data or instructions into a computer.
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Output Device
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Any hardware component that conveys information to one or more people.
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CPU
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(Central Processing Unit) The electronic component that iterperets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.
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System Unit
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An artight sealed case.
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Memory
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Electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed and data needed by those instructions
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Storage/ Storage Device
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Records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media.
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Communications Device
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A hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers or mobile devices.
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Five advantages of using computers
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Speed, reliability, consistency, storage, and communications
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Five disadvantages to using computers
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Violation of privacy, public safety, impact on labor force, health risks, and impact on environment
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Network
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A collection of computers and devices connected together via communications devices and transmission media.
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Resources
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Hardware, software, data, and information that can be shared on a network
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Internet
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A worldwide collection of networks that connects millions of businesses government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals
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Web or WWW
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One of the most popular services on the Internet. Contains billions of documents called web pages.
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Web Page
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Can contain text, graphics, animation, audio, and video.
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Website
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A collection of related web pages.
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Web 2.0
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Websites that provide a means for users to share personal info.
*can share information *can modify site *has applications |
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GUI (pronounced "gooey")
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With it, you can interact with the software using text, graphics, and visual images such as icons.
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Icon
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A miniature image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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Software
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A series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what task(s) to perform and how to perform them.
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System Software
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Consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of the computer and its devices.
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Application Software
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Consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks.
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Operating System
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A set of programs that coordinates all the activities among computer hardware devices.
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Utility/Utility Program
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Allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs.
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Installing
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The process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware.
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Loading
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Copying a program from storage to memory.
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Programmer
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Someone who develops software or writes the instructions that direct the computer to process data int information.
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Convergence
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The trend of computer and devices that overlap.
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Personal Computer
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A computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself.
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Desktop Computer
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Designed so that the system unit, input devices, output devices, and any other devices fit entirely under a desk or table.
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Mobile Computer
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A personal computer you can carry from place to place.
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Notebook/Laptop Computer
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A portable, personal computer often designed to fit on your lap.
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Tablet PC
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A special type of notebook computer you can interact with by touching the screen with your finger or digital pen.
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Server
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Control access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information.
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Mainframe
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A large, expensive computer that con handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously.
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Supercomputer
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The fastest, most powerful computer - and the mast expensive.
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Embedded Computer
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A special-purpose computer that functions as a component in a larger product.
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Tower
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Houses all of the components of a computer.
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Handheld
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A computer small enough to fit in one hand.
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Home User
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Uses a computer for a variety of reasons including personal finance, Web access, communications and entertainment.
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Small Office/Home Office User
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Is in any company with fewer than 50 employees, as well as the self-employed that work from home.
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Mobile User
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Works on a mobile computer or device while away from a main office, home office, or school.
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Power User
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Requires the capabilities of a powerful desktop computer.
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Enterprise User
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Each employee or customer who uses a computer in an enterprise.
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How Computers Help in Education
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Students use computers to help with research and completing assignments.
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How Computers Help in Finance
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Used for online banking and online investing.
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How Computers Help in Government
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Uses Web sites to keep citizens up to date.
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How Computers Help in Health Care
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Used through telemedicine and telesurgery.
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How Computers Help in Science
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Used to assist in collecting, analyzing, and modeling data.
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How Computers Help in Publishing
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Helps publishers, graphic designers, song writers, film makers, and journalists.
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How Computers Help in Travel
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People can use GPS for directions and use the Internet to book flights, hotel rooms, and cars.
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How Computers Help in Manufacturing
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Robots in an assembly line. (CAM) Computer Assisted Manufacturing.
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