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| A programmable electronic device that can input, process, output, and store data. |
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| A computer takes data and converts it to what? |
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| Name the four basic computer functions. |
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1. Input
2. Process
3. Output
4. Storage |
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| Define the basic computer function Input. |
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| Computer gathers data or allows a user to add data. |
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| Define the basic computer function Output. |
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| The processed results are retrieved from the computer. |
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| Define the basic computer function Storage. |
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| Data or information is stored for future use. |
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| Define the basic computer function Process. |
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| Data is converted into information. |
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| What is another name for the four basic computer functions? |
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| Information Processing Cycle |
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| Name the different types of computers. |
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1. Microcomputers
2. Specialty computers
3. Mainframes
4. Supercomputers
5. Embedded Computers |
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| What are the different types of Microcomputers? |
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1. Desktop Computers
2. Notebook Computers
3. Tablet Computers
4. Mobile Devices |
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| Classified as small, inexpensive computers designed for personal use and are the computers most people typically use. |
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| Computers that sit on a desk, floor, table, or another flat surface and have a detachable keyboard, mouse, monitor, and possibly other pieces of equipment. |
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| Gives users the ability to take their computerss with them, making their information portable or mobile. |
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| A special pen used to write directly on the screen of a tablet PC. |
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(An important component of computer networks.)
*manage network resources through the use of administrative software. |
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| What are mainframe computers? |
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| large computers, found in businesses or colleges, where thousands are able to simultaneously use the computer to process data. |
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| Large and powerful computers that perform specialized tasks. |
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| What are supercomputers designed to do? |
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| To run fewer programs at one time, but to do so as quickly as possible. |
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| What are embedded computers? |
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| Usually have a digital interface; Use a specially programmed microprocessor to perform a set of predefined tasks, may require little or no input from the user; |
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| The computer and any equipment connected to it. |
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| Keyboard, monitor, mouse, printer; |
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| What is known as the system unit? |
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| The main computer circuit board that connects all computer components. |
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| The central processing unit that gets data from memory and performs mathematical or logical operations to process the data. |
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| What does the component Memory (RAM) chips do? |
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| acts as the computers short term memory and stores data temporarily as it is processed. |
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| What does the component Memory (ROM) chips do? |
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| can only be read by the computer; prerecorded on a chip; |
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| (RAM) is measured in what? |
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| megabytes(MB) or gigabytes(GB) |
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| What ability does a CD burner give? |
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| Gives the ability to save, or burn, files to a CD. |
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| What does (ROM) stand for? |
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| What does (RAM) stand for? |
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| RAM is considered to be what? |
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| Volatile, because this memory is erased when the computer is turned off. |
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