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CIS Chapter 4
Hardware
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
12/04/2009

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Term
Input Hardware
Definition
type of hardware- keyboard, mouse, document scanners, barcode scanners, mic
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Processing Unit
Definition
type of hardware- central processing unit (CPU), main memory, brain of comp, special function cards
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Output Hardware
Definition
type of hardware- video display, printer, speakers, slide projector, plotter
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Storage Hardware
Definition
type of hardware- magnetic disk, optical disk, magnetic tape, largest storage
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Client
Definition
word processing, spreadsheets, dtatabase access, (small shared database)
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Server
Definition
process email, websites, (large shared database)
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Off the shelf software
Definition
used without having to make any changes
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Off the shelf with alterations software
Definition
software bought on the shelf but altered to fit organizations specific needs
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Custom developed
Definition
custom made software, difficult and risky
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thick client
Definition
application such as Microsoft Outlook that requires programs other than a browser on the computer
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thin client
Definition
application that requires nothing more than a browser
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Site license
Definition
organization has purchased a license to equip all o the computers on a site with software
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