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Computer CH.1 vocab.
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Computer Science
12th Grade
08/10/2007

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Term
Computer
Definition
A programmable electronic device.
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Personal Digital Assistanat (PDA)
Definition
An organizer or palmtop computer.
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processing
Definition
Turning the data into information
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Personal computer
Definition
A computer that can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activies by itself.
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communications
Definition
A device that is a hardware component that enables a computer to send and recieve data and information to and from one or more computers.
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Output
Definition
What the O in IPOS cycle stands for
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Icon
Definition
a miniature image that represents a program, an instruction, or some other object.
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System unit
Definition
the case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process the data.
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PC Compatable
Definition
type of computers that have processors with different architictures that pressors in Apple computers
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Application
Definition
The type of software that does the task
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Input Device
Definition
a type of device that accepts data that has been represented in a way that the computer can use.
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Podcast
Definition
a recorded audio stored on a Web site that can be downloaded to a computer or protable audio player such as an iPod.
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Desktop
Definition
personal computers designed for individual use; not transportable.
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Notebook
Definition
personal computer that is designed to fit on your lap.
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Server
Definition
The "main brain on a LAN or WAN"; not designed for use directly.
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Supercomputer
Definition
the largest and fastest computer used mainly by governement and scientific agencies.
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Hardware
Definition
The physical components of a computer.
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Blog
Definition
an informal Web site consisting of time-stamped articles in a diary or journal format where readers can add their thoughts.
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Embedded
Definition
type of computer that is found inside other appliances.
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Tablet PC
Definition
a special type of notebook computer that allows you to write or draw on the screen using a digital pen
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Mainframe
Definition
used by large corporations such as the banking industry; second fastest computers after supercomputers.
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Network
Definition
a collection of computers that can share resources.
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Gaming Console
Definition
a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer video games.
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Information
Definition
processed data that is useful.
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Program
Definition
A list of instructions that tell a computer what to do.
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Computer Literacy
Definition
Having enough computer knowledge to live in a computerized society.
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Mobile
Definition
type of personal computer you can carry from place to place
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Information Literacy
Definition
knowing how to gather and evaluate information and then make informed decisions.
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Data
Definition
a collection of unprocessed items.
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Smart Phone
Definition
is an Internet-enabled telephone that usually provides PDA capabilities.
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Photo Sharing Community
Definition
a Web site that allows users to create an online photo album and store their electronic photos.
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Desktop Computer
Definition
designed so the system unit, imput devices, and output devices fit entirely under a large table.
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Storage Device
Definition
records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media.
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Input
Definition
The "I" in IPOS
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Processing
Definition
The "P" in IPOS
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Storage
Definition
The "S" in IPOS
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