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| Computer program or software |
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| Computer program or software |
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The are six primary components:
• Input devices
• The processor (control unit and arithmetic / logic unit)
• memory
• Output devices
• Storage devices
• Communication devices |
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| Where do you find the storage parts of the computer? |
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| Within a box like case called the system unit |
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Any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses to the computer
Some examples of this are:
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Digital camera
• Scanner
• Microphone
• Web cam |
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| An input device that contain keys you press to enter data into the computer. A computer usually has 101-105 keys. |
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| Examples of handheld computers |
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• Smart phones
• PDA
• Tablet PC |
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| A small metal or plastic device that looks like a pen that uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections |
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| A pointing device that fit comfortably under the palm of you hand. |
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| A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. |
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| Is the main the main circuit board of the system unit . You can also add things as the memory and expansion slot. |
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| Interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. |
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| A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data (input), process the data according to the specified rules (process), produce results (output), and stores the results (storage) for future use. |
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| What is the information processing cycle? |
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| The four basic operations - input, output, and storage |
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| What is the information processing cycle? |
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| The four basic operations - input, output, and storage |
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| A collection of unprocessed items, which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video |
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| What can people who use the computer or use the information it provides be known as? |
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| Computer users, end users, or just users |
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