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| software designed to meet the user's need; performs a specific task. |
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| a compact disk that reads only memory. |
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| the media that carries or trasports the message. |
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| an electronic devise that receives data, process data, stors data, and produces a results. |
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| the part of the computer that directs instructions. |
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| Central processing unit the brain of the computer. |
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| new facts enterd into the computer to be prosessed which consist of text numbers sounds and images. |
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| designed to be used on a desktop. |
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| uses a pattern of dots to form words and images on paper. |
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| the science of designing equipment and workspace for a comfortable and sage working enviroment |
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| a document stored on a disk |
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| the central computer where the data and software for local area network computers are stored |
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| a device that holds information such as software and files |
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| physical parts of a computer |
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| Information Processing Cycle |
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| the interactions of humans and computers that consist of input, processing, output, nad storage |
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| sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper |
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| the process of entering information into a computer |
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| input, processing, output, and storage |
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| contains numbers, letters, symbols, and function keys; looks like a typewriter |
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| designed to be small enough and light enough to be used on your lap |
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| uses light beams to form words and imagers on paper |
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| computers connected together in a relatively close location such as in the same building or department |
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| Mainframes and minicomputers |
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| used by busimess and government to process large amounts of information |
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| a small computer in which the central processing unit or CPU is a single silicon chip |
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| Modulator-Demodulator-A device that connects the computer to telephone line |
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| when computers are connected to other computers that can share information and sometimes hardware(printers) |
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| designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable |
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| Displays the results of processing |
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| PDAs(Personal Digital Assistants) |
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| a handheld device that is often used in conjunction with a desktop or other PC |
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| smaller and less powerful than the other types of computers |
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| executes instructions given to the computer |
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| the rules that govern the orderly transfer of data sent |
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| random access memory;temporary storage |
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| the computer receiving the message |
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| read only memory; Permanent storage |
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| prints copies like a photocopier |
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| the computer that is sending the message |
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| One who repairs hardware nad software problems |
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| output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on the monitor |
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| programs that tell the computer what to do |
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| most powerful computer used to do things like predict hurricanes and navigate satellites |
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| controls the operation of a computer |
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| Virus Protection Software |
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| a program that protects a computer from damaging computer viruses |
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| provides easy access to the Internet without a having to have a traditional computer |
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| when local area networks are expanded to include several local area networks within a city, state, region, territory, country, continent, or the world. |
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| letter keys on the keyboard |
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| used to move teh cursor down a line |
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| GWAM(Gross Word a Minute) |
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| the number of keystrokes a typist can make in a timed period; can calculate by dividing the total number of standard words keyed by the number of minutes that the typist was timed. |
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| the most commonly used keyboard arrangement |
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| used to insert spaces between characters |
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| standard keyboarding word |
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| five characters or any combination of five characters and spaces |
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| the form and keying style that a typist uses while operating the keyboard |
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| to key by touch rather than by tehe hunt-and-peck method |
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| the way the typist sits; the way the typist's arms, wrists, fingers, legs and feet are placed |
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| arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials on the desk |
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