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| A computer is an electric device, operating under the control of instructions stored of its own memory, that can accept data (input),process the data according to specified rules(proceed) produce results (output) and show results for future use. |
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| Printers, media players, Monitor, (3) |
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| Scanner, Digital Camera, Microphone, PC camera, keyboard, mouse (6) |
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| CD/DVD drive, hard disk drive, external hard disk, card reader, flash drive, (5) |
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| What are the parts of the information processing cycle? |
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| Input ,process, output and storage |
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| Collection of unprocessed items |
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| Conveys meaning that is useful to one or more people |
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| What are people that uses computers directly known as? |
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| Computer users, end users, and users |
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| Computer Program or Software |
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| A set of detailed instructions that tells the computer what to do. |
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There are 6 primary components
• Input Devices
• The Processor (control unit and arithmetic/logic unit)
• Memory
• Output Devices
• Storage Devices
• Communications Devices |
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| Where do you find the processor, memory, and storage devices? |
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| The system unit (box-like case) |
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| Any hardware component that allows you to enter data , programs, commands, and user responses into a computer. |
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| Keyboard (primary) mouse(primary) digital camera, scanner, and microphone. |
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| An input device that contains keys to enter data into the computer . A typical keyboard has 101 to 105 keys |
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| Examples of hand held computers |
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| Smart phones ,PDA's(Personal Digital Assistant), Tablet PC's, |
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| Small metal or plastic device that uses pressure to write, draw or make selections |
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| Pointing device that fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. The mouse controls the movement of the pointer called mouse pointer to make selections. |
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| Case of electronic components of the computer to process data. |
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| Sometimes called a system board is the main circuit board of the system unit. Processor, memory and expansion slots can be added. |
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| Also called the CPU , interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer. |
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| Also called random access memory(RAM) consits of electric components that temporarily store instructions waiting to be excuted by the computers |
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| Also called random access memory(RAM) consits of electric components that temporarily store instructions waiting to be excuted by the computers |
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| prints by striking an ink ribbon against the paper |
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| THE PROCESSING OF DIVIDING THE DISK INTO TRACKS |
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| Storage locations that breaks into small parts |
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| Is a portable storage medium that consist of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser. |
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| is a type of optical disc that users can read but not write on. Holds from 650 MB to 1 GB of data. |
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| discs can be erased and rewritten on multiple times. Acts as a floppy disc. |
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| discs can be erased and rewritten on multiple times. Acts as a floppy disc. |
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| is a very high-capacity optical disc capable of storing from 4.7 GB to 17 GB |
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