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| Computer program or software |
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| A set of detailed instructions that tells a computer exactly what to do. |
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There are six primary components
• Input devices
• Processer( control unit and arithmetic/logic unit)
• Memory
• Output
• Storage device
• Communications device |
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| Where do you find the processer ,memory and storage devices |
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| A box like case called a system unit |
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Any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Webcam
• Digital camera
• Scanner
• Microphone |
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| An input device that contains keys you press to enter data into the computer. A desktop computer keyboard typically has 101 to 105 keys |
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| Examples of handheld computers |
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• Smart phones
• PDA's(personal digital assistant)
• Table PC's |
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| A small metal or plastic device that looks like a ballpoint pen, but uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw ,or make selections. |
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| Pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand. With a mouse, you control the movement of the pointer ,often called a mouse pointer. Laser mouse |
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| Is a case that contains electronic of the computer used to process data. |
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| Sometimes called a system board, is the main circuit board of the system unit. This is where you attach extra components. |
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| Also called the Central Processing Unit, 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 specified rules (process), produce results (output), and store the results (storage) for future use. |
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| printer,portable media player,monitor |
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| Pc video camera,scanner,digital camera,keyboard,mouse,microphone, |
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| CD/DVD,Hard disk driver,card reader/writer,USB flash driver,External hard disk,system unit |
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| system unit,which has a processor and memory |
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| what are the parts of the information processing cycle? |
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| a collection of unprocessed items |
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| Useful to one or more people |
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