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Details Title: Lesson 1 Description: Vocab Total Flash Cards: 25 Created: 02/06/2006 12:23:14	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Data Definition is text, numbers, sounds, images, or video Term computer Definition are electronic and digital decives Term computer system Definition includes hardware, software, data, and people Term hardware Definition wires, transistors, and circuits Term software Definition the intructions, or program for controlling the computer Term information Definition the computer recieves data though a input device, process the data, stores the data on a storage device, and produces input or ~INFORMATION~ Term users Definition people who use computers + there part of the system too! Term personal computer Definition desktop and notebook computers Term desktop computer Definition designed so that all compontents fit on or under a desk Term notebook computer Definition a lightweight pc that can easliy fit into a briefcase Term handheld or palmtop computer Definition designed to fit into tha palm of a hand, and is used primarily for functions such as phone books or calandars Term mid-range server Definition used by small to medium-size companies and generally supports hundreds of users Term mainframe computer Definition a large, expansive computer, capable of supporting hundreds or even thousands of users Term supercomputer Definition is the fastest type of computer and is used for specialized applications requiring immense amounts of math calculations Term Electronic Communication Definition the technology that enables computers to communicate with each other and other devices Term network Definition a group of 2 or more systems linked together via communication devices Term nodes/clients Definition computers on a network Term servers Definition computers that allocate resources Term intranet Definition a network for the exclusive use of workers within the organization and contains company information Term Extranets Definition systems that allow outside organizations to access a company's internal information system Term Internet Definition the world's largest network