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Computer Literacy I
Basic Terms/Technology Issues
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Computer Science
7th Grade
09/26/2011

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Application software
Definition
software designed to meet the user’s need; performs a specific task.
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CD-ROM
Definition
a compact disk that reads only memory
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Computer
Definition
an electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result
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CPU
Definition
Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer
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Data
Definition
new facts entered into the computer to be processed, which consist of text, numbers, sounds, and images
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Ergonomics
Definition
the science of designing equipment and workspace for a comfortable and safe working environment
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Hard Copy
Definition
a printed copy of output
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Hard Disk/Drive
Definition
a device that holds information such as software and files
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Hardware
Definition
physical parts of a computer
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Input
Definition
- the process of entering information into a computer
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IPOS
Definition
input, processing, output, and storage
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Keyboard
Definition
contains numbers, letters, symbols, and function keys; looks like a typewrite
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Local Area Networks (LAN)
Definition
- computers connected together in a relatively close location such as in the same building or department
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Modem
Definition
Modulator – Demodulator. A device that connects the computer to a telephone line
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Network
Definition
when computers are connected to other computers that can share information and sometimes hardware (printers)
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Output
Definition
Displays the results of processing
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Personal computers
Definition
smaller and less powerful than the other types of computers
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Processing
Definition
executes instructions given to the computer
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Protocol
Definition
the rules that govern the orderly transfer of data sent
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RAM
Definition
Random Access Memory - Temporary
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ROM
Definition
- read only memory; Permanent storage
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Soft Copy
Definition
output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on the monitor
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Software
Definition
Programs that tell the computer what to do
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Supercomputer
Definition
most powerful computer used to do things like predict hurricanes and navigate satellites
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System software
Definition
controls the operation of a computer
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Virus Protection Software
Definition
a program that protects a computer from damaging computer viruses.
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Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Definition
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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Personal computers
Definition
- smaller and less powerful than the other types of computers
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