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| A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept (input), process the data according to specified rules (process), produce results(outputs), and store the results(storage) for the future use. |
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| Name some output devices. |
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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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| Name some storage divices. |
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-hard disk
-CD/DVD drive
-system unit(processor and memory too)
-UBS flash drive
-external hard disk |
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| What are the parts of the information processing cycle? |
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| Output, input, process, storage |
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| Collection of unprocessed items which can include text, numbers, images, audio, and video. |
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| Conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people |
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| what can people use the computer directly or use the information it provides? |
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| Computer users and end users |
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| Computer Program or Software |
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| A set of detailed instructions that tells the computer exactly what to do |
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The six primary components:
• Input devices
• Out devices
• Processor
• Memory
• Storage devices
• Communication devices |
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| Where do you find the processor and memory devices? |
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| In a box like case called the system unit. |
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| what does an imput device allow you to do? |
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| its a hardware component that allows you to enter data,programs, commands, and user respones into a computer. |
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| An input devices that contains keys you press to enter data into the computer. Desktop computer has 101-105 keys |
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| what are some examples of handheld computers? |
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| Smart phones, PDAs and tablet PCs |
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| 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. Control movement of the pointer on computer screen |
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| Case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. |
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| System board and main circuit board of a system unit. This is where you would attach processors, memory, and expansion slots. |
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| Also called random access memory(RAM), consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed by the processor. |
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