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| What is a computer program/software? |
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| A set of detailed instructions that tells the computer what to do |
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| What are the six components of a computer? |
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Input devices
The processor
Memory
Output devices
Storage devices
Communication devices |
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| Where do you find the processor memory and storage devices? |
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| Within a box like case called the system unit. |
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| Any hardware component that allows you to enter data, programs, commands, and user responses into a computer. Some examples are keyboard, mouse, digital camera, scanner, microphone, and Webcam. |
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| An input device that contains keys you press to enter data into the computer. A desktop computer keyboard usually has 101-105 keys. |
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| Give 3 examples of handheld computers. |
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Definition
Smart phones
PDAs (personal digital assistant)
Tablet PCs |
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| A small metal or plastic device that looks like a ballpoint pen that uses pressure instead of ink to write, draw, or make selections. |
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| A pointing device that kits comfortably under the palm of your hand. |
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| A case that contains electronic components of a computer used to process data. |
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| The main circuit board of the system unit. This is where you attach extra components such as processors, memory, and expansion slots. (sometimes called a system board) |
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| Interprets and carries out basic instructions that operate a computer. (also called the central processing unit, or CPU) |
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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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| What are the 3 output devices? |
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Definition
| Printer, protable media plater, and monitor. |
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| What are the 6 input devices? |
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Definition
| PC video camera, scanner, digital camera, keyboard, mouse, and microphone. |
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| What are the 5 storage devices? |
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Definition
| CD/DVD drive, system unit, card reader/writer, USB flash drive, and external hard disk. |
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| What are the 3 other devices? |
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| System unit (processor and memory) and the modem (communication). |
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| What are the parts of an information processing cycle? |
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| Data, information, computer users, and end users. |
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