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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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There are six primary components
• Input Devices
• Processor (Control Unit and Arithmetic/Logic Unit)
• 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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| A boxlike 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
Examples:
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Digital Camera
• Microphone
• Webcam
• Scanner |
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| An input device that contains keys you press to enter data into the Computer; A desktop computer typically has 101-105 keys |
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| Examples of Handheld Computers |
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• Smart Phones
• PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)
• Tablet PCs
• Stylus: 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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| A pointing device that fits comfortably under the palm of your hand; with a mouse you control the movement of the pointer, often called the mouse pointer, on the screen and make selections from the screen. |
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| We have laser mice in this class |
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| A case that contains electronic components of the computer used to process data. |
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| Sometimes called a system board; the main circuit board of a the system unit; this is where you attach extra components |
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| Also called the central processing unit (CPU), interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer. |
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| 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 results (storage) for future use. |
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Printer
Portable Media Player
Monitor |
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| What are the Input Devices? |
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PC Video Camera
Mouse
Keyboard
Microphone
Digital Camera
Scanner |
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CD/DVD Drive
Hard Disk Drive
System Unit
Card Reader/ Writer
USB Falsh Drive
External Hard Disk |
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| What are the parts of the Information Processing Cycle? |
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| Input, Process, Output, and Storage |
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| A 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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| Who are people who use the computer directly? |
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| Computer Users, End Users, and Users |
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