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hardware and software
Co0rnett
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Business
7th Grade
11/04/2011

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Application software
Definition
software designed to meet the user's
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cd-rom
Definition
a compact disk that reads only memory
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channel
Definition
the media that carries or transports the message
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computer
Definition
a device that recieves,
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control unit
Definition
the part of the computer that directs instructions
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CPU
Definition
central processing unit
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data
Definition
new facts entered into a computer to be processed
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desktop computer
Definition
designed to be used on a desktop
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disk
Definition
a storage device
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dot matrix printer
Definition
uses patterns of dots to form words.
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ergonomics
Definition
the science of designing equipment and workspacefor a comfortable and safe working enviroment
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file
Definition
a document stored on a disk
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file server
Definition
the central computer where the data and software for local area network computers are stored
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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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information proccessing cycle
Definition
the interactions of humans and computers that consist of input,proccesing,output,and storage
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inkjet printer
Definition
sprays ink through tiny holes to form pictures and words on paper
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input
Definition
process of enteering data into a computer
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IPOS
Definition
input proccessing output and storage
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keyboard
Definition
contains numbers, letters ,symbols, and function keys
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laptop computer
Definition
DESIGNED TO BE SMALL ENOUGH AND LIGHT ENOUGH YO BE USED ON YOUR LAP
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LAN
Definition
COMPUTERS CONNECTED TOGETHER IN A RELATIVELY CLOSE LOCATION
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MAINFRAMES AND MINICOMPUTERS
Definition
USED BY BUSINESS AND GOVERMENT TO PROCESS LARGE AMOUNTS OF INFORMATION
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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 OTHERS THAT CAN SHAREINFORMATION AND SOMETIMES BETWEEN HARDWARE (PRINTERS)
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NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
Definition
DESIGNED TO BE USED ON A DESKTOP BUT STILL SMALL ENOUGH TO BE PORTABLE
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OUTPUT
Definition
DISPLAYS RESULTS OF PROCESSING
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PDA'S
Definition
A HANDHELD DEVICE THAT IS OFTEN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A DESKTOP OR OTHER PC
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PERSONAL COMPUTERS
Definition
SMALLER LESS POWERFUL COMPUTERS YHAN 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 STORAGE
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ROM
Definition
READ ONLY MEMORY;PERMANENT STORAGE
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SCANNER
Definition
PRINTS COPIES LIKE A PHOTO COPIER
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SENDER
Definition
THE COMPUTER THAT IS SENDING THE MESSAGE
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SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Definition
ONE WHO REPAIRS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PROBLEMS
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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 COMPUTER WHAT TO DO
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STORAGE
Definition
A DEVICE THAT HOLDS DATA
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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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WEB TV
Definition
PROVIDES EASY ACCESS TO THE INTERNET WITHOUT THE NEED OF A TRADITIONAL COMPUTER
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WAN
Definition
WHEN LAN'S ARE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SEVERAL LAN
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ALPHABETICAL KEYS
Definition
LETTERS ON A KEYBOARD
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ENTER/RETURN
Definition
USED TO MOVE CURSOR DOWN A LINE
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GWAM
Definition
NUMBER OF KEYSTROKES A TYPIST CAN MAKE IN A SET PERIOD OF TIME
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QWERTY KEYBOARD
Definition
MOST COMMONLY USED KEYBOARD ARRANGEMENT
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SPACEBAR
Definition
USED TO INSERT SPACES BETWEEN CHARACTERS
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STANDARD KEYBOARDING WORD
Definition
FIVE CHARACTERS OR ANY COMBINATION OF FIVE CHARACTERS AND SPACES
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TECHNIQUE
Definition
THE FORM AND KEYING STYLE THAT A TYPIST USES WHILE OPERATING THE KEYBOARD
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TOUCH METHOD
Definition
TO KEY BY TOUCH RATHER THAN BY HUNT-AND-PECK METHOD
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POSTURE
Definition
THE WAY THE TYPISTS SITS;THE WAY THE TYPISTS ARMS, LEGS, WRISTS, FEET ARE PLACED
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WORK AREA
Definition
ARRANGEMENT OF THE KEYBOARD, COPY, MOUSE, AND OTHER MATERIALS ON THE DESK
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