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| software designed to meet the user's need; performs a specific task. |
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| a compact disk that reads only memory. |
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| the media that carries or transports the message.(telephone wire, coaxial cable, microwave signal optic) |
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| an electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, anmd produces a result. |
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| the part of the computer that directs instructions. |
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| central processing unit; the brain of the computer. |
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| new facts entered into the computer to be processed, which consist of text, numbers, sounds, and images. |
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| designed to be used on a desktop |
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| uses a pattern of dots to form words and images on paper. |
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| the science of designing equipment and workspace for a comfortable and safe working environment. |
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| a document stored on a disk. |
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| the central computer where the data and software for local area network computers. |
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| a device that holds information such a software and files. |
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| physicalm parts of a computer |
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| information processing cycle |
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| the interactions of humans and computers that consist of input, processing, output, and storage |
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| sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper. |
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| the process of entering information into a computer. |
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| the processing, output, and storage |
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| Letter keys on the keyboard |
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| contains numbers, letters,symbols, and functions keys; looks like a typewriter |
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| designed to be small enough and light enough to be used on your lap. |
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| uses light beams to forms words and images on paper. |
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| local area networks (LAN) |
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| computers connected together in a relatively close location such as in the same building or department. |
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| mainframes and minicomputers |
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| used by business and governments to process large amounts of information. |
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| a small computer in which the central processing unit or CPU is a single silicon chip. |
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| modulator-dempodulator. A device that connects the computer to a telephone line. |
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| when computers are connected to other computers that can share information and sometimes hardware (printer) |
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| designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable. |
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| display the result of processing. |
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| PDA's (personal digital assistants) |
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| a handheld device that is often used in conjunction with a desktop or other PC. |
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| smaller a less powerful than the other types of computers. |
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| executes instructions given to the computer. |
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| the rules that govern the orderly transfer of data sent. |
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| random access memory; temporary storage. |
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| the computer recieving the message |
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| read only memory; permanent storage. |
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| prints copies like a photocopier. |
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| the computer is sending the message. |
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| Letter keys ojn the keyboard |
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| one who repairs hardware and software problems. |
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| output that is not in printed form;such as what is seen on the monitor. |
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| programs that tell the computer what to do. |
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| a device that holds data. |
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| most powerful computer used to do things like predict hurricans and navigate satellites. |
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| controls the operation of a computer. |
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| virus protection software |
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| a program that protcts a computer from a damaging computer viruses. |
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| provides easy access to the internet without a having to have a traditional computer. |
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| when local area networks are expanded to include several local area networks within a city, state, region, teritory, country, continent, or the world. |
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| Used to move the cursor down a line |
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| Used to move the cursor down a line |
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| GWAN (Gross Words a Minute |
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| The number of keystrokes a typist can make in a timed period; can calculate by dividing the total number of standard words keyed by the number of minutes that the typist was timed |
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| The most commonly used keyboard arrangment |
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| Used to insert spaces between character. |
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| standard keyboarding word |
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| Five characters or any combination of five characters and spaces |
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| The form and keying style that a typist uses while opersting the keyboard |
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| To key by touch rather than by the hunt-and-peack method |
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| The way the typist sits;the way the typis's arms, wrists, fingers, legs and feet are placed |
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| Arrangement of the keyboard, copy, mouse, and other materials on the desk |
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