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Chapter 1: Introduction to Computers

Terms in this set (31)

having current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses.
computer literacy
an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process data according to specified rules produce results, and store the results for future use
computer
the electric, electronic, and mechanical components of a computer
hardware
allows you to enter data or instructions into a computer.
input device
conveys information to one or more people
output device
a case that contains the electronic components of a computer that are used to process data.
system unit
records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media
storage device
enables a computer to send and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers
communications device
anyone who communicates with a computer or utilizes the information it generates
user
contains billions of documents called web pages
Web (World Wide Web)
a series of related instructions, organized for a common purpose, that tells the computer what tasks to preform and how to perform them.
software A.K.A program
two categories of software are...
system software and application software
consists of the programs that control or maintain the operations of a computer hardware devices
system software
coordinates activities among computer hardware devices.
operating system.
perform maintenance type tasks
utility programs
consists of programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks
application software
a computer than can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself
personal computer
a personal computer that you can carry place to place
mobile computer
a computing device small enough to hold in your hand.
mobile device
controls access to the hardware software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage areas for programs data and information
server
a large expensive powerful computer that can handle hundreds or thousands of connected users simultaneously and can store huge amounts of data, instructions, and information
mainframe
the fastest, most powerful, and most expensive computer and is used for applications requiring complex, sophisticated mathematical calculations.
supercomputer
a special-purpose computer that functions as a component on a larger product.
embedded computer
is a family member who uses a computer for a variety of reasons, such as personal financial management, web access, communications, and entertainment.
home user
any company with fewer than 50 employees or a self-employed individual who works from home and uses basic business software and sometimes industry-specific software.
small office/home office (SOHO)
employees and students who work on a computer while away from a main office, home office, or school
mobile users
can exist in all types of businesses and uses powerful computers to work with industry-specific software.
power user
works in or interacts with a company with many employees and uses a computer and computer network that processes high volumes of transactions in a single day
enterprise user
in finance people use computers for _______ to access information
online banking
in finance people use ____________ to buy and sell stocks and bonds.
online investing
manufacturers use this to assist with manufacturing processes.
computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
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