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Flashcards by Tester timesTestified, updated 3 months ago
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Created by Tester timesTestified
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| Question | Answer |
| electronic device, operates under instructions, has a memory unit that accepts data, manipulates data and produces info from the processing. | Computer |
| Known as a collection of devices that function together as a system | Computer |
| What counts as an output device? | Monitor, Speaker, Printer |
| What counts as an Input device? | Mouse, Keyboard, Scanner |
| What device is used as both a processor and a memory? | System Unit |
| What are the four general operations which comprise the information processing cycle? | Input, Processes, Output, Storage |
| What is a collection of raw facts, figures, and symbols? Ex. is numbers, words, images, video, and sound. | Data |
| What is data that is organized, meaningful, and useful | Information |
| Why is a computer so powerful? | *Info processing cycle is performed with amazing speed. *Very reliable *Accurate *Can store huge amounts of data and info *Can communicate with other computers |
| A computer knows what to do because it has been given a detailed set of instructions called a ______ or ______ | Compute program/software |
| ONe additional fact you must remember: and sorry this flashcard is mostly used for personal notes, it is not a quiz. | The software must be stored in memory, so that it can execute the instructions. |
| Primary Components of a Computer | Input devices, CPU (contains control unit and arithmetic unit), Memory, Output devices, Storage devices |
| Uses of computer? | Computer games, working from home, banking from home, connecting to web, Stock Control, Accounts/Payroll, Automated Production Systems, Design Systems |
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