Basic Terms Flashcards
(26 cards)
Data
information entered into the computer via computer (keyboard, scanner, mouse, etc.)
Computer
device where information is entered as data, processes the information and is able to process on demand
Desktop computer
computer that fits on a desk and runs on power from an electric wall outlet
Personal computer (PC)
designed to meet the computing needs of an individual
Electronic communication
the passing of information from one individual to another using computers, fax and phones, i.e email
Embedded computer
computer inside of another device
Hardware
keyboard, mouse, monitor, and things you can touch
Software
information/program that tells the hardware how to operate
Icon
visible symbol on desktop that represents a program
Input
data entered into the computer
Output
results of the data entered into the computer after processing
Internet
sharing of data between computers
Intranet
communication within an organization
Servers
computer that allocates resources that are available to the internet
Network
anytime two or more computers communicating to each other
Nodes
an individual computer in the network
Supercomputer
at the time of construction, this computer is one of the fastest in the world
Transfer protocol
http (hyper text transfer protocol) – the rules that govern communication on the internet; https – a more secure version of digitally sharing information
Users
the person operating the computer
GUI “gooey”
Graphical User Interface, what you see on the desktop
Boot/reboot
to start a computer
Start menu
menu that organizes all your applications
Desktop
what you’re looking at on your screen
Windows/Pages
a ractangluar area on the screen, some windows hold applications and files
