Computer Principles and Funeral Service Application Flashcards
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Computer programs designed for a specific use and are relatively easy to use without any technical knowledge of programming
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Applications Software
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ALU
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Arithmetic Logic Unit
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The part of the central processing unit where numerical calculations and logical operations are performed
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Arithmetic Logic Unit
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ASCII
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American Standard Code for Information Interchange
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A commonly used code for representing Data
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ASCII
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Computers use this program to translate the commands into its own machine language
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Assembler
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Keeps track of the symbolic names and assigns appropriate memory locations to them
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Assembler
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A duplicate of an original program or data made as a precaution against loss or damage of the original
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Backup
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The smallest amount of information a computer can store
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Bit
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The space a character, letter, or number takes up in the computer’s memory
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Byte
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Made up of 8 bits
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Byte
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CRT
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Cathode Ray Tube
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A device like a TV screen in which an electron beam hits a phosphorescent screen for the display of information
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Cathode Ray Tube
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A terminal device similar to a television set on which input or outputs may be displayed
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Cathode Ray Tube
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CPU
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Central Processing Unit
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The unit of a computer system that contains the circuits which control and perform the execution of instructions
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Central Processing Unit
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That portion of a computer that serves to control the functions of the system, composed of the memory, ALU, and control unit
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Central Processing Unit
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CD-ROM
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Compact Disk Read Only Memory
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A compact disk from which stored data can be read by a laser beam
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CD-ROM
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Data cannot be written on this
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CD-ROM
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A computer monitor that can display more than one active color
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Color Monitor
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A device which manipulates data according to a series of instructions stored in its memory
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Computer
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An electronic device that can accept data, perform instructions on the data, and deliver the results of the processed data
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Computer
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By changing the instructions, this can be made to do a completely different task
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Computer
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An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function
Computer System
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A portion of the CPU that directs the sequence of operations, interprets coded instructions, and initiates the proper commands to execute instructions
Control Unit
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A type of software where the user tells the programmer what he/she wants to be able to do and the programmer writes a set of instructions to the specific tasks for the particular user
Customized Software
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The information that the computer manipulates
Data
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An organized collection of related data
Database
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The process of entering data into a computer system
Data Input
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Any procedure for receiving information and producing a specific result
Data Processing
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The rearrangement and refinement of raw data into a form suitable for further use
Data Processing
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The use of personal computers to design and print professional quality typeset documents
Desktop Publishing
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Thin disks of magnetic material capable of storing a large amount of information
Disks
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Spin rapidly in the disk drive
Disks
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Data storage devices that are outside the main memory of the computer
Disks/Media Drives
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The words, symbols, or numbers which appear in visual form
Display
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A device containing a sealed, rigid magnetic disk and read/write mechanism, usually built directly into the computer's cabinet
Fixed/Hard Disk
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A device with a read/write mechanism that accepts removable disks
Floppy Disk Drive
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Flexible, plastic disks on which data is stored magnetically
Floppy Disk
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To prepare a new disk for use by the computer or an old one for re-use
Format
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Erases all previous information
Formatting
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The process of preparing any disk or diskette for use by the computer
Formatting
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The productions of pictures, charts, diagrams, etc
Graphics
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A unit of measure of memory space equal to 1,024 megabytes
Gigabyte
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A device containing a sealed, rigid magnetic disk and read/write mechanism usually built directly into the computer's cabinet
Hard/Fixed Disk Drive
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The physical equipment or devices which make up a computer, including all peripherals
Hardware
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Everything except the programs or instructions in the computer system
Hardware
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Programming languages developed to make the task of programming easier
High-Level Language
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A device which prints one or more characters at a time by physically impacting or hitting the ribbon to the paper
Impact Printer
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The process of entering data into a computer system
Input
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The formation which is entered into a computer from an outside source for processing
Input
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A mechanical unit designed to bring data to be processed into a computer
Input Device
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A set of several different applications that have been programmed together, permitting data from one application program to be transferred directly to another
Integrated Software
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I/O
Input/Output
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A set of labeled keys to permit the entry of data into the computer system
Keyboard
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A unit of measure of memory space equal to 1,024 byts
Kilobyte
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LAN
Local Area Network
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A way of linking a number of computers through communication lines so that they can share I/O devices and data
Local Area Network
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Instructions consisting of a series of numbers or a coded pattern of digits which convey information between people and machines
Language
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A program written in the basic, simple instructions that the computer understands directly
Machine Language
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A central computer, usually applies to medium and/or large scale computer systems
Mainframe
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An area for storage of data inside the computer
Memory/Memory Unit
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Contains the programs and data being used by the computer
Memory/Memory Unit
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The primary storage or most accessible storage of the computer
Memory/Memory Unit
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PC
Personal Computer
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A small computer designed to sit on a desk
Microcomputer/Personal Computer
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A computer intermediate in size between a mainframe and a microcomputer
Minicomputer
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A device which converts the electrical impulses produced by the computer into sound impulses and vice-versa which can be transmitted over telephone lines
Modem
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Modem is an acronym for
Modulate/Demodulate
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The screen (terminal) component of the computer system
Monitor
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A computer monitor that can display only one active color
Monochrome Monitor
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A circuit board that contains most of the electronic components of the system unit
Motherboard
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Sometimes called the main board or system board
Motherboard
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A device used to select processing options or information displayed on the monitor
Mouse
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A group of two or more computers linked together electronically that can communicate with each other
Network
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A device inserted into the expansion slots of the motherboard to allow computers in the same general area to communicate with one another
Network Card
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A printing device which places marks on paper without any mechanical device coming in contact with the paper
Non-Impact Printer
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A program which helps to overcome the problems involved in running a computer
Operating System
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It makes sure that the proper programs are in the right place in memory at the right time, handles I/O operations, and allows the computer to work for long periods without the direct intervention of the operator
Operating System
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One or more programs that manage and control the allocation and usage of hardware resources
Operating System Software
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The act of returning data to the user in some form or transferring data from a primary storage device to a secondary storage device
Output
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Physical devices that allow for data to be entered into a computer, data to be returned to the user, or functions to do both enter and return data
Peripherals
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Software that is designed to be used by anyone who might benefit
Prepackaged (Horizontal Market) Software
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The memory that is built into a computer
Primary/Internal Storage
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A device that makes computer output visible on paper
Printer
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The rearrangement and refinement of raw data into a form suitable for further use
Processing
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The primary electronic chip on the motherboard which controls and performs the execution of intructions
Processor
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A set of instructions arranged in proper sequence which can direct the computer to perform a desired task
Program
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The task of writing a series of instructions that will cause the computer to do something useful
Programming
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The working memory of the computer
Random Access Memory
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RAM
Random Access Memory
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The usable memory which data or programs may be written to or read from
Random Access Memory
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Loses all data when the power to the computer system is interrupted
Random Access Memory
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Memory which has been manufactured with predetermined information or programs
Read Only Memory
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ROM
Read Only Memory
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Usually used to store the control program of the computer or hardware device
Read Only Memory
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Retains its data when the power to the computer system is interrupted
Read Only Memory
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Data storage that is outside the main memory of the computer, such as disks or tape units
Secondary (External) Storage
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A set of instructions that directs the computer's operations
Software
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A program for manipulating numbers in tabular form
Spreadsheet
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A grid, somewhat like a ledger sheet, is displayed
Spreadsheet
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An applications program designed specifically for performing statistical calculations
Statistical Program
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To transmit the data from the computer to a memory device
Store
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A device into which data can be entered and from which it can be retrieved at a later time
Storage Device
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Designed to be markedly larger and/or faster than ordinary mainframe computers
Supercomputer
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An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function
System/Computer System
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A device for storing information on magnetic tape
Tape Drive
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A program to do often needed tasks in managing the computer, but, not an application for which the user bought the computer specificallu for
Utility Program
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VDT
Video Display Terminal
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Software that is designed and marketed to a particular industry, business, or profession
Vertical Market Software
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The use of computerized equipment to create, store, recall, correct, and produce written documents
Word Processing
