computer terms and def p2 Flashcards
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What is a computer?
A system consisting of hardware and software.
What are the four parts of Computer
- Hardware
- Software
Users
Data
What is a program in the context of computers?
A set of instructions meant to be followed mechanically by a computer.
What type of language is used to write instructions for a computer?
Machine language.
What is hardware?
The tangible parts of the computer that you can touch.
What is software?
A set of instructions that makes the computer perform tasks.
Who are considered computer users?
People who operate the computer.
What does data consist of?
Individual facts or bits of information.
What are the capabilities of a computer? List three.
- Perform arithmetic operations
- Store and retrieve information
- Process information at high speed
True or False: Computers can think for you.
False.
What is a limitation of a computer?
Computers cannot correct inaccurate data.
List three uses of computers.
- Personal Computing
- Science and Research
- Education
What is data?
Raw, unorganized facts.
What is information?
Data that has been processed into a meaningful form.
What is information processing?
Converting data into information.
Who are computer professionals? Name two types.
- Programmers
- Security specialists
What is an embedded computer?
A computer designed to perform specific tasks or functions for a product.
What are mobile devices?
Small devices with built-in computing or Internet capability.
What is a personal computer?
A small computer designed to be used by one person at a time.
What is a midrange server?
A medium-sized computer used to host programs and data for a small network.
What is a mainframe computer?
A powerful computer used by large organizations to manage centralized data.
What is a supercomputer?
The fastest, most expensive, most powerful type of computer.
Fill in the blank: A computer has a storage area called _______.
memory.
True or False: Supercomputers are commonly used for scientific research.
True.
