Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
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an electronic device that takes data, process the data according to a series of instruction

A

Computer

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2
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Boolean Algebra in 1800’s

A

George Boole

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3
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series of instruction that a computer must follow in order to process data into information.

A

Program

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4
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General Purpose Programmable Computer in 1930’s

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Alan Turing

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5
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is a collection or independent raw facts and figures

A

Data

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6
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combination of the desirable qualities of the analog and digital computers

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Hybrid Computers

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7
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Computers can be used in

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Business
Home
Entertainment
Scientific Research
Military

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8
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relatively smaller and slower computers compared to mainframe

A

Minicomputers

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9
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typically fits a desktop. Inside of it is microprocessor, which has control capability for memory and I/O access, and which contains an arithmetic logic unit all on a single, chip less than one quarter of an inch square

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Microcomputers

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10
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composed of a series of activities responsible for transforming data into information

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Data Processing

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11
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The Input Process Output (IPO) model refers to a conceptual framework wherein input in the form of data or information is processed which result in the generation of an output basically in the form of information

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True

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12
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is data that is made meaningful to someone

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Information

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13
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It is a group of organized interdependent components that interact with and complement one another to achieve one or more predetermined goals

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System

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14
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simply refers to computer equipment

A

Hardware

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15
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Multitasking is the ability to rotate between multiple threads so that processing is completed faster and more efficiently

A

False

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16
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refers to all computer programs which direct and control the computer hardware in data processing

17
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a collection of programs that facilitates the programming and operation of the computer

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System Software

18
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A collection of programs that manage and coordinate the activities taking place within a compute

A

Operating System

19
Q

Require users to input commands using the keyboard

A

Command Line Interface

20
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Objects are selected with the mouse, pen, or finger to issue commands to the computer

A

Graphical User Interface

21
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Meaning of DOS is Disk Operating System

22
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A version of windows that includes Microsoft Edge, Cortana, Multiple desktops and Task view, Action Center and Tablet mode

A

Windows 10

23
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operating system for computers made by Apple Corporation

24
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Is open-source software; has been collaboratively modified by volunteer programmers all over the world

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Operating system developed in the late 1960s for midrange servers
Unix
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It replaced Windows XP and introduced the Aero interface and Sidebar feature
Windows Vista
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Characteristics of Computers (6)
MACHINE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC MANIPULATE DATA MEMORY LOGIC
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Types of Computers
Mainframes Personal Computers Tablet PCs Media Centre Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
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Desirable Qualities of Information (5)
Relevance Completeness Timeliness Accuracy Presentable
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Major Phases of Data Processing Cycle (4)
Origination Phase Input Preparation Phase Processing Phase Output Preparation Phase
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Security Concerns
Viruses Spyware Indetitu Theft Phishing Schemes