Test 1. Computer Parts, Computer Terminology Flashcards
(19 cards)
Input device
Any hardware device that sends date to computer eg: mouse, keyboard & scanner, disk drive,
Computer
E device capable of receiving data and performing prescribed operations at high speed & displays them
Output device
E or E-mechanical equipment connect to computer & used to transfer date out of computer in form of text, images or sound. Eg; Printer, speaker, headphones, monitor
Storage device
Piece of comp equipment on which Info can be stored eg: CD, USB
Phones & tablets = computers?
No, coz they allow us to use apps as a platform rather then program’s allowing storage within device
Advantages & disadvantages of computers in society
Convenience, entertainment, privacy issues, hacking, online predators
Internet
Collection of networks & computers all share info using agreed upon internet protocols (system of rules)
Elec. mail
Software
Programs & other operating info
Eg: content access software, educational software
Hardware
Physical components of elec. system
Eg: circuit board, monitor, DVD drive
Browser
Software app used to get & display content on WWW
Eg: chrome, Firefox
Search engine
Something that allows you to search info
Eg: google, bing
Download
When you copy data from one comp system to another, usually over internet
Eg: music, software apps
Upload
Grander of data to larger comp system
Eg: fire upload, textarea upload
Hyperlink
Link from a hypertext doc. To another location
Cyberspace
National environment in which communication over comp network occurs
Online
Available on or performed using a comp
Intranet
Local/restricted communication network
PC, CPU, RAM, ROM, VDU, CD, DVD
Personal computer, central processing unit, random access unit, random access memory, visual display unit, compact disc, Digital versatile disc
