Input devices - ANSWER-Any hardware device that sends data to a computer allowing you to interact with control. ex. Keyboard, Mouse.
Input -
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Output devices - ANSWER-Any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate data processing carried. ex. USB flash drive, printer/scanner.
Output - ANSWER-The processed results that a computer sends to you.
Processing - ANSWER-The ability of a computer to perform actions based on instructions from the user or a program.
Storage - ANSWER-The ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.
Hardware - ANSWER-The physical devices that make up a computer system.
Software - ANSWER-One or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.
Computer Program - ANSWER-set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks.
Operating System - ANSWER-Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the user to communicate with the computer.
Supercomputers - ANSWER-The largest and most powerful type of computer in the world, they are ideal for handling large and highly complex problems that require extreme calculating power.
Virtual Reality - ANSWER-An experience where humans can interact with realistic environments that are simulated by computers.
Augmented Reality - ANSWER-an interactive experience of a real-world environment whereby the objects that reside in the real-world are "augmented" by computer-generated
Cloud Computing - ANSWER-the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
Popular Cloud Storage services - ANSWER-Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud.
Wifi - ANSWER-The most popular standard for wireless networking; also called "802.11".
Bluetooth - ANSWER-A short-range wireless technology used in devices such as hands-free systems.
NFC (near field communication) - ANSWER-A wireless technology that lets your mobile device communicate over very short distances, such as when paying for goods on wireless payment devices.
Central processing unit (CPU) - ANSWER-The main processor of a computer. It is responsible for organizing and carrying out instructions to produce a desired output.
How to identify a CPU in a computer ad - ANSWER-
Random access memory (RAM) - ANSWER-type of memory that temporarily stores the data and programs that a computer is currently using.
Hard Drive - ANSWER-The primary storage device of a personal computer.
Example of external drives - ANSWER-USB port
Solid state drive - ANSWER-A small and fast type of hard drive that uses flash memory instead of the more traditional magnetic technology.
Examples of Solid Sate Drive - ANSWER-USB flash drive and Memory Card
USB flash drive - ANSWER-small storage stick that plugs into a USB port
Memory Card - ANSWER-(tiny and flat) are used to store data in tablets, smartphones, and devices such as digital cameras and digital photo frames.
Byte, KB, MB, GB, TB - ANSWER-Common storage units
Kilobyte
Megabyte
Gigabyte
Terabyte - ANSWER-Common storage units (smallest to biggest)
Biometrics - ANSWER-The measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body.
3D printer - ANSWER-A printer that can create a three-dimensional object made of various materials.
Monitor/Screen Resolution - ANSWER-the number of pixels that can fit horizontally and vertically on the screen.
Android and iOS - ANSWER-Examples of Mobile Operating Systems
Android - ANSWER-an open source operating system. Although Google owns Android and manages the Google Play Store for apps, it allows any manufacturer to use and modify this operating system for their devices.
iOS - ANSWER-operating system powers Apple's iPhone and iPad.
UNIX and Linux - ANSWER-Examples of Server Operating System
UNIX - ANSWER-a widely used multiuser operating system, runs many of the world's most powerful servers.
Linux - ANSWER-is a open source, because it can be freely distributed and modified.
Encryption - ANSWER-the process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by anyone who doesn't have the proper key.
Compression - ANSWER-The process of making a file smaller than its original size. Use a variety of techniques that can "squeeze" one or more files into a smaller, compressed file.
Open Source - ANSWER-A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and modified.
Volume License - ANSWER-license that allows companies to install software on multiple machines.
Shareware - ANSWER-Software that is free to download and install, but will stop working after a trial period unless the user purchases the software.
Freeware - ANSWER-Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions.
Office Suite - ANSWER-A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing letters, analyzing sales figures, and scheduling meetings.
Word Processing - ANSWER-Software that provides tools for creating, editing, and formatting all kinds of text-based documents.
Spreadsheet - ANSWER-Software used for entering, calculating, and analyzing sets of numbers. This software is also used for creating charts.
Database - ANSWER-An organized method for storing information.
Presentation - ANSWER-A category of software that enables users to create electronic slideshows that are used to present information.
PIM software (personal information manager) - ANSWER-Software that is designed to keep individuals organized via the management of contacts, appointments, to-do lists, and email.
accounting software - ANSWER-an application that helps businesses of all sizes record and report their financial transactions
* Intuit QuickBooks
* Sage 50 Accounting
* Xero (cloud based) - ANSWER-Examples of Accounting Software
World Wide Web - ANSWER-A global system of linked, hypertext documents known as web pages.
Internet - ANSWER-a massive network of networks, a networking infrastructure.
Web Browser - ANSWER-Software that helps you find and retrieve a web page that you are interested in viewing.
IP address - ANSWER-A unique set of numbers and/or letters that uniquely identifies every computer or device on the Internet.
Domain Name - ANSWER-The portion of a URL that uniquely identifies a site and a brand on the web.
CC anf Bcc - ANSWER-Examples of Email parts
CC - ANSWER-Stands for "carbon copy", and is used to send a copy of your message to individuals other than your primary recipient.
BCC blind carbon copy - ANSWER-Stands for , and is used to send a copy of an email to recipients who will remain invisible to other recipients of the message. [Show Less]