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Name: A is a device that accepts, processes, stores, and produces, all according to a series of stored instructions.

Peripheral devices are those from the computer, such as a printer Hardware is something that we can,, and Software is a computer that tells the computer how to perform

Peripheral devices are used to the computer's input, output, and storage capabilities Examples:,, 1 P a g e The Information Processing Cycle (Input, Processing, Output,

1 Name: A is a device that accepts, processes, stores, and produces, all according to a series of stored instructions. _ includes the physical electronic and mechanical devices that process the data. Peripheral devices are those from the computer, such as a printer Hardware is something that we can,, and Software is a computer that tells the computer how to perform particular. A computer is two or more computers or other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing and. Peripheral devices are used to the computer's input, output, and storage capabilities Examples:,, 1 P a g e The Information Processing Cycle (Input, Processing, Output, Storage): Whatever is put into a computer system is Symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas put into the system are Raw data is converted into something we can understand and use: Seeing or printing the results of the computer processing is. Converting raw data into information is. The area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processing, stored or output is. It is also known as or.

Desktop Microcomputer: Laptop Computer: Workstation: A microcomputer that fits on a and runs on

May have separate components--,, etc, that are each plugged into the computer.

unit. Usually more expensive than a comparable Sometimes called a Powerful desktop computer

2 Desktop Microcomputer: Laptop Computer: Workstation: A microcomputer that fits on a and runs on power from an electrical wall The processing components can be housed in either a or a case. May have separate components--,, etc, that are each plugged into the computer. A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall or a All components are in compact unit. Usually more expensive than a comparable Sometimes called a Powerful desktop computer designed for _ tasks Can tackle tasks that require a lot of processing Can also be used to describe an ordinary attached to a 2 P a g e

3 Supercomputer: A computer that was the in the world at the time it was created Can tackle tasks that would not be for other computers: Examples: physics _ modeling and prediction Complex Mainframe: Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for or of users Used to store, manage, and process large amounts of data that need to be,, and _ Usually housed in a - sized cabinet Server: Purpose is to A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with ; usually through a A server might control or of computers. 3 P a g e

4 Smartphone: Tablet: A computer integrated with a mobile Access to the _ Allows the user to install and run Can be synchronized with a personal as backup. A one-piece, mobile version of a, including access Primarily operated by May be connected to a Printing may be accomplished System Unit: Case that holds the _, storage _, and May be in a or format Central Processing Unit: Where the in the computer takes place; often called the _ of the computer. Input Devices: Units that gather and transform it into a series of for the computer to 4 P a g e

Input Device-Keyboard: An arrangement of letters,

the computer Input Device-Mouse: An input device that

that gives the computer the ability to accept input,

headphones Output Devices: Devices that,, or the

Output Device-Monitor: A display device that forms an

points of light on the screen Resolution: the of the

devices use a of pixels to display text and graphics.

graphics on (hard copy) Many types are Output

5 Input Device-Keyboard: An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the to the computer Input Device-Mouse: An input device that allows the user to manipulate on the screen by moving the device along the surface of a. Input Device-Sound Card (Microphone): A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept input, play, and produce audio _ through speakers and headphones Output Devices: Devices that,, or the results of processing from the computer's memory. Output Device-Monitor: A display device that forms an image by coverting signals from the computer into points of light on the screen Resolution: the of the gride used to display or print text. The greater the, the higher the. Pixels: the unit in a graphic image; computer display devices use a of pixels to display text and graphics. Output Device-Printer: These devices produces text or graphics on (hard copy) Many types are Output Device-Sound Card (Speakers): Output devices that receive _ from the computer's to play music, narration, or sound effects. 5 P a g e

6 Unlike RAM, which is, storage devices are used to keep when power to the computer is turned off. Internal drive - most important storage device drive or drive (take your data with you) External drive - take it with you or all your data cards, for use in devices,, etc. Cloud Storage: Placing your documents on a which can be accessed from any computer with access Examples:,, 6 P a g e

Terminology, Types of Computers & Computer Hardware

Terminology, Types of Computers & Computer Hardware Basic Terminology 1.Computer A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions.