Computer Technology Flash Card 2 Mouse An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the mouse along the surface of a desk. Data Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas. Hardware Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Network Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Storage Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing.
Computer Technology Flash Card 3 Peripheral devices Used to expand the computer s input, output and storage capabilities. Keyboard An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. Input Whatever is put into a computer system. System unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). Memory Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output.
Computer Technology Flash Card 4 Processing Manipulation of the data in many ways. Information The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds, and graphics. Sound Card A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio output through speakers or headphones. Computer A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions. Software A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks.
Computer Technology Flash Card 5 Storage devices Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off. Gigabyte Approximately 1 billion bytes. Circuits The path from one component of a computer to another that data uses to travel. RAM The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location. Silicon Chips Melted sand; what the circuits are embedded into to keep them together.
Computer Technology Flash Card 6 Kilobyte Approximately 1,000 bytes. Boot process Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. Pentium Name of the CPU; 5th generation of the Intel processor. Bit Each 0 or 1. ROM Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them.
Computer Technology Flash Card 7 Terabyte Approximately 1 trillion bytes. Binary Numbers A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1. Megahertz A measurement used to describe the speed of the system clock. Megabyte Approximately 1 million bytes. Byte 8 bits.
Computer Technology Flash Card 8 CPU Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer. Storage Devices Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off. Workstation Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks. Printer Output device that produces text or graphical images on paper. Mainframe Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
Computer Technology Flash Card 9 Input devices Units that gather information and transform that information it into a series of electronic signals for the computer. Monitor Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen. Output devices Devices that display, print, or transmit the results of processing from the computer s memory. Laptop Computer A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall outlet or a battery unit. Microcomputer A personal computer; designed to meet the computer needs of an individual
Computer Technology Flash Card 10 Desktop Computer Microcomputer that fits on a desk and runs on power from a wall outlet Modem Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines. Supercomputer A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed. Server A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with data; usually through the use of a LAN (local area network). Handheld A computer that fits into a pocket, runs on batteries, and is used while holding the unit in your hand.
Computer Technology Flash Card 11 Hard Disk Usually mounted inside the computer s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Platform Underlying hardware and software of the computer system. Folders The subdirectory or subdivision, of a directory that can contain files or other folders. Resolution The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution. CD-Rom Storage device that uses laser technology to read data that is permanently stored on compact disks, cannot be used to write data to a disk.
Computer Technology Flash Card 12 Program Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task. Application Software Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task. Multi-tasking Running more than one program at a time or making sure that the instructions and data from one area of memory don t interfere with memory allocated for other programs. Floppy disk Round piece of flexible Mylar plastic covered with a thin layer of magnetic oxide and sealed inside a protective covering. Magnetic Storage Recording of data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide based surface coating.
Computer Technology Flash Card 13 Digital Audio Tape Method of storing large amounts of data on tape using helical scan technology to write data at high densities across the tape at an angle. Optical Storage Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a lowpower laser light. Operating System Master controller for all activities that take place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently. GUI A type of user interface that features onscreen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. File A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium.
Computer Technology Flash Card 14 Keyboard An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. Silicon Chips Melted sand; what the circuits are embedded into to keep them together. Monitor Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen Information The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds, and graphics. ROM Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them.
Computer Technology Flash Card 15 Mainframe Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. Output devices Devices that display, print, or transmit the results of processing from the computer s memory. CD-Rom Storage device that uses laser technology to read data that is permanently stored on compact disks, cannot be used to write data to a disk. Storage Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing. Floppy Disk Round piece of flexible Mylar plastic covered with a thin layer of magnetic oxide and sealed inside a protective covering.
Computer Technology Flash Card 16 Mouse An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the mouse along the surface of a desk. Memory Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. Server A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with data; usually through the use of a LAN (local area network). File A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. Program Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task.
Computer Technology Flash Card 17 Computer A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions. Byte 8 bits. Resolution The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution. Operating System Master controller for all activities that take place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently. Printer Output device that produces text or graphical images on paper.
Computer Technology Flash Card 18 LAN Computer network that is located within a limited geographical area, such as a school or small business Network Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Client Refers to the software on a computer that allows the user to access the server WAN Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area, such as multiple buildings IP Address A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the internet
Computer Technology Flash Card 19 Ethics The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession Copyrights A form of legal protection that grants certain exclusive rights to the author of a program E-Mail Sending an electronic message to another person or to a group of people Acceptable Use Policies Used to protect a network and the users on that network and provide guidelines to how a network can and should be used Software Licenses A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program
Computer Technology Flash Card 20 Input Whatever is put into a computer system. Folders The subdirectory or subdivision, of a directory that can contain files or other folders. Sound Card A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio output through speakers or headphones. Hard Disk Usually mounted inside the computer s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Circuits The path from one component of a computer to another that data uses to travel.
Computer Technology Flash Card 21 Software A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks. Pentium Name of the CPU; 5th generation of the Intel processor. Megahertz A measurement used to describe the speed of the system clock. Data Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas. CPU Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer.
Computer Technology Flash Card 22 Computer Virus Set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files Time Bomb Watches for the PC clock to reach a certain date to activate the virus Trojan Horse Computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else Logic Bomb Watches for a specific set of input to activate the virus File Virus Virus that attaches to an application program
Computer Technology Flash Card 23 Boot Sector Virus Infects the system files that your computer uses every time it is turned on Worm Software program designed to enter a computer system usually through a network, through security holes and then replicate itself LAN Computer network that is located within a limited geographical area, such as a school or small business Macro Virus A virus that affects a miniature program that usually contains legitimate instructions to automate a document or task E-Mail Sending an electronic message to another person or to a group of people
Computer Technology Flash Card 24 Application Software Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task. GUI A type of user interface that features onscreen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. Hardware Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Gigabyte Approximately 1 billion bytes. Modem Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines.
Computer Technology Flash Card 25 RAM The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location. System Unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). Bit Each 0 or 1. Copyrights A form of legal protection that grants certain exclusive rights to the author of a program Laptop Computer A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall outlet or a battery unit.
Computer Technology Flash Card 26 Magnetic Storage Recording of data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide based surface coating. Kilobyte Approximately 1,000 bytes. Workstation Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks. Time Bomb Watches for the PC clock to reach a certain date to activate the virus Peripheral Devices Used to expand the computer s input, output and storage capabilities.
Computer Technology Flash Card 27 Terabyte Approximately 1 trillion bytes. Processing Manipulation of the data in many ways. WAN Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area, such as multiple buildings Optical Storage Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a lowpower laser light. Computer Virus Set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files
Computer Technology Flash Card 28 Boot Sector Virus Infects the system files that your computer uses every time it is turned on Handheld A computer that fits into a pocket, runs on batteries, and is used while holding the unit in your hand. IP Address A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the internet Software Licenses A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program Input Devices Units that gather information and transform that information it into a series of electronic signals for the computer.
Computer Technology Flash Card 29 Logic Bomb Watches for a specific set of input to activate the virus Boot Process Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. Client Refers to the software on a computer that allows the user to access the server File Virus Virus that attaches to an application program Binary Numbers A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1.
Computer Technology Flash Card 30 Digital Audio Tape Method of storing large amounts of data on tape using helical scan technology to write data at high densities across the tape at an angle. Megabyte Approximately 1 million bytes. Macro Virus A virus that affects a miniature program that usually contains legitimate instructions to automate a document or task Desktop Computer Microcomputer that fits on a desk and runs on power from a wall outlet Ethics The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession
Computer Technology Flash Card 31 Microcomputer A personal computer; designed to meet the computer needs of an individual Acceptable Use Policies Used to protect a network and the users on that network and provide guidelines to how a network can and should be used Worm Software program designed to enter a computer system usually through a network, through security holes and then replicate itself Platform Underlying hardware and software of the computer system. Magnetic Storage Recording of data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide based surface coating.
Computer Technology Flash Card 32 Supercomputer A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed. Trojan Horse Computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else Hardware Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Ethics The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession Mainframe Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users.
Computer Technology Flash Card 33 File A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. Software A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks. Computer Virus Set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files ROM Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. Printer Output device that produces text or graphical images on paper.
Computer Technology Flash Card 34 Program Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task. Keyboard An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. Worm Software program designed to enter a computer system usually through a network, through security holes and then replicate itself Binary Numbers A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1. Acceptable Use Policies Used to protect a network and the users on that network and provide guidelines to how a network can and should be used
Computer Technology Flash Card 35 ROM Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. Network Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Hard Disk Usually mounted inside the computer s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Trojan Horse Computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else Folders The subdirectory or subdivision, of a directory that can contain files or other folders.
Computer Technology Flash Card 36 Server A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with data; usually through the use of a LAN (local area network). Modem Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines. Memory Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. E-Mail Sending an electronic message to another person or to a group of people IP Address A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the internet
Computer Technology Flash Card 37 Mouse An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the mouse along the surface of a desk. Copyrights A form of legal protection that grants certain exclusive rights to the author of a program Client Refers to the software on a computer that allows the user to access the server Time Bomb Watches for the PC clock to reach a certain date to activate the virus RAM The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location.
Computer Technology Flash Card 38 Boot Process Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. Platform Underlying hardware and software of the computer system. Resolution The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution. Software Licenses A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program System Unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard).