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1. computer-an electronic device that accepts data ,performs computations , and makes logical decisions according to instructions and data that have been given to it and that produces meaning ful info. in a form useful to humans.
2. general prpose computers-terms used to identify computers in wich their compuutation and input/output capabilities are such that they can be used for almost any type of application .
3. information-knowledge of some fact or circumstance that is given or recieved .
4. info./data processing-the process of sharing info. between humans and computers.
5. info. utilities-businesses that use computers to store huge amounts of info. then access to these computers and the stored info. avaliable for personal use.
6. application program-a program that instructs the computer to perform a specific user defind task.
7. computer system-a hardware device that permits the storage of data.
8. hardware-forms knowledge of some fact or circumstance that is given or recieved .
9. input-data from a source document that is fed into the computer for processing.
10. input device-a hardware device that permits the storage of data.
11. microminiaturiation-enables an entire microprocessor to occupy the space of a tiny chip.
12. output-useful information that leave the computer.
13. output device-term used to identify computers in wich their computation and the input.
14. processing-activity with the computers processer where they are detailed instructers.
15. processer-a hardware device that processes data.
16. program-a series of details step by step.
17. raw data/origanal data-data fed into the computers.
18. software-electronic instructions that tell a computer what to do.
19. source documents- paper forms on which data may be written before being entered to the computer.
0. storage device-a hardware device that permits much data.
21. system program- the programs that control the computers.
22. info. super highway- virtual systems like games that look just like reality.
23. megahertz-its the internal clock speed of a computer.
24. local area network-(LAN) its what generally connected with other cables.
25. internet-the worlds largest wide area network. begun by the u.s. defense department, it is now world wide and includes government,educationl,commercial, and personal users.
1. computer-an electronic device that accepts data ,performs computations , and makes logical decisions according to instructions and data that have been given to it and that produces meaning ful info. in a form useful to humans.
2. general prpose computers-terms used to identify computers in wich their compuutation and input/output capabilities are such that they can be used for almost any type of application .
3. information-knowledge of some fact or circumstance that is given or recieved .
4. info./data processing-the process of sharing info. between humans and computers.
5. info. utilities-businesses that use computers to store huge amounts of info. then access to these computers and the stored info. avaliable for personal use.
6. application program-a program that instructs the computer to perform a specific user defind task.
7. computer system-a hardware device that permits the storage of data.
8. hardware-forms knowledge of some fact or circumstance that is given or recieved .
9. input-data from a source document that is fed into the computer for processing.
10. input device-a hardware device that permits the storage of data.
11. microminiaturiation-enables an entire microprocessor to occupy the space of a tiny chip.
12. output-useful information that leave the computer.
13. output device-term used to identify computers in wich their computation and the input.
14. processing-activity with the computers processer where they are detailed instructers.
15. processer-a hardware device that processes data.
16. program-a series of details step by step.
17. raw data/origanal data-data fed into the computers.
18. software-electronic instructions that tell a computer what to do.
19. source documents- paper forms on which data may be written before being entered to the computer.
0. storage device-a hardware device that permits much data.
21. system program- the programs that control the computers.
22. info. super highway- virtual systems like games that look just like reality.
23. megahertz-its the internal clock speed of a computer.
24. local area network-(LAN) its what generally connected with other cables.
25. internet-the worlds largest wide area network. begun by the u.s. defense department, it is now world wide and includes government,educationl,commercial, and personal users.
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