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2. 2 Data, Hardware, Mouse, Network, Storage Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing. Storage Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Network Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Hardware Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas. Data An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the mouse along the surface of a desk. Mouse

3. 3 Input, Keyboard, Memory, Peripheral Devices, System Unit Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. Memory Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). System unit Whatever is put into a computer system.Input An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. Keyboard Used to expand the computer’s input, output and storage capabilities. Peripheral devices

4. 4 Computer, Information, Processing, Software, Sound Card A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks. Software A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions. Computer A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio output through speakers or headphones. Sound Card The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds, and graphics. Information Manipulation of the data in many ways.Processing

5. 5 Circuits, Gigabyte, RAM, Silicon Chips, Storage Devices Melted sand; what the circuits are embedded into to keep them together. Silicon Chips The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location. RAM The path from one component of a computer to another that data uses to travel. Circuits Approximately 1 billion bytes.Gigabyte Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off. Storage devices

6. 6 Bit, Boot Process, Kilobyte, Pentium, ROM Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. ROM Each 0 or 1. Bit Name of the CPU; 5th generation of the Intel processor. Pentium Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. Boot process Approximately 1,000 bytes. Kilobyte

7. 7 Binary Numbers, Byte, Megabyte, Megahertz, Terabyte 8 bits.Byte Approximately 1 million bytes.Megabyte A measurement used to describe the speed of the system clock. Megahertz A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1. Binary Numbers Approximately 1 trillion bytes.Terabyte

8. 8 CPU, Mainframe, Printer, Storage Devices, Work Station Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. Mainframe Output device that produces text or graphical images on paper. Printer Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks. Workstation Used to keep data when the power to the computer is turned off. Storage Devices Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer. CPU

9. 9 Input Devices, Laptop Computer, Microcomputer, Monitor, Output Devices A personal computer; designed to meet the computer needs of an individual Microcomputer A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall outlet or a battery unit. Laptop Computer Devices that display, print, or transmit the results of processing from the computer’s memory. Output devices Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen. Monitor Units that gather information and transform that information it into a series of electronic signals for the computer. Input devices

10. 10 Desktop Computer, Handheld, Modem, Server, Supercomputer A computer that fits into a pocket, runs on batteries, and is used while holding the unit in your hand. Handheld A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with data; usually through the use of a LAN (local area network). Server A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed. Supercomputer Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines. Modem Microcomputer that fits on a desk and runs on power from a wall outlet Desktop Computer

11. 11 CD-Rom, Folders, Hard Disk, Platform, Resolution 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. CD-Rom The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution. Resolution The subdirectory or subdivision, of a directory that can contain files or other folders. Folders Underlying hardware and software of the computer system. Platform Usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Hard Disk

12. 12 Application Software, Floppy disk, Magnetic Storage, Multi-tasking, Program Recording of data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide based surface coating. Magnetic Storage Round piece of flexible Mylar plastic covered with a thin layer of magnetic oxide and sealed inside a protective covering. Floppy disk 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. Multi-tasking Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task. Application Software Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task. Program

13. 13 Digital Audio Tape, File, GUI, Operating System, Optical Storage A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. File A type of user interface that features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. GUI 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. Operating System Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a low-power laser light. Optical Storage 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. Digital Audio Tape

14. 14 Information, Keyboard, Monitor, ROM, Silicon Chips, Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. ROM The results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes; the words, numbers, sounds, and graphics. Information Display device that forms an image by converting electrical signals from the computer into points of colored light on the screen Monitor Melted sand; what the circuits are embedded into to keep them together. Silicon Chips An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. Keyboard

15. 15 CD-Rom, Floppy Disk, Mainframe, Output devices, Storage Round piece of flexible Mylar plastic covered with a thin layer of magnetic oxide and sealed inside a protective covering. Floppy Disk Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing. Storage 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. CD-Rom Devices that display, print, or transmit the results of processing from the computer’s memory. Output devices Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. Mainframe

16. 16 File, Memory, Mouse, Program, Server Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task. Program A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. File A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with data; usually through the use of a LAN (local area network). Server Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. Memory An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the mouse along the surface of a desk. Mouse

17. 17 Byte, Computer, Operating System Printer, Resolution Output device that produces text or graphical images on paper. Printer 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. Operating System The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution. Resolution 8 bits.Byte A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions. Computer

18. 18 Client, IP Address, LAN, Network, WAN A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the internet IP Address Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area, such as multiple buildings WAN Refers to the software on a computer that allows the user to access the server Client Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Network Computer network that is located within a limited geographical area, such as a school or small business LAN

19. 19 Acceptable Use Policies, Copyright, E- Mail, Ethics, Software Licenses A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program Software Licenses Used to protect a network and the users on that network and provide guidelines to how a network can and should be used Acceptable Use Policies Sending an electronic message to another person or to a group of people E-Mail A form of legal protection that grants certain exclusive rights to the author of a program Copyrights The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession Ethics

20. 20 Circuits, Folders, Hard Disk, Input, Sound Card The path from one component of a computer to another that data uses to travel. Circuits Usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Hard Disk A circuit board that gives the computer the ability to accept audio input, play sound files, and produce audio output through speakers or headphones. Sound Card The subdirectory or subdivision, of a directory that can contain files or other folders. Folders Whatever is put into a computer system.Input

21. 21 CPU, Data, Megahertz, Pentium, Software Where the processing in a computer takes place, often called the brain of the computer. CPU Refers to the symbols that represent facts, objects, or ideas. Data A measurement used to describe the speed of the system clock. Megahertz Name of the CPU; 5th generation of the Intel processor.Pentium A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks. Software

22. 22 Computer Virus, File Virus, Logic Bomb, Time Bomb, Trojan Horse Virus that attaches to an application programFile Virus Watches for a specific set of input to activate the virusLogic Bomb Computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else Trojan Horse Watches for the PC clock to reach a certain date to activate the virus Time Bomb Set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files Computer Virus

23. 23 Boot Sector Virus, E-Mail, LAN, Macro Virus, Worm Sending an electronic message to another person or to a group of people E-Mail A virus that affects a miniature program that usually contains legitimate instructions to automate a document or task Macro Virus Computer network that is located within a limited geographical area, such as a school or small business LAN Software program designed to enter a computer system usually through a network, through security holes and then replicate itself Worm Infects the system files that your computer uses every time it is turned on Boot Sector Virus

24. 24 Application Software, Gigabyte, GUI, Hardware, Modem Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines. Modem Approximately 1 billion bytes. Gigabyte Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Hardware A type of user interface that features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse. GUI Set of computer programs that help a person carry out a task. Application Software

25. 25 Bit, Copyright, Laptop Computer, RAM, System Unit A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall outlet or a battery unit. Laptop Computer A form of legal protection that grants certain exclusive rights to the author of a program Copyrights Each 0 or 1.Bit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). System Unit The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location. RAM

26. 26 Kilobyte, Magnetic Storage, Peripheral Devices, Time Bomb, Workstation Used to expand the computer’s input, output and storage capabilities. Peripheral Devices Watches for the PC clock to reach a certain date to activate the virus Time Bomb Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks. Workstation Approximately 1,000 bytes.Kilobyte Recording of data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide based surface coating. Magnetic Storage

27. 27 Computer Virus, Optical Storage, Processing, Terabyte, WAN Set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files Computer Virus Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD with the use of a low-power laser light. Optical Storage Interconnected group of computers and peripherals that cover a large geographical area, such as multiple buildings WAN Manipulation of the data in many ways.Processing Approximately 1 trillion bytes.Terabyte

28. 28 Boot Sector Virus, Handheld, Input Devices, IP Address, Software Licenses Units that gather information and transform that information it into a series of electronic signals for the computer. Input Devices A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program Software Licenses A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the internet IP Address A computer that fits into a pocket, runs on batteries, and is used while holding the unit in your hand. Handheld Infects the system files that your computer uses every time it is turned on Boot Sector Virus

29. 29 Binary Numbers, Boot Process, Client, File Virus, Logic Bomb A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1. Binary Numbers Virus that attaches to an application programFile Virus Refers to the software on a computer that allows the user to access the server Client Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. Boot Process Watches for a specific set of input to activate the virusLogic Bomb

30. 30 Desktop Computer, Digital Audio Tape, Ethics, Macro Virus, Megabyte The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession Ethics Microcomputer that fits on a desk and runs on power from a wall outlet Desktop Computer A virus that affects a miniature program that usually contains legitimate instructions to automate a document or task Macro Virus Approximately 1 million bytes.Megabyte 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. Digital Audio Tape

31. 31 Acceptable Use Policies, Magnetic Storage, Microcomputer, Platform, Worm Recording of data onto disks or tape by magnetizing particles of an oxide based surface coating. Magnetic Storage Underlying hardware and software of the computer system. Platform Software program designed to enter a computer system usually through a network, through security holes and then replicate itself Worm Used to protect a network and the users on that network and provide guidelines to how a network can and should be used Acceptable Use Policies A personal computer; designed to meet the computer needs of an individual Microcomputer

32. 32 Ethics, Hardware, Mainframe, Supercomputer, Trojan Horse Large expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds or thousands of users. Mainframe The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession Ethics Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. Hardware Computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else Trojan Horse A computer that was the fastest in the world at the time it was constructed. Supercomputer

33. 33 Computer Virus, File, Printer, ROM, Software Output device that produces text or graphical images on paper. Printer Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. ROM Set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files Computer Virus A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks. Software A named collection of data that exists on a storage medium. File

34. 34 Acceptable Use Policies, Binary Numbers, Keyboard, Program, Worm Used to protect a network and the users on that network and provide guidelines to how a network can and should be used Acceptable Use Policies A method for representing numbers using only two digits, 0 and 1. Binary Numbers Software program designed to enter a computer system usually through a network, through security holes and then replicate itself Worm An arrangement of letters, numbers, and special function keys that act as the primary input device to the computer. Keyboard Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task. Program

35. 35 Folders, Hard Disk, Network, ROM, Trojan Horse The subdirectory or subdivision, of a directory that can contain files or other folders. Folders Computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else Trojan Horse Usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit and can store billions of characters of data. Hard Disk Two or more computers and other devices that are connected, for the purpose of sharing data and programs. Network Drives can read data from disks, but cannot store new data on them. ROM

36. 36 E-Mail, IP Address, Memory, Modem, Server A unique identifying number assigned to each computer connected to the internet IP Address Sending an electronic message to another person or to a group of people E-Mail Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. Memory Device that sends and receives data to and from computers over telephone lines. Modem A computer that has the purpose of supplying its users with data; usually through the use of a LAN (local area network). Server

37. 37 Client, Copyrights, Mouse, RAM, Time Bomb The ability of a storage device to go directly to a specific storage location without having to search sequentially from a beginning location. RAM Watches for the PC clock to reach a certain date to activate the virus Time Bomb Refers to the software on a computer that allows the user to access the server Client A form of legal protection that grants certain exclusive rights to the author of a program Copyrights An input device that allows the user to manipulate objects on the screen by moving the mouse along the surface of a desk. Mouse

38. 38 Boot Process, Platform, Resolution, Software License, System Unit Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). System Unit A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program Software Licenses The density of the grid used to display or print text and graphics; the greater the horizontal and vertical density, the higher the resolution. Resolution Underlying hardware and software of the computer system. Platform Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. Boot Process