1.00 Vocabulary
Application software -A software that helps you when doing different projects.
CD-ROM - A disk that can save different types of data.
Channel - A type of media that sends messages to other places.
Computer - A hardware that contains all types of data
Control Unit - A device on the computer that controls the computers systems.
CPU - CPU stands for central processing unit and it processes information from files
Data - Collected information.
Desktop computer - a computer that is only used for one place.
Disk - A device you can use to transfer data to.
Dot Matrix Printer - A noisy printer that uses pins to transport the ink to paper.
Ergonomics ? How a person acts around it's working enviornment.
File -A place where you can save information.
File server - File servers make files easy to access on a certain network.
Hard Copy -Copied computer output.
Hard Disk/Drive - A device where you can store data and information on.
Hardware - Parts of the computer that you can interact with.
Information Processing Cycle -The cycle of how the computer processes what you type.
Inkjet printer -prints words and pictures by spraying ink on pieces of paper.
Input - The process of what you type on the computer ends up on your screen.
IPOS - Stands for input, processing, output, and storage.
Keyboard - Part of the computer that has keys that allow you to type.
Laptop computer - Small version of the the desktop computer that allows you to use it anywhere.
Laser Printer -printer that uses beams of light to print words or pictures.
Local Area Networks (LAN) - network that allows people that are in the same location to use the internet.
Mainframes and minicomputers - Mainframes are like desktop computers and minicomputers are portable computers such as the Tablet.
Microcomputer - A computer that has less memory than a regular computer and is less expensive.
Modem - Lets information be set through a computer or telephone.
Network - A gruop of systems that allow you to use the internet.
Output -The result of the information.
PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) - Small hand-held device that helps you organize.
Personal computers - A small computer that is made for one person to be using it.
Processing -The cycle of the information being processed. (pattern)
Protocol - A record of a document.
RAM -A device that makes your computers go faster.
Receiver - Takes the information and data that was sent to it.
ROM -A chip that has a memory of directions and data that can't be erased.
Scanner - A device that can take a picture and transfer it onto the computer.
Sender - Sends information.
Service Technician - Help you if you don't know about the computer.
Soft Copy - A copy of a document which is saved on the computer.
