Digital Literacy - answer✔✔A broad understanding of computer and information technology,
along with the ability to use it well.
Computer - answer✔✔A device that accepts input, processes data, and can output or store the
result of its actions.
Input - answer✔✔Refers to user entries or activities that tell the computer what to do.
Processing - answer✔✔The ability of a computer to perform actions based on instructions from
the user or a program.
Output - answer✔✔Refers to the processed results that a computer sends out to you. Typically
the results appear on the computer's screen or on a printed piece of paper.
Storage - answer✔✔The ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.
Information Processing Cycle - answer✔✔The process of input, processing, output, and storage.
Hardware - answer✔✔The physical devices that make up a computer system
Computer Program - answer✔✔A set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a
variety of tasks.
Software - answer✔✔Refers to one or more of these programs that are packaged together for a
unified purpose, for example, operating systems help the computer run and manage its resources,
or applications (apps) enable users to perform a variety of activities.
Data - answer✔✔Consist of individual facts or pieces of information. They are the raw materials
that we use in the creation of information.
Network - answer✔✔Allows users to communicate and share information between computers.
Wireless Networks - answer✔✔Allows communication to take place using radio waves.
Wi-Fi - answer✔✔The current standard for wireless networks and Internet connectivity.
Internet - answer✔✔The largest network in the world which connects billions of people and
organizations throughout the world.
World Wide Web (WWW) - answer✔✔Where most individuals use the Internet to access web
pages.
Email - answer✔✔A popular use of the Internet which allows messages to be sent to electronic
mailboxes in an instant.
Cloud Computing - answer✔✔Allows you to store your files and use various applications in an
online account.
Social Media - answer✔✔Refers to a variety of websites and services that allow individuals to
share photos, news, and thoughts on just about anything.
Personal Computer (PCs) - answer✔✔Microcomputers that are meant to be used by only one
person at a time.
Desktop Computer - answer✔✔The computer that has been traditionally found on the desks in
many offices and homes.
All-in-One Computers - answer✔✔Similar to desktops, but they have all of the hardware
integrated with the monitor.
Laptop Computers - answer✔✔Notebook Computers that are portable computers that contain all
of the components of a desktop computer in a single, integrated unit.
Netbooks - answer✔✔Small and inexpensive laptops that have reduced processing power and
lack a DVD drive.
Ultraportable Computers - answer✔✔Thin, lightweight laptops that generally possess strong
processing power.
Convertible Laptops - answer✔✔Lightweight laptop computers that allow users to swivel or
detach the touchscreen monitor. It can provide a tablet experience.
Chromebooks - answer✔✔Lightweight and inexpensive laptops that run Google's Chrome
operating system.
Multi-User Computers - answer✔✔Large systems that manage a variety of services for
businesses and organizations.
Network Server - answer✔✔A powerful computer with special software and equipment that
enables it to function as the primary computer in a network.
Mainframe Computers - answer✔✔Very large and powerful systems used in organizations
where a heavy amount of processing and user requests need to be handled.
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