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8/29/24, 6:21 PMCGS1060C FINAL EXAM
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Any hardware device that sends data to a computer allowing you to interact with
Input devices
control. ex. Keyboard, Mouse.
Input User entries or activities that tell the computer what to do.
Any piece of computer hardware equipment used to communicate data processing
Output devices
carried. ex. USB flash drive, printer/scanner.
Output The processed results that a computer sends to you.
The ability of a computer to perform actions based on instructions from the user or a
Processing
program.
Storage The ability of a computer to hold or remember the information it processes.
Hardware The physical devices that make up a computer system.
Software One or more computer programs that are packaged together for a unified purpose.
Computer Program set of instructions that directs the computer to perform a variety of tasks.
Software that manages the flow of data between hardware components and allows the
Operating System
user to communicate with the computer.
The largest and most powerful type of computer in the world, they are ideal for
Supercomputers
handling large and highly complex problems that require extreme calculating power.
An experience where humans can interact with realistic environments that are simulated
Virtual Reality
by computers.
an interactive experience of a real-world environment whereby the objects that reside
Augmented Reality
in the real-world are "augmented" by computer-generated
the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store,
Cloud Computing
manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
Popular Cloud Storage services Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud.
Wifi The most popular standard for wireless networking; also called "802.11".
Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology used in devices such as hands-free systems.
NFC (near field communication) A wireless technology that lets your mobile device communicate over very short
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The main processor of a computer. It is responsible for organizing and carrying out
Central processing unit (CPU)
instructions to produce a desired output.
How to identify a CPU in a computer ad
type of memory that temporarily stores the data and programs that a computer is
Random access memory (RAM)
currently using.
Hard Drive The primary storage device of a personal computer.
Example of external drives USB port
A small and fast type of hard drive that uses flash memory instead of the more
Solid state drive
traditional magnetic technology.
Examples of Solid Sate Drive USB flash drive and Memory Card
USB flash drive small storage stick that plugs into a USB port
(tiny and flat) are used to store data in tablets, smartphones, and devices such as digital
Memory Card
cameras and digital photo frames.
Byte, KB, MB, GB, TB Common storage units
Kilobyte Common storage units (smallest to biggest)
Megabyte
Gigabyte
Terabyte
Biometrics The measurement of patterns or characteristics found in the human body.
3D printer A printer that can create a three-dimensional object made of various materials.
Monitor/Screen Resolution the number of pixels that can fit horizontally and vertically on the screen.
Android and iOS Examples of Mobile Operating Systems
an open source operating system. Although Google owns Android and manages the
Android Google Play Store for apps, it allows any manufacturer to use and modify this operating
system for their devices.
iOS operating system powers Apple's iPhone and iPad.
UNIX and Linux Examples of Server Operating System
a widely used multiuser operating system, runs many of the world's most powerful
UNIX
servers.
Linux is a open source, because it can be freely distributed and modified.
the process of scrambling your data or storage devices to make them unreadable by
Encryption
anyone who doesn't have the proper key.
The process of making a file smaller than its original size. Use a variety of techniques
Compression
that can "squeeze" one or more files into a smaller, compressed file.
A type of software license that permits the source code to be freely distributed and
Open Source
modified.
Volume License license that allows companies to install software on multiple machines.
Software that is free to download and install, but will stop working after a trial period
Shareware
unless the user purchases the software.
Freeware Any software that is free to use without any specified time restrictions.
A bundle of programs that help businesses efficiently carry out tasks such as writing
Office Suite
letters, analyzing sales figures, and scheduling meetings.
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