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The document defines key computer terms related to programs, software, hardware, storage, input/output devices, and mobile devices. It provides descriptions of common computer components like the central processing unit, random access memory, hard disks, keyboards, mice, printers, and more. It also explains different types of computers including personal computers, laptops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets, and supercomputers.

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The document defines key computer terms related to programs, software, hardware, storage, input/output devices, and mobile devices. It provides descriptions of common computer components like the central processing unit, random access memory, hard disks, keyboards, mice, printers, and more. It also explains different types of computers including personal computers, laptops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets, and supercomputers.

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Program It operates and functions under the control of

instruction.

Utility Software It is a program that performs maintenance


tasks in the computer resources

Data It is included text and numbers, sound


images, and video that we input into the
computer for processing.

People The most important element of a computer


system.

Computer It is an electronic device.

Specialized Application Software It is including software for graphics,


multimedia, audio, web designing and many
other applications.

Procedure Step by step instruction to follow when using


hardware, software and data.

Device Driver It is a program that allow a particular


hardware device to work and communicate
with the computer system.

Computer Hardware It is the collection of physical elements.

Central Processing Unit It is responsible for all functions and


processes.

Arithmetic Logic Unit Executes all arithmetic and logical operations.

Logical Operation It is like compare numbers, letters or special


characters.

Control Unit Read whatever data the instruction requires


from cells in memory.

Registers It is storing the data that is to be executed


net.

Random Access Memory It is a volatile in nature, data will be erased


once supply to the storage device is turned
off.

Read Only Memory It stays active regardless of whether power


supply to it is turned on or off.
Secondary Memory It is stores data and programs permanently

Hard Disk It is stores data on an electromagnetically


charged surface or set of surfaces.

Solid State Drive It is a storage device containing nonvolatile


flash memory.

Optical Disk Drive It is a disk drive that uses laser light to store
data.

Flash Disk It has no mechanical platters or access arms.

Output Devices It converts the electronically generated


information into human-readable form.

Software It is a generic term for organized collections


of computer data and instructions.

System Software It is responsible for controlling, integrating,


and managing the individual hardware
components of a computer system.

Application Software It is used to accomplish specific tasks other


than just running the computer system.

Software Package It is a small collection of programs that work


closely together to accomplish a task.

Software Suite A larger collection of related but independent


programs and packages that have a common
user interface or shared data format

Information It is data with relevance and purpose.

Knowledge It is a knowledge is closely linked to doing


and implies know-how and understanding.

Personal Computer General-purpose, cost-effective computer that


is designed to be used by a single end-user.

IBM PC It is the first personal computer Introduced by


the IBM came into the arena.

IBM Clones Clones were PCs with almost the same


configurations as first personal computer, but
at a lower price.

Laptop It is a portable wireless PC.

Touchpads What part of laptops which built in with the


integrated keyboard have?
Notebook It is a PC that is similar to a laptop but is
cheaper, lighter and a lot small.

Display Screen What is the principal difference between a


notebook computer and a personal
computer?

Netbook It is intended mostly for using internet-based


toois and services.

Personal Digital Assistant It is a phone-like device that manages


information.

Apple Computer Who was the pioneered of the field of PDA?

Play video games What is the purpose of a game console?

4th generation In what generation of game consoles are PS#


and XBOX?

Tablet It is a wireless phone-like computer with a


touch screen.

Touch Screen It is enables you to control the pointer by


moving your finger around the screen.

Super Computers These computers are high-capacity


computers that run continuously.

Cray Research Who is the best-known supercomputer


manufacturer?

Workstation It is a special computer designed for technical


or scientific applications.

Unix and Windows NT What is the most common operating svsters


for workstations?

International Business Machine IBM stands for?

Monitor Output

Mouse Input

Projector Output

Micro SD Storage

Laser Mouse Input


Trackball Input

CRT Monitor Output

TFT Monitor Output

Compact Disk Storage

DVD Storage

SD Storage

Plotter Output

Microphone Input

Ergonomic Keyboard Input

Optical Mouse Output

Credit Card Reader Input

Printer Output

MMC Card Storage

Keyboard Input

Bar Code Reader Input

Digitizing Tablet Input

Mechanical Mouse Input

Scanner Input

Joystick Input

Gamepad Input

Web Camera Input

Thermal Printers Output

Speakers Output

Headphone Output

Blu-ray Disc Storage


Disadvantage Keyboard may be smaller than typical ones

Advantage Convenient to hold, carry and pack

Disadvantage Small screen size

Advantage Physical keyboard for email and business


app

Advantage Long battery life (generally)

Disadvantage Slower processors and less RAM

Advantage Less costly than most laptops or tablets

Disadvantage Limited internal storage

Disadvantage Few peripheral options

Advantage Extremely light weight

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