Computer Technology Flash Cards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bit, Copyright, Laptop Computer, RAM, 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. Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard). Each 0 or 1. A form of legal protection that grants certain exclusive rights to the author of a program A portable, compact computer that can run on an electrical wall outlet or a battery unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Boot Process, Platform, Resolution, Software License, System Unit Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. Underlying hardware and software of the computer 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. A legal contract that defines the ways in which you may use a computer program Case that holds the power supply, storage devices, and the circuit boards (including the motherboard).