Computer Literacy
Software
(computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
Internet
A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information.
Extranet
A private computer network (such as an internal company website) that can be accessed through the Internet by employees on the road or from home.
Nodes
Computers and other peripheral devices on a network
Clients
Computers on a network
Network
Connections through a web of weaker social interactions outside of group-specific interactions.
Information
Data converted into a meaningful and useful context
Computer
Electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result.
Mobile devices
Electronic devices that fit into the palm of your hand, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), calculators, smart phones and other cell phones, electronic organizers, and handheld games.
Data
Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
Mid-range server
Is more powerful and larger than a workstation computer. Users typically access a mid-range server through a personal computer or a terminal.
Mainframe Computer
Large computer system capable of processing massive volumes of data
Servers
Often, separate LANs are interconnected and rely on several ____ running many different applications and managing resources other than data.
Users
People who will regularly interact with the system.
Hardware
The physical components that constitute the computer system, such as the monitor, the keyboard, the motherboard, and the printer.
Desktop Computer
What is a type of personal computer designed so all of its components fit entirely on or under a desk or table?
Intranet
a network designed for the exclusive use of computer users within an organization that cannot be accessed by users outside the organization
Mobile computers
a personal computer that you can carry from place to place (ex: tablets such as surface and iPad)
Electronic communication
methods of communication via digital methods such as
Computer Icon
pictures of symbols (on ur desktop) used to represent programs and docs
Personal computers
small computers that the average person can use
Supercomputer
the fastest type of computer