information processing cycle
data
a collection of unprocessed items which can include text, numbers, images, audio and video
CD (CD ROM)
a compact disc that uses laser technology to record music and store text, graphics, and video
CD R
a compact disc used for recording music and other data
server
a network computer that contains resources that are shared with other computers within the network
moniter
a peripheral device that displays text and graphics on a screen
programmer
a person who develops software or writes code/instructions that direct the computer
folder
a place to keep files organized in one place; a compilation of files under one subject or topic
computer viruses
a program that copies itself into other programs or files, if it copies itself successfully, the area is said to be "infected" from downloads flashdrive
graphical user interface (GUI)
a user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user
DVD (DVD ROM)
a very high capacity compact disc capable of storing from 4.7 to 17 gb; cannot be erased or changed
DVD RW
a very high capacity compact disc capable of storing the same as a DVD ROM; it is erasable and can be changed
downloads
all files brought in from the web
documents
all files created have an assigned name
CD RW
an erasable compact disc you can write on multiple times-
desktop
background area of screen where icons are located
d:drive
cd's and dvd's; ejectable
collection of application software 3 main applications: docs- word processing program sheets- spreadsheet program slides- presentation or multi media program
CD
compact disk
information
conveys meaning and is useful to one or more people
output devices
devices attached to your computer that put out information monitor printer speaker headset
input devices
devices putting information or commands into your computer keyboard mouse camera microphone scanner
DVD
digital video disc
E: and F: drives
flash drives; ejectable
C: drive
hard drive
dragging
moving an icon from one place of the screen to another
google drive
my drive- shared- google photos, recent, starred, and trash
end-user
people who use a computer and the information it provides
R
recordable- you can write on the disk, but never erase or change it
communication
results from the information processing cycle that are shared with others email, presentation, etc
output
results or useful information; storage and communication
RW
rewritable- you can erase or change the contents on the disk
cloud storage
storage service that allows you to store, synchronize, and access your files across many devices ex: iPhone, tablet, iPad, etc
storage
stores results or saves files flash drive hard drive cloud storage
modem
the device your computer needs to send and receive messages electronically via the internet
processing
the function of sorting out data according to specified rules
installation
the process of setting up software to work with the computer, printer, and other hardware
input
the process of submitting data or commands; data coming in
storage hierarcy
the range of memory and storage devices within a computer system
information processing cycle
the sequence in processing information which includes: input processing output storage communication
dialog box
the window that opens when an end user wishes to communicate with the computer or program
maximize
to expand a window so that it fills the screen
minimize
to reduce an open window to the task bar so that it is no longer visible