Mr. Wagner Ch. 2 Unit 1 vocab
wearable device
can be worn on the body and functions while the individual is moving around
storage
a technology consisting of computer components and recording media that are used to retain digital data
input device
any hardware component used to enter raw data and instructions into a computer
output device
any hardware component used to view information processed and organized by the computer
user
anyone who communicates with a computer or utilizes the information it generates
central processing unit (CPU)/microprocessor
computer chip carries out the instructions given by the software to perform the processing cycle (brains of the computer)
communications device
hardware component that enables the transmission of data between computers
cloud storage
log in to a website and copy documents, photos, or other information to a web service
peripheral device
other devices that can work or attach with a computer. (printers, scanners, headsets)
store
processor operation that writes a result to memory
RAM (Random Access Memory)
temporary or Short-term memory
ubiquitous computing
the fact that computing technology is everywhere and is used all the time
technological convergence
the merging of several technologies into a single product
instructions
the steps that tell the computer how to perform a particular task
multicore processor
the term used to describe two or more CPUs working together on the same chip; significantly increase speed and performance
green computing
the use of computers and other electronic devices in an environmentally responsible manner
utility program
type of system software that allows a user to perform maintenance-type tasks usually related to managing a computer, its devices or its programs
information technology
use of computers, software, networks, and other communication systems and processes to store, retrieve, send, process, and protect information
ergonomics
design of equipment and a person's workspace to promote safe and comfortable operation of the equipment
power user
user who requires the capabilities of a workstation or powerful computer, typically working with multimedia applications and industry specific software
home user
user who spends time on a computer at home
small office/home user
users who work for a company with fewer than 50 employees or work from home