What is computer literacy?
Knowledge and understanding
of computers and their uses
DEF:
Electronic device operating under the control of
instructions stored in its own memory
Computer System = Hardware + Software
Also an info. Processor
Input
Process
Output
Storage
Communication
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What is an input?
Data or instructions entered into the memory of
computer
Input device is any hardware component used to
enter data or instructions into a computer
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What is a keyboard?
Input device that contains
keys users press to enter
data into a computer
Includes typing area,
numeric keypad, and
function keys
Can be cordless or
built-in
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What is a mouse?
Pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand
Pointing device controls movement of
pointer, also called the pointer mouse buttons
wheel
button
Mechanical mouse
has rubber or metal
ball on its underside ball
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What is an optical mouse?
No moving mechanical
parts inside
Senses light to detect
mouse’s movement
More precise than
mechanical mouse
More expensive
than a
mechanical mouse
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What is a digital
camera?
Allows you to take
digital pictures
Images viewable
immediately on
camera
Download to
computer
Post pictures
to Web
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What is a scanner?
Light-sensing device that reads printed text and
graphics
Used for image processing, converting paper documents into
electronic images
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What is output?
Data that has been processed into a useful form,
called information
Output device is any hardware component that can convey
information to one or more people
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What is an LCD monitor?
Uses liquid crystal display
Have a small footprint
Mobile devices that contain
LCD displays include
Notebook computer,
Tablet PC, PDA, and
Smart Phone
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What is a plasma monitor?
Displays image by applying voltage to layer of gas
Larger screen size and higher display quality than LCD, but
are more expensive
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What is a CRT monitor?
Contains cathode-ray
tube (CRT)
Common sizes are 15, 17,
19, 21, and 22 inches
Viewable size is diagonal
measurement of actual viewing area
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What is a nonimpact printer?
Ink-jet printer sprays tiny drops of liquid
ink onto paper
Prints in black-and-white or color on a variety
of paper types
Photo printer
Laser printer
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What is an audio output device?
Computer component that produces music, speech, or
other sounds
Speakers and headsets are common devices
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What is a facsimile (fax) machine?
Device that transmits and receives documents over
telephone lines
What is a fax modem?
Modem that allows you to send and receive electronic
documents as faxes
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What is a multifunction peripheral?
Provides functionality
of printer, scanner,
copy machine, and
fax machine
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What is a data projector?
Device that takes image from computer screen
and projects it onto larger screen
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What is the system unit?
Box-like case
containing
electronic
components
used to process
data
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What is storage?
Holds data, instructions, and information for future use
Storage medium is physical material used for storage
Also called secondary
storage
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What is capacity?
Number of bytes (characters) a storage medium can hold
Kilobyte (KB) 1 thousand
Megabyte (MB) 1 million
Gigabyte (GB) 1 billion
Terabyte (TB) 1 trillion
Petabyte (PB) 1 quadrillion
Exabyte (EB) 1 quintillion
Zettabyte (ZB) 1 sextillion
Yottabyte (YB) 1 septillion
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What is a floppy disk?
shutter
Portable, inexpensive storage
medium (also called diskette)
shell
liner
magnetic
coating
Thin, circular, flexible film enclosed
in 3.5” wide plastic shell
metal hub
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What is a floppy disk drive?
Device that reads from and
writes to floppy disk
One floppy drive, named drive A Floppy disk drive built into
a desktop computer
Also called secondary storage
External floppy disk drive attaches to
a computer with a cable
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hard disk installed
What is a hard disk? in system unit
High-capacity storage
Consists of several inflexible,
circular platters that store items
electronically
Components enclosed in airtight,
sealed case for protection
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What are optical discs? Push the button to
slide out the tray.
Flat, round, portable metal
discs made of metal, plastic,
and lacquer
Can be read only or
Insert the disc,
read/write
label side up.
Most PCs include an optical
disc drive
Push the same
button
to close the tray.
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How should you care for an optical
Do not
disc? expose
the disc to
excessive
heat or Do store the
sunlight disc in a jewel
box when
not in use
Do not
eat, smoke, or Do not stack discs
drink near
a disc
Do not touch
Do hold a disc
the underside by its edges
of the disc
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What are CD-Rs and CD-RWs? Must have
CD recorder
or CD-R drive
CD-R (compact disc-recordable)
— disc you can write on once
c
Cannot erase
disc’s contents
CD-RW (compact disc-rewritable)
— erasable disc you can write on
ce
multiple times
Must have
CD-RW software
and CD-RW drive
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What is a USB Flash Drive?
Plugs in a USB port on a
computer or mobile device
Storage capacities up to 4 GB
May eventually make the
floppy disk obsolete
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Program: Is a set of instructions to
computer. Ex: Game, Word, Excel,
Data - Information created by user
ex: letter typed.
They are stored differently on the hard
disc.
Word Processor - MS Word
Spread Sheet - MS Excel, Lotus 123
Database - MS Access, Dbase,
Graphics - MS Paint, Paint Shop
Entertainment - Games,Video, Music
Informational - Educational software
Customized Programs - Airlines,
Business
