Unit 1: Computer Basics Lesson One Vocabulary

Melvin green

Directions: Using the textbook, Computer Concepts Basics, complete the vocabulary chart below. DO NOT CHANGE THE FONT, SIZE OR TABLE LAYOUT. When you are done with the chart, turn it in on SchoolLoop into the assignment submission dropbox. Vocabulary Term 1. Clients 2. Computer 3. Data 4. Desktop Computer 5. Electronic Communicatio n 6. Extranet 7. Hardware 8. Icon 9. Information 10. Internet 11. Intranet 12. Mainframe Computer Page Number 141 6 74 11 11 13 6 9 6 14 13 8-9 Textbook Definition A computer is a network called nodes or clients. An electronic device that receives data (input), processes data, stores data, and produces a result (output). Is text, numbers, sound, images or video A desktop computer is designed so that all components fit or under a desktop. Electronic communication is the technology that enables to communicate with each other devices. Extranet are systems that allow outside organizations to access a company internal information system The actual machine, wire, transistors, and circuits are called hardware A small image that represents a file command or another computer function. Data that has been organized and processed so that it is meaningful and useful The worlds largest network An intranet is a network for exclusive use of workers within an organization and contains company information Large and powerful computers used for centralized storage processing and manegment of large amounts of data.

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Unit 1: Computer Basics Lesson One Vocabulary 13. Mid-range Server 14. Mobile Computers 15. Mobile Devices 16. Network 17. Nodes 18. Personal Computers 19. Servers 20. Software 21. Supercomputer 22. Users 8 8 15 12 12 8-9 12 8 8 6

Melvin green Used by small or medium size companies and generally supports hundreds of users also called a mini computer. Personal computers such as a notebook computer also called a laptop and table pcs. Electronic devices that fit into the palm of your hand such as pda;s and smart phones. A group of two or more computer systems linked together via communication devices. Computer and other peripheral devices on a network. Computers designed for use for a individual. Severs are computers that allocate resources on a network. Intangible set of instructions that tells what computer what to do; program or instructions that give directions to the computer The fastest type of computer. The people who use the computer.

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