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Computer/Digital Literacy
having current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses TERM 2
Computer
DEFINITION 2 electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory, can accept data, process it, produce result, and store them for further use TERM 3
Data
DEFINITION 3 A collection of unprocessed items (input) TERM 4
Information
DEFINITION 4 conveys meaning and is useful to people(output) TERM 5
Computer Advantages
DEFINITION 5 Speed, Reliability, Consistancy, Storage, Communications
Disadvantages of Computers
Violation of Privacy, Public Safety, Impact on Labor Force, Health Risk, Impact on Enviorment TERM 7
Information Processing Cycle
DEFINITION 7 series of input,process,output, and storage activities TERM 8
Hardware
DEFINITION 8 electric, electronic, and mechanical components that a computer contains TERM 9
Input Device
DEFINITION 9 hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer. (keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner, digital camera, and web cam TERM 10
Output Device
DEFINITION 10 hardware component that conveys information to one or more people. (printer, monitor, speakers, portable media player
