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| application software | software designed to meet the user's needs; performs a specific task |
| CD-ROM | A compact disk that reads only memory |
| Computer | An electronic device that receives, processes, stores, and outputs data |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit; the brains of the computer |
| Data | text, numbers, sounds, and images entered into the computer to be processed |
| Desktop Computer | designed to be small enough to be used on the desktop |
| DVD | An optical disc used to store movies with high speed video and sound quality; external storage |
| floppy disk | a storage device; most common size is 3 1/2 inches square and is sometimes called a diskette |
| dot-matrix printer | uses dots to form words and images on paper |
| file | a document stored on a disk |
| hard copy | a printed copy of output |
| hard disk/hard drive | a device that holds information such as software and files |
| hardware | the physical, touchable parts of a computer system |
| Information Processing Cycle (IPOS) | the practice of handling data consisting of input, process, output, and storage |
| inkjet printer | sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper |
| input | the process of entering information (data) into a computer |
| keyboard | contains letters, numbers, symbols, function keys; like a typewriter and a numeric keypad |
| laptop computer | designed to be small and light enough to be used on your lap |
| laser printer | uses light beams and toner to form words and images on paper |
| notebook computer | designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable |
| output | the results of processed data that is displayed in some form |
| peripheral devices | devices attached to a computer to expand its ability to perform more tasks |
| processing | executes or carries out the instructions given to the computer |
| RAM | Random Access Memory; temporary storage; is lost when the computer is turned off |
| ROM | Read Only Memory; permanent storage; user can not change |
| Scanner | a device that sends data to a computer to make a hard copy |
| soft copy | output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on a monitor |
| software | instructions for the computer; application software and operating system software are two kinds of software |
| storage | a device that stores/saves data until needed |
| system software | program that controls the operation of the computer |
| virus protection software | a program that protects a computer from computer viruses |
