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| input | devices enable you to input data and commands into the computer, and input devices enable the computer to give you results of the processed data |
| motherboard | is a circuit board that allows the computer parts to operate all together. |
| interfaces | programs used by the operating system to communicate with various hardware devices |
| 4 components of a computer | input, output, storage, memory |
| USB port | allows the user to connect a flashdrive to the computer |
| output devices | printers, speakers, monitor |
| storage | optical disk drive is what component of a computer |
| RAM | volatile computer storage that is temporary |
| input devices | keyboard, scanner, mouse |
| hardware | any part of the computer that you can physically touch |
| microprocessor | aka the brains of the computer |
| terabytes | one of the fastest processor types |
| daul or quad mircorprocessor | will make your computer faster than a single microprocessor chip |
| ROM | is responsible for starting your computer and loading the Operating System the first time? |
| server | a computer that is designed to share resources and data |
| remote storage system | can be accessed with a valid userr name and password |
| methods for broken printer | make sure printer is plugged in, and check for error messages |
| word processing example | letter, annual reports |
| accounting example | invoices, expenses |
| database example | inventory, contacts |
| spreadsheet | budgets, balance sheets |
| dedicated graphics design program | type of software would you choose if you wanted to add or edit portions of a picture |
| antivirus | necessary utility and application |
| algorithms | computer software code is based on |
| software as a service | SaaS stands for |
| open source | type of software is free, allowing you to modify the programming code but you cannot charge anyone for your version |
| Step 1- turning on computer | computer checks which drive operating system installed |
| Step 2- turning on computer | operating system loaded into RAM |
| Step 3- turning on computer | operating system loads splash screen |
| Step 4- turning on computer | Windows checks hardware and software installed |
| Step 5- turning on computer | windows desktop appears |
