Vocabulary
Input and Output
Memory Storage
Application Programs
Computer Related Health Problems
100
Runs a network of computers. It handles the sharing of equipment like printers and the communication between computers on the network.
What does a server do?
100
1. Data is the raw facts given to the computer. 2. Programs are the sets of instructions that direct the computer. 3. Commands are special codes or keyboards that the user inputs to perform a task. These can be selected of commands. They can also be chosen by clicking on a command button. 4. User response is the user's answer to the computer question.
What are the 4 different types of Input?
100
1. Primary Storage 2. Secondary Storage
What are 2 kinds of Memory Storage the computer has?
100
Perform tasks related to the maintaining of your computer's health - hardware or data. Some are included with the operating system.
What are utility programs for?
100
Even with the perfect chair and computer table, you need to remember to lean back in your chair and rest on the backrest when you are typing. Don't slouch or lean forward, as this is bad on your back! Get into the habit of keeping a good back posture now and it will be happy for a long time.
What is the "computer slump". (Describe it)
200
The data that has been processed into useful form, now called INFORMATION.
What is Output?
200
1. mouse 2. trackball 3. glide pad 4. game devices 5. pen input 6. touchscreen
What are the 6 input devices?
200
Diskettes are smaller than hard drives.
What is the difference between the hard drive and diskettes?
200
Meant to accomplish specialized tasks they are designed for.
What are Application Programs?
200
Try to keep your wrists straight and level with your lower arms while you type. Avoid bending your wrists too much as it makes it harder for your fingers to work and could hurt your wrist over time. Some kids like wrist rests in front of keyboards to help keep their wrists straight, but don't rest on them while typing.
What is a "straight shot" with respect to keyboards?
300
The media and methods used to keep information available for later use. Some things will be needed right away while others won't be needed for extended periods of time. So different methods are appropriate for different uses.
What is storage on the computer?
300
1. Hard copy-printed on paper or other permanent media. 2. Soft copy-displayed on screen or by other non-permanent means.
What are two kinds of output?
300
An example is an optical disk.
What is an example of a very small portable storage device?
300
A type of Presentation.
What kind of program is MSPowerPoint?
300
Allow your fingers to keep their curve as you type -- don't stretch and flatten them too much while typing.
What is the "natural curve" of your fingers?
400
A program that conducts the communication between the various pieces of hardware. One we are currently using is Windows.
What is an Operating System and which one are we currently using in the computer lab?
400
The keyboard
What an example of a piece computer hardware?
400
A random access, removable data storage medium that can be used with personal computers.
What are diskettes?
400
Learning to communicate again with written words.
What is email good for?
400
Time can pass very fast when you are at the computer, or playing video games. It is important to do lots of different things during the day. Our bodies are not intended to hit keyboard, mice, and game controller keys for hours straight. Take a break and get away from the computer about every 30 minutes or so -- whether or not you feel an ache or pain. And if you do feel an ache or pain, that's a sure clue that you need to stop for a little while! Make sure to listen to your body's signals . . . it may be a cry for help! Get up and move around for a few minutes, some ideas are: Take a quick walk around the house or apartment Call a friend and see how her work on the computer is going If you're hungry, grab a snack to give you some energy Anything you do is OK, as long as it gets you to rest the muscles you've been using and use the muscles you've been resting. Pay special attention to your eyes, too: if they hurt or your eyelids twitch, you should stop for a bit. Looking away from the monitor every once in a while and focusing on something far away for a few seconds should give your eye muscles enough of a workout to keep them feeling OK.
What is "break away"?
500
A program for carrying out routine function.
What are utility programs?
500
Microsoft Office
What is an example of computer software?
500
A high-capacity, self-contained storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disks, inside a sealed unit.
What is a hard drive?
500
Looking up people, things, or places. For storage for pictures, music, etc.
What is the computer used for?
500
Eating good foods and exercise are great ways to stay healthy. The healthier you are and the more you vary your activities throughout the day will help in avoiding problems from using the computer. Taking care of your body while at the computer means you'll feel better - and be able to work and play better.
What are some ways to stay healthy?
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