Computing Systems Vocabulary
Technology
is any invention, including tools, machines, techniques, and sources of power.
What is an input device?
A piece of computer hardware that sends information to the computer
What is Data Storage?
Data storage refers to when information is saved by a computer
What is an operating system?
Software that manages how hardware and software work together and talk to each other.
What does LAN stand for?
Local area network
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that can store and process data to help users complete tasks.
What are two examples of input devices
Keyboards, screens, scanners, mouse, digital camera, scanner, or a microphone
RAM is short for ________________________
for random access memory
.mp3
Audio file format
What is the device called that serves as a gateway to transfer data between networks?
a router
Computer Hardware
physical components of a computer that can be seen and touched
What is processing?
is when a computer uses input data or information to obtain a meaningful result
True or False
The data in RAM is saved when the computer is turned off.
False
Apple QuickTime Movie
.mov
What does IP address stand for, and what does it do?
Internet protocol address- helps a computer on a network find other computers on a network.
Software
instructions or programs that tells the computer what to do
A piece of computer hardware that receives information from the computer.
What is an output device?
Where is all the other information that is not being used by the CPU stored?
Long-term memory
.mp4
Video file format
ISP stands for______ and give one example
Internet Service Provider
How many types of software are there
two
System and application
This refers to programs that are designed to help users complete a specific activity or task.
Application software
List three examples of long-term storage:
hard drive, CD/DVD, Blu-Ray, memory cards, USB flash drive
Image file format
.jpg
What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?
n a LAN, computers are located close together, like in the same building. A WAN covers a larger area such as a city or state.