MGCCC Computer Applications I - Vocab
Test 1
Motherboard - ✔️✔️-Microprocessor chip (CPU)
-RAM (computers main memory)
-Ports used to connect peripheral devices (devices that attach to the computer)
-Expansion slots
-Expansion cards
A Computer - ✔️✔️A programmable electronic device that can input, process, output
and store data.
Programmable - ✔️✔️means that a device can be instructed to perform a task or a
function when fed with a program or software.
Data - ✔️✔️represents text, numbers, graphics, sounds and videos entered into the
computer's memory during input operations.
Information - ✔️✔️is data that has been processed so that it can be presented in an
organized and meaningful way.
Types of Computers - ✔️✔️-Desktop - PCs or Macs
-Gaming Computers
-Notebook
-Tablet Computers
-Mobile devices
-Servers
-Mainframes
-Supercomputers
-Embedded computers
Microcomputers - ✔️✔️The main component of the computer is a microprocessor. A
microprocessor is a tiny but powerful chip that is very small in size. They can be
configured in a multitude of arrangements depending on the specific needs and budget.
Configure means to put together by selecting a specific combination of components,
features, and options.
Gaming Computers - ✔️✔️-Fast CPUs
-Large amounts of memory
-Special Video Card
, -Sound Card
-Joystick/Gamepad
4 Basic Computer Functions - ✔️✔️Functions work in a cycle known as the Information
Processing Cycle
◦INPUT - The computer gathers data or enables a user to enter data
◦PROCESS - Data is manipulated and converted into information
◦OUTPUT - Information is displayed or shown to the user in a way that is
understandable
◦STORAGE - Data and/or information is stored for future use
Desktop - ✔️✔️-PCs or Macs
-PCs refer to Personal Computers based on an Intel microprocessor or an Intel
compatible microprocessor
-PCs typically use the Microsoft Windows operating system, and the Mac uses the Mac
operating system.
Notebook - ✔️✔️-For people on the go
-Built-in display screen, keyboard, and a pointing device
-Docking Station - enables the user to connect a notebook to a full-size keyboard,
monitor and other devices.
Tablet Computers - ✔️✔️-Similar to notebooks
-Convertible touch screen that swivels.
-Can write directly on the screen using a special pen called a stylus.
Mobile devices - ✔️✔️-PDA - Personal Digital Assistants
-Handheld computers
-Smartphones
Servers - ✔️✔️-Specialized computers that manage network resources through the use
of administrative software.
-Network - when computers are connected together
-Allows the sharing of hardware and software
Mainframes - ✔️✔️-Large computers often found in large businesses, organizations,
and government agencies where thousands of users need to simultaneously use the
data and resources of their institution.
-Mainframe computers multitask: they can perform more than one task at a time.
Supercomputers - ✔️✔️-Large, powerful, and ultrafast computers
-Perform specialized tasks.
-Fastest, most expensive
Test 1
Motherboard - ✔️✔️-Microprocessor chip (CPU)
-RAM (computers main memory)
-Ports used to connect peripheral devices (devices that attach to the computer)
-Expansion slots
-Expansion cards
A Computer - ✔️✔️A programmable electronic device that can input, process, output
and store data.
Programmable - ✔️✔️means that a device can be instructed to perform a task or a
function when fed with a program or software.
Data - ✔️✔️represents text, numbers, graphics, sounds and videos entered into the
computer's memory during input operations.
Information - ✔️✔️is data that has been processed so that it can be presented in an
organized and meaningful way.
Types of Computers - ✔️✔️-Desktop - PCs or Macs
-Gaming Computers
-Notebook
-Tablet Computers
-Mobile devices
-Servers
-Mainframes
-Supercomputers
-Embedded computers
Microcomputers - ✔️✔️The main component of the computer is a microprocessor. A
microprocessor is a tiny but powerful chip that is very small in size. They can be
configured in a multitude of arrangements depending on the specific needs and budget.
Configure means to put together by selecting a specific combination of components,
features, and options.
Gaming Computers - ✔️✔️-Fast CPUs
-Large amounts of memory
-Special Video Card
, -Sound Card
-Joystick/Gamepad
4 Basic Computer Functions - ✔️✔️Functions work in a cycle known as the Information
Processing Cycle
◦INPUT - The computer gathers data or enables a user to enter data
◦PROCESS - Data is manipulated and converted into information
◦OUTPUT - Information is displayed or shown to the user in a way that is
understandable
◦STORAGE - Data and/or information is stored for future use
Desktop - ✔️✔️-PCs or Macs
-PCs refer to Personal Computers based on an Intel microprocessor or an Intel
compatible microprocessor
-PCs typically use the Microsoft Windows operating system, and the Mac uses the Mac
operating system.
Notebook - ✔️✔️-For people on the go
-Built-in display screen, keyboard, and a pointing device
-Docking Station - enables the user to connect a notebook to a full-size keyboard,
monitor and other devices.
Tablet Computers - ✔️✔️-Similar to notebooks
-Convertible touch screen that swivels.
-Can write directly on the screen using a special pen called a stylus.
Mobile devices - ✔️✔️-PDA - Personal Digital Assistants
-Handheld computers
-Smartphones
Servers - ✔️✔️-Specialized computers that manage network resources through the use
of administrative software.
-Network - when computers are connected together
-Allows the sharing of hardware and software
Mainframes - ✔️✔️-Large computers often found in large businesses, organizations,
and government agencies where thousands of users need to simultaneously use the
data and resources of their institution.
-Mainframe computers multitask: they can perform more than one task at a time.
Supercomputers - ✔️✔️-Large, powerful, and ultrafast computers
-Perform specialized tasks.
-Fastest, most expensive
