Computer Science Functions of computer components

Computer Science Functions of computer components Computer Functions - ANSWERS-Input, Output, Process, Storage Input - ANSWERS-gathers data, allows users to input data Output - ANSWERS-displays data and information for user Process - ANSWERS-manipulates, calculates, and organizes data into information Storage - ANSWERS-saves data and information for later use data - ANSWERS-representation of fact, figure, or idea information - ANSWERS-data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion Bit - ANSWERS-Binary digit = 0 or 1 Byte - ANSWERS-8 bits Input Devices - ANSWERS-devices used to input enter data and instructions into a computer Output Devices - ANSWERS-devices used to get information out of the computer Examples of Input Devices - ANSWERS-keyboard, mouse, microphone, stylus, scanner, camera Examples of Output Devices - ANSWERS-monitors, printers, speakers and earphones Motherboard - ANSWERS-main circuit board that contains the central electronic components of the computer Components of Motherboard - ANSWERS-CPU, ROM, RAM and cache, Slots for expansion cards RAM - ANSWERS-stores instructions and data, series of several memory cards or modules, temporary (volatile) storage ROM - ANSWERS-stores startup instructions, permanent (non-volatile) storage Drive bays - ANSWERS-Internal - internal hard drives External - house CD/DVD drives/notebook expansion attaches external drive via USB port Optical Storage - ANSWERS-CDs, DVDs,Blu-ray discs Connecting Peripherals - ANSWERS-Ports (side or back) Power Controls - ANSWERS-power supply transforms wall voltage to voltages required by computer chips Cold boot - ANSWERS-powering on your computer from a completely turned off state Internet origin - ANSWERS-ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) World Wide Web - ANSWERS-subset of internet common protocols enable computers to talk to each other special links enable navigation computer-internet relationship - ANSWERS-client and server (ask and receive/give) Web 2.0 - ANSWERS-Describes evolved type of Web interactions between people, software and data Social Web, user is participant E-commerce - ANSWERS-Business to consumer (B2C) Business to business (B2B) Consumer to consumer (C2C) URL Parts - ANSWERS-protocol//domain name(Top-level domain or TLD)/path or subdirectory es.(com)/pages/cartoons Boolean operators - ANSWERS-AND, NOT, OR Search Engine - ANSWERS-- spider collects data on web - search engine organizes the data into large databases - search engine software searches indexed data pulling out relevant info software - ANSWERS-set of instructions that tells computer what to do types of software - ANSWERS-Application Software System Software System Software - ANSWERS-helps run the computer coordinates instructions between application software and hardware includes: Operating Software and Utility Programs Application Software - ANSWERS-Programs used to do specific tasks Web Based Applications - ANSWERS-SaaS Software as a Service Application is hosted online Productivity Software - ANSWERS-word processing presentation spreadsheet database personal info manager Software Suites - ANSWERS-Group of software programs bundled as a package CAD Computer Aided Design Software - ANSWERS-CAD programs create automated designs, technical drawings, and 3D models Graphics and Media Software - ANSWERS-Desktop Publishing Software Image Editing Software Drawing (Illustration) Software Computer Aided Design Software Video Editing Software Web page authoring Software Cloud Computing - ANSWERS-various computers and servers house files and programs you access Central server monitors demands on systems Freeware - ANSWERS-copyrighted software you can use for free beta versions - ANSWERS-programs still under development