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Systems Vocabulary
1.Central processing unit-The CPU is responsible for performing all of the airthmetic and logical instructions that computer can do.
2.Expansion slots-Connections that et you install expansion boards also called (adapter cards)-circuit boards that allow you to attach additional devices to your computer system.
3.Flash memory-Smartmedia and CompactFash cards store megabytes of data on small, thin, rectangular cards using a type of chip known as Flash Memory.
4.Graphical user interface(GUI)-lets users piont and click on recognizable, intuituve, and consistent objects, elimanating the need to memorize complex commands and syntax.
5.Hard drive-is the storage device at the heart of most computer system.
6.Hardware-Encompasses all the physicak components of a computer sysytem.
7.Input device-Are external to the system unit and are attached to it using specific connectors and ports.
8.Linux-Is a powerful operating system for PCs based on Unix.
9.MacOS-beginning with version 8.
10.Mainframe-perform multiple tasks for many users simultanneosly-usually for large corporations or organizations.
11.Minicomputer-Smaller multiuser sysytems.
12.Motherboard-All computer circuitary is connected to the main circuit board.
13.Operting Syste(OS)-The software program that oversees and controls everything that happens while your computer is turned on.
14.Output device-Show you the results of the computer's processing.
15.Platform-The combination of a specific type of computer system and a specific version of operating system.
16.Professional workstation-Meets the needs users requiring more computing power than a personal computers.
17.Random acces memory(RAM)-Chips store data only temporarily; all; information is erased when the computer is turned off.
18.read-only memory(ROM)-Chips have instructions and data built into them.
19.Supercomputer-Meet this need by processing trillions of calculations per second.
20.Syntax-The user must type commands using particular keywords, punctuation symbols, and other rigidly enforced rules, collectively.
21.System Software-Includes the opertaing system and utility programs that help to operate and maintain your computer's data management tasks.
22.System Unit-Is the case that houses the computer's internal processing circuitry- including the motherboard, disk drives, power supply, plugin boards, and internal speakers.
23.User interface-The way in which the user interacts with the computer.
24.Utility program-The other part of the system software, perform "behind the scenes" duties that are important but not essential to the basic operating of the system.
25.Virus-Are small pieces of unathorized program code written to invade hard drives.
26.Windows-In 1985, Microsoft coraporation introduced its own graphical user interface.
2.Expansion slots-Connections that et you install expansion boards also called (adapter cards)-circuit boards that allow you to attach additional devices to your computer system.
3.Flash memory-Smartmedia and CompactFash cards store megabytes of data on small, thin, rectangular cards using a type of chip known as Flash Memory.
4.Graphical user interface(GUI)-lets users piont and click on recognizable, intuituve, and consistent objects, elimanating the need to memorize complex commands and syntax.
5.Hard drive-is the storage device at the heart of most computer system.
6.Hardware-Encompasses all the physicak components of a computer sysytem.
7.Input device-Are external to the system unit and are attached to it using specific connectors and ports.
8.Linux-Is a powerful operating system for PCs based on Unix.
9.MacOS-beginning with version 8.
10.Mainframe-perform multiple tasks for many users simultanneosly-usually for large corporations or organizations.
11.Minicomputer-Smaller multiuser sysytems.
12.Motherboard-All computer circuitary is connected to the main circuit board.
13.Operting Syste(OS)-The software program that oversees and controls everything that happens while your computer is turned on.
14.Output device-Show you the results of the computer's processing.
15.Platform-The combination of a specific type of computer system and a specific version of operating system.
16.Professional workstation-Meets the needs users requiring more computing power than a personal computers.
17.Random acces memory(RAM)-Chips store data only temporarily; all; information is erased when the computer is turned off.
18.read-only memory(ROM)-Chips have instructions and data built into them.
19.Supercomputer-Meet this need by processing trillions of calculations per second.
20.Syntax-The user must type commands using particular keywords, punctuation symbols, and other rigidly enforced rules, collectively.
21.System Software-Includes the opertaing system and utility programs that help to operate and maintain your computer's data management tasks.
22.System Unit-Is the case that houses the computer's internal processing circuitry- including the motherboard, disk drives, power supply, plugin boards, and internal speakers.
23.User interface-The way in which the user interacts with the computer.
24.Utility program-The other part of the system software, perform "behind the scenes" duties that are important but not essential to the basic operating of the system.
25.Virus-Are small pieces of unathorized program code written to invade hard drives.
26.Windows-In 1985, Microsoft coraporation introduced its own graphical user interface.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Alex-Alaska
1. Year of statehood- January 3, 1959
2. Populations- 629,932
3. Capital- Juneau
4. Motto- North To The Future
5. Bird- Willow Ptarmigan.
6. Flower- Myosotis alpestris
7. Tree- Sitka spruce
8. Song Title- Alaska's Flag
9. Save a picture of the state flag, state shape, state bird, state flower, and state tree to your server folder. (Right click on the picture on the interent/save picture or image) List the filenames below that you used to save the pictureLIST OF THE FILENAMES IN YOUR POST
10. Find 2 popular tourist attractions located in your state and know the following information for each ( Museum, Universities, National Forest, State Parks, Sports Team)a. Name of each attraction1.2.b. The city where each attraction is located.1.2.c. Give a brief description of each attraction1.2.d. Save a picture of each tourist attraction to your server folder (ID#) List below the filenames you used when you saved the pictures.LIST OF THE FILENAMES IN YOUR POST.
11. Find 4 fast facts about your state. Remember you are trying to entertain so pick interesting facts that make your state UNIQUE.a.b.c.d.
12. List all sources used in finding your state information and pictures (EX: www.50states.com) include the following about each site:a. Name (title bar)b. URL addressc. date you accessedd. Author of site (if there is one)e. Date of posting/revision of site (if it appears on the bottom of the website page)
2. Populations- 629,932
3. Capital- Juneau
4. Motto- North To The Future
5. Bird- Willow Ptarmigan.
6. Flower- Myosotis alpestris
7. Tree- Sitka spruce
8. Song Title- Alaska's Flag
9. Save a picture of the state flag, state shape, state bird, state flower, and state tree to your server folder. (Right click on the picture on the interent/save picture or image) List the filenames below that you used to save the pictureLIST OF THE FILENAMES IN YOUR POST
10. Find 2 popular tourist attractions located in your state and know the following information for each ( Museum, Universities, National Forest, State Parks, Sports Team)a. Name of each attraction1.2.b. The city where each attraction is located.1.2.c. Give a brief description of each attraction1.2.d. Save a picture of each tourist attraction to your server folder (ID#) List below the filenames you used when you saved the pictures.LIST OF THE FILENAMES IN YOUR POST.
11. Find 4 fast facts about your state. Remember you are trying to entertain so pick interesting facts that make your state UNIQUE.a.b.c.d.
12. List all sources used in finding your state information and pictures (EX: www.50states.com) include the following about each site:a. Name (title bar)b. URL addressc. date you accessedd. Author of site (if there is one)e. Date of posting/revision of site (if it appears on the bottom of the website page)
Friday, February 22, 2008
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