Practical Computer Literacy Chapter 1

a multipurpose device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions

whatever is typed, submitted, or transmitted to a computer system

symbols that represent facts, objacts, and ideas

the way computers manipulate data

the component where most of the processig takes place or the "brain"`

the series of instructions that tell a computer how to carry out a processing task

the programs that form that sets up a computer to do a specific task

software that helps a computer control itself to operate efficiently and keep track of data

helps users apply the computer to specific tasks, such as writing documetns and editing photos

an area of a computer that temporarily hold data wairing to be processed, stored, or output

the area where data can be left on a permanent basis when it is not immedately needed for processing

the result produced by a computer

features a small keyboard or touch-sensite screen and is designed to fit into a pocket, run on batteries, and be used while you are holding it

(personal digital system) is typicaly used as an electronic appointment book, adress book, calculator, and notepad

designed to meed the computing needs of an individual