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What does hardware refer to?
What is software?
Everything that goes inside a computer that we can't touch.
What is the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
The main chip in a computer and another name for microprocessor.
What does memory refer to in the context of a computer?
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How is computer architecture defined?
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What are integrated circuits?
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What does electrical current communicate in a computer?
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The smaller the transistor in integrated circuits, the more powerful the circuit.
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What is the function of a CPU?
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What is Google Chrome?
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Which of the following are examples of operating systems?
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What is binary code?
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What does Read Only Memory (ROM) do?
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What is firmware?
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What is Random Access Memory (RAM)?
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What are peripherals?
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What is the role of input in computing?
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What is output in a computing context?
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What does storage do in a computer?
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What is a bit?
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What is GB a common measurement for?
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What does the desktop refer to on a computer?
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What is file structure?
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What are file formats?
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What are file extensions?
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What does DOC stand for?
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What does XLS represent?
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What is a Portable Document Format (PDF)?
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What is a Graphics Interchange Format (GIF)?
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What does Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPG) signify?
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What is the PS file type used for?
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What does MP3 refer to?
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What is an OGG file?
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What is an Audio Video Interlaced (AVI) file?
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What does MPEG represent?
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What is Disk Cleanup?
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What is Virus Protection?
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What are viruses?
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What are Trojan Horses?
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What are worms in computing?
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What is spyware?
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What is adware?
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What is malware?
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What is Anti-Virus software?
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What does Anti-Spyware do?
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What is a firewall?
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What are free protections in computer security?
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What are paid protections in computer security?
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What is a stand-alone product in security software?
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What is a security suite?
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What are built-in firewalls?
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What are web browser security settings?
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What does diagnosing involve?
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What is troubleshooting?
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What are general tips for troubleshooting?
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What to do if programs are slow or not responding?
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What is the Task Manager?
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What to check if you have problems starting or shutting down a computer?
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What not to do if there is a Non-system disk or disk error?
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What is the boot process?
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What to do if your computer will not shut down?
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What to do if your computer randomly reboots or crashes?
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What is a Client/Server Network?
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What is a Peer to Peer Network?
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What are ethernet cables used for?
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What is Wifi?
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What is Bluetooth?
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What is a Cloud Server?
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What is Instant Messaging?
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Study Notes
Computer Fundamentals
- Hardware: Physical components of a computer that can be touched.
- Software: Intangible programs and applications that operate within a computer.
- Central Processing Unit (CPU): The primary chip responsible for processing instructions; often referred to as the brain of the computer.
- Memory: Storage space utilized by a computer to hold information necessary for operations.
Computer Architecture
- Computer Architecture: The arrangement and connection of hardware components to achieve specific performance, functional, and cost objectives.
- Integrated Circuits: Chips composed of transistors and other elements designed to execute certain functions.
Data Processing
- Electrical Current: Signals that facilitate communication of commands internally within the computer.
- Random Access Memory (RAM): Temporary storage that allows read and write operations while the computer is powered, cleared upon shutdown.
File Management
- File Structure: Systematic methodology for naming and organizing files on a computer.
- File Formats and Extensions: Ways in which data is encoded; extensions indicate file types (e.g., .DOC for Word documents, .XLS for Excel spreadsheets).
Digital Media
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Digital File Types:
- PDF: Portable Document Format, widely usable, with Adobe Reader as a common viewer.
- JPG: Common image file format viewable in web browsers.
- MP3: Compressed audio file type for efficient music storage.
Security and Protection
- Malware: Software specifically created to damage or control computer systems, including viruses, spyware, and adware.
- Virus Protection: Tools designed to detect and eliminate harmful software to maintain system integrity.
- Firewall: System that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Networking
- Client/Server Network: Architecture where a centralized server provides resources to multiple client devices.
- Peer-to-Peer Network: Decentralized network that allows direct sharing of resources among connected computers without a central server.
Troubleshooting Techniques
- Diagnosing: Process of identifying issues within computer systems or software.
- Troubleshooting: The implementation of solutions to correct identified problems.
Communication Tools
- Instant Messaging: Feature enabling real-time text communication between users on computers or smartphones.
- Telepresence: Technology allowing individuals to attend meetings virtually, enhancing remote collaboration.
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