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It refers to the physical components of a computer that perform the input, processing, storage, and output activities of the computer.

hardware

This component includes the input devices, output devices, communication devices, primary and secondary storage devices, and the central processing unit.

hardware components

The part of the computer that consists of three associated elements the arithmetic/logic unit, the control unit, and the register areas.

central processing unit(CPU)

The part of the cpu that performs mathematical calculations and makes logical comparisons.

arithmetic/logic unit

The part of the cpu that sequentially accesses program instructions, decodes them, and coordinates the flow of data in and out of the ALU, the registers, the primary storage, and even secondary storage and various output devices.

control unit

It is a series of electronic pulses produced at a predetermined rate that affects machine cycle time.

clock speed

Eight bits that together represent a single character of data.

byte(B)

A form of memory in which interactions or data can be temporarily stored.

random access memory(RAM)

A non-volatile form of memory the combination of circuit states in fixed, and therefore it's contents are not lost if the power is removed.

read-only memory(ROM)

It combines two or more independent processors into a single computers so they can share the workload and boost processing capacity.

multicore microprocessor

The simultaneous execution of the same task on multiple processors to obtain results faster.

parallel computing

It is speeds processing by thinking several processors to operate at the same time or in parallel.

parallel processing

It is the use of collection of computers, often owned by many people or organizations to work in a coordinated manner to solve a common problem.

grid computing

It is an important factor in determining overall computer system power.

memory

It means that data must be accessed in the order in which it is stored.

sequential access

It means that data can be retrieved directly, without having to pass by other data in sequence.

direct access

It is often used to backup disk drives and store data off-site for recovery in case of disaster.

magnetic tapes

These are also quoted with iron oxide they can be thin metallic platters or mylar film.

magnetic disks

A method of storing data that generates extra bits of data from existing data, allowing the system to create a "reconstruction map" so that if a hard drive fails, the system can rebuild lost data.

RAID

It is a storage technology for less frequently needed data so that it appears to be stored entirely on tape cartridges, also some parts might actually be located on faster hard disk.

virtual tape

It is special-purpose, high-speed network that provides high speed connections among data storage devices and computer over a network.

storage area network(SAN)

It uses computer servers, distributed storage devices, and networks to tie everything together.

storage area network(SAN)

A common form of optical disk on which data cannot be modified once it had been recorded.

digital video disc(DVD)

It is a five-inch diameter CD-ROM look alike with the ability to store about 135 minutes of digital video or several gigabytes of data.

digital video disc(DVD)

It's stored data in memory chips rather than magnetic or optical media.

solid state secondary storage devices

These are solid state storage devices.

flash drive

it enables a computer equipped with a source of speech input such as microphone to interpret human speech as an alternative means of providing data or instructions to the computer.

speech-recognition technology

An input device used with a pc to record and store images and video in digital form.

digital camera

A technology that employs a microchip with an antenna to broadcast its unique identifier and location receivers.

radio frequency identification(RFID)

It is a small compared to current bar-coded labels used to identify items.

RFID tag

A dot of color on a photo image or a point of light on a display screen.

pixel

It is a type of display using thousands of smart cells the system of electrodes and neon and xenon gases that are electrically turned into plasma to emit light.

plasma display

Beautiful flat display that uses liquid crystals–organic, oil like material placed between two polarizers–the form characteristic and graphic images on a backlit screen.

LCD display

A flat display that uses a layer of organic material sandwich between two conductors which intern a sandwich between a glass top plate and a glass bottom plate.

organic light-emitting diode display(OLED)

It is a device used to display the output from the computers.

display monitors

It is a paper output from a device called a printer.

hardcopy

It is a device that can store, organized, and play digital music files.

digital audio player

These are single user computers that provide ease affordability because of their small size–some are a small as a credit card..

handheld computers

It combines the functionality of a mobile phone, camera, web browser, email, tool, mp3 player and other devices into a simple handheld device.

smartphone

It is a personal computer design for use by mobile users.

laptop computer

It is an extremely lightweight computer that weights less than 6 pounds and can easily fit in a briefcase

notebook computer

It is portable, lightweight computers with no keyboard that allow you to roam the office, home, or factory for telling the device not a clipboard.

tablet computer

It is a low cost, centrally managed computer with no extra devices or expansion slots.

thin client

This are single user computer system that are highly versatile.

desktop computer

It is an inexpensive desktop computer designed to be smaller and lighter and to consume one-tenth the power of a traditional desktop computer.

nettop computer

This are more powerful than personal computers but still small enough to fit on a desktop.

workstations

These are designed to support workgroups form small department or two or three workers to large organizations with tens of thousand of employees and millions of customers.

multiple-user computers

It is a computer used by many users to perform a specific task, such as running network or internet implications.

server

A server that houses many individual computer motherboards that include one or more processors, computer memory, computer storage, and computer network connections.

blade server

A larged, powerful computer often shared by hundreds of concurrent users connected to the machine by a terminals.

mainframe computer

The most powerful computer system with the process processing speeds.

supercomputers

It is concerned with the efficient and environmentally responsible design, manufacture, operation, and disposal of IS related products.

green computing

It is the set of programs designed to coordinate the activities and functions of the hardware and various programs through how the computer system.

systems software

It is a set of computer programs that control the computer hardware and act as an interface with application programs.

operating systems

This system and commonly used in personal computer or a handheld computer that allows one user at a time

single computer with a single user

This is your is typically of larger, mainframe computers that can accommodate hundreds or thousands of people, all using the computer at the same time.

single computer with multiple users

This system is typically of a network of computers, such as a home network with several computers attached or larged computer network with hundreds of computers attached around the world.

multiple computers with multiple users

This type of system is typical of a number of computers with specialized functions, such as those that controls sophisticated military aircraft, space shuttles, digital cameras, or home appliances.

special-purpose computers

Element of the operating system that allows you to access and command the computer system.

user interface

A user interface that requires you to give text commands to the computer to perform basic activities

command-based user interface

An interface that displays pictures and menus that people use to send commands to the computer system

graphical user interface

An interface that allows applications to make use of the operating system.

application program interface

It help to perform maintenance or correct problems with a computer system.

utility programs

It applies the power of a computer to give individuals, workgroups, and the entire enterprise the ability to solve problems and perform specific task.

application software

One -of-a-kind software design for specific application and owned by the company, organization, or person that uses it.

proprietary software

Software mass-produced by software vendors to address needs that are common across businesses, organizations, or individuals.

off-the-shelf software

It is designed to support teamwork, whether people are in the same location or dispersed around the world.

workgroup application software

It is a defect in a computer program that keep it from performing as it is designed to perform.

software bug

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