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Chapter 2 and 3 (Key terms (Server (Networked computer that performs…
Chapter 2 and 3
Key terms
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Input
Function of a device, such as a keyboard or mouse, used to send data to a computer system.
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Output
Function of a device, such as a monitor or printer that communicates information from a system to a user.
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Key terms
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Control elements
Buttons, tabs and drop-down lists that allow a user to interact with the application
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Apllication software
Progran that allows a user to create, edit or display comuputer-generated files.
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3.1 Software system
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Utilities
In addition to the application software and the operating system, there is a third type of software, called utility software.
Application software
Most people are familiar with application software such as work processing, graphics editors and web browsers that are able to perform a range of tasks in creating, editing, formatting and displaying documents.
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2.1 Input, output and storage
A computer if often defined as an information processor - we supply it with data to be changed into an approptiate format, which can then be stored or displayed for a specific purpose.
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