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ICT
COMPUTERS TERMS
Term | Definition |
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CPU | this is the brains of the computer.It does three jobs 1.the control unit 2.the arthemetic Unit 3.storage meomary. |
Information Technology | Is the term used to describe the gathering,storing and transfering of information using computers and other electronic devices. |
Computer | Is and electronic device which can automatically accept data and instructions in process the dataand give up results. |
CAD | (Computer Aided Design)used to produce architects or engineers drawings. |
CAM | (Computer Aided Manufacture)used to organise production in factories. |
Curser | A flashing line or box or arrow that indicates the users position the screen. |
Data Processing | Involves doing all necessary paperwork for a buisness on a computer. |
Modem | A device thats links a computer to the telephone devices. |
Program | A set of instructions that will make the computer complete certain tasks. |
Network | Where many computers withinan organisation are linked together,so that all of themcan access information from the same source. |
Spreadsheet | Is used to prepare,mathametical tables such asaccounts,stock reports. |
ISP | A company that allows you to access the internet Eg:Eircom,Indigo. |