Digital Literacy and Computer Fundamentals Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering core concepts of digital literacy, hardware, software, web technologies, and security based on lecture notes.

Digital Literacy

Involves having current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the web, and related technologies.

Computer

An electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that processes data into information.

Keyboard

Contains keys, press to enter data and instructions

Mouse

A pointing device

Speakers

Allows users to hear audio, it project sound.

Data

Input

Information

The Output of the Data

Storage

Where the data enters

Processes

Organizes data

Printer

Produce Physical Copy

Scanner

A light-sensing input device that converts written or hard copy materials into soft or digital format.

Display

An output device that visually conveys text, graphics, and video information.

Memory

Electronic components that store instructions and data.

Storage Media

Locations where a computer keeps data, instructions, and information.

Storage Device

Hardware that records (writes) and/or reads (retrieves) items to and from storage media.

The Internet

A worldwide collection of computer networks that connects millions of computers and devices.

World Wide Web (www)

A global library of information consisting of a worldwide collection of electronic documents.

Webpage

An electronic document on the web.

Website

A collection of related webpages.

Web Server

A computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer or mobile device.

Browser

Software that enables users with an internet connection to view and access webpages.

Search Engine

Software used to find information on the web.

Online Social Network

An online service that allows users to share interests, ideas, stories, photos, music, and videos with others.

Green Computing

Practices aimed at reducing electricity consumption and environmental waste when using computers and technology.

Software

Also called a program; tells the computer what tasks to perform and how to perform them.

System Software

Operating system and tools that must be installed first for applications to function.

Software Developer

Also called a developer or programmer; a person who develops programs or apps.

Communication Device

Hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa.

Network

A collection of computers and devices connected together.