CISC 181 Test 1 Study Guide

Visual Basic Technology

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Byte
Eight Binary Digits (or Bites)
Application Software
A set of program on a computer that helps a user carry out tasks such as word processing, emailing, editing photo, online course, games.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The science that attempts to produce computers that display the same type of reasoning and intelligence that humans do.
Beta Version
Early versions of software programs that are still under development. Beta Versions are usually provided free of charge in return for user feedback
Binary
(or Bite) A digital that corresponds to the on and off states of a computer's switches. A bit contains a value of either 0 and 1
Coaxial Cable
A single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic insulation and sheathing used mainly in cable television and cable intranet svc
Cold Boot
Starting the computer from a powered down or off state
Computer Fluency
Discribe a person that understands that capabilities and limitations of computers and knows how to use them to accomplish tasks efficiently
*CPU
Central Processing Unit - Part of the computer that is responsible for data processing "brains of the computer" largest/most important part of comp
CRT
The CRT screen is a grid made of million of pixels