Download I can determine what to look for when purchasing new computers

Monday, August 12, 2013
Learning Target: I can determine what to look for when
purchasing new computers and mobile devices.
Bellwork 1 Journal Entry – 5 minutes:
FlashBack: What does HTTP stand for and what is its
use? Give an example of a Web Address or URL (Uniform
Resource Locator) as described in your digital textbook.
Agenda:
 SAM “Computer Concepts” training; Take Notes watching
‘Intro, Observe, Apply’
2 – Buying a Computer
 Divide into teams and start group ‘shopping’ project
 Start reading Chapter 1 Introduction to Computers and
How to Purchase Computers and Mobile Devices review
and reading in SAM Mindtap digital textbook. Complete
sections 1-8 and take notes over bolded words
 Early Finish: Work through LESSONS in GREEN box in
middle and set to 35 WPM www.freetypinggame.net
Bellwork Answer: HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol and is a set of rules that define how pages transfer on the
Internet. Example:
Protocol
domain
path
web pagename
HTTP://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/wildlifeviewing.htm
Glossary
Chapter 1
access provider
Business that provides access to the Internet free or for a fee
antivirus
program
Protects a computer against viruses
backup
Duplicate of a file, program, or disk; stored separately
central
processing unit
Carries out the basic instructions that operate a computer
cloud storage
Internet service that provides hard disk storage to computer users
communications Hardware component that enables a computer to send and receive data
device
computer
Electronic device operating via instructions from its own memory
control unit
Directs and coordinates most of the operations in the computer
data
Collection of unprocessed items
database
Data organized in a way that allows access and use of that data
desktop
computer
Designed so the system unit and all devices fit entirely on a desk
digital camera
Device allows users to take pictures and store the images digitally
display device
Visually conveys text, graphics, and video information
green
computing
Reducing electricity and environmental waste due to computers
Hypertext
Transfer
Protocol
Rules that define how pages transfer on the Internet
information
processing
cycle
Input, process, output, and storage
input device
Hardware component used to enter data into a computer
Internet
Worldwide collection of networks that links millions of people
keyboard
Contains keys users press to enter data into the computer
LCD monitor
Uses a liquid crystal display to produce images on the screen
malware
Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits
memory
Electronic components that store instructions and data
monitor
Display device packaged as a separate peripheral
motherboard
Main circuit board of the system unit
mouse
Pointing device that fits under the palm of your hand
multifunction
peripheral
All-in-one device; printer, scanner, copy machine, fax machine
network
Computers connected together
notebook
computer
Portable personal computer often designed to fit on your lap
optical disc
Flat, round, portable metal disc with a plastic coating
output devices
Hardware components that convey information to people
peripheral
Device connected to system unit and controlled by the processor
photo printer
Ink-jet printers that produce photo-lab-quality pictures
printer
Produces text and graphics on a physical medium such as paper
resolution
Number of horizontal and vertical pixels in a display device
rootkit
Malicious program allows someone to take control of computer
search engine
Program that finds Web pages related to a specific topic
smart phone
Phone that can connect to the Internet
software
Series of related computer instructions
solid state
media
Contain only electronic components with no moving parts
spreadsheet
software
Allows users to create worksheets and perform calculations
stylus
Small pen-like device that uses pressure instead of ink
system unit
Case of computer electronic components used to process data
touchpad
Rectangular area on notebooks; uses fingertip to move pointer
track
Narrow recording band that forms a circle on the disk surface
Trojan horse
Program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program
Uniform
Resource
Locator
Web page unique address
USB flash drive
Flash memory storage device that plugs into a USB port
Web server
Computer that delivers requested Web pages to your computer
word
processing
software
Used to create, edit, format, and print documents