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Jay P. Classification station. Computer Input. An input- whatever is typed, submitted, or transmitted to a computer system. Computer Output. An output- the result produced by a computer. Application Software.
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Jay P. Classification station
Computer Input • An input- whatever is typed, submitted, or transmitted to a computer system.
Computer Output • An output- the result produced by a computer.
Application Software • Application software- a set of computer programs that helps a person carry out a task.
System Software • System software- to help the computer monitor itself to work efficiently.
Computer Classification • Personal computer- microprocessor- based computing device designed to meet the computer needs of an individual.
Computer Classification • Workstation- an ordinary personal computer that is hooked to a network. Also a powerful desktop computer used for high- performance tasks.
Computer Classification • Videogame console- similar to a personal computer but it can be used to play games.
Computer Classification • Server- to serve computers on a network by supplying them with data.
Computer Classification • Client- any software or digital device, such as a computer, that requests data from a server.
Computer Classification • Mainframe computer- large and expensive computer capable of simultaneously processing data for hundreds and thousands of users.
Computer Classification • Supercomputer- one of the fastest computers in the world.
Computer Classification • Handheld computer- a PDA enhanced with features such as removable storage, e-mail, Web access, voice communication, built in camera, and GPS.
Computer Classification • PDA- a pocket- sized digital appointment book with a small qwerty keyboard or a touch- sensitive screen.
Computer Classification • Smart Phone- a cell phone that includes voice communication, keyboard, text messaging, e-mail, web access, and much more.
Computer Classification • Portable Media Player- a device that can store music, videos, and photos that is portable.
Computer Classification • Microcontroller- special- purpose microprocessor that is built into the machine it controls.