IntComp Reviewer
IntComp Reviewer
IP Address – Internet Protocol Address – A numerical label such as 192.0.2.1 that is connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for
communication.
Network ID – A portion of an IP address that identifies the TCP/IP network on which a host resides.
Host ID –a A specific piece of information which uniquely identifies a computer – Max of 255
Static IP Address – an IP address that was manually configured for a device instead of one that was assigned by a DHCP server – Fixed/Doesn’t change
Dynamic IP Address – a temporary address for devices connected to a network that continually changes over time – Changeable/Change automatically
Example: http://www.google.com/history/html
Path – history
Wired:
Wireless:
Wi-Fi
Mobile Broadband
Fixed Wireless
Satellite Internet Service
Meanings:
5 Basic Components
Input Unit
Output Unit
Memory Unit
Control Unit
Arithmetical and Logical Unit
7 Major Components
Motherboard
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Processor (CPU)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Storage
Video Card (Graphics)
Computer Case (Chassis)
Digital Literacy – Involves having a current knowledge and understanding of computers, mobile devices, the internet, and related technologies.
Input-Process-Output – A step which our computer follows to process data.
Data – A collection of raw facts.
Data Gathering – Once the data are process it is called as Data Gathering.
Input Device – A device that inserts data.
Output Device – Hardware component that conveys information from a computer or mobile device to one or more people.
Communication Device – Hardware capable of transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa.
Computer Network – A collection of inter-connected computers.
Green Computing – Involves reducing the electricity consumed and environmental waste generated when using computer.
Internet – A collection of million link networks that links to business, educational institution, government agencies, and individual.
Wired Connection – It is a connection to internet that involves cables.
Internet Service Provider – A business that provides individuals and organizations access to the internet free or for a fee.
Internet Protocol Address – A sequence of numbers that uniquely identifies each computer or device connected to the internet.
DNS – Translates the domain name into its associated IP address.
Web Server – a computer that delivers requested webpages to your computer.
WWW – A worldwide collection of electronic documents.
URL – A webpage has a unique address called.
Web Publishing – The development and maintenance of websites.
Computer – A computer can perform all of its input, processing, output, and storage activities by itself and is intended to be used by one person at a time.
Mainframe – A type of server that is capable to cater or accommodate thousands of users simultaneously.
Terminal – A computer, usually with limited processing power, that enables users to send data to and/or receive information from a server, or host
computer.
Cloud Computing – Refers to an environment of servers that houses and provide access to resources users access through the internet.
UPS – A device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power.
System unit – A part of the computer that houses the primary devices that perform operations and produce results for complex calculation.
Memory – A device that is capable of storing information, data, and instructions.
Mouse – A pointing tool that can point and manipulate any object or text on screen.
Scanner – A light-sensing input device that reads printed text and graphics and then translates the result into a form the computer can process.
Digital camera – A type of digital video camera that enables a user to capture video and images, make video calls and conduct conference.
Input and Output – The way how the computer converts information to what human can understand into what system unit can process.
Storage Device – A hardware in the computer system that stores information, programs and application.
Optical Disc – A device in the computer system that is flat, a circular plate made of aluminum or glass and coated with a magnetic material.
Cloud Storage – A type of storage that makes it easy to share files with anyone over the internet.
Information System – A interrelated components organization use to collect, process, store and disseminate information? This is in order to support the
decision making, coordination, control, analysis, and visualization in an organization.
People – A part of the Information System which is known as the End-user.
Data – Referring to a plain fact that may be in a form of text, image, numbers and sound.
Microprocessor – the most important unit within a computer that is responsible in manipulating the data.
Laptop – A type of computer that is small enough to fit on top of a desk but too big to carry around. – Also called a notebook computer which is a thin and
lightweight mobile computer with a screen on its lid and a keyboard in its base.
E-commerce – A process of selling goods and services over the internet.
Hardware – Physical equipment of a computer.
Browser – A software that is part of the internet whereas it enables users with an internet connection to access and view webpages on a computer or
mobile devices.
Online Social Network – A common way of the most users today whenever connected in the internet encourages members to share their interests, ideas,
mysterious, photos, music, and videos with other registered users.
Search Engine – A software that finds websites, websites, webpages, images, videos, news, maps, and other information related to a specific topic.
Network – A hardware or device that capable to transferring items from computers and devices to transmission media and vice versa.
Programmer – A person who creates a program or application.
Flash Drive – A separate freestanding storage device that connects with a cable to a USB port or other port on a computer or mobile devices.
RFID – Consist of an antenna and a memory chip that contains the information to be transmitted via radio waves. – A device used to gather information
from RFID tags.
Audio Output Device – A device that translates audio information for the computer into sounds that people can understand.
Solid State Storage – A storage device in the computer system has larger capacity and capable of recording high definition of video.
Binary – Language of the computer.
Cache – Non-volatile storage.
Primary & Secondary – Two basic types of memory in a computer.
Mobile Computer – A portable computer which designed so that user can easily carry it from place to place.
Tablet – A thin and lightweight mobile computer that has a touch screen.
Server – A computer which dedicated in providing one or more services to other computers or devices on a network.
Smartphone – The most in-demand personal computer that usually includes a calendar, an appointment book, an address book, a calculator, a notepad,
games, browser, and numerous other apps.
Android – Not considered as a desktop operating system.