Sept. 2 Careers and The Computer System

An input is....

• Any data and instructions entered into the memory of a computer

• Unprocessed data

• Data that has been processed into a useful form.

• Any hardware component that allows users to enter data and instructions into a computer

A computer is an electronic device which takes IN data, _________ it and then OUTPUTS the result

• Processes
• Stores
• Deletes
• Copies

OUTPUT IS

• INFORMATION THAT IS STORED IN THE COMPUTE

• INFORMATION THAT IS DISPLAYED FROM THE COMPUTER

• DATA BEING SENT FOR PROCESSING

• DATA BEING PROCESSED

Term for the physical parts of the computer

• HARDWARE
• HARD DRIVE
• SOFTWARE
• INPUT DEVICES

What does CPU stand for?

• Critical Processing Unit
• Core Processing Unit
• Common Processing Unit
• Central Processing Unit

What is this piece of hardware?

• CPU
• Motherboard
• Computer/Tower
• Power Supply

What is this?

• Audio Card

• Graphics Card

• CPU

• Motherboard

Who deals with problems once the network is operating?

• Network Administrator

• Network Designer

• Network Engineer

• Network Support Technicians

What job skills are required to succeed in a networking career?

• communication

• problem solving

• team work

• leadership

What is the 3rd step in the Problem Solving Process?

• Identify the problem.

• Find information that will help solve the problem.

• Create a solution.

• Implement and evaluate the solution.