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COMPUTING
It is the applied science that covers the study and
application of automatic information processing, using
computer systems, generally implemented as
electronic devices. It is also defined as the automatic
processing of information.
 INFORMATION
Information is a fundamental element in the
communication process, since it has a meaning
for the person who receives it, who will
understand it if it shares the same code as the
person who sends it. This not only occurs in a
social process but also in the world of
computing.
 INFORMATION
SYSTEM
An information system (IS) is a set of elements
aimed at the processing and administration of data
and information, organized and ready for
subsequent use, generated to cover a need
(objective).
 COMPUTER

It is an electronic machine that receives and

processes data to convert it into useful information.
A computer is a collection of integrated circuits and
other related components that can execute
accurately, quickly, and as directed by a user or
automatically by another program.

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components electronic,
electromechanical and mechanical; its cables,
cabinets or boxes, peripherals of all kinds and
any other physical element involved.
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introduction of graphic images to the computer through a
system of dot matrices, as a result of an optical scan of
the document. The information is stored in files in the
form of bitmaps, or in other more efficient formats such as
Jpeg or Gif.
 OUTPUT DEVICES

These devices allow the user to view the results of

computer calculations or data manipulations. The most
common output device is the display unit (VDU), which
is a monitor that displays characters and graphics on a
television-like screen.
a) Screen or Monitor: It is where
the information provided by
the computer is viewed. In the
most common case it is a
device based on a cathode ray
tube (CRT) like that found in
televisions, while in laptops it is a flat liquid crystal screen
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h) Fax: Device by which a copy of another form is printed,
transmitted either via telephone or from the fax itself. For this
purpose, a roll of paper is used that is cut when the printing is
finished.
d) Headphones: These are devices placed in the ear to listen to
the sounds that the sound card sends. They have the advantage
that they cannot be heard by anyone else, only the person who
uses them.
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 CPU
The central processing unit or CPU (for the
acronym in English of central processing unit), or
simply the processor or microprocessor, is the
component of the computer and other
programmable devices, which interprets the
instructions contained in the programs and
processes the data.
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storage
Data storage devices or drives are devices that read or
write data to storage media or media, and together they
make up the secondary memory or secondary storage of
the computer.
These devices carry out reading or writing operations on
the media or supports where the files of your computer
system are stored or saved, logically and physically.
HARD DRIVE: Hard drives have information ran
storage capacity, are normally housed within the
computer frame (internal drives), and are not easily removable.
FLASH MEMORY: It is a type of memory that is marketed
for the use of portable devices, such as digital cameras or
electronic agendas.
HIGH CAPACITY MAGNETIC DISCS AND TAPE: These
are special units that are used to make backup copies in
companies and research centers. Its storage capacity can
be hundreds of gigabytes.
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Ram stands for random access memory, a type

of computer memory that can be accessed
randomly; That is, any byte of memory can be
accessed without accessing the preceding bytes.
 SCANNER
It is a peripheral that is used to convert, through the
use of light, printed images or documents to digital
format.
Scanners may have accessories such as an automatic
sheet feeder or an adapter for slides and
transparencies.
 PRINTER

A printer is a computer peripheral that allows you to

produce a permanent copy of text or graphics from
documents stored in electronic format, printing them on
physical media, usually paper or transparencies, using
ink cartridges or laser technology.
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The computer monitor or computer screen,
although it is also commonly called a "screen", is
an output device that, through an interface,
displays the results of a computer's processing.
 SOFTWAR
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The logical equipment or software of a digital
computer is known as software; It includes the set of
necessary logical components that make it possible to
perform specific tasks, as opposed to the physical
components of the system, called hardware.
 OPERATIN
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An Operating System is a software that acts as an
interface between hardware devices and the
programs used by the user to use a computer. It is
responsible for managing, coordinating activities and
carrying out resource sharing and acts as a station
for applications running on the machine.
1) Windows 3.1: Microsoft made a decision, to make an "
operating system that had a user - friendly graphical interface,
and as a result, it got Windows. This system displays icons on
the screen that represent different files or programs, which
can be accessed by double-clicking them with the mouse
pointer. All IB applications developed for Windows look
similar, so it is very easy to learn how to use new software
once you have learned the basics .
2) Windows 95: In 1995, Microsoft introduced a new and
improved version of Windows 3.1. The improvements of this
OS include multitasking support and 32-bit architecture, thus
allowing better applications to run to improve work efficiency.

NT: This version of Windows specializes in

servers and servers. With this OS you can
effectively between two or more
 COMPUTER
PROGRAM
A computer program is a set of instructions that, once
executed, will perform one or more tasks on a computer.
Without programs, these machines cannot function
properly. The general set of programs is called software
and thus refers to the logical equipment or software of a
digital computer.
A bit is a digit of the bin numbering system. While in the decim numbering
system there are ten digits, in the binary numbering system only two digits
are used, 0 and 1. A bit or binary digit can represent one of those two
values, 0 or 1 .
The bit is the minimum unit of information used in computing, in any digital
device, or in information theory. With it, we can represent any two values,
such as true or false, open or closed, white or black, north or south, male or
female, red or blue , etc.
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 BYTE
A byte is the fundamental unit of data in personal
computers, a byte is eight contiguous bits. The
byte is also the basic unit of measurement for
memory, storing the equivalent of a character.
 DVD
DVD is a Digital Video Disc that has a video
recorder function, sounds with great clarity in the
video and sound.

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 CD
The compact disc (popularly known as CD for the
acronym in English of Compact Disc ) is an optical digital
medium used to store any type of information (audio,
images, video, documents and other data).
 LCD
A liquid crystal display or LCD (acronym for
Liquid Crystal Display) is a thin, flat screen
made up of a number of color or monochrome
pixels placed in front of a light source or
reflector.
 USB
A USB memory ( Universal Serial Bus ; in English
pendrive , USB flash drive ) is a mass storage
device that uses flash memory to store the
information you may require. It connects through a
USB port and the information entered into it can be
modified millions of times during its useful life.
 ARCHIVE
A file or computer file is a set of bits stored on a peripheral
device.
A file is identified by a name and the description of the
folder or directory that contains it. Computer files are so
called because they are the digital equivalents of the card,
paper, or microfiche files in the traditional office
environment. Computer files provide a way to organize the
resources used to permanently store data on a computer
system.

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 FILE
Space on the hard drive where files can be stored,
following a hierarchical structure determined, or not,
by the user. It is called a folder because the idea of
this type of storage is similar to the administrative
environment of any office, where documents are also
stored in folders; in fact, the icon also simulates this
object.
Definition of Databases. A set of information stored in auxiliary memory that
allows direct access and a set of programs that manipulate that data.
Database is an exhaustive non-redundant set of structured data organized
independently of use and its implementation on a time-accessible machine
and compatible with concurrent users with
need for different information that cannot be predicted in time.
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computer network or computer
network, it is a set of computers connected by
cables, signals, waves or any other method of
data transport, which share information (files),
resources (CD-ROM, printers, etc.) , services
(internet access, e-mail, chat, games), etc.
 INTERNET
The Internet is a decentralized set of interconnected
communication networks that use the TCP/IP family
of protocols, ensuring that the heterogeneous
physical networks that comprise it function as a
single logical network, with global reach.