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POLICE TECHNOLOGY - Chapter Two
(Computer Basics)

 

Learning Objectives

The student will understand the basic hardware and software components of a desktop personal computer (PC). The student will understand the difference between operating systems and applications software. The student will understand the difference between an flat file and relational database.

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The hyperlinks provided for the Key Terms may take you to a simple definition, or an article wherein the term is described:

Algorithm

American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII)

Applications

Binary Digit or Bit

Bus

Byte

Cache Memory

Cassette Tapes

CD-ROM

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Complementary Metal Oxide

Semiconductor (CMOS)

Database

Desktop Personal

Computer

DVD

Expansion Slot

Firmware

Floppy Disks

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Hard Disks or Hard Drives

Hardware

Interface

Keyboard

Microphone

Monitor

Motherboard (or Systems Board)

Mouse

Operating Systems

Output Devices

Peripheral Devices

Pixel

Platform

Port