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CBA Hardware and Software

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Application Software   computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task Examples: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Database,and Graphics software  
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Central processing Unit(CPU)   Executes commands from a computer's hardware and software; the principal computer chip that contains several processing componets, which determines the computer's operating speed; the "brain" of a computer  
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File management   A program on a computer that allows teh suer to create,edit,viewmprint,rename,copy,or dlete files,folders,or an entire file system  
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File type   an extension at the end of a file name, indicating which application was used to create a document i.e., Word files end in doc and Excel files end in xls  
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Input device   data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone,scanner,flash drive, or mouse  
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Logon   the action of gaining accesss to a computer or a network by entering a username and password; also called Login/Sign In  
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Memory   computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working; often called TAM or Random Access Memory  
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Operating System   system software that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other  
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Output Device   allos the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor,printer, headphones, or speakers  
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Peripheral   additonal hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used Examples: Scanner, Webcam, Computer Joystick  
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Save   storing data for later use  
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Save As   a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file (such as location,file name, or file type) before saving it  
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Storage device   external hardware used to store and retrieve data such as a disk drive,CD/DVD drive, flash drive, or tape drive  
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System software   software responsible for the general operation of a computer system, including the operation of hardware, running application software, and file management Examples: BIOS, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, or utility software  
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System Unit   a computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage  
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