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GJHS CBA Unit 1
GJHS Hardware and Software
Question | Answer |
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application | computer software created to allow the user to perform a specific job or task |
central processing unit | executes commands from a computer's hardware and software; the principal computer chip that contains several processing components |
file management | A program on a computer that allows the user to create |
input device | data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard |
logon | the action of gaining access to a computer or a network by entering a username and password; also called Login/Sign In |
memory | computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working; often called RAM or Random Access Memory |
operating system | system software that acts as a "go-between" |
output device | allows the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor |
peripheral | additional hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function |
save | storing data for later use |
save as | a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file (such as location |
storage device | external hardware used to store and retrieve data |
system | software responsible for the general operation of a computer system |
system unit | a computer case that contains the CPU |
file type | an extension at the end of a file name |