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GJHS CBA Unit 1
GJHS Hardware and Software
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |