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Hardware&software8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Application software | computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task Examples: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Database, and Graphics software |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | – executes commands from a computer's hardware and software; the principal computer chip that contains several processing components, which determines the computer's operating speed; the "brain" of a computer |
| File management | – A program on a computer that allows the user to create, edit, view, print, rename, copy, or delete files, folders, or an entire file system |
| File type | an extension at the end of a file name |
| Input device | – data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive, or mouse |
| 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", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other |
| Output device | allows the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers |
| Peripheral | – additional hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used |
| Save | storing data for later use |
| 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 |
| Storage device | – external hardware used to store and retrieve data, such as a disk drive, CD/DVD drive, flash drive, or tape drive |
| System software | software responsible for the general operation of a computer system, |
| System unit | a computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage |