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Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| computer | an electronic divice that processes data |
| Personal Computer (PC) | a computer used by one person at a time |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | the brain of the computer |
| bit | the smallest unit of information |
| byte | the building block for all information that flows through a computer |
| Hardware | the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system |
| input | when a user enters information into a computer |
| output | when a computer delivers information back to a user |
| random-access memory (RAM) | temporary information that your computer uses when you work a particular file |
| Read-only memory | permanent information on your computer |
| storage device | a hard drive,server,or a disk |
| software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
| Operating System (OS) | the main program that makes your computer work |
| network | a group of computers connected together |
| drive | the largest storage area |
| folder | a place to save and organize files |
| file | a collection of data |
| shortcut | an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
| keyword | a word or words keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for |
| Content Search | look for information from a list of catagories and topics |
| Keyword Search | key one or more keywords |
| save as | duplicate a file by using this button |