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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| computer | an electronic device that proceses data |
| personal computer | used by one person at a time |
| central processing unit | the computers brain |
| bite | smallest unit of information |
| byte | the building block for all information |
| hardware | the collection of physical devices |
| input | when a user enters information into a computer |
| output | is when a computer delivers information back to a user |
| random-access memory | the temporary information that a computer uses only when it wo9rks with a particular file |
| storage device | such as a hard drive, a server or a disk |
| software | is a set aof instructions that makes it possible for your commputer to preform tasks |
| operting system | the main program that make s your computer work |
| network | a group of computer connected together |
| drive | largest storage area |
| folder | place to save and organize file |
| file | collection of data |
| save as | you can duplicate or copy a file |
| shortcut | an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
| keyword | a word keyed into a search box |
| content search | look for information from a list of catogories |
| keyword search | key one or more keywords |
| read only memory | the permanent information on your hard drive |