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Question | Answer |
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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 |