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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| computer | is an electronicdevice that processes data |
| personal computer | is used by one person at a time |
| central processing unit | the computer'brain |
| bit | is the smallest unit of information, always either a 1 or a 0 |
| byte | the building block for allinformation that flows through a computer |
| Hardware | is the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system |
| input | is 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 thet a computer uses only when it works with a paticular file |
| read-only memory | the permanent information on your hardware drive |
| storage device | such as a hard drive a server or a disk |
| software | is a set of instructions that makes it passible for your computer to perfoem taskes |
| operating system | is the main program that makesyour computer work |
| network | is a group of computers connected together |
| drive | is the largest storage area on a computer |
| folder | is a place to save and organize files |
| file | is a collection of data. can be text, graphics, or other types of media |
| save as | this lets you rename a file and at the same time copy the file by saving it to a new location |
| shortcut | is an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
| keyword | is 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 categories and topics. this is like using a book's table of content |
| keyword search | key one or more keywords. the search results include all of the topics in which the keywords appear |