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unit 2 terms
Question | Answer |
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computer | is an elctronic device that proccess data. |
personal computer (pc) | a computer that is used by one person at a time. |
central proccessing unit (cpu) | the brain of the computer. |
bit | is the smaller unit of info. |
byte | the building block for all info thaat flows through a computer. |
hardware | is a collection of physical devices that makes up your computer system. |
input | is when a user enters info into a computer. |
output | is when a computer delivers info back to a user. |
random access memory (ram) | the temporary info that a computer uses only when it works with a particualer file. |
read only memory (rom) | the permanant info on your hard drive. |
storage device | such as a hard drive, a server or a disk. |
software | is a set of instructions that makes it possible for your coumputer to preform tasks. |
operating system (os) | is thes main progtram that makes your computer work. |
network | is a group of computers connected together. |
drive | largest storage area |
folder | a place to save and organize files |
file | a collection of data |
save as | lets you rename files |
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 arae looking for |
content search | look for info from a list of categories and topics |
keyword search | key one or more keywords |