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Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | An electronic device that processes data. |
| Personal Computer (PC) | Is used by one person at a time. (MP3, Desktop, laptop, and phones). |
| Centeral Processing Unit (CPU) | A small chip that pergorms caluculations and caries out all the insturctions you give to the computer. (The Brain) |
| Bit | The smaller unit of information,always either a 1 or a 0 |
| Byte | The building block for all information 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 (RAM) | This is memory is temoporary information that your computer uses only when you work with a particular file. It is erased when you turn off your computer. |
| Read-Only memory (ROM) | This memory is permanet information on your computer. ROM holds your computer's built-in instructions and cannot be erased or changed. |
| Storage Device | Is file you move the information from RAM to a storage device. |
| Software | Is a set of insturctions that makes it possivle for your computer to perform task. |
| Operating system (OS) | Is the main program that makes your computer work. |
| Network | Is a group of computers connected together. |
| Drive | The largest storage are. |
| Folder | Is the place to save and organize files, such as documents or pictures |
| File | Is the collection of data. |
| 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 the icon that is a direct link to a file or folder. |
| Keyword | Is a word (or words) keyed into a search box that matchesthe topic you are looking for. |
| Content Search | Looks for information from a list of categories and topics. |
| Keyword Search | Key one or more keywords. |