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Unit 2 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | an electronic device that processes data |
| Personal Computer (CP) | used by one person at a time |
| central proccessing unit (CPU) | the computers brain |
| bit | the smallest unit of info ,always either a 1 or a 0 |
| byte | the building block for all info that flows through a computer |
| hardware | the collection of phisical devices that make up your computer system |
| input | when a user enters info into a computer |
| output | 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 particular file |
| read -only memory(ROM) | the permanent info on your hard drive |
| storage device | such as a hard drive , a server ,or a disk |
| software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
| operating system (OS) | the main program that makes your computer work |
| network | a group of computers connected together |
| drive | the largest storage area |
| folder | a place to save and organize files , such as documents or pictures |
| file | a collection of data |
| Save As | lets you rename a file and , at the same time copy the file by saving it to a new location |
| 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 are looking for |
| content search | look for info from a list of categories and topics |
| keyword search | Key one or more keywords |
| laynie | awesome |