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1º TECHNO UNIT 2 s1
2. Hardware and Software
Term | Definition |
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Bit | The smallest unit used to represent information on a computer. 1 or 0 |
Byte | A group of eight bits |
Hardware | The physical components of the computer |
Software | The programs or instructions that make it possible to operate and use a computer |
CPU | The "brain" in a computer that interprets instructions from programs and processes data, as well as managing and controlling the entire system |
Memories | Where we store data and intructions that form part of the programs in a computer |
Keyboard | The component of a computer system that you use to write with |
Mouse | The component of a computer system that you use to move the pointer or cursor |
Monitor | The component of a computer system that displays images or text |
Printer | The component of a computer system that prints information on paper |
Hard drive | Magnetic storage device that store data and save information even after the computer has been turned off |
Ports | Slots and bays found on the computer´s case where you can connect peripherical devices |
Desktop | The first screen that you can see when you turn on the computer |
File | Document in a computer where data is stored |
Folder | Where you can store the files |
Speakers | The component of a computer system that reproduces sounds |
Microphone | The component of a computer system that collects sounds |
Word processor | Program that enables you to write and format texts |
Database management systems | Application that contains a series of tables that store information or data that are interrelated |
Spreadsheet | Program that enables you to keep the accounts |
Presentation program | Application that you can use to create attractive, animated or still slide presentations. |
Operating system | Main program in a computer that tells how to perform all its basic functions |