click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | An electronic device that processes data |
| Personal Computer (PC) | Is used by one person at a time |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | It is like the computers brain |
| Bit | Is the smallest 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 coumputer |
| Output | Is when a computer delivers information back to a user |
| Random-Access memory (RAM) | Is where a computer stores data. This memory is temporary 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 | Is where a computer stores data. This memory is permanent information on your computer. ROM holds your computer's built instructions and cannot be erased or changed |
| Storage Device | It is like your long term memory where you keep memories of important events |
| Software | Is a set of instructions that make it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
| Operating System (OS) | Is the main program that makes your computer work |
| Network | Is a group of computer connected together |
| Drive | Is the largest storage area |
| Folder | Is a place to save and organize files |
| File | Is a collection of data |
| Save As | This is how you can duplicate or copy a file |
| Shortcut | Is an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
| Keyword | Is a word keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for |
| Content Search | Look for information from a list categories and topics. This is like using a books table of contents |
| Keyword Search | Key one or more keywords. The search results include all the topics in which the keywords appear |