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Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | is an electronic device that processes data |
| Personal computer | is used by one person at a time |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | is like a computers brain |
| Bit | is the smallest unit of information always either a 1 or 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 | a place where the computer stores data |
| storage device | is like your long term memory |
| software | is a set of instrustions that make it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
| operating system | is the main program that makes your computer work |
| network | is a group of computers 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 | lets you rename a file and at the same time copy it by saving it to a new location |
| Shortcut | is an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
| Keyword | is a word(or words) keyed into a search box that matches the topic your looking for |
| content search | look for information form a list or categories and topics |
| keyword search | key one or more words |