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Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | an electronic device that processes data. |
| Personal Computer (PC) | used by one person at a time. |
| Central Processing Unit (CPU) | the computers "brain". |
| Bit | the smallest unit of information. |
| Byte | building block for all information. |
| Hardware | collection of physical devices that make up your computer system. |
| Input | when a user enters information into a computer. |
| Output | when a computer delivers information back to a user. |
| Random Access Memory (RAM) | The temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file. |
| Read Only Memory (ROM) | The permanent information on your hard drive. |
| Storage Device | hard drive, server, or disk. |
| Software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks. |
| Operating System (OS) Software | 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. |
| 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 a folder. |
| Keyword | a word or words keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for. |
| Content Search | look for information from a list of categories and topics. |
| Keyword Search | key one or more keywords. The search results include all of the topics in which the keywords appear. |