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Unit 2
Term | Definition |
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computer | is an electronic device that processes data. |
personal computer (PC) | used by one person at a time |
central processesing unit (cpu) | which is like the computer's brain |
bit | smallest unit of information |
byte | the building block for all information that flows through a computer |
hardware | the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system. |
input | when a user enters information into a computer |
output | when a computer delivers infomation back to the computer. |
random-access memory (ram) | a computer stores in 3 different places. |
read-only memory (rom) | on a storage device |
storage device | a storage device is like a long term memory. |
software | a set of instructoiins that makes a |
network | a group of computers that are connected together. |
drive | is the largest storage area. |
folder | a place to save and organize files. |
file | is a collection of data |
keywork | is a word keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for. |
content search | look for information |
operation system | is the main program that makes your computer work |
save as | this lets you rename a file and at the same time copying the file by saveig it to a new location |
shortcut | is an icon is a direct link to a file or a folder |
keyword search | key one or more keywords |