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Unit 2
Term | Definition |
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Computer | An electronic device that processes data. |
Personal Computer (PC) | Used by one person at a time. |
Central Processing Unit (CPU) | Is a small chip that performs calculations and carries out all the instructions you give to your computer. |
Bit | Smallest unit of information |
Byte | Eight bits, the building block for all information that flow 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 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 | IS like your long term memory, where you keep memories of important events. |
Software | IS a set of instructions that makes 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 computers connected together. |
Drive | Is the largest storage are. |
Folder | Is a place to save and organize files, such as documents or pictures. |
File | Is 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 | Is an icon that is direct link to a file or a folder. |
Keyword | Is a word keyed into search box that matches the topic you are looking for. |
Content Search | Look for information form a list of categories and topics. |
Keyword Search | Key one or more words keywords. The search include all of the topics in which the keywords appear. |