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Unit 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | Is an electronic device that processes data |
| Personal computer (PC) | Is used by one person at a time |
| Central processing unit (CPU) | A small chip that performs calculations and carries out all instructions you give to your computer |
| Bit | Is the smallest unit of information |
| Byte | Each bit makes a byte, the building block for all information that follows 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 momory (RAM) | Memory where a computer stores data |
| Read-only memory (ROM) | Memory where a computer stores data and can not be erased or changed |
| Storage device | Such as a hard drive, server, or disk where you can store information |
| 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 area |
| Folder | Is a place to save and organize files such as documents or pictures |
| File | Is a collection of data |
| Save As | Use to duplicate or copy |
| Shortcut | Is an icon that is a direct limk to a file or folder |
| Keyword | Is a word or words keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are searching for |
| Content Search | Like a table of contents |
| Keyword Search | Key one or more words. The search results include all of the topics in which the keywords appear |