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Unit 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| computer | an electronic device that processes data |
| personal computer (PC) | used by one person at a time |
| central processing unit (CPU) | or microprocessor, a small chip that performs calculations and carries out all the instructions you give to your computer |
| bit | smallest unit of information, always either a 1 or a 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 | when a user enters information into a computer |
| Output | is when a computer delivers information back to a user |
| random-access memory(RAM) | one place where computer stores memory |
| read-only memory (ROM) | another place where memory is stored in a computer |
| storage device | such as a hard drive, a server, or a disk |
| Software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
| Operating System (OS) | 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, such as documents or pictures |
| 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 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 |