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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | is an electronic device that processes data. |
| personal compuer(PC) | is used by one person at a time. |
| central processing unit(CPU) | computers "brain" |
| bit | is the smallest unit of information, always either 1 or a 2 |
| byte | the building block for all information that flows through a computer |
| hardware | is the collection of physical devices that make up your computer systems |
| input | is when a user enters information into a computer |
| output | is when a computer delivers information back to a user |
| random access memory (RAM) | temporary information that your computer uses only when you work with a particular file |
| read only memory (ROM) | is permanent information on you computer |
| storage device | such as a hard drive, a server, or a disk |
| software | is a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computers to preform tasks |
| operating system (OS) | software 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 |
| file | is a collection of data |
| save as | lets you rename the file and at the same time |
| shortcut | is an icon that is a direct link to a file or a folder |
| keyword | is 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. |