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computer tech.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer Hardware | parts of the computer you can touch. |
| CPU | central processing Unit. processes program instructions. |
| RAM | random access memory. Holds program instructions temporarily, loses all data when power goes out. when ram is low on your computer is low your computer runs slow |
| Input Devices | keyboard, mouse, microphone, scanner |
| Output Devices | Monitor, printer, speakers, projector |
| Bytes Order | byte, kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte |
| Hertz | measures processing speed of the CPU |
| Multitask | being able to use more than one program at once |
| Operating System Software | controls overall functions of computer |
| Application Software | excel, web browsers, word, email, etc. |
| Word Processing | create documents such as reports, letters, research |
| Spreadsheet | performs calculations. budgets, charts, financial planner |
| Presentations | slide shows to help with lectures to a group |
| Data Base | handles large amounts of data such as, student records and patient cards. |