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Computer Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer Hardware | Parts of the computer you can touch. |
| CPU | Central processing unit. Processes instructions. |
| RAM | Random Access Memory. Holds temporary information, and losses it when the power is switched off. |
| Input Device | Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone, Scanner. |
| Output Device | Monitor, Printer, Speakers, Projector. |
| Bytes Order | Byte, Kilobyte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte. |
| Hertz | Measures the processing speed of the CPU |
| Multitask | Being able to use more than one program at a time. |
| Operating System Software | Controls over all function of the computer. |
| Application Software | Excel, Web browsers, Word, Email, Etc... |
| Word Processing | Create documents such as reports, letters, research papers. |
| Spreadsheet | Preforms calculations, budgets, charts, financial planner. |
| Presentations | Slide shows to help with lectures to a group. |
| Database | Handles large amounts of data such as students records and patient records. |