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Computer Systems
Term | Definition |
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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. |