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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| COMPUTER | electronic device that is used to store, retrieve, and manipulate information (data) electronically. |
| . CPU | silicon chip that processes data and carries out instructions given to the computer |
| . hard drive | a non-removable drive, which is fast and holds a great deal of information |
| . hardware | – parts of the computer you can see and touch |
| . icons | – small pictures to remind you of each button’s function |
| . input devices | used to enter data into a computer |
| . monitor | output device that provides a visual representation of the information stored in the computer |
| mouse | hand-held device you use to move a pointer on the screen |
| OUTPUT DEVICES | any device which allows information to flow out of the computer (monitor, printer) |
| . RAM (Random Access Memory) | number of silicon chips inside a computer that hold information as long as the computer is turned on |
| software | – collection of programs and other data input that tells the computer how to operate and how to manipulate data |
| virus | – computer program that causes damage to software or files on a computer |
| use of a computer network to send and receive messages | |
| . internet | – vast network of computers linked to one another |
| . LAN (Local Area Network) | – when all the computers in a network are close together, such as in the same building |
| Modem | piece of equipment that connects a computer to the telephone lines |
| netiquette | the rules of conduct for Internet users |
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