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Unit A
Understanding Essential Computer Concepts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Netbook | A type of subnotebook computer that is primarily designed to allow users to access the internet and check e-mail. |
| Commands | an instructin to preform a task such as opening the file or emptying the rcyling bin |
| Byte | Series of eight bits. |
| RAM | a magnetic stoarge device |
| Hard Disk | Magnetic storage media that is usually sealed in a case inside the computer. |
| Expansion slot | A slot on the motherboard into which a controller card for a peripheral device is inserted. |
| server | A computer on a network that acts as the central storage location from programs and data used on the network. |
| Spyware | A program that tracks a user's internet usage without the user's permission. |
| Operating system | Software that allocates resources, manages storage space, maintain security, and controls. |
| Database | A collection of informative stored |