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Unit A
Understanding Essential Computer Concepts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| netbook | A type of subnotebook computer that is primary designed to allow user to access the internet and check e-mail |
| commands | input instructions that tell the computer how to process data |
| byte | a series of 8 bits |
| RAM | a special memory chip on the mother b |
| hard disc | a rigid non removable magnetic disk with a large data storage capacity. |
| expansion slot | a place in a computer where an expansion card can be inserted. |
| server | is a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called "clients". |
| spyware | software that enables a user to obtain covert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data covertly from their hard drive. |
| operating system | the software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals. |
| database | a structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways. |