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Unit A
Understanding Essential Computer Concepts
Term | Definition |
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Netbook | a type of sub-notebook computer that is primarily designed to allow users to access the Internet and check e-mail |
Commands | inputs instructions that tell the computer how to process data |
Byte | series of eight bits |
RAM | temporarily holds data and programs while the computer is on |
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 for programs and data used on the network |
Spyware | a program that tracks a users internet usage without the users permission |
Operating System | software that allocates resources,manages storage space,maintains security,and controls input and output |
Database | a collection of information stored on one or more computers organized in a uniform format of records and fields |