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Unit A
Understanding Essential Computer Concepts
Term | Definition |
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netbook | A type of subnotebook computer that is primarily designed to allow users to access the internet and check e-mails. |
commands | Input instrustions that tells 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 permission |
operating system | Software that allocates resources, manages storage space, maintains security, and controlls I/O. |
data base | A collection information stored on one or more computers organized in a uniform format of records and field. |