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Hardware & Software

Unit One Vocabulary

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Application Software Computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task Examples: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Database, and Graphics software
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Executes commands from a computer’s hardware and software; the principal computer chip that contains several processing components, which determines the computer’s operating speed; the “brain” of a computer.
File Managment A program on a computer that allows the user to create, edit, view, print, rename, copy, or delete files, folders, or an entire file system.
File Type An extension at the end of a file name, indicating which application was used to create a document. i.e., Word files end in doc and Excel files end in .xls.
Input Device Data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive, or mouse.
Logon The action of gaining access to a computer or a network by entering a username and password; also called Login/Sign in.
Memory Computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working; often called RAM or Random Access Memory
Operating System System software that acts as a “go-between”, allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other.
Output Device Allows the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers
Peripheral Additional hardware that isn’t necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used Examples: Scanner, Webcam, Computer joystick
Save Storing data for late use
Save As A feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file(such as location, file name, or file type) before saving it
Storage Device External hardware used to store and retrieve data, such as a disk drive, CD/DVD, flash drive, or tape drive.
System Software Software responsible for the general operation of a computer system, including the operation of hardware, running application software, and file management
System Unit A computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage.
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