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unit 1
unit 1 vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| application software | computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task examples: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphic software. |
| central processing unit | executes commands from a computer's hardware and software. The brain of the computer. |
| File management | a program on the 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 document name |
| Input device | data put into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive, or mouse |
| logon | getting to use a computer by putting in a username and password |
| Memory | computer chips that stop data and programs while the computer is working |
| output device | allows the user to view or listen to the data on the computer processes such as a monitor |
| Peripheral | additional hardware that isn't necessary for the computer to work such as a webcam |
| Save | storing data for later use |
| Save as | a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file before saving it |
| Storage device | external hardware used to store and receive data |
| Operating system | system software that acts as a”go-between” |
| System software | software responsible for the general operation of the computer system. |
| System unit | a computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage |