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Computer Basics

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What is software? a program that gives the computer instructions
What does CPU stand for? Central Processing Unit
What is hardware? devices within or attached to the CPU
What is the operating system? software that communicates between the hardware and the software
What is a folder? used to organize and programs files
What is a file? a piece of work created by using a program
Text is __________ writing or words
Graphics are _____________ pictures, videos, charts, icons
What is the motherboard? Largest circuit board
What is an expansion card? Smaller boards plug into the motherboard and have a specific purpose, for drives or ports
What is BIOS? Basic Input Output System that reminds the computer what parts it has and what to do
What does RAM stand for? Random Access Memory
What does ROM stand for? Read only memory
What are ports? places on outside to plug in hardware
What is a bit? thousands of compartments that the memory chips in the computer are divided up into
What is a byte? 8 bits
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