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Computer Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the smallest unit of information recognized by a computer | Bit |
| a group of bits strung togehter to form a character | Byte |
| the "brain" of the computer that directs all the operations necessary for a computer to turn data into information | Central Processing Unit (CPU) |
| a symbol generated on the computer screen by pressing any key | Character |
| disks that are used to store data | Compact Disk/Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) |
| facts or figures that are assembled and processed to produce needed information | Data |
| a particular setting for a variable that is assigned automatically by the software and remains in effect unless changed by the user | Default |
| the drive in the central processing unit where a disk is inserted | Disk Drive |
| to change the contents of a document | Edit |
| a document that is stored electronically | File |
| faster than disk storage with up to 16GB or more or data transferring over a universal serial bus (USB) | Flash Memory |
| a storage device made up of flexible plastic material on which electronic data can be recorded | Floppy Disk |
| the arrangement of data storage or display and the method for achieving such an arrangement | Format |
| a storage device typically located inside the central processing unit that is enclosed in an airtight case. this is the main storage device of a computer and are the fastest and have the greatest storage capacity | Hard Drive |
| another name for computer equipment | Hardware |
| any hardware device which allows the user to enter data into a computer | Input Device |
| the most common method of inputting data into a computer and processing that data | Keyboard |
| a communications device that allows a computer to connect to the Internet | Modem |
| the component of a computer that displays text and images on a screen | Monitor |
| two or more computers that are connected together to share resources such as hardware, data, and software | Network |
| a device, such as a printer, video display, or speaker, that presents data from a computer to a user | Output Device |
| Output device that produces text or graphics on paper | Printer |
| saves all data while the computer is turned on and automatically erases it when the computer is turned off | Random Access Memory (RAM) |
| a network device that connects two or more networks to one another | Router |
| storing a document or data electronically | Save |
| A device that reads an image (as a photograph) or document (page of text) especially for use or storage on a computer | Scanner |
| a hardware device capable of holding data or information | Storage Device |
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