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Vocabulary
Answer | Question |
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Bit | The smallest unit of information recognized by a computer |
Byte | A group of bits strung together to form a character |
Central Processing Unit | The "brain"of the computer that directs all the operations necessary for a computer to turn data into information |
Character | A symbol generated on the computer screen by pressing any key |
Compact Disk/ Read only Memory | Disks that are used to store data |
Data | facts or figures that are assembled and processed to produce information |
default | a particular setting for a variable that is assigned automatically by the software and remains in effect unless changed by the user |
disk drive | the drive in the central processing unit where a disk is inserted |
edit | to change the contents of a document |
file | a document that is stored electronically |
flash memory | faster than disk storage with up to 16 GB or more or data transferring over a universal serial bus (USB) |
floppy disk | a storage device made of flexible plastic material on which electronic data can be recorded |
format | the arrangement of data for storage or display and the method for achieving such an arrangement |
hard drive | a storage device typically located inside the central processing unit that is enclosed in an airtight case. this is the main storage device for a computer and are the fastest and have the greatest storage capacity |
hardware | another name for computer equipment |
input device | any hardware device which allows the user to enter data into a computer |
keyboard | the most common method of inputting data into a computer and processing data |
modem | a communications device that allows a computer to connect to the internet |
monitor | the component of a computer that displays text and images on a screen |
network | two or more computers that are connected together to share resources such as hardware, data and software |
output device | a device,such as a printer, video display, or speaker, that presents data from a computer to a user |
printer | output device that produces text or graphics on paper |
random access memory | saves all data while the computer is turned on and automatically erases it when the computer is turned off |
router | a network device that connects two or more networks to one another |
save | storing a document or data electronically |
scanner | a device that reads an image or document especially for use or storage on a computer |
storage device | a hardware device capable of holding data or information |