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vocab bta
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bit | The smallest 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 into information. |
| Character | A symbol generated on the computer on the computer screen by pressing any key. |
| Compact Disk Read Only memory cd rom | Disks that are used to store data. |
| Data | Facts to figures that are assembled and processed to produce needed 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 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 up to 16 gb or more data trasferring 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 methood for achieving such an arrangement. |
| Hard Drive | A storage device typically located inside the central processing that is enclosed in an airtight case. This is the main storage device of a computer and are fastest and have the greast storage capacity. |
| Hardware | Another name for computer epuipment. |
| Input device | Any hardware device which allows the user to enter data into a computer. |
| Keyboard | The most common methood of inputting data into a computer and processing the data. |
| Modern | A communication device that allows a computer to connect to the internet. |
| Monitor | The componet of a computer that displays text and images on a screen. |
| Network | Two or more computers that are connected together to share resoures such as hardware date 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. |
| RAM | 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. |