Term | Definition |
computer | an electronic device that processes data. |
personal computer (pc) | used by one person at a time. |
central processing unit (cpu) | the computers brain. |
bit | the smallest unit of information. |
byte | the buliding block for all information that flows through a computer. |
hardware | the collection of physical devices that make up you computer system. |
input | when a user enters information into a computer. |
output | when a computer delivers information back to a user. |
random-access memory (ram) | the temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file. |
read-only memory (rom) | the permanent information on you hardware drive. |
storage device | hardware that saves data onto a hard drive a server or a disk. |
software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to preform task. |
operating system (os) | the main program that makes your computer program. |
network | a groupe of computers connected together. |
drive | the largest storage area. |
folder | a place to save and organize files. |
file | a collection of data. |
save as | you can duplicate or copy a file. |
shortcut | an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder. |
keyword | a word keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for. |
content search | information from a list of categories and topic. |
keyword search | one or more keywords. |