Term | Definition |
computer | is a electronic device that processes data. |
personal computer | is used bye one person at a time |
centeral proccesing unit | a small chip that performs calculations a carries out all instuctions given to a computer (also known as microprocessor) |
bit | the smallest unit of information always either a 1 of 0 |
byte | a byte is 8 bits and is the buildings blocks for all other units of information. |
hardware | the physical device that make up a computer system |
input | information entered into a computer |
output | a computer delivers information back to a user |
random-access memory | the temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file |
read-only-memory | the permanent information on your hardware derive |
storage device | hardware that saves data onto a hard drive a server or a disk |
software | a computer program that contains a set of instructions that make it possible for your computer to preform tasks |
operating system | the overal progran that conterols all the other software programs and allows hardware devices to work properly |
network | a group of computers connected together |
drive | is the largest storage area |
folder | us a place to save and organizefiles such as documents or pictures |
file | is a collection of data |
save as | YOU CAN DUBLICATE OR COPY A FILE |
shortcut | a direct link to a file or folder |
keyword | a word used in a search to match a desire topic |
content sesarch | to seek out inforamtion from a list of categories and topics |
keyword search | to seek information through a database like help and support topics by keying in words or phrases that match your topics |