Term | Definition |
Computer | An electric device that processes data. |
Personal Computer (PC) | Is used by one person at a time. |
Central Processing Unit | Is a small chip that performs calculations an d carries out all the instructions you give to |
Bit | Is the smallest unit of information, always either a 1 or 0. |
Byte | The building block for all information that flows through a computer. |
Hardware | Is the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system. |
Input | Is when your user enters information into a computer. |
Output | Is when a computer delivers information back to a user. |
Random-Access Memory (RAM) | where a computer stores data. |
Read-Only Memory (ROM) | Storage device. |
Storage Device | when you save a file, you move the information from the RAM to storage device |
Software | Is a set of instuctions that makes it possible for |
Operating system (OS) | Is the main program that makes your computer work. |
Network | Is a group of computers connected together. |
Drive | Is a largest storage area. |
Folder | is a place to save and organize files,such as documents or pictures. |
File | Is a collection of data. |
Save As | you can duplicate , or copy, a file by using the save as command. |
Shortcut | is a icon that is a direct link to a file or folder. |
Keyword | is a word (or words) keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for. |
Content search | Look got information from a list of categories and topics. |
Keyword Search | Key one or more words. |