Term | Definition |
Computer | is an electronic device that processes data |
Personal computer | is used by one person at a time |
Central Processing Unit (CPU) | is like a computers brain |
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 a user enters information into a computer |
output | is when a computer delivers information back to a user |
random access memory | a place where the computer stores data |
storage device | is like your long term memory |
software | is a set of instrustions that make it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
operating system | is the main program that makes your computer work |
network | is a group of computers connected together |
Drive | is the largest storage area |
folder | is a place to save and organize files |
file | is a collection of data |
Save As | lets you rename a file and at the same time copy it by saving it to a new location |
Shortcut | is an 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 your looking for |
content search | look for information form a list or categories and topics |
keyword search | key one or more words |