Term | Definition |
Computer | Is an electronic device that processes data. |
Personal Computer(PC) | Is used by one person at a time. |
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(RAM) | The temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file. |
Read Only Memory(ROM) | The permanent information on your hard drive. |
Storage Device | Hardware that saves data onto a hard drive, a server, or a disk. |
Software | Is a set of information that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks. |
Operating System(OS) | Is the main program that makes your computer work. |
Network | Is a group of computers connected together. |
Drive | Is the largest storage area. The C: drive is usually the hard drive, but you can have other drives on your school network, or on a separate device such as your CD drive. |
Folder | Is an place to save and organize files, such as documents or pictures |
File | Is a collection of data. Files can be text, graphics, or other types of media such as audio or video clips. |
Save As | A command to rename a file at the same time as moving it to a new location. |
Shortcut | Is an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder. |
Bit | Is the smallest unit of information, always either a 1 or 0. |
Byte | A byte is 8 bits and is the building block for all other units of information. |
Central Processing Unit(CPU) | The computer brain. |
Keyword | An word or words keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for. |
Content Search | Look for information from a list of categories and topics. This is like using a books table of contents. |
Keyword Search | Key one or more keywords. The search results include all of the topics in which the keywords appear |