Term | Definition |
Computer | is an electronic device that processes data. |
personal compuer(PC) | is used by one person at a time. |
central processing unit(CPU) | computers "brain" |
bit | is the smallest unit of information, always either 1 or a 2 |
byte | the building block for all information that flows through a computer |
hardware | is the collection of physical devices that make up your computer systems |
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) | temporary information that your computer uses only when you work with a particular file |
read only memory (ROM) | is permanent information on you computer |
storage device | such as a hard drive, a server, or a disk |
software | is a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computers to preform tasks |
operating system (OS) | software 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 the file and at the same time |
shortcut | is an icon that is a direct link to a file or a folder |
keyword | is a 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 |
keyword search | key one or more keywords. |