Term | Definition |
Computer | An electronic device that processes data |
Personal Computer | Are also called microcomputers, Are used by one person at a time |
Central Processing Unit | A CPU, or microprocessor is a small chip that performs calculations and carries out all the instuctions you give to your computer |
Bit | Is the smallest unit of information |
Byte | The building block for all the information that flows through the computer, and it is eight bits |
Hardware | The collection of physical devices that make up your computer system. Also called comoponets |
Input | Is when someone enters information into the computer |
Output | Is when someone delivers information back to the user |
Random Access Memory | The memory that is temporary information that your computer uses only when you work with a particular file. It is erased when you turn off your computer |
Read Only Memory | The memory that is permanent information on your computer.ROM holds your computers built in instructions and cannot be erased or changed |
Storage Device | When you save a file, you save it from your RAM to your storage device such as a floppy disk, flash drive, CD's and DVD's Hard Drives. |
Software | A set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
Operating System | The main program that makes your computer work |
Network | A group of computers connected together |
Drive | Largest story area |
Folder | a place to save and organize files |
File | a collection of data |
Save As | Lets you duplicate or copy a file, rename, and save it to a new location |
Shortcut | An icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
Keyword | A word keyed into the search bar that matches the topic you are searching for |
Content search | Looks for all information from a list of categories and topics |
Keyword Search | Key one or more keywords |