Question | Answer |
computer | an electronic device that processes data |
personal computer (PC) | it's used by one person at a time |
central processing unit (CPU) | a microprocessor, or tiny computer chip, that recieves and carries out all the instructions given to a computer |
bit | the smallest unit of information |
byte | the building block for all information that flows through a computer |
hardware | a collection of physical devices that make up your computer system |
input | when a user enters information into a computer |
output | when a computer delivers information back to a user |
random-access memory (RAM) | one of the places a computer stores data |
read-only memory (ROM) | another place a computer stores data |
storage device | a hard drive, a server, or a disk |
software | a set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
operating system (OS) | the main program that makes your computer work |
network | a group of computers connected together |
drive | the largest storage area |
folder | a place to save and organize files, such as documents or pictures |
file | a collection of data |
save as | a command that lets you duplicate or copy a file |
shortcut | an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
keyword | a word (or words) keyed into a search box that matches the topic you're looking for |
content search | look for information from a list of catagories and topics |
keyword search | key one or more keywords |