Term | Definition |
Computer | An electronic device that processes data. |
Personal computer | (a.k.a. pc) used by one person at a time. |
Central processing unit | (a.k.a. cpu) the computer’s brain |
Bit | The smallest unit of information (always a 1 or a 0) |
Byte | The building block for all information that flows through a computer |
Hardware | 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.k.a. RAM) random access to anything saved on a computer to a storage device. |
Read-only memory | (a.k.a. ROM) memory storage device for a specific item |
Storage device | A place to store memory in such as a hard drive, flash drive, cd’s, dvd’s, and floppy disks |
Software | A set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform its tasks |
Operating system | (a.k.a. OS) software that is the main program that makes your computer work |
Network | A group of computers connected together |
Drive | Largest storage area on a computer |
Folder | A place to save and organize files. |
Files | A collection of data |
Save as | A command that lets your rename a file and at the same time copy the file. |
Shortcut | And 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 are looking for. |
Content search | A list of information from a list of categories and topics |
Keyword search | One or more keywords. |