unit 2
Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in
each of the black spaces below before clicking
on it to display the answer.
Help!
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| computer | an electronic device that receives, processes, and stores data, and produces a result
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| personal computer (PC) | a computer that is used by one person at a time
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| central processing unit (CPU) | a small chip that performs calculations and carries out all instructions given to a computer (aka microprocessor)
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| bit | the smallest unit of information, always either a 1 or 0
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| byte | a byte is 8 bits and is the building block for all other units of information
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| hardware | the physical devices that make up a computer system
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| input | information enter into a computer
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| output | the information a computer delivers back to the user
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| random-access memory (RAM) | the temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file
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| read-only memory (ROM) | the permanent information on your hard drive
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| storage device | hardware that saves data onto a hard drive, a server, or a disk
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| software | a computer program that contains a set of instructions that make it possible form your computer to perform tacks
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| operating system | the overall program that controls all the other software programs and allows hardware device to work properly
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| network | a group of computers connected together
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| drive | the largest storage area
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| folder | a place to organize files
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| file | a collection of data
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| save as | a command to rename a file at the same time as moving it to a new location
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| shortcut | a direct link to a file or folder
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| keyword | a word (or words) used in a search to match a desired topic
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| content search | to seek out information from a a list of categories and topics
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| keyword search | to seek information through a database, like Help and Support topics, by keying in works or phrases that match your topic
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Review the information in the table. When you are ready to quiz yourself you can hide individual columns or the entire table. Then you can click on the empty cells to reveal the answer. Try to recall what will be displayed before clicking the empty cell.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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