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Unit 2

Quiz yourself by thinking what should be in each of the black spaces below before clicking on it to display the answer.
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Definition
computer   an electronic device that processes data.  
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Personal computer(PC)   is used by one person at a time.  
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Central processing unit(CPU)   which is like the computers brain.  
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bit   is the smallest unit of information, always either a 1 or 0.  
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byte,   the building block for all onformation that flows through a computer.  
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hardware   is the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system.  
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input   is when a user enters information into a computer  
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output   is when a computer delivers information back to a user  
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Random-access memory(RAM)   this memory is temporary information that your computer uses only when you work with a particular file. It is erased when you turn off your computer.  
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storage device   is like your long term memory where you keep important events and your family members names for example.  
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software   is a set of instructions that make it possible for your computer to perform tasks  
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network   is a group of computers connected together.  
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drive   is the largest storage area.  
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folder   is a place to save and organize files  
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file   a collection of data  
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keyword   is a word keyed into a search box tghat matches the topic your looking for.  
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content search   look for info from a list of catergories and topics.  
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keyword search   key one or morekeywords  
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read only memory   this memory is permanent information on your computer. It holds your computer's built- in instructions and cannot be erased or damaged.  
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operating system   is the main program that makes your computer work.  
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save as   this lets you rename a file, and at the same time copy the file by saving it to a new location  
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shortcut   is an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder  
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