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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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Term
Definition
Computer   Electronic device that processes data.  
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Personal Computer   Computer used by one person at a time.  
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CPU   Computers "brain"  
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Bit   Smallest unit of information. Usually a 0 or 1.  
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Byte   Eight bits  
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Hardware   Collection of physical devices that make up your computer system.  
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Input   When a user enters information into a computer.  
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Output   When a computer delivers information back to a user.  
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RAM   Random-access memory  
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ROM   Read-only memory  
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Storage Device   Where you keep memories of important events.  
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Software   Set of instructions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks.  
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Operating System   Main program that makes your computer work.  
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Network   Group of computers connected together.  
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Drive   Largest storage area.  
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Folder   Place to save and organize files, such as documents or pictures.  
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File   Collection of data.  
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Save As   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   Icon that is a direct link to a file or folder.  
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Keyword   A word (or words) keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for.  
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Content Search   Look for information from a list of categories and topics.  
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Keyword Search   Key one or more keywords.  
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