unit 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
computer | electronic device that processes data |
personal computer | used by one person at a time |
central processing unit | a small chip that performs calculations and carries out all instructions given to a computer |
bit | the smallest unit of information , always either 1 or 0 |
byte | 8 bits and is the building block for all other units of information |
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 | the temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file |
read-only memory | the permant information on your hard drive |
storage device | hardware that saves data onto a harddrive, server, or a disk |
software | a computer program that contains a set of instructions that make it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
operating system | the overall program that controls all the other software programs and allows hardware devices to work properly |
network | a group of computers connected together |
drive | the largest storage area |
folder | a place to organize files |
file | a collection of data |
Save as | a command to rename a file at the same time as moving it to a new location |
shortcut | a direct link to a file or a folder |
keyword | a word or words that matches the topic you are looking for |
content search | look for the information from a list of catgories and topics |
keyword search | key one or more words |
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