unit 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Computer | An electronic device that processes data |
Personal Computer (PC) | Is used by one person at a time |
Central Processing Unit (CPU) | It is like the computers brain |
Bit | Is the smallest unit of information always either a 1 or a 0 |
Byte | The building block for all information that flows through a computer |
Hardware | Is the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system` |
Input | Is when a user enters information into a coumputer |
Output | Is when a computer delivers information back to a user |
Random-Access memory (RAM) | Is where a computer stores data. 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. |
Read-Only Memory | Is where a computer stores data. This memory is permanent information on your computer. ROM holds your computer's built instructions and cannot be erased or changed |
Storage Device | It is like your long term memory where you keep memories of important events |
Software | Is a set of instructions that make it possible for your computer to perform tasks |
Operating System (OS) | Is the main program that makes your computer work |
Network | Is a group of computer connected together |
Drive | Is the largest storage area |
Folder | Is a place to save and organize files |
File | Is a collection of data |
Save As | This is how you can duplicate or copy a file |
Shortcut | Is an icon that is a direct link to a file or folder |
Keyword | Is a word keyed into a search box that matches the topic you are looking for |
Content Search | Look for information from a list categories and topics. This is like using a books table of contents |
Keyword Search | Key one or more keywords. The search results include all the topics in which the keywords appear |
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