unit 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
computer | an electronic device that receives processes and stores data and produces a result |
personal computer | a computer that is 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 | a byte is 8 bites and is the building block for all other units of information |
hardware | the physical devices that make up a computer system |
input | information entered into a computer |
output | information the computer sends out to the user |
random-access memory | the temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file |
read-only memory | the permanent information on your hard drive |
storage device | hardware that saves data into a hard drive a server or a disk |
software | a computer software that contains a set of instructions that make it possible for your computer to preform tasks |
operating system | the overall program that controls all thee other software programs and allows hardware devices to work properly |
network | a group of computers connected together |
drive | the hardware that finds reads and writes information to and from a disk |
folder | a place to organize files |
file | a collection of data |
save as | a command to rename file at the same time as moving it to a new location |
shortcut | a direct link to a file or folder |
keyword | a word used in a search to match a desired topic |
content search | to seek out information from a list of categories and topics |
keyword search | to seek information through a database like help and support topics by keying in words or phrases that match your topic |
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