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Unit 2-
-keyterms-+definitions (14 terms) pg 41
Computer | An electronic device that processes data. |
personal computer (pc) | Is used by one persona t a time. desktop and laptop computers, MP3 players, and personal digital assistants are all examples of PC's wich are also called microcomputers. |
central processsing unit(cpu) | a small chip that performs calculations and carries out all instruction s given to a computer (also knows as microsprosesser) |
bit | The smallest unit of information, always either a 1 or 0. |
byte | a byte is 8 bits and is the building block for all other units of informtaion |
hardware | the physical devices taht make up a computer system |
input | information entered into a computer |
output | the information a computer delivers back to the user |
random-acess memory (RAM) | The temporary information that a computer uses only when it works with a particular file |
Read-only memory (rom) | the permanet information on your hard drive |
storage device | when you save a file, you move the information from a ram to a storage device such as a hard drive, a server, or a disk. |
software | a computer program that contains a set of instructins that make is possible for your computer to perform tasks |
operating system (OS) | the overall program that contols all the other software programs and allows devices to work properly |
Network | A group of computers connected together |
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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 a file at the same time as moving it to a new location |
shortcut | A direct link to a file or folder |
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Keyword | a word or words 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 |