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Hardware and Softwar
CBA Hardware and Software
Term | Definition |
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Application Software | computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task Examples: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Database,and Graphics software |
Central processing Unit(CPU) | Executes commands from a computer's hardware and software; the principal computer chip that contains several processing componets, which determines the computer's operating speed; the "brain" of a computer |
File management | A program on a computer that allows teh suer to create,edit,viewmprint,rename,copy,or dlete files,folders,or an entire file system |
File type | an extension at the end of a file name, indicating which application was used to create a document i.e., Word files end in doc and Excel files end in xls |
Input device | data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone,scanner,flash drive, or mouse |
Logon | the action of gaining accesss to a computer or a network by entering a username and password; also called Login/Sign In |
Memory | computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working; often called TAM or Random Access Memory |
Operating System | system software that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other |
Output Device | allos the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor,printer, headphones, or speakers |
Peripheral | additonal hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used Examples: Scanner, Webcam, Computer Joystick |
Save | storing data for later use |
Save As | a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file (such as location,file name, or file type) before saving it |
Storage device | external hardware used to store and retrieve data such as a disk drive,CD/DVD drive, flash drive, or tape drive |
System software | software responsible for the general operation of a computer system, including the operation of hardware, running application software, and file management Examples: BIOS, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, or utility software |
System Unit | a computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage |