Computer Definitions
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- 1. A hand held pointing device that’s two dinemsional motion relative to surface
- 5. The function of a computer holding data short term or long term between the processor and primary storage
- 7. A folder is a storage space, where many files can be placed into groups and organize the computer.
- 11. any system that connects two or more computers or devices to share data, resources, and services.
- 13. A computer recorder is a system that uses a high-capacity hard disk to record digital audio or digital video.
- 14. a shared boundary across which two or more separate components of a computer system exchange information.
- 15. Is the instance of computer program that is being executed by one or many threads
- 17. a non-volatile computer memory type that stores permanent, unalterable data, often used to hold essential boot instructions like BIOS
- 19. a person who uses a computer or network service.
- 20. an external hardware device connected to a computer or network that produces a physical copy (hard copy) of text or graphics on paper, film, or other materials
- 21. A short term memory where data is stored as the processor needs it
- 23. A computer program is a sequence or set of instructions in a programming language for a computer to execute
- 26. a visual, interactive system for human-computer interaction that allows users to operate devices, apps, or websites by manipulating graphical elements
- 27. remote, internet-based data storage and computing services rather than local hardware
- 29. Digital computer, any of a class of devices capable of solving problems by processing information in discrete form.
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- 2. an output hardware device that connects to a computer to generate, amplify, and emit sound.
- 3. The modem is defined as a networking device that is used to connect devices connected in the network to the internet.
- 4. A unit of digital information consisting of 8 bits
- 6. an output device used for producing high-quality, large-scale vector graphics, engineering drawings, or blueprints by controlling a drawing tool
- 8. an external device that connects to a computer to expand its capabilities.
- 9. any data, information, or signals processed by a computer and sent out to a user or another device
- 10. a visual display device
- 12. input device used to enter text, numbers, and symbols, or to trigger commands on a computer or digital device
- 16. a device that allows you to digitize physical documents, images, or even objects, and convert them into a digital format that can be viewed, edited, and stored on a computer.
- 18. The persistent collection of data stored on a computer, treated as a single unit by the operating system
- 22. a digital graphics program or a specific action within one
- 24. relating to visual art or computer graphics.
- 25. any data, command, or signal sent from an external source (like a user or sensor) to the computer system for processing
- 28. A computer bit is the smallest, most basic unit of data in computing and digital communications.