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- 3. code language a computer can understand and is made up of a series of ones and zeros
- 4. device device through which a computer sends out information
- 8. software includes programs that help people do certain tasks such as word processing or spreadsheets
- 10. drive long term storage device that reads and writes data to and from round, rigid disks encased in a container located inside the computer
- 12. can also be called an application or software-a series of ordered instructions that can be done by a computer
- 16. disc storage device that uses laser technology to store information
- 18. device computer takes in the information
- 19. a basic computer function that refers to when information is saved in a computer
- 21. basic computer function that refers to when a computer uses information
- 23. device or type of expansion card that sends and receives information via telephone to a computer
- 25. an input device that is used to change images into information that a computer can read
- 26. access memory short-term memory that forgets everything it knows once the computer is turned off
- 27. only memory small bit of memory that stays in the computer when the computer is turned off
- 28. is the physical equipment of a computer
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- 1. user interface (GUI)allows people to select text, icons, and menu items on the computer screen to choose commands and files and to start applications
- 2. input device that is used to type text and commands into the computer
- 5. output device that transfers information to a hard copy, such as paper or a transparency
- 6. are an output device that produces sound
- 7. technology is the use of technology tools, including computer systems and telecommunications, to input, store, process, and communicate information
- 9. two or more computers linked together to share files, software, and resources, such as printers
- 11. process of starting or restarting your computer
- 13. output device that displays text, objects, graphics, photographs, video and animation onto the screen
- 14. stands for a single character of data, such as a gigabyte (GB)
- 15. a device that can store, retrieve, manipulate and process data to produce an outcome
- 17. systems most important type of system software that manages how a computer's hardware and central processing unit communicate, manage files, and runs application software
- 20. a set of instructions that makes the computer's hardware work
- 22. processing unit carries out instructions given to the computer, it is the brains of the computer
- 24. hand-held pointing device that controls the cursor