Hardware & Software

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  1. 3. computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working; often called RAM or Random Access Memory
  2. 7. system software that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other
  3. 8. external hardware used to store and retrieve data, such as a disk drive, CD/DVD drive, flash drive, or tape drive
  4. 11. a program on a computer that allows the user to create, edit, view, print, rename, copy, or delete files, folders, or an entire file system
  5. 12. storing data for later use
  6. 14. allows the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers
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  1. 1. computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task Examples: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Database, and Graphics software
  2. 2. additional hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used Examples: Scanner, Webcam, Computer joystick
  3. 4. 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
  4. 5. the action of gaining access to a computer or a network by entering a username and password; also called Login/Sign In
  5. 6. a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file (such as location, file name, or file type) before saving it
  6. 8. a computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage
  7. 9. executes commands from a computer's hardware and software; the principal computer chip that contains several processing components, which determines the computer's operating speed; the "brain" of a computer
  8. 10. 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
  9. 13. data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive, or mouse