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unit 1 (software (applicationsoftware (computer software created to allow…
unit 1
software
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file type
an extension at the end of a file name, indication which application was used to create a document
operating system
system software that acts as a ''go between'' allowing computer hardware and other software to comunicate with each other
log on
the action of gaining access to a computer or a network by entering a username and password; also called login/signin
save as
a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file (such as location, file name, or file type)
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system software
software responsible for a general operation of a computer system, including the operation of hardware, running application software, ;and file management
hardware
central processing unit
executes commands from a computer's hardware and software; the principal computer computer chip that contains several processing components, which determines the computer's operating speed; the 'brain' of a computer
input device
data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive, or mouse
memory
computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working; often called RAM or random access memory
peripheral
additional hardware that isnt necessary for a computer to function , but does enhence how the computer
output device
allows the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers
system unit
a computer case that contains te CPU, power supply, memory, and storage
storage device
external hardware used to store and retieve data, such as a disk drive, CD/DVD drive, flash drive, or tape drive
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