Computer Basics Flashcards
1
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Computer
A
An electronic device that manipulates data.
2
Q
Computing
A
The process of using a computer to complete a goal oriented task.
3
Q
Data
A
Information
4
Q
Hardware
A
The physical components of the computer.
5
Q
Software
A
The instructions (programs) the computer uses to run.
6
Q
Input Device
A
Hardware used to put data in into the computer.
7
Q
Output Device
A
Hardware used to display or give information back to the user.
8
Q
Storage Hardware
A
Hardware used to store data.
9
Q
Processing Hardware
A
Components (hardware) used to process the data.
10
Q
Bit
A
One “on or off” of computer data.
11
Q
Byte
A
Eight bits
12
Q
Megabyte
A
Approximately 1000 bytes.
13
Q
Gigabyte
A
Approximately 1,000,000 bytes.
14
Q
Terabyte
A
Approximately 1,000,000,000 bytes.
15
Q
Operating System
A
The software that runs the computer device.
