computing

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The manipulation of data by a microprocessor or embedded processor according to instructions given to it by a program or embedded in the chip itself.

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Processing

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The data that is entered into a computer.

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Input

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In computing, any device in which (or on which) information is stored.
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Storage

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The computer generated information that the computer has calculated.
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Output

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The physical parts of the computer system that you can touch and feel such as the keyboard, monitor, and computer case.
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Hardware

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any application on a computer like a game or Microsoft office.

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software

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the most important part of the computer that processes data.

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microprocessor

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numbering system of 1s and 0s that a computer uses to make decisions.

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binary code

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the temporary memory of a computer that is deleted when shut down.

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RAM

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stored permanent systems instructions, which are never changed; it holds it’s contents even when the power is turned off.

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ROM

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the main device that a computer uses to store information.

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hard drive

Question 11

sed to store media data. common formats include, CD RW, DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray.

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optical drive

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the physical material (whether it be paper, hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD, or anything similar) used for storing computer- based information.

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Media

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to transmit files from on computer INTO your computer.

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download

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to transmit files OUT of your computer to another computer or storage device.

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upload

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primary tool for inputting data; include alphabetic keys, numeric keys,direction keys, and special function keys.

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key board

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a program that allows your computer to use different devices like a printer or a wireless mouse.

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device driver

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internal device that connects hardware to the motherboard.

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Bus

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the screen background for Windows where windows, icons, and dialog boxes appear.

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Desktop

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portable storage device that usually appears as s long stick with a USB connector; also known as a memory key, flash card, or a thumb drive.

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flash drive

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a portable music or media device that stores music files.

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MP3

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• the ability of the computer to perform more than one task at a time.

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multitasking

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a software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.

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operating system

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PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT; a print output commonly used to share documents with others, generally to view, save, or print.

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PDF

Question 24

a toolbar at the immediate right of the start button that displays a list of commonly used programs.

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quick launch toolbar

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• a temporary storage area for deleted files.

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recycle bin

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the area at the bottom of the screen that runs horizontally and contains that Start menu and other frequently used programs, folders, or files.

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task bar

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displays the start menu. the single most commonly used feature in Windows.

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start button

Question 28

key sequence that allows a user to switch between open windows.

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Alt Tab

Question 29

to displays the Task Manager or reboot.

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Ctrl Alt Del