- smallest unit of information handled by a computer; it is either a 0 or a 1
- a computer network located within a limited geographical area, such as a school computer lab or a small business [acronym]
- an 8-bit unit of information that represents a single character (letter, number, or punctuation mark)
- symbols that represent people, events, things, and ideas (used by computers)
- a named collection of data that exists on a storage medium
- A file _____ often provides clues to what a file contains.
- whatever is typed, submitted or transmitted to a computer system; an example of an _____ device is a keyboard, mouse, scanner, or digital camera
- an input device designed to manipulate on-screen graphical objects and controls
| - a personal computer, workstation, or software that requests data from a server
- result produced by the computer; an _____ device such as a screen or a printer displays, prints, or transmits the results of processing
- a computer or software on a network that supplies the network with data and storage
- The sequence of events that occurs between the time that you turn on a computer and the time that it is ready for you to issue commands is referred to as ______ your computer.
- The ______ processing unit is often described as a computer’s “brain” since it consists of circuitry that executes instructions to process data.
- the format that most computers store data in
- a separate display device that desktop computers use
- two or more computers and other devices connected for the purpose of sharing data, programs, and hardware
| - an output device that produces computer-generated text or graphical images on paper
- series of instructions that tell a computer how to carry out processing tasks
- area where data can be left on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for processing; CDs and DVDs are types of ______ devices
- a device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions
- A ______ ______ drive can store billions of characters of data and is usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit.
- a computer’s primary input device
- A ______ computer is designed to meet the computing needs of an individual. There are various types of these computers.
- The microprocessor and the operating system influence compatibility and define a computer’s ______. The two most popular ones are PCs and Macs.
| - the instructions that direct a computer to perform a task, interact with a user, or process data
- A file ______ further describes a file’s contents; for example, .doc or .docx indicates that a file is a Microsoft Word document.
- An ______ file contains the programs or instructions that tell a computer how to perform a specific task.
- A ______ device designates equipment that might be added to a computer system to enhance its functionality; these types of devices are not within the system unit.
- a computer’s manipulation of data
- Data becomes ______ when it is presented in a format that people can understand and use.
- a computer connected to a local area network or a powerful desktop computer designed for specific tasks
- A laptop uses a flat panel ______ ______ display (LCD) screen attached to the system unit as its display device.
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