Introduction to Computers and Information Technology

A machine that changes information from one form into another

The smallest unit of information with values of either 0 or 1

A unit of measure equal to 1024 gigabytes.

The result of a computer's processing, displayed on-screen, printed on paper, or heard speaker

Programs that are used to maintain and repair the computer

________ software is used to connect to the Internet and send email.

Path between 2 or more points along which an electrical current can be carried

A group of bits combined into groups of eight or more

System that allows hardware devices to communicate with one another & support software programs

The computer's physical parts

Separate input, output, and storage hardware.

Data in RAM is _____ when the computer is turned off.

Used to store data while the computer is working. Data is lost when computer is turned off

A standard that allows communication between devices, such as a flash drive & a computer

A hardware component installed for use with a computer system

Data & instructions in computers are coded with ____ because computers only understand 2 values

A basic operation of computers.

Programs that help the computer work properly.

The CPU uses _____ to hold data it is working on.

Piece of computer hardware that processes and compares data & completes arithmetic & logical op

An insulated board on which microchips and other components are mounted or etched.

Some organizations need ______ programs to do very specific jobs.

The coded instructions that tell the computer what to do.

Program that tells a computer what to do and when to do it

Program designed to perform specific tasks like create documents, store information edit videos

Raw information or data that is entered into a computer.

Areas on Internet servers where data and applications can be stored and accessed

A machine that changes information from one form into another by performing 4 basic actions.

A task a computer carries out with data in response to a command

Action by which a computer saves information so the information is available for use and reuse