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A#Introduction to Basics of Computers
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Raw data you enter into the computer
BYTE
INPUT
BIT
PROCESSED
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How many Bits equal one Byte
36
8
60
12
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Temporary storage while the computer processes data
ROI
IRA
RAM
ROM
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long-term memory in computer that is used by programs at PC start up
OUTPUT
ROM
DISTRIBUTION
RAM
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provides instructions for accomplishing a specific type of task
OPERATING SYSTEMS
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS
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basic unit of data stored or processed by a computer ( 1 or 0)
OUTPUT
BIT
BYTE
SOFTWARE
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provide another way to accomplish specific tasks such as finding directions
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
FREEWARE
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composed of a group of 8 bits
BYTE
PROCESSED
PERIPHERAL
BIT
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Software that controls how you interact w/computer hardware, manages devices, & data used by PC
COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEMS
SHAREWARE
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computer is doing something to manipulate data
ROM
BYTE
OPERATING SYSTEMS
PROCESSED
11
software code is available for you to develop your own applications & distribute it
FREEWARE
OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE
SHAREWARE
BYTE
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Instructions that tell the computer what to do with the data
SOFTWARE
COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
OUTPUT
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A piece of hardware that works with the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
SHAREWARE
PERIPHERAL
FREEWARE
HARDWARE
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used to communicate on the Web; like online searches
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS
OPERATING SYSTEMS
SHAREWARE
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After computer processes data it displays the completed work
OUTPUT
PERIPHERAL
DISTRIBUTION
HARDWARE
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physical components of computer equipment
PERIPHERAL
RAM
OPERATING SYSTEMS
HARDWARE
