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| bandwidth | the number of bits processed in a computer at 1 time to represent the address |
| clock speed | the measurement of how many instructions per second the computer's processor can execute and is represented in MHz |
| computer | programmable machine or system of hardware |
| software | a specific set of instructions in programmed language |
| mass storage device | enables computer to retain large amounts of data |
| CPU | brain of the computer |
| megahertz | time it takes for the electronic signals to come and go |
| microprocessor | at heart of CPU; has a number indicating its size |
| kilobyte | 1,000 bytes of information |
| RAM | temporary memory, random access memory, lost once the computer is shut down |
| ROM | read only memory |
| USB drive | jump, flash or thumb drive |
| ISP | company that provides internet service |
| World Wide Web (WWW) | system of Internet servers |
| floppy disk | a small, flexible magnetic disk in a rigid plastic case that stores data on and retrieves data by a computer |
| Internet | Computer network made up of thousands of interfacing networks worldwide |
| Telnet | facilitates login to a computer host to execute commands |
| Usenet | distributes usenet news articles derived from topical discussions on newsgroups |
| main memory | CPU of the computer acts as a traffic controller directing the computer's activities |
| memory | part of a computer that provides storage for data and programs |
| monitor | display screen that allows the user to observe that the computer does what it was directed to do |
| mouse | a pointing and selecting device |
| printer | a device to output information from a computer onto paper (hardcopy) |
| ergonomics | scientific information and data regarding human body mechanics, used to design objects and overall environments for human use |
| CD-ROM | Compact Disk read-only memory |
| things you can do to safeguard patient info | positioning computer screen away from patients, changing passwords monthly, using firewalls, etc. |
| boot or boot up | start the computer |
| kilobyte | computer's memory is stored in; equals 1000 bytes |
