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| Application Software | Software designed to meet the user’s needs; performs a specific task. |
| CD-ROM | A compact disk that reads only memory. |
| Computer | An electronic device that receives, processes, stores, and outputs data. |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit; the brain of the computer. |
| Data | Text, numbers, sounds, and images entered into the computer to be processed. |
| Floppy Disk | A storage device; most common size is 3 1/2 and is sometimes called a diskette. |
| Dot-Matrix Printer | Uses dots to form words and images on paper. |
| File | A document stored on a disk. |
| Hard Copy | A printed copy of output. |
| Hard Disk/Hard Drive | A device that holds information such as software and files. |
| Hardware | The physical, touchable parts of a computer system. |
| Information Processing Cycle | The practice of handling data consisting of input, process, output, and storage |
| Inkjet Printer | Sprays ink through small holes to form words and images on paper. |
| Input | The process of entering information (data) into a computer. |
| Keyboard | Contains letters, numbers, symbols, function keys; like a typewriter and a numeric keypad. |
| Laptop Computer | Designed to be small and light enough to be used on your lap. |
| Laser Printer | Uses light beams and toner to form words and images on paper. |
| Notebook Computer | Designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable. |
| Output | The results of processed data that is displayed in some form. |
| Peripheral Devices | Devices attached to a computer to expand its ability to perform more tasks. |
| Processing | Executes or carries out the instructions given to the computer. |
| RAM | Random Access Memory; temporary storage; is lost when computer is turned off. |
| ROM | Read Only Memory; permanent storage; user can not change. |
| Scanner | A device that sends data to a computer to make a hard copy. |
| Soft Copy | Output that is not in printed form; such as what is seen on a monitor. |
| Software | Instructions for the computer; application and operating system.. |
| Storage | A device that stores/saves data until needed. |
| System Software | Program that controls the operation of the computer |
| Virus Protection Software | A program that protects a computer from computer viruses. |
