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| computer | A device that accepts input, processes data, stores data, and produces output, all according to a series of stored instructions. |
| data | Collection of raw, unorganized content in the form of words, numbers, sounds, or images. |
| memory | Area of the computer that temporarily holds data waiting to be processed, stored, or output. |
| information | Data that is organized to be meaningful and potentially useful. |
| hardware | Includes the electronic and mechanical devices that process the data; refers to the computer as well as peripheral devices. |
| server | The main computer in the network, which provides services to all the other computers in the network |
| software | A computer program that tells the computer how to perform particular tasks. |
| megahertz | A measurement used to describe the speed of the system clock. |
| boot process | Sequence of events that occurs between the time you turn on a computer and the time that it becomes ready to accept commands. |
| hard disk | Magnetic storage device; Usually mounted inside the computer’s system unit. |
| cloud storage | Involves storing data on multiple virtual servers that are generally hosted by third parties. |
| peripheral devices | Used to expand the computer’s input, output and storage capabilities. |
| processing | One of the 4 basic functions; involves Manipulation of the data in many ways. |
| network | Computers connected to each other to share information, software, and resources |
| client | Other computers in a network connected to the server |
| wide area network | Computers connected over a large geographical area |
| random access memory | Short term memory location, loses all data when power is lost |
| optical disk storage | Means of recording data as light and dark spots on CD or DVD. |
| input | One of the 4 basic functions; whatever is put into a computer system |
| ROM | Read Only Memory |
| storage | Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis when it is not immediately needed for process |
| output | Consists of the processing results produced by a computer |
| information | Data that is organized to be meaningful & potentially useful |
| local area network | computers networked within close proximity |
