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| PDF | file that captures text, formatting and images; can be read on any device. |
| JPEG | compressed image file used for photos |
| GIF | compressed image file best for clip art images |
| TIFF | high quality image file format used for printing |
| PNG | compressed raster graphic format |
| RTF | word processing file compatible with most word processing programs |
| MP3 | music file good for sharing on the web |
| ZIP | compressed file for sharing online |
| MPEG | compressed digital audio and video file |
| eBook | electronic book |
| Bit | the smallest unit of measurement used to quantify computer data |
| Byte | single character; 8 bits |
| Kilobyte | unit of measure equal to 1000 bytes |
| Megabyte | unit of measure equal to 1000 kilobytes |
| Gigabyte | unit of measure equal to 1000 megabytes |
| Terabyte | unit of measure equal to 1000 gigabytes |
| USB | most common computer port to connect devices |
| AUP | list of rules for computer use in a school |
| DPI | used to measure resolution and quality of an image |
| DNS | name system for websites that translates IP address into a name |
| HDMI | digital interface for transmitting audio and video data |
| OCR | scanning program that turns papers into editable text |
