| A | B |
|---|
| Binary Code | A method of counting using just two digits - 0 and 1 |
| Bit | smallest piece of information a computer can recognize, a 0 or1 |
| Byte | 8 bits of information that represent a character, digit or other value |
| Booting up | process where the ROM sends instructions to the CPU to start operations when computer is on |
| Chip | thin piece of silicon that contains all the components of an electronic circuit-an integrated circuit |
| Cursor or Insertion Point | blinking character on the screen that shows you where mouse is located or where you will type next |
| Click | Pressing and releasing the mouse button to select something on the screen |
| Computer | machine that takes in and stores data, does calculations, and gives out results |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit, brains of the machine that processes info put into it |
| Database | collection of info, helps organize large amounts of info, can be used to sort, store and find info. |
| Delete | remove info from the computer |
| Desktop | Area of monitor where selections are made |
| Digital Camera | converts light into binary data. It can be plugged into a computer |
| Directory | A list of all files on a disk or in a folder |
