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| Computer | electronic device that stores and processes data |
| Personal Computer | used by one person at a time |
| CPU | the computer's brain |
| Input | when a user enters information into a computer |
| Output | when a computer delivers information back to a user |
| ROM | permanent information on your computer |
| RAM | This memory is temporary information that your computer uses when you work with a particular file |
| Software | a set of instrctions that makes it possible for your computer to perform tasks. |
| Operating System | the main program that makes your computer work |
| GUI | lets you use a pointing device, to click images and icons or select commands. |
| Network | a group of computers connected together. |
| Iterate | to perform repeatedly |
| Bit | smallest unit of information |
| Byte | eight bits make a byte |
| Hardware | the collection of physical devices that make up your computer system |
| Process | perform a series of mechanical operations |
| Algorithm | a procedure that alllows the computer to solve a problem |
