executes commands from a computer's hardware and software
What is the CPU?
100
a program on a computer that allows the user to create, edit, view, print, rename, copy, or delete files, folders, or an entire file system
What is File Management?
100
the action of gaining access to a computer or a network by entering a username and password
What is Logon?
100
Examples: iOS for apple products
What is Operating System?
100
often called RAM or Random Access Memory
What is Memory?
200
computer chips that store data and programs while the computer is working
What is Memory?
200
computer software created to allow the user to perform specific a job or task
What is Application Software?
200
allows the user to view or listen to the data a computer processes such as a monitor, printer, headphones, or speakers
What is Output Device?
200
Examples: Scanner, Webcam, Computer joystick
What is Peripheral?
200
also called Login/Sign In
What is Logon?
300
external hardware used to store and retrieve data, such as a disk drive, CD/DVD drive, flash drive, or tape drive
What is a Storage Device?
300
an extension at the end of a file name, indicating which application was used to create a document
What is File Type?
300
additional hardware that isn't necessary for a computer to function, but does enhance how the computer can be used
What is Peripheral?
300
Examples: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Database, and Graphics software i.e., Word files end in .doc and Excel files end in .xls
What is Application Software?
300
the "brain" of a computer
What is CPU
400
data entered into the computer through a variety of devices such as a keyboard, microphone, scanner, flash drive, or mouse
What is an Input Device?
400
system software that acts as a "go-between", allowing computer hardware and other software to communicate with each other
What is an Operating System?
400
a feature that allows the user to change the attributes of a file (such as location, file name, or file type) before saving it
What is Save As?
400
Examples: BIOS, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, or utility software
What is System Unit?
400
Can physically be touched
What is Hardware?
500
a computer case that contains the CPU, power supply, memory, and storage
What is a System Unit?
500
software responsible for the general operation of a computer system, including the operation of hardware, running application software, and file management
What is System Software?
500
storing data for later use
What is Save?
500
the principal computer chip that contains several processing components, which determines the computer's operating speed