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computer terminology
computer terms
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Internet/New Media
Graduate
10/21/2008

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operating sys.
Definition
manages all programs process tasks/allocates memory(brain)
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output device
Definition
any device that outputs info from the comp. (monitors-speakers)
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input device
Definition
external device that provides input to a computer
(keyboard mouse)
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processor
Definition
(<3)performs tasks determines the speed to which the computer can opperate
Term
bit-rate
Definition
rate at which bits are transfere(fast=highquality)
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bi nary
Definition
2 digit numerical sytem consisting of 1&0's computer uses to store data and computer functions
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processing speed
Definition
# of tasks your computer can exicute per second
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byte
Definition
used to measure file sizes hard disk space &computer memory (8)
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kilo-byte
Definition
small files on computer such as thumbnail jpg measured in 1000 kb
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harddrive
Definition
device stores all your data doc files folders etc..
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