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Computer Essencials
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Computer Science
8th Grade
02/04/2013

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Binary 
Definition
relating to, using, or expressing in a system of numerical notation that  has 2 rather than 10 as a base [image]
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Bit
Definition
A stream of data in a binary form
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Byte 
Definition
A group of binary digits or bits 
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CPU
Definition
The part of a computer in which operations are controlled and executed
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Hard Drive
Definition
a high-capacity, self contained  storage device containing a read-write mechanism plus one or more hard disk, inside a sealed unit. Also called hard drive disk
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RAM
Definition
Computing randomaccess memory 
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Kilobyte
Definition
A unit of memory or data equal to 1,024 bytes
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Megabyte
Definition
A unit of information equal to one million bytes
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Gigabyte
Definition
a unit of information equal to one billion bytes
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Terabyte
Definition
a unit equal to one trillion bytes
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Spam
Definition
irrelevent or inappropriate messages on the internet to a large number of recipients
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Hardware
Definition
tools, machines, wiring, and other physical componets of a computer or other electronis system
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HTML
Definition
Hypertext Markup Language, a standardized system for tagging text files to achieve font, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects on the World Wide Web pages
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Icon
Definition
Computing  a symbol or graphic representation on a screen or a program, option, or window
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USB
Definition
universal serial bus,  standardized technology for attaching peripheral devices to a computer
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Software
Definition
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
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Malware
Definition
software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems
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Phishing
Definition
The activity of defrauding an online account holdet of finacial information by posing as legitimate company
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OS (Operating System)
Definition
The software that supports a computer's basic functions  such as scheduling task, executing applications, and controlling perpherals
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