| Question | Answer |
| application | a software program in which you do your work
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backup | a copy of a file you make for archiving purposes (so you don't lose your files)
| bit | the smallest piece of information used by a computer (either a 1 or a 0)
| boot | to start up the computer
| browser | A program used to view the websites, such as Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer
| bug | a programming error that causes a program to behave in an unexpected way
| Click and Drag | moving data or icons to another place on the computer
| CPU | Central Processing Unit - processing chip that is the "brains" of the computer
| crash | a system malfunction in which the computer stops working and usually has to be restarted
| database | an electronic list of information that can be stored and sorted
| desktop | the shaded or colored background of the computer screen
| download | transferring data from another computer to your computer
| file | a name for an application or document
| folder | and electronic sub-directory which contains files
| Google | combination search engine, email server, and personal drive
| hard drive | a large capacity storage device
| icon | small picture used to represent a file or program
| internet | network of computers encompassing the world wide web (www)
| memory | any device that holds computer data
| menu | list of operations available to the user of a program
| network | a collection of computes that are connected
| operating system | the system software that controls the computer
| peripheral | an add-on component to the computer
| RAM | acronym for random access memory (like working storage)
| ROM | acronym for read only memory (can only be read, cannot write to it)
| social media | electronic communication where users share information, messages, and graphics
| task bar | bar that spans the bottom of the screen that shows start button and shortcut icons
| URL | Universal resource locator - website address
| virus | deliberately harmful program designed to create glitches or destroy data
| window | screen in software program that permits the user to have several programs open |
