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Understanding Computer Memory: Key Concepts and Terms

This guide explores essential vocabulary related to computer memory and its functionality. It covers terms like "bit" and "byte," explaining their significance in data storage and processing. You'll learn about search engines, file organization, and the distinctions between hardware and software components. Discover how to effectively manage data with folders, scrolls, and backups to ensure your information is safeguarded. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this overview of memory-related terms will enhance your understanding of digital computing.

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Understanding Computer Memory: Key Concepts and Terms

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  1. Memory • A device used to store data or programs. • I don’t have enough memory on this device to save this file. • SYN : Store • ANT : Delete

  2. Bit • A bit is a binary digit, taking a value of either 0 or 1. Binary digits are a basic unit of information storage and communication in digital computing and digital information. • The bit is just zeros. • ANT : Bite • SYN : Bit

  3. Search Engine • a computer program that searches documents, especially on the World Wide Web, for a specified word or words and provides a list of documents in which they are found. • Google is a type of search engine. • SYN : Bing • ANT :

  4. File • An element of data in a storage system. • I save my work to a different file everyday. • SYN : Document • ANT : Folders

  5. Keyboard • A hardware device consisting of a number of mechanical buttons (keys) which the user presses to input characters to a everyday computer. • I use the keyboard when im on Facebook. • SYN : Manuel • ANT : Print

  6. Folder • Also called folder. an organizing unit in a computer's file system for storing and locating files. In a hierarchical file system, directories can contain child directories (subdirectories) as well as files. • I use a folder to organize my papers for school. • SYN : Organizer • ANT : Binder

  7. Scroll • To change the portion of a document displayed in a window or on a VDU screen. In a graphical user interface, scrolling is usually controlled by the user via scroll bars, whereas on a VDU the text scrolls up automatically as lines of data are output at the bottom of the screen. • When I am on my myspace I scroll up an down to see who is online. • ANT : Expand • SYN : Browse

  8. Hard Drive • The mechanism that handles the reading, writing, and storage of data on the hard disk. • I use my hard drive to transfer my work to the computer. • SYN : Jump drive • ANT : Software

  9. Hardware • The physical, touchable, material parts of a computer or other system. The term is used to distinguish these fixed parts of a system from the more change able software or data components which it executes, stores, or carries. • I would like to use the hardware on the computer in tech class. • SYN : Keyboard • ANT : Software

  10. Website • Any computer on the Internet running a World-Wide Web server process. A particular website is usually identified by the hostname part of a URL. Multiple hostnames may actually map to the same computer in which case they are known as " virtual servers". • I love the website “ Facebook “. • SYN : Google • ANT : Program

  11. Upload • to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a smaller to a larger computer. • I upload pictures to my computer. • ANT : Share • SYN : Download

  12. Backup • A copy or duplicate version, especially of a file, program, or entire computer system retained for use in the event that the original is in some way rendered unusable. • I am so happy I got backup cause all my stuff on my computer would be gone. • ANT : Delete • SYN : Copy

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