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Computer literacy (digital literacy)
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Current knowledge and understanding of computers and thier uses
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Computer
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Electronic device operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory
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Data
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Collection of unprocessed items
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Information
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Conveys meaning and is useful to people
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Input device
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Hardware used to enter data and instructions
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Output device
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Hardware that conveys information to one or more people
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System unit
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Case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data and mainly the CPU
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Processor
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The electronic component that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer; also known as the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Memory
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Consists of electronic components that store instructions waiting to be executed
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Storage
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Holds data, instructions, and information for future use
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Storage media
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Physical material on which data instructions and information are stored
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Storage device
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Records and retrieves items to and from storage media
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USB flash drive
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Portable storage device that is small and lightweight enough to be transported on a keychain or in a pocket; can hold about 2 billion characters on average
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Hard disk
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Provides greater storage capacity than a USB flash drive; most are housed inside the system unit
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Compact disc
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Flat, round, portable metal disc (ie: CD, DVD)
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