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FBLA Computer applications Questions and Answers correct archive A special type of folder containing compressed files. backup A duplicate copy of a file. clipboard A temporary storage area for files and information that you have copied or moved from one place and plan to use somewhere else. details pane The pane in Windows Explorer that displays the characteristics of the folder or selected object. disk A computer device for storing data. drive A computer device that can retrieve and sometimes record data on a disk extension three or more characters following a dot in a filename to identify the file's type. extract To create an uncompressed copy of a compressed file in a folder you specify. file A collection of data that has a name and is stored on a computer File Explorer A Windows 8 tool that displays the contents of your computer and uses icons to represent drives, folders, and files. file icon An icon that indicates a file's type. file path A notation that indicates a file's location. file system An operating system's hierarchy of folders and files, which ensures system stability and enables Windows to find files quickly. filename The name of a file; provides important information about the file, including its contents and purpose. folder A container for files and subfolders. View tab A tab on the File Explorer window's ribbon that contains options for specifying the view of the window. gigabyte GB 1 billion bytes of data. hard disk A storage device permanently housed inside the computer case. library in File Explorer, a container for folders and files that organize files by category—documents, music, pictures, and videos, no matter where these files are stored, such as your hard disk, removable drives, and network. move To remove a file from its current location and place it in a new location. navigation pane The left pane of the File Explorer window that provides access to resources and locations on your computer. Quick Access Toolbar A row of buttons on a program's title bar that give you one-click access to frequently used commands. root directory The location at the top of the file system hierarchy where Windows stores folders and important files that it needs when you turn on the computer. SkyDrive A Microsoft service that provides online storage space for your files. sort To list files and folders in a particular order, such as alphabetically by name or type or chronologically by their modification date subfolder A folder contained within another folder. toolbar A set of buttons for completing current tasks. USB drive A removable disk you can plug into your computer and use to store files. Windows Explorer A Windows 7 tool that displays the contents of your computer and uses icons to represent drives, folders, and files. Electronic device that accepts information and instructions from a user, manipulates the information for retrieval later Computer Home/office computers- general computing tasks Personal Computers (PC) Run on batteries & fit in palm of hand Hand-held Computers Large companies use this to provide centralized storage, processing, and management for large amounts of data. Mainframes Largest/Fastest computers. Processes enormous volumes of data. Supercomputers laptop computers small lightweight portable Notebook computers Phone Calls Connect to: Internet, check email etc. Smartphones Hardware - Physical components Software - programs or lists of instructions Operating system - software controlling the basic input and output commands Computer system made of technical details about components Specifications Words, numbers, figures, sounds, and graphics that describe people, events, things, and ideas. Data Modifying data and executing commands Processing which contains the processing hardware -- the computer's major electronic components- and is located inside the computer Motherboard data typed into computer Input result of computer processing your input Output hardware components that are not part of the motherboard or CPU Peripheral devices named collection of stored data File has instructions that tell a computer how to perform a task executable file created by user within a software data file "On" (1) "off" (0) computer language Binary digits or bits 1 byte = one character Eight bits = 1 byte Kilobyte One thousand bytes KB Megabyte One million bytes MB Gigabyte One billion bytes GB Terabyte One trillion bytes TB storage locations on the motherboard RAM Random access Memory Cache Memory Virtual memory ROM Read-only memory CMOS Complementary metal oxide semiconductor memory Memory Temporary memory changes while computer is on Can be upgraded to make computer faster. RAM Random Access Memory high speed memory chip on motherboard or CPU Stores frequently and recently accessed data and commands Cache memory extra memory simulating RAM if more is needed. Virtual memory Permanent Storage for instructions used by the computer ROM Read Only Memory Complementary metal oxide semiconductor memory Semi-permanent information about where essential software is stored. CMOS memory Magnetic storage media Optical storage devices Flash memory Storage media Common magnetic storage: magnetic oxides covering metal plates sealed in a case inside computer Hard disk CD, DVD, Blu-ray on which data is recorded as a trail of tiny pits Optical Storage devices Optical storage device stores 700 MB of data CD Optical storage device 4.7-15.9 GB DVD Optical storage device 25 GB, stores high definition video Blu-ray Can be written to more than once Small, portable card encased in hard plastic data can be written and rewritten Used in digital cameras, handheld computers, video game controllers USB Flash Storage Device Flash memory computer originating message Sender road message gets put on to reach the receiver, such as a telephone or coaxial cabl Channel the computer or device at the message's destination file Receiver rules that transfer data between sender and receiver Protocol handles transmission protocol between computer and peripheral devices computer program that can establish communication because it contains information about the characteristics of your computer and of the device Device drivers data path between the microprocessor RAM and the peripherals along which communication travels Data bus high speed serial port allowing multiple connections at the same port USB (Universal Serial Bus) port high speed serial port developed by Apple Computers, slightly faster than USB FireWire (IEEE 1394) port high-speed serial port that transmits video and audio digitally HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port transmits video digitally DVI (Digital Video Interface) allows analog video transmission VGA (Video Graphics Array) connects to: computers, LAN, modem, internet allows data to be transmitted at high speed Ethernet port connects one computer to other computers and peripheral devices Network establishes the communications protocols that will be observed on the network controls the traffic flow of data traveling through the network Network Software acts as the central storage location for programs provides mass storage for most of the data used on the network Server network with servers that act as the central storage location Client / Server network