Terminology |
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adapter | 6, 7 |
Device that is used to connect one hardware device to another without a loss in function. |
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CD | 8, 16 |
Compact Disk. |
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Compact
desktop | 2, 11 |
This is a single user stationary computer running the Window®, Mac™, or Linux™ Operating System. | |
Driver | 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 10, 16 |
A software program that allows a hardware device to communicate with a computer operating system. | |
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Electronic Work is any data resulting from work performed on a computer, or similar system. | |
FAQ | 16 |
Frequently Asked Question. |
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GB | 18 |
A GigaByte measures memory storage capacity, one GB equals one billion bytes. |
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HDD | 4 |
Hard Disk Drive is a device that is used to save and retrieve data electromagnetically. |
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HFS+ | 4, 17 |
Hierarchical File System is the standard file system used by Apple Mac computers. |
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icon | 12, 13 |
Is a small picture that represents a function, file, folder, disk drive, or some other element of a device.
IDE | 6, 7 |
Integrated Drive Electronics is an interface used to carry data from a storage device to a computers' mainboard.
Linux | 1, 3, 10, 13, 16 |
An open source computer Operating System. |
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Mac | 1, 3, 10, 13, 16 |
Macintosh is a personal computer made by Apple. |
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NTFS | 4, 12, 14, 15, 17 |
New Technology File System is the standard file system used by Windows computers. |
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SATA | 6, 7 |
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment is a standard for connecting hard drives to computers.
USB | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16 |
Universal Serial Bus is a hardware interface found on all modern computers for connecting peripherals.
USB 2.0 | 2 |
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