Computer and Internet Basics

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What is a computer?

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An electronic device that processes, stores, and retrieves data.

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What are the main parts of a computer?

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Monitor, CPU, Keyboard, Mouse, and Storage devices.

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What is software?

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A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.

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What is hardware?

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The physical components of a computer that you can touch.

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What is an operating system?

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A program that manages all hardware and software resources, e.g., Windows or Linux.

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What is data?

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Raw facts and figures entered into a computer for processing.

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What is a file?

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A collection of data or information saved on a computer under a single name.

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What is a folder?

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A virtual container used to organize files in a computer.

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What is a computer network?

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A group of computers connected to share data and resources.

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What are the types of networks?

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LAN, MAN, and WAN — Local, Metropolitan, and Wide Area Networks.