an abbreviation for “binary digit,” the smallest piece of information used by a computer. Is either a 1 or a 0, which are the binary digits that make up computer language.

is a programming error that causes unexpected glitches or problems for a program’s end user.

is a number system that only uses two digits: 1 and 0. All information that is processed by a computer is in the form of a sequence of 1s and 0s.

is an alternative to storing data on a computer’s physical storage. Information that’s stored “on the cloud” is kept on remote servers that can be accessed anywhere via the Internet.

refers to different programming languages used to create, edit or manage computer programs or applications. Most computer science students will specialize in a small handful of coding languages depending on the career they’d like to pursue.

is a tool that allows you to change a program’s settings or alter the way it looks or behaves.

it is the processing chip and "brains" of a computer

refers to the process of finding and removing errors from a program's source code.

refers to a computer’s hard drive or long-term memory. This is where a computer stores information that isn’t being used at the time. If disk storage becomes too full, a computer may become sluggish as it takes the time to wade through all that data.

It’s a system connecting a number of computers or devices to the same network, allowing for fast, monitored transmission of data. have restricted network access that’s managed by a handful of system administrators, making it a secure network solution for many companies.

Millions of computers connected around the world. When you are on the internet your computer is connected to other networks by telephone wire, cabel, or satellites

a coding language used to write Internet-based documents, like websites. It’s one of the basic coding languages

a numerical code that identifies a specific computer on the Internet. Think of it as a computer’s unique Social Security Number.

This is a small computer network, often located within just a single room. (Think your school network.)

the place where a computer stores data while it is being used or changed. Think of it as a computer’s short-term memory. It doesn’t have unlimited storage, but it makes for quick access to information you’re currently using.

This is memory that can only be read from and not written to. Computers to store important tasks like start-up processes and software instructions.

providing information to the computer from the keyboard or mouse

takes the input data and generates an outcome

the physical components that a computer system requires to function

set of programs, procedures, and routines associated with the operation of a computer system

is the step by step directions to take input data and generate output that data

A computer with software capabilities that provide services for other computer programs and their users

radio signal sent from a wireless router to a nearby device, which translates the signal into data you can see and use.

is a physical or virtual appliance that passes information between two or more packet-switched computer networks

is a hardware component that allows a computer or another device, such as a router or switch, to connect to the Internet.