It's essentially the "brain" of the computer, responsible for running the operating system, applications, and performing a wide range of operations. 

Used to store both operating systems and user files, such as photos, music, documents, and videos.

The temporary memory in your computer that gives applications a place to store and access data on a short-term basis.

Any program used to direct the operation of a computer, including instructions on how to use it.

A collection of software that directs a computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resources.

The mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical devices compromising a computer system, such as the CPU, disk drives, keyboard, or screen.

The smallest unit of data that a computer can store and process, which are usually represented as 1s and 0s.

A digital network that allows physical devices to share and transmit data and or resources.

Regulations set up to facilitate the transfer of information between devices.

A software interface designed to standardize and simplify the use of computer programs, as by using a mouse to manipulate text and images on a display screen featuring icons, windows, and menus.

A U.S Department of Labor agency that is responsible for ensuring the safe and healthy working conditions for employees.

A college and career readiness (CCR) platform designed to meet compliance requirements and drive meaningful student impact. Utilizes Aptitude testing to determine career matches based on testing results.

Facts and statistics that are collected and used for reference, reasoning, calculations, or analysis.

Cleaning, transforming, and modeling data to discover useful information and gain insight to support and inform decision-making.

A block of reusable code that performs a specific task.

A sequence of instruction(s) that is continually repeated until a certain condition is reached.

A set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform specific tasks.

The online virtual universe;generally includes a range of services including online games, instant messaging, and the physical devices used to store information.

The building of protection against the threats that lurk in Cyberspace.

Different types of code (such as computer viruses, worms, or Trojan horses) that harm computers and networks as well as the people and organizations dependent on them.

1. The fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

Accessing information in cyberspace without permission; often stealing banking information or holding computer systems hostage for financial gain.

Stands for Hypertext Markup Language and is a standardized system for tagging text files to achieve font, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects on World Wide Web pages.

A collection of an individual’s best work, typically generated over the course of a year or more.  It is displayed in an easy to access, visually appealing way.