Katelynparkinson(: Word Scramble

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Katelynparkinson(:

computer parts

Question	Answer
Computer	a machine that can be programed. invinted in 1940's
Personal computer	pc that includes a keybored, mouse, & moniter
Hardware	the computer and all attached equipment. example CD drive, hard drive, speakers, mouse, moniter, keyboard
Software	set of instructions for the computer that has the ability to change or create data
Moniter	display screen
Mouse	an input device. it moves the cursor on the moniter
Keyboard	set or buttons used to input information and instructions to a computer
Hard drive	primary storage unit on magnetic circle
CDROM	compact disc read memory
CDROM drvie	box that can read what is on a CD-ROM
Data	pieces of information the computer uses software to change data
Program	another word for software
Operating system	tells a program what to do
BIOS	wakes up the computer
Motherboard	hold all of curcuits together
CPU	gets very hot. brain of the computer
ROM	reads only memory
RAM	reads and writes
Power supply	gets electricty to the computer
Modem	connect computers to each other
Port	hardware plugs ino it; like keyboard, mouse
Video card	allows graphics to be displayed on the moniter
Power plug
Parallel port
Serial port
NIC

Created by: mrspowell2 on 2012-01-04