click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Basic Computer Terms
Hardware
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CPU | Central processing unit: brain of the computer; controls the other elements of the computer |
| Disk Drive | Peripheral device that reads and/or writes information on a disk |
| Hard Drive | Device that reads and writes info. including the operating system, program files, and data files. |
| Keyboard | Peripheral used to input data by pressing keys. |
| Modem | Peripheral device used to connect one computer to another over a phone line. |
| Monitor | Device used to display info. visually. |
| NIC | Network Interface Card; a board inserted in a computer that provides a physical connection to a network. |
| Printer | Peripheral device that converts output from a computer into a printed image. |