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ComputerBasics

computer basics vocabulary

DescriptionVocabulary Word
software used to create budgets, payrolls, etc. spreadsheet
controls the operation of the computer a.k.a "the boss" system software
output used on the monitor software
the abilty to run more than one application at a time multitasking
software used to organize large amounts of data database
avoid putting this near a computer because it can do damage magnet
software that performs a specific function or task application software
input device with letters, numbers, symbols keyboard
computer hardware that passes information through phone lines modem
physical parts of the computer hardware
software used to create slide presentations powerpoint
a printed page of text hardcopy
device that stores data so that it can be used again storage
used like a copy machine scanner
information that leaves the computer output
software used to create letters, memos, reports word
software that uses your voice to create documents speech recognition
memory that is used to store permanent data read only memory
this device displays the soft copy, video screen of the computer monitor
printer that strikes the paper inpact printer
a pointing device mouse
the "brains" of the computer CPU
memory that is volatile RAM
read only memory, memory that is nonvolatile ROM
output device that creates a hard copy printer
Created by: maryquinnl2013
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