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Lesson 2
Introduction to Computer System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Computer | An electronic machine that is used for storing, organizing, and finding information |
| Monitor | A device with a screen on which words or pictures can be shown |
| Case | The enclosure that contains most of the components of a personal computer |
| Mouse | A small device that you move across a surface in order to move a cursor on your computer screen |
| Speakers | The part of computer for playing recorded sound, through which the sound is played |
| Keyboard | The set of keys arranged in rows that you use to operate a computer |
| Cable | A set of wires, covered by plastic, that carries electricity |
| Flash drive | A small piece of equipment that you connect to a computer to copy and store information |
| Headphones | A device with a part to cover each ear through which you can listen sth without other people hearing |
| Joystick | A device that can be moved forwards, backwards, and sideways to control a machine or computer game |
| Laptop | A computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and is flat when closed |
| Microphone | A piece of equipment that you speak into to make your voice louder, or to record your voice or other sounds |
| Modem | An electronic device that allows one computer to send information to another through standard phone lines and therefore over long distances |
| Tablet | A small, flat computer that is controlled by touching the screen or by using a special pen |
| Webcam | A camera that records moving pictures and sound and allows these to be broadcast on the internet as they happen |